ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!!! Got the spatzle and two cheese schnitzels, one with jaegar sauce without bacon and the other Balkan. The spazle portion was enormous and loaded with gorgeously caramelized onions and cheese. The cheese schnitzels were exactly as you could imagine, crispy crunchy on the outside with a golden crusty and ooey gooey stretchy cheese on the inside, paired with either sauce it was fantastic. Jaegar sauce was packed with mushrooms in a brown gravy and the Balkan were fresh chopped onions, a flavorful red sauce and a white sauce with fresh herbs. Amazing amazing. Easily one of the best meals I had on my trip. Oh I made a reservation by the way so not sure how walking in would look like. Staff were very nice. read more

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There is a reason Anthony Bourdain ate here. I started my meal with the local beer. It was good. Nothing special; but good. For my meal, I ordered the wiener schnitzel with jager sauce (my go to schnitzel order). This was the best I had. Massive portions (I couldn't finish it) and perfectly cooked and seasoned veal made this dish about as close to a 10 as you can get. The spaetzle was about what you would expect. The service was friendly and timely which I appreciated. This is worth traveling for. read more

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Delicious ! Some of the best schnitzel I've ever had and a true gem in Koln. I came across this gem through a friend, while I visiting Germany. Food- I had the veal and it was served as a huge portion! It came with THE most delicious and large portions and a gravy that you feel you could drink! Drinks were good, we had some beer on tap and water to help wash down the tasty food. The potato salad was a 5/5. Service- Great! We had to wait awhile for a table because we didn't have a reservation. About a 1/2 hr which wasn't bad. Thereafter we sat, ate, and drank and were tended to throughout our dining experience. Ambiance- Tight! Crowded! Be prepared to be squeezed in, yet def. worth it. 2 thumbs up, would recommend and looking forward to returning to Koln and grabbing a bite here again. read more

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While in Germany for a few days on a recent trip, all I wanted was a schnitzel and a donor - and Bei Oma's definitely delivered the schnitzel! I was vacationing with a vegan friend, so I loved that this restaurant let her try this German staple, while I got the traditional version. She opted for a traditional portion made from celery root, while I had the pork jager schnitzel (comes with a mushroom, cream sauce) and fries. It was everything I wanted - crispy, thin and seasoned well! read more

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My wife and I stumbled across this restaurant and stopped in for a bite to eat late. Even though it was close to closing time the staff welcomed us and prepared our meal. We were very impressed. The food was very well prepared and we really enjoyed it. We also enjoyed the decor. Reminded me of grandparents whom have passed. We highly recommend this establishment! read more

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Ok, I've learned that there is indeed such a thing as too much schnitzel. Yes, I'd seen the photos, and yes I thought I was prepared, but in reality I absolutely was not. Thank goodness I had made a reservation at least, the reviews all mentioned that was vital. We arrived 15 minutes early and were seated right away. The crowd seemed to have died down a bit, though the place was still pretty full. We were seated next to a table of 5 from the UK, so obviously the word about this place has gotten around. Our server was great. Between our little bit of German and her English we were able to order with no problems. My wife got the Jager Schnitzel which has a mushroom gravy and I got the classic Wiener Schnitzel. Hers came with fries underneath (they were hidden at first but a nice surprise once she had eaten some of her schnitzel) and mine came with warm potato salad. The beer was amazing, the schnitzel was amazing, the salad was ok, but I haven't had an amazing salad in Germany yet I think. The service was good and overall it was a wonderful meal and a great place to go for the first meal of our 10 day tour of Germany. You will not leave hungry. By the way, my wife isn't a huge meat eater and a week later she said that was her favorite meal of the trip, so I consider that a success. read more

Bei Oma Kleinmann - Wiener Schnitzel - Gastropubs Near Me - Cologne, NW

Amazing, probably the best schnitzel I've ever had, and believe me, I've had many. I had a stuffed pork schnitzel Kölscher Art, so it was stuffed with mustard, sauteed onions and pickles - sounds crazy but was amazing in practice, and was so big that I couldn't finish it. That came with bratkartoffel and salad. My kids had veal Wiener schnitzel with fries, and my husband got a pork schnitzel Cordon Bleu which was great too. They pound that schnitzel really, really thin, so even the pork schnitzel ended up being almost delicate. It was really impressive! They also have vegetarian "schnitzel" made of either cheese or celery root. Honestly, I was really tempted to try the celery root, but the pork was so good I have no regrets. They serve Sunner Kölsch and it's excellent. Waitstaff was quick and friendly - they made no mistakes on our order but somehow messed up the order of the table next to us, were very apologetic, and made good quickly. read more

I arrived around 5:30 pm on a Saturday and got seated promptly. I ordered Kolsch and one of the schnitzels that comes with a spicy tomato sauce. The menu is very straightforward and you pick the protein you want. I went with pork. A side of salad came first and it was dressed just right. Then the schnitzel came after I finished my salad. It's fried to golden brown perfection and sitting on a bed of fries. I was able to finish almost half of the schnitzel before asking for a to-go box. The couple next to me shared one (and finished it) and another customer also packed his leftover to go. Actually it tasted pretty good after reheating in a pan. I saw customers taking their dogs inside btw :) read more

The best Schnitzel in town, really service and a traditional ambiance, since the beginning of this restaurant. Great

This place was an amazing exhibition in old time, traditional food and service. We sat outside and it was fantastic for people watching, and just really being immersed in the vibe of the city. Service was fantastic. Very timely. Continuing to ask if we want to drinks. The food took about as long as it does at any quality German restaurant, but when it came out, it was amazing!highly suggested if you want a traditional well done schnitzel. read more

Bei Oma Kleinmann - This is the traditional schnitzel done with calf not pig. It was amazing! - Gastropubs Near Me - Cologne, NW

First time to Germany and authentic German food. This was our first meal here and will be memorable. The veal schnitzel is amazing. And the mushrooms sauce is ridiculously good! read more

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My wife and I ate here at the recommendation of a train seat mate as well as our waiter at a pub the night before. Both said that this was their favorite restaurant in Cologne for schnitzel. What better recommendation could you ask for than two locals recommending the same restaurant in the span of a couple hours. We, of course, had to go. I am glad we did as this was not on our radar from Yelp or google simply because of the radius search from our hotel. We took a cab from the train station (right near our hotel) to the restaurant and got there about 10 mins before it opened. There was already a line and we got the last outside table. It was about 30 minutes before we got our meal because everyone ordered at once, but the beer was flowing and the weather was perfect so we did not even notice. The schnitzel was hands down the best I have ever had and I was full with a full plate remaining. The portions are huge and that does not take away from the quality. I would recommend this to anyone and just get the original, it is a classic for a reason. read more

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Favorite place in Germany! Huge portions, friendly service, cool ambiance! Lots of locals and few tourists.

Schnitzel for days! Love love love. They didn't speak English and we didn't speak German but we were able to talk Schnitzel. Great place read more

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The best schnitzel in the world. Worth the long wait for foreigners. Unfortunately they were out of the veal option so go early. read more

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As a group of five, we ordered a mixed salad, beef/original schnitzel, the vegetarian (cheese only(?)) Schnitzeland the anchovies (sorry, I can't remember the actual name) The servings were big, salads were so fresh and delicious, anchovies were very salty, but regardless, the schitzels were all very delicious, big in portion, and worth the price! read more

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Oh my schnitzel, where have you been all my life? We ended up in Cologne for a spontaneous day trip, and found incredible reviews for this place. Without reservations, we took everyone's advice and showed up right at 5:00PM. Luckily enough, they had a few extra tables for us to choose from. As for the food, one of the best meals I had in Europe! I went with the schnitzel and green pepper sauce, the sauce was life changing. I could put that on anything! The potato salad was good too, and how could you go wrong with a German beer? If ever back in Cologne, we will be here without a doubt. read more

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Schnitzel as big as your head! My boyfriend is German. As in from there, lives there. German food isn't wildly celebrated, mostly I'd say because it's heavy and not packed full of flavor. So when I asked him to take me to his favorite German-centric food spot, this is where we landed. That being said, this place totally changed my views on German food. We went on a Tuesday at 7:45 and it was PACKED! We had to wait 40mins but nothing that a few kolschs cant fix. I ordered the spicy sauce version, he got the gravy version. The schnitzel is large, like two meals large. It's fried, but so incredibly light and full of flavor. Make sure to squeeze some lemon on it too to elevate the dish. Even the fries were awesome, which fries are generally good as a baseline but these are stellar. Honestly my favorite part was the salad! Woah. That dressing was amazing. The woman next to us got a double order of salad, sans fries. Next tone we go (which we will) that's what I plan on doing. Best part? Schnitzel is actually hella good the next day, cold. We took it on our hike to Dragon Castle and it was the perfect snack. Bei Oma rocked my world and totally changed my perception on German food. read more

Tonight we dined here and it was AMAZING!!! The decor, food, and service was IMPECCABLE. I read how popular this restaurant was so we expected a wait. It was well worth the wait and the best food we've had in Cologne! read more

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The most perfect schnitzel I've ever had. And they give you enough of it to build a surfboard (or at least a skimboard). I got the one that comes with this excellent mushroom gravy and it was all just extraordinary. The breading tasted great, the texture was perfect. Next time I'm in Cologne I'm 100% going back. This is the platonic (and non-platonic) ideal of a schnitzel. read more

When i come back to Cologne, I will make this a must to return here. They Specialize in Schnitzel and they do not disappoint. I ordered the schnitzel with caramelized opinions on top. It came on a bed of potatoes and did not disappoint! We ended up ordering some chili sauce to compliment the schnitzel. The service is great, the food is superb, my only gripe is that we had to make a reservation, do not expect to walk in and eat dinner. The doors open promptly at 5, either be first in line, or have a reservation (we got ours by being first in line the previous day) Anyways, the food is worth the Hassle! Proust! read more

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Best schnitzel in Cologne. A must try if you want to taste the finest schnitzel cologne can offer. I highly recommend the jaeger one, the creamy mushroom sauce goes perfectly with the meat and potatoes. They also offer Veal for those that can't eat pork! It's a win win for everyone! As for beer they serve the Sunner Kolsch here, nothing better to wash down schnitzel then kolsch. read more

The BEST and largest schitzel I had in Germany belongs to Bei Oma Kleinmann. Got it with the mushroom sauce as well as the green pepper sauce and it was fantastic. And guess what, the schnitzel actually comes with a side salad which is a rarity here in Germany since all they eat are potatoes, meat, and pickled stuff. While there can be a lot of people queued up here, the turn-around time seemed to be pretty fast and we were seated within 20 minutes. Their Kolsh and Hefeweizen are pretty solid and complete the meal. Definitely a must visit while in Cologne. 4 stars. read more

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Delicious meal from the Salad to Schnitzel! Portions are large and very filling. Highly recommend reservations or go when the open at 1700 and join the already waiting line. read more

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Without a doubt the best Jager Schnitzel in all of Köln. I've eaten at dozens of restaurants throughout the city, and this small place serves up the most delicious pork I've ever had. It is an absolutely must have! read more

This place is the best! We shared the traditional wienerschnitzel, which was huge and yummy and as expected, the beer was cold and flowing. What made this establishment so amazing though was the people. The bartender was super friendly and a great conversationalist, as were the locals we got to know during the 4 hours we spent talking, laughing, eating and drinking! One of the most enjoyable evenings we've had! read more

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Every time I think back to our meal here, little hearts float above my head. What a terrific restaurant! We came here after reading some good reviews and seeing photos of the giant schnitzels, but the reviews and the photos don't do it justice. The atmosphere at Oma Kleinmann's is what really makes it stand out, and that can't be photographed. It was much smaller than we expected, and very full. This was no problem for the friendly hostess, who just sat us at a table with some other diners who greeted us kindly and had no problem with sharing their table. In fact, everyone here is super friendly, even if your German is bad! The server was also so kind to our daughter and brought her coloring pages. So there we were, drinking lots of Koelsch, relaxing in the conviviality, having an all around excellent experience, when we were presented with the hugest schnitzel I have ever seen. Even the "kids' size" schnitzel was enormous! At this point,we had to prepare ourselves to be sick, because those schnitzels were so huge, and so delicious, that we knew we were going to eat the whole damn thing. Not to mention that the schnitzel lies atop a mound of fries, and there is a really wonderful salad on the side as well. I am getting a little teary eyed thinking back to that plate of food. And hungry. Kid loved it so much that for a week she asked for schnitzel in every restaurant we ate at. Needless to say, we all practically rolled out the door when we were done. Eat here. Do it. It was our favorite meal in Germany and one of the best on our entire European trip. read more

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Schnitzel heaven! If you are in Cologne, Germany, don't miss the best Schnitzel you will ever eat. This is a small, extremely busy, family restaurant serving grandma's famous schnitzel recipe for years. Great ground earth and friendly vibe. A little out of the way from the city touristic center but very worth while. Highly recommended! read more

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If you want schnitzel then come here. Well worth the detour from the main centre. Like reviews before this one, don't eat beforehand! Portions are HUGE. Had a schnitzel bigger than my chest. I went for the Holland schnitzel, which was with satay sauce - fantastic. Girlfriend went for the Bombay, which was with pineapple curry sauce. Both were amazing! Chips were also good and the service was great as well, everyone serving us were really friendly. Even though the place was fully booked, they found a place for us so that was good. Try and book a bit beforehand if possible! If not, I'm sure they'll find you a place depending how early you arrive. read more

Bei Oma Kleinmann - Schnitzel the size of my head x2 - Gastropubs Near Me - Cologne, NW

My wife and I were just reminiscing yesterday about how great our experience was at this restaurant. We went along last December while in town for Christmas markets and chose to come out of our way here because of the online reviews. It was a very memorable experience - they made us feel so completely welcome despite our lack of German language skills and that it felt like a proper locals restaurant. We don't drink and so we stuck to the local non-coke cola (but it was good). I had the schnitzel and but wife had a stuffed pork cutlet. Both were excellent with simply a crazy portion size as you can see from the photo- it's about the size of my head (and I don't have a small noggin). If we're ever back in this fine city then I'd make a beeline for here. One of the finest meals I've had on holiday. read more

Bei Oma Kleinmann - The huge schnitzel! - Gastropubs Near Me - Cologne, NW

If you're looking for a genuine German food experience away from the super touristy areas then Oma Kleinmann at Zuelpicher Strasse in Cologne is a great choice. The Schnitzels are huge but it's also good quality at an affordable rate. In the summer you can sit outside. Come hungry, otherwise it's kind of a waste to go there. read more

Well established Restaurant with succulent German food in a very popular area of town, famous for excellent Schnitzel ( think twice before ordering the monumental size "big" portion) . Better to reserve in advance , the place is very popular . read more

Excellent schnitzel and fries were solid as well! I went with the Jaeger schnitzel (most German schnitzel as recommended by our waiter) but the mushroom cream sauce was just ok. However, still a great meal. The salad is under-rated. You get lettuce, red & white cabbage, sunflower seeds, and a light/tasty dressing. Huge portions and cash only. They also have vegetarian schnitzel (celery or cheese). Make reservations well in advance. Highly recommend read more

Bei Oma Kleinmann - Huge Schnitzel! Mushroom sauce came on the side - Gastropubs Near Me - Cologne, NW

Took my mother here when she was visiting me while living in Köln... absolutely a no brainer. The food, ambiance, service, and culture were all top notch and it shows at this restaurant. Locals, tourists, and people of all over the city can be seen in this restaurant and the schnitzel proves why. Get a reservation ahead of time and enjoy the delicious homemade food with friends and have a great time. The mushroom sauce on the side is a must for any of the orders you get. I will be returning with my friends for my birthday dinner. 9/10 read more

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I think it's everyone's goal to try schnitzel when in Germany. The service was great. The meal for me though was just ok. Maybe schnitzel isn't for me or maybe this isn't the best place for it? It's worth a visit as it comes highly recommend. read more

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Best schnitzel I have had in my life! My large schnitzel was perfectly cooked and juicy. It was an epic meal to say the least! Very fun German restaurant. I hope to return someday soon. read more

What a Schnitzel!! We celebrated a friend's birthday here and had a wonderful experience! We had to wait a little while for a table, but the servers invited us to get beers at the bar and hang out outside before we could be seated. As we were in a big group, we ordered the family style schnitzel dinner. This was great because we were able to try all the available sauces for the schnitzel. If you are looking for any sort of schnitzel this is the place for you! read more

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These folks are the best! Everyone else will tell you about the food, I will tell you about the best customer service on Earth. Went for dinner, group of eight. Ate a great meal, lots of beer. Left the restaurant and returned to our cruise ship. As the ship left the city I realized I left my hat in the restaurant. Called the restaurant the next day. Long story short, I arrived back in California and my hat was at my house. They only asked to be reimbursed the postage. I'll be back read more

Really one of the best places i've eaten in Cologne, really nice service, great food! Don't expect to show up with a party of 5+ after 7 pm because probably you won't get a table, better reserve in advance. The people there are really friendly! read more

It truly is just like what my grandma (oder Oma) would make at home. The schnitzel and side dishes are delicious. My favorite is the warm potato salad washed down by a beer or two and a traditional schnitzel with mustard...but the best thing is this place gives you options. If you are in Köln I highly recommend you stop here and grab a bite. You won't regret it. read more

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