What to order at Maximilian Lorenz

Must order
Eight-course omnivore menu built around a whole animal or the six-course vegetable menu
Editor tip
Card payments only; the wine list features exclusively German bottles, arranged by producer region.
Book at Maximilian Lorenz
CuisineNew German
Price€€€€
Tasting menu€120-160
Neighborhoodagnesviertel
HoursTue-Fri 12:00-14:00; Tue-Sat 18:00-22:00; Sun-Mon closed
ChefMaximilian Lorenz
Book ahead2-3 weeks
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Must order: Eight-course omnivore menu built around a whole animal or the six-course vegetable menu

Tip: Card payments only; the wine list features exclusively German bottles, arranged by producer region.

Book at Maximilian Lorenz

Location

Address: Johannisstrasse 64, 50668 Köln, Cologne

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