Restaurants near Hotel Ludwig

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1. Gaffel am Dom

4.7

Exceptional(744)

Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 35 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!

2. Wartesaal am Dom

4.4

Awesome(493)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary German • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 12 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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3. Taku im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

4.8

Exceptional(180)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 6 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.

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4. Augustin Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(189)

Price: Expensive

• German • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 13 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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5. Hanse Stube im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

4.8

Exceptional(237)

Price: Expensive

• French • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 5 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.

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6. Pigeon Post Bar & Eatery

new

4.3

Awesome(7)

Price: Moderate

• International • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 1 time today

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.

7. CAST IRON Grill

4.4

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. Kitchen & Bar by Courtyard

4.2

Awesome(2)

Price: Moderate

• International • Altstadt/Nord

Perhaps two of the best places ever come together right here - in our "KITCHEN & BAR"!Our wish is simple - meet up for a glass of Spritz or Kölsch and enjoy a perfect bite of "Hotel Soul Food".Have a good time, be sociable and feel at home.Your K&B Team

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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.

10. Neni Köln

4.5

Awesome(1784)

Price: Moderate

• Israeli • Altstadt/Nord

Booked 88 times today

Im NENI Köln wird israelische und ostmediterrane Küche nach dem Konzept des kreativen Kopfes von Haya Molcho serviert. Auf den Tellern landen Gerichte, die von unermüdlichen Reisen durch die Küchen dieser Welt erzählen und die lebendige Szenerie drum herum sorgt für authentische Erlebnisse aller Sinne. Im 8. Stock gönnt man sich seine eigene Reise mit Blick auf den Dom und Köln.

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Lewis
Cologne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
Tolles Essen, tolles Service, tolles Weinkarte, tolles alles, you must go!
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Augustin RestaurantPrice: Expensive• German• Altstadt/Nord
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4.5
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Peter
Stuttgart •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Dec 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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Jonathon
Orlando / Central Florida East •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 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 15 Dec 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 28 Nov 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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1. Gaffel am Dom

2. Wartesaal am Dom

3. Taku im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

4. Augustin Restaurant

5. Hanse Stube im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

6. Pigeon Post Bar & Eatery

7. CAST IRON Grill

8. Kitchen & Bar by Courtyard

9. Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

10. Neni Köln

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