45 x The Best Local Restaurants in Cologne

Explore the best local restaurants in Cologne. From traditional German food to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every food lover. Savor vegan fast food at Bärenstark or enjoy regional and German classics at Knippschild Werk 2. For a taste of Asia, Bai Lu Noodles is a must-visit. Discover these and many more local favorites for a delicious dining experience in Cologne.

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45 x Best Local Restaurants in Cologne
Massimo Cologne

Massimo

My favorite Italian rosticceria

"Massimo" Cologne is an Italian rosticceria that is unique! I love their plain Italian home cooking and the quirky interior and the very welcoming staff...

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Krakau

Dec 9, 2025
Café Jakubowski Cologne

Café Jakubowski

A real gem

"Café Jakubowsk" in Mülheim Cologne is probably the first spot I discovered in the field of gastronomy. I love their all day breakfasts and Sunday roast!

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Gol

Ebrahimpour-Mirzaie

Dec 9, 2025
Habibi Cologne

Habibi

Fresh falafel

"Habibi" offers everything you would call Lebanese "street food" today. Here my friends and I first went out for dinner. The falafel and hummus are great!

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Gol

Ebrahimpour-Mirzaie

Dec 9, 2025
Lu Cologne

Lu

Vietnamese cuisine

"Lu" Cologne is a Vietnamese restaurant. Their portions are big, their ingredients healthy and fresh and it's about 5 min. on foot from my home!

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Gol

Ebrahimpour-Mirzaie

Dec 9, 2025
Asien Shop Albertusstraße Cologne

Asien Shop Albertusstraße

Homemade Asian lunch

"Asien Shop Albertusstraße" Cologne brings me back to my childhood with its smells of spices, but the highlight is the Thai and Indonesian lunch table.

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Gol

Ebrahimpour-Mirzaie

Dec 9, 2025
Sushi Ninja Cologne

Sushi Ninja

#fishmunchies

"Sushi Ninja" Cologne is not traditional sushi bar, but has some of its own creations, like Godzilla, which is sushi deep fried in a green tempura batter.

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Gol

Ebrahimpour-Mirzaie

Dec 9, 2025

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