What to order at La Cuisine Rademacher

Must order
The prestige menu using seasonal regional produce from Rhineland and Eifel farms
Editor tip
Lunch Wednesday to Friday offers better value than the dinner menu. Vegetarian menu available if requested at booking.
CuisineModern French
Price€€€€
Tasting menu€110-150
Neighborhooddellbrueck
HoursWed-Fri 12:00-15:30; Fri-Sun 18:15-23:00
ChefMarlon Rademacher
Book ahead2-3 weeks
Last verified

Must order: The prestige menu using seasonal regional produce from Rhineland and Eifel farms

Tip: Lunch Wednesday to Friday offers better value than the dinner menu. Vegetarian menu available if requested at booking.

Location

Address: Dellbrücker Hauptstrasse 176, 51069 Köln, Cologne

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