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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Alte Metzgerei

Best burgers in Dellbrück

At Alte Metzgerei the burgers and burritos are made from regional products and contain a 150g homemade patty made from 100% responsibly raised beef.

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Justine

Vandendorpe

Apr 30, 2025

Bai Lu Noodles

Chongqing cuisine in Altstadt-Nord

Bai Lu Noodles dishes can be quite spicy, but you can ask for milder versions, and they offer hot pots with homemade noodles or dumplings.

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Justine

Vandendorpe

Apr 30, 2025

Le‘zzet

Best Turkish breakfast in Chorweiler

"Le'zzet" in Chorweiler, Cologne offers amazing Turkish breakfast! It always takes me to another world...

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Julia

Krakau

Apr 30, 2025

Pizzeria Totò e Peppino

Attention, pizza lovers!

"Pizzeria Totò e Peppino" in Cologne is for you if you like delicious Neapolitan pizza, 'pizza bianca' or even fried pizza, the classic Naples specialty...

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Renner

Apr 27, 2025

Bei Oma Kleinmann

Home of the Schnitzel

"Bei Oma Kleinmann" is one of my favourite restaurants in Cologne. I make sure to go there when I am really hungry, because their Schnitzels are just huge.

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Stephan

Wehrle

Apr 13, 2025

Bona'me

Our house!

"Bona'me" is a Kurdish restaurant in Cologne that means 'our house', and it does look like that. It has a delicious self-service concept with many dishes!

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Wehrle

Apr 13, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Cologne

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Lea

Stephan

You?

Justine

Julia

Gol

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Lea

Stephan

You?

Justine

Julia

Gol

Alte Metzgerei

Best burgers in Dellbrück

Justine

Vandendorpe

Bai Lu Noodles

Chongqing cuisine in Altstadt-Nord

Justine

Vandendorpe

Le‘zzet

Best Turkish breakfast in Chorweiler

Julia

Krakau

Pizzeria Totò e Peppino

Attention, pizza lovers!

Lea

Renner

Bei Oma Kleinmann

Home of the Schnitzel

Stephan

Wehrle

Bona'me

Our house!

Stephan

Wehrle

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