Restaurants near Main Train Station

21 restaurants available nearby

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1. Taku im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

4.8

Exceptional(180)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 5 times today

Award-winning cuisine right next to Cologne Cathedral: The Michelin-starred restaurant taku serves East Asian fusion cuisine in a modern, Far Eastern ambience. The cooking style of Michelin-starred chef Mirko Gaul is a modern concept of "Asian Fusion”. Gaul reimagines the flavors of the haute cuisine of Japan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia. Executive Pastry Chef Fabian Scheithe pampers the guests with his extraordinary desserts. His sweet delicacies form the grand finale of every menu. Restaurant manager Christoph Gonzalez deliberately focuses on organic wines and gladly recommends corresponding wines. The taku has been awarded with one Michelin-star for years, 8/10 pans in Gusto and 16/20 points at the Gault Millau. The interior of the starred restaurant creates an elegant and Asian inspired atmosphere. Calm colors and light installations reflect the ambience of Asia.

2. Gaffel am Dom

4.7

Exceptional(740)

Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 28 times today

Visit the most impressive brewhouse in Cologne!With the renovation and reopening of our restaurant in spring 2008 we have given back a piece of urban tradition from the “Wilhelmian-Period” to the people of Cologne, as well as to the visitors of the city.Enjoy the relaxed brewery culture in cologne. “Gaffel am Dom” is a brewery of typical Rhenish character: Bourgeois, hearty and cozy. Our waitors are positive, cheerful and attentive.You can feel the sunny cologne spirit everywhere. This is where the metropolitan flair of the European hub of Cologne meets the village-like tranquility of Cologne: Spacious, bright areas with long counters, benches and tables on the one hand, cozy corners and retreats on the other.We look forward to your visit!

3. Wartesaal am Dom

4.4

Awesome(492)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary German • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 11 times today

Wartesaal am Dom not only offers a fantastic fresh menu, they give you a gorgeous historic setting to dine in and incredible views of the Cologne Cathedral. This restaurant was originally the waiting room for the Cölner Central Station in Köln. Head chef Chris Houber prepares a seasonal menu to keep the freshest ingredients on your plate, while also offering the regular year-round menu. Try a taste of the Wartesaal am Dom Waiting room veal cutlet, breaded. With your meal you can enjoy something from the generous wine list at Wartesaal am Dom featuring wines from around the world.

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4. Hanse Stube im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

4.8

Exceptional(236)

Price: Expensive

• French • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 9 times today

Directly opposite Cologne Cathedral, the Hanse Stube offers innovative French cuisine with regional influences. The gourmet restaurant has been awarded several prizes for its excellent cuisine and first-class service. Chef Joschua Tepner prepares unique taste experiences. His menu pays homage to both tradition and innovation. The Hanse Stube team provides excellent service and pampers its guests; head waiter Franz-Georg van Hall personally carves at the guests’ table and sommelier Robert Demers finds a wine to pair with any style of food. The interior of the Hanse Stube is characterized by timeless elegance with cozy sofa corners, filigree wooden chairs and various contemporary and historical paintings on the wood-paneled walls. The two side rooms, "Mirror Salon" and "Fish Salon", can be booked exclusively for small banquets.

5. PULS

4.9

Exceptional(290)

Price: Very Expensive

• International • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 7 times today

PULS ist ein weiteres Restaurantkonzept von 2-Sternekoch Daniel Gottschlich mitten im Herzen der Kölner Altstadt, das kreative à-la-Carte-Gerichte und legeres Ambiente vereint. Das Team um Chef de Cuisine Johannes Langenstück und Daniel Gottschlich überrascht mit ständig wechselnden à-la-Carte-Gerichten. Hier ist garantiert für jeden etwas dabei. Ob Fleisch oder Fisch, vegetarisch oder vegan. Hier erlebst du ein Dinner mit Freunden, romantisch zu zweit oder mit Geschäftspartnern. Möchtest du verschiedene Gerichte à-la-Carte probieren und teilen oder auch nur eine Vor- und Hauptspeise für dich genießen? Bei uns ist vieles möglich: Hier gibt es keine Vorgaben: „Enjoy it your way“ – Jeder kann auf seine Art genießen! Im laufe des Abends verwandelt sich das PULS in eine coole Bar mit einzigartigen Cocktail Kreationen.

6. Mondial1516

4.3

Awesome(134)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 4 times today

Au coeur de Cologne, nous vous invitons à un voyage culinaire dans notre restaurant « Mondial 1516 ». Pendant que vous dînez à votre table près de la fenêtre, admirez la vue unique et fascinante sur la cathédrale de Cologne.

7. CAST IRON Grill

4.3

Awesome(5)

Price: Expensive

• Grill • Neustadt-Nord

Take a look at our new restaurant concept - CAST IRON Grill.At Cast Iron we don’t chase the latest fads or jump on this month’s trendy vegetable bandwagon. We just believe in simple, proper tasty food, done right.

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8. Pigeon Post Bar & Eatery

new

4.3

Awesome(7)

Price: Moderate

• International • Altstadt/Nord

Das Restaurant konrad vereint modernes Design und freundlichen Service und legt besonderen Wert auf hochwertige Fleischwaren. Hier werden Sie rundum verwöhnt: vom klassischen Frühstück im Hilton über eine Auswahl an À-la-carte-Mittagsgerichten bis hin zu köstlichen regionalen Spezialitäten.

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9. Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

5.0

Exceptional(0)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Altstadt/Nord

The traditional British Afternoon Tea at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst is accompanied by live piano music. Scones with clotted cream and jam, small sandwiches and sweet delicacies by Executive Pastry Chef Fabian Scheithe are arranged on étagères. A wide range of teas is available to pair with the Afternoon Tea. The Afternoon Tea takes place in the winter garden or in the lobby lounge with view of the Cathedral. At the Piano Brunch in the Excelsior Hotel Ernst, guests are pampered with Sunday roast, oysters and exquisite cheeses while listening to live piano music. The Brunch is complemented by theme-related specialties and the Excelsior Hotel Ernst pâtisserie offers alternating sweet delicacies. Brunch takes place in the Gobelin Hall or the Blue Salon. In the mahogany-paneled Piano Bar, bar manager Matthias Allgaier creates classic cocktails and contemporary interpretations.

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10. Augustin Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(189)

Price: Expensive

• German • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 7 times today

Am 1. November 2022 öffnete das Augustin Restaurant nach knapp 4 Monaten Renovierung seine Türen. Das Restaurant befindet sich in einem denkmalgeschützten Kolpinghaus von 1905, dem Classik Hotel Antonius, etwa 10 Minuten fußläufig vom Kölner Dom entfernt.In dem einzigartigen Gastraum mit fast 5 Meterhohen Decken und 70 Sitzplätzen sitzen Sie unter einem „Lampen Garten“ mit Blick auf den idyllischen Innenhof.Unsere „fokkussierte Viktualienküche“ mit Elementen der deutschen, klassisch französischen und mediterranen Küche konzentriert sich auf frische & qualitative Lebensmittel die handwerklich Perfekt Zubereitet werden. Eine Gutbürgerliche Küche mit klassischen & modernen Gerichten, weder banal noch abgehoben, sondern lecker & auf den Punkt. Sie erwartet ein herzlicher Service, Schreckenskammer Kölsch vom Fass sowie eine internationale Weinkarte. Reservierungen ab 8 Personen sind nicht über das System möglich. Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns in diesem Fall per E-mail oder telefonisch.

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Peter
Stuttgart •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
Expensive, but excellent quality of food, perfectly dressed and delicious combination of flavours, well paired with the wines!
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Taku im Excelsior Hotel ErnstPrice: Expensive• Asian• Altstadt/Nord
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4.8
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Jonathon
Orlando / Central Florida East •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Great food and good service. Would definitely recommend.
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Gaffel am DomPrice: Moderate• Brewery• Altstadt/Nord
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4.7
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Bernhard
Düsseldorf •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
Great location, good food, we had a real nice brunch
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Wartesaal am DomPrice: Expensive• Contemporary German• Altstadt/Nord
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4.4
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LaShauna
London •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 28, 2024
There was no one at the host stand to greet and seat me for almost 20 minutes. Had to go to the bar and ask the bartender to get someone. After that initial issue, the food and service were lovely
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Hanse Stube im Excelsior Hotel ErnstPrice: Expensive• French• Altstadt/Nord
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4.8
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David
Cologne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 4, 2024
Good service, nice food - but limited menu and a little expensive. Very convenient for the Philharmonie.
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Mondial1516Price: Moderate• Unspecified• Altstadt/Nord
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4.3

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Taku im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

2. Gaffel am Dom

3. Wartesaal am Dom

4. Hanse Stube im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

5. PULS

6. Mondial1516

7. CAST IRON Grill

8. Pigeon Post Bar & Eatery

9. Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

10. Augustin Restaurant

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