Das Essen ist meistens ganz gut, aber…read more.. Wenn Sie jemals einen Film aus den 1960er Jahren gesehen haben, in dem ein gehobenes Hotelrestaurant eine Rolle spielt ... dieser Ort versucht, das wieder aufleben zu lassen. Mit dunkler Holzvertäfelung, frischen Blumen, individuell graviertem Besteck, gewölbtem Geschirr, Leinenservietten mit genähten Knopflöchern, flüsterleise und ohne Musik, obwohl der Verkehr am Hauptbahnhof durch die Fenster sichtbar ist. Leider ist der Versuch erfolglos. Langsam tauchen mehrere Probleme auf, angefangen mit dem schwarzen Klebeband, das das Loch im Teppich fast vor dem Haupteingang repariert. "Das ist so ein kleines Detail!" "Nein. Es gibt keine kleinen Details." Die Kellner schienen kompetent, aber ich war zum Mittagessen da, und es waren kaum 20 % belegt. Das Essen selbst war nicht allzu schlecht, aber kleinere Probleme störten mich - wie das getrocknete "frische" Brot, das zum Essen serviert wurde. Vielleicht kann ich das mit den Salz- und Pfefferstreuern beheben, die an jedem Tisch aufgestellt sind. Es ist bedauerlich, dass ein Restaurant mit einer so offensichtlich reichen Geschichte anscheinend verschleudert wurde. Ich werde in ein paar Jahren wiederkommen ... vielleicht. / The food is mostly pretty good, but... If you ever watched a 1960s movie involving a high-end hotel restaurant... this place tries to bring that back.  With dark wood paneling, fresh flowers, custom engraved flatware, dome-covered dishes, linen napkins with sewn button-hole, whisper quiet with no music despite main train station traffic visible through the windows. Unfortunately, the attempt is unsuccessful.  Several problems slowly emerge, starting with the black tape repairing the hole in the carpet almost in front of the main entrance. "That is such a small detail!" "No. There are no small details." The servers seemed competent, but I was there for lunch, with barely 20% occupancy. The food itself was not too bad, but minor problems bothered me - such as the dried "fresh" bread served with the meal.  Maybe I can remedy that using the salt and pepper shakers placed at each table. It is unfortunate that a restaurant with such an obvious rich history appears to have been squandered.  I'll visit again in a few years... maybe. 2024 03 25. M0.

Came here for lunch on a Sunday and made reservations ahead of time just in case. When I arrived I…read moredidn't think I was in the right place as there. Is no host stand at the entrance. I had to ask the only person in the room if I was in the right place. I sat in the terrasse and enjoyed an amazing lunch. The service. From that point picked up and was super attentive. They do not rush you so don't be surprised if your order isn't taken quickly. I noticed this too with all the locals dining there too. I would come back because this restaurant exudes class taste and civility in the middle of a bustling city.

A nice vegan café with a range of drinks, cakes and meals. There is a daily menu which has a couple…read moreof hot meal options. The Carrot Soup seems to feature regularly and is very nice - quite refreshing and an interesting flavour with a mix of ginger, coconut and garlic (perfect for Winter!). I can also recommend the hot chocolate, made with soy milk. The desserts are nice too, with a range of cup cakes and cake slices (the walnut-coffee was scrumptious). All-in-all, a good spot with a nice open atmosphere, and healthy, tasty food.

Sweet hipster hotspot! I stopped only for a coffee, it was okay. Nice outside seating area with a…read moreview on beautiful old architecture. They are serving vegan food too. Cakes soups döner, definitely coming back and I will tell you more:).

Was here a few years back on a nice Saturday afternoon strolling around after record shopping,…read moregrabbed a Kolsch and a schnitzel watched the clouds drift by the gate and people watched. It was a pleasant and memorable day that lives in head forever. All the fare was delicious and service kind , I would definitely come back to sit on their patio to see antiquity slowly watch us move at speed of light to its history.

We sat outside on the patio to relax after a long day of sightseeing. The patio opened up into the…read moresquare which made for some great people watching. The food was authentic German fare and did not disappoint! It was a hot day so we ordered a couple of their house made beers to cool off. I wandered inside to use the restroom and the building and decor is gorgeous. Will definitely recommend to friends in the area.

This restaurant is near the train station. Me and my friend were so thankful to stop in at this…read moregem. Everyone was so nice and welcoming to us! First place we went to was closed, so glad it was because we would've never found this amazing spot while traveling! The owner went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. He spoke English, which made us feel at home. The beers were nice and cold and the veggie pizza was amazing. It was the best we have had in Europe so far. Thank you!!!

Great service from very nice people. Stopped in after getting off the train at Porz Rhein station…read more Having a beer and pizza and was very surprised to see their extensive menu. Not a fancy place but very welcoming and comfortable. Ask for beer as it is not prominently displayed as you walk in.

FIrst, my son and I discovered the playground in Mehlem. And then we discovered this charming cafe…read more The food is decadent, the coffee made perfectly, and the view of Drachenfels is inspiring. I miss living close to Cafe Mehr and visiting several times a week.

If you're into Mediterranean food and a spectacular view of the Rhein, Limani is well worth a…read morevisit. Limani offers both seating indoors and outdoors. The seats on the outdoor balcony provide breathtaking views of the Rhein and all the activity which takes place on it. In the summer months a seat on the balcony can be hard to get (especially in the evenings). Make sure to reserve a few days in advance to secure a table on the balcony. Time flies by while sitting there, there is just so much to watch happening. During the winter months the atmosphere inside the restaurant is very warm and cozy. Here the challenge is to get a seat by the windows. Be sure to reserve a few days in advance if you would like a window seat (again, especially in the evenings). The food is excellent. The fish dishes are always a good choice. Whereby, I have also had excellent meat dishes as well. Selections from the daily menu (on the chalk board) can always be recommended. If you like Mediterranean food there will be something on the menu for you. I have taken business clients to dinner here and they have always raved about it. I have also dropped-in for lunch with the family on the weekends. The service is tip-top.

Again, we've got in to this place occasionally, just walking by looking for some place for light…read morelunch with English menu. Considering that it's situated right on the bank of Rhine I guess they have a beautiful terrace open in summer. But since that was a cold October, it was closed of course. Nice friendly ambience. And thanks God they had menu with English translation. We took different Mezedes (small appetizers) to share: grilled octopus, scallops, aubergine (eggplant) roulette breaded with egg, filled with sheep's cheese and tomato sauce, and Calf's liver fried with onions and white wine. Funny that when walking around the city I was thinking that I haven't eaten liver for a long long time and since it's a rare dish on the menu of the restaurants (if not French), that coincidence that they had it was like a sign to go for it and order. It was a soft and tender one, not exactly the way I wanted it, but tasty too. They have a lot of various hors d'oeuvres to any taste: seafood, cheese, vegetables or meat. We wanted to try stewed rabbit and duck breast - but that would have been too much of food. Next time may be, if we ever come back to Cologne on any occasion. And no wine this time. Germany, lunch, mixed food; beer was a right selection here. For dessert they had pies, the cherry streusel was really good and the cheesecake, all house made. The waiters hardly spoke English, but we managed to understand each other.