Being the fourth largest city in Germany, Cologne is a genuinely modern city, offering quite a rich culture and history taking us back to the Roman times. The opulent city offers a whole lot of noteworthy tourist attractions in and around the city, exemplifying its modern and ancient character.
1. Peters Brauhaus: try the best "wiener schnitzel"
Peters Brauhaus is the perfect spot and dining pick for international visitors traveling on a budget. At Peter’s place, guests are offered a myriad of both traditional and European meals which won’t cost them a fortune when receiving the bill. Peters Brauhhas is also known for its lovely atmosphere and good service, with some of the must-try meals on the menu being the typical wiener schnitzel, black pudding, as well as schweinshaxe.
Why dine at Peters: this dining place is a top restaurant in the region, serving mouth-watering large portions at affordable prices.
Peters Brauhaus
Address: Muehlengasse 1, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Price: Reasonable
Open: 11:00 am - 12:30 am
Contact: +49 2212573950
2. Gourmet restaurant Vendome: enjoy the German cuisine
Vendome is certainly one of the best picks around here when looking for a nice place to have a great meal. Not only does it impress with its brilliant setting and atmosphere, Vendome boasts an exquisite wine selection as well as a delightful traditional and international menu.
Why dine at Vendome: Ranked as a top restaurant in the marvellous city of Cologne, Vendome serves a distinguished and classy glass of wine alongside a delicious blend of modern and conventional German cuisine.
Vendome
Address: Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg, Kadettenstrasse 51429 Bergisch Gladbach/Cologne, Germany
Price: Affordable
Open: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Contact: +49 220442906
3. Gaffel am Dom: the most impressive restaurant in Cologne
Gaffel am Dom is often referred to as the loveliest restaurant in the city, with a rich menu and wonderful setting. The city’s brauhaus serves an incredibly tasty German cuisine, examples of must-try meals are the so-called Kölsche Kaviar aka Black Pudding, and Halver Hann – an extremely delicious vegetarian meal that will make you want to lick your fingers.
Why go: Being Germans’ favorite restaurant, Gaffel am Dom can offer visitors a rich variety of scrumptious meals, a local and foreign wine selection, and wonderful desserts at affordable prices.
Gaffel am Dom
Address: Bahnhofsvorplatz 1, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Price: from 15 USD
Open: 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Contact: +49 2219139260
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4. Galestro Italia offers magnificent views of the Cologne Cathedral
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If you’re planning on exploring the sheer beauty and charismatic nature of Cologne, you’d certainly want to come by the Galestro Italia café. Impressing visitors with a friendly and positive setting, the cozy café sits right in the heart of Cologne, nearby the central station and a whole lot of other worthwhile attractions. Just across from it lies the magnificent Cologne Cathedral, inspiring all visitors with its colossal size and greatness. Nearby the wonderful and Italian-inspired Galestro café is another top attraction, the Ludwig Museum, dedicated to the artistic presence of the German composer/pianist Ludwig van Beethoven.
Come around: On your way out of the Cologne Cathedral awaits the cozy and lovely Galestro Italia café, to treat you with a refined cup of steaming coffee and an exquisite traditional German dessert.
Galestro Italia
Address: Bahnhofsvorplatz 1, 50667, Köln
Price: Coffee from 2 USD
Open: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Contact: +49 16090729090
5. Mr. Cake Cologne: the cupcake lover's paradise
Posted by Mr. Cake Cologne on Tuesday, 8 March 2016
For those of you who have a sweet tooth, Cologne has prepared another cute surprise, called Mr. Cake Cologne. A wonderful set of treats, fine coffee and a myriad of sugary picks for all chocolate lovers is what Mr. Cake Cologne treats its guests to. Come inside and try excellent cupcakes, great mascarpone, and fruity desserts while enjoying a wonderful cup of steaming coffee.
Come inside Mr. Cake Cologne sure is the best bakery shop in the city, offering its visitors high-class chocolate desserts and exquisite coffee varieties for all connoisseurs.
Mr, Cake Cologne
Address: Filzengraben 1-3 | Altstadt Süd, 50676 Cologne
Price: Reasonable
Open: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Contact: via email: contact@mrcake.de
6. "Funk it up" at the Funkhaus Cafe Bar Restaurant
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Located nearby the prominent Cologne Cathedral, Funkhaus restaurant invites you on a memorable dining experience in a splendorous setting. Sitting just a couple of minutes away from the city’s central station, Funkhaus Café offers all visitors a friendly atmosphere and a delicious menu to ward off hunger and thirst. Guests at Funkhaus are spoiled immensely with a wide array of traditional German meals and desserts. Funkhaus Café is no stranger to welcoming its visitors with a lovely variety of coffee beverages, to sip away the minutes before the train rolls in.
Come on in: Funk it up at one of the fanciest cafes, gathering thousands of tourists from all over the world. Enjoy a marvellous atmosphere and a positive setting while contemplating the grand Cologne Cathedral, perching up only a few minutes away from Funkhaus.
Funkhaus Cafe Bar Restaurant
Address: Wallrafplatz 5, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Price: Reasonable
Open: 8:00 am - 12:00 am
Contact: +49 2212200
7. Die Fette Kuh: king-size burgers and extra low prices
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Burgers, pizza slices, fries - what better way to satiate the hunger and quench the thirst than with delicious and quite affordable meals. It may not be your cheat day, however your tummy will think otherwise. The irony surrounding the name of the bar and grill hits hard - “fette” means “fat”, so the warning is already on the table. Tip: get the mouth-watering Burger Der Woche aka Burger of the week, you won’t regret it for sure.
Treat the senses: silence the rumbling sounds in your stomach with a king-size burger and a can of coca-cola - such a classy brunch option, right?
Die Fette Kuh
Address: Bonner Straße 43, 50677 Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Price: from 3 USD
Open: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Contact: +49 22137627775
8. Alfredo: the dining place spreading Italian vibes
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Taste an exquisite range of high-class meals, appetizers, and desserts which will make you lick your fingers in admiration. Alfredo restaurant boasts an excellent service, reasonable prices, as well as a friendly and lovely setting.
Feel Italian vibes in Cologne: once you come inside, you’ll instantly understand why everyone talks so highly of this gorgeous place in Cologne. Also, let’s not forget the lovely Italian elements, taking those of us who have been to the fabulous Italy on a trip down memory lane.
Alfredo
Address: Tunisstr. 3, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
Price: Reasonable for high-class restaurant
Open: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm/6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Contact: +49 2212577380
What to expect
The magical city of Cologne wins travelers over with its vast beauty and enigmatic nature, which makes visitors want to cancel all plans and stay here as long as possible. Rich in a lovely diversity of unique attractions and top restaurants, Cologne deeply excites newcomers with its lovely atmosphere and kindness that any adventurer will fall in love with.
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