*Very rude staff, bad experience for tourists*…read more My friend and I are visitors in Cologne. We were walking around the city and all public bathrooms were closed. We went inside and politely asked if we could use the bathroom. We were ready to pay. The lady at this restaurant was extremely rude to us. She treated us badly and made us feel unwelcome. Other restaurants nearby let us use the bathroom for just 1 euro. But here the staff was horrible. We are tourists spending money in Cologne, and this was a very bad experience. Think twice before you go to this restaurant.

the staff is extremely rude. food is just ok. you can skip…read morethis place when in Cologne

I knew I would love this place from the second I walked in. We were warmly greeted by an…read moreEnglish-speaking waitress to a cozy little restaurant with wine bottles lining the walls and a whole Iberico ham in back waiting to be carved and eaten (I love that stuff). This was my first night in Cologne and I was pretty hungry so we both opted for the large tapas sampling... excellent decision. Way too much food, of course, but what a blast trying it all. The highlights were the ham (duh), vegetable gratin, prosciutto and cheese dates, and well pretty much anything with cheese in it. The manchengo- yum, the honeyed Brie like cheese with walnuts - awesome and some kind of bonus feta says that was really tasty. And before all that, some delicious bread and rich garlic sauce. The best part of this is that everything is served "tapas" style, small sample size dishes, so you can try it all... and I did. Throw in a great bottle of Spanish wine for less than 25 euros and it was a great meal all around. Lucky this place was close to our hotel and we stumbled in...

We stopped in for lunch on our arrival to Cologne. Our server was lovely and speaks perfect…read moreEnglish as well as several other languages! She and her partner are from Spain and recently added a new tapas menu to their offerings. We had a lovely experience and very good food. There is interior seating but we sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful day. The lentil soup was delicious and the cod with spinach was cooked to perfection. The tortilla was a little different than the ones we enjoyed in Spain but still very good. Spanish tapas in Germany are a nice break from the traditional German fare.

Tasty little tapas. A great variety of vegan and vegetarians dishes. And a casual ambience to hang…read moreout with friends.

Such a great meal. The boquerones, pata negra, albóndigas and octopus stood out particularly…read more The waiter was cool despite us being 17.. Only complaint was the heat/humidity in the restaurant

We went to La Bodega with a group of 8 people - with a reservation. We joked about the name under…read morewhich the reservations was placed with the gentleman at the front desk ... he unfortunately didn't find us funny, hinting that we were making up names to get in. He had to verify that the phone number from which we called was that of the person who was in attendance. (I was ready to get a Döner at that point...) The highlight of the food is the Aioli with the unbelievable amount of garlic. Everything that followed thereafter was absolutely mediocre and easy to replicate on your own at home... and much cheaper. I tried to go the somewhat healthier route, with a salad and sparkling water. My partner ordered a few (3 - 4 appetizer dishes) and 3 beers. We left the place paying 65 Euros... What you need to know about Spanish Tapas in general is that the majority of the menu is made up of deep-fried or heavily greased up items. A healthy item is difficult to come by. We were in Spain recently and had lots of Tapas there as well... and one thing I've learned with Tapas: price is by no means an indication of a good Tapas place whatever. So.. not my fav and will not be back.

From the owner: Tapeo & Co. verwöhnt Sie mit köstlichen Tapas, vielen verschiedenen Sangria-Sorten und einer…read moreCocktailbar. Unser Tapas-Restaurant inmitten von Köln mit großer Außenterrasse und einem gemütlichen, romantischen Innenbereich heißt Sie herzlich willkommen!

Food is ok, creme catalana was a HUGE disappointment, not smooth texture, overcooked with a lot…read moreofgrains... noisy as well Wine you can get only by bottle)

This place is amazing! It is like walking into Spain! They have Spanish beers at a great price, a…read moregood selection of wine for a very affordable price and many options for tapas. We ordered a few tapas and after a couple beers ordered a bottle of wine. The atmosphere is great and it's always busy. Unless you don't mind sitting at the bar, make a reservation the day before if you want a table. We loved this place and will be sure to return during our next trip to Köln.

The best tapas in town. Great selection, great atmosphere, authentic Spanish cuisine; and low…read moreprices. It is also a great place to throw a party, or meet a group of friends. Good selection of drinks as well, but given all the amazing Spanish wines, the selection here could use an upgrade.

This restaurant is amazing! We (and the waiters) were astonished because we were some of the first…read moretourists that came here! The food was very good! Enough choice and it tasted great! The service was very good, very friendly and helpful. I can recommend this restaurant to everyone who loves Spanish tapas! Greetings from Holland!

Meister Gerhard makes exceptional food, with gracious service to match, and it's in a great…read moreneighborhood.

This is a charming place in a charming neighborhood. The food, service, and ambiance were all…read moreexcellent, and the menu was great for meat eaters and vegetarians alike. After the concert we attended nearby, I realized I'd left my gloves, which were waiting for me when I returned. We will visit again!