NENI Cologne is an israeli-mediterranean fine-dining restaurant in Altstadt, Cologne.
NENI Cologne in the 25hours Hotel serves Middle Eastern-inspired sharing plates above the city; Michelin-selected for its accessible elevated dining format.
Must order: The three-part hummus platter with toppings, and the shakshuka
Tip: Book a table on the terrace for Cathedral views; evening light makes this one of the more photogenic dining rooms in the city.
Address: Im Klapperhof 22-24, 50670 Köln, Cologne
Onda in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel is a Michelin-selected Basque-inspired restaurant; pintxos, fresh seafood and a curated natural wine list.
Order: The sharing menu of seasonal plates, ideally with a glass of natural wine from the curated list
Tip: Small room with limited seats; book ahead, especially for weekend evenings.
Petit Frère in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel is a Michelin-selected neighbourhood bistro serving refined French brasserie cooking in an intimate room.
Order: Seasonal fish or meat main from the changing French menu
Tip: Small room; reservations strongly advised for weekend dinner. One of the better-value serious kitchens in the Belgian Quarter.
Restaurant Acht in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel is a Michelin-selected modern European kitchen with a changing daily menu from local-market produce.
Order: The four-course seasonal menu, which changes with produce availability from regional suppliers
Tip: Across from the Stadtgarten near the Belgian Quarter; dinner only, Monday to Saturday. Book ahead for weekend service.
Ox and Klee in Cologne's Rheinauhafen Kranhaus holds two Michelin stars; Daniel Gottschlich's eight-course tasting menu is the city's most ambitious table.
Order: The Ox nine-course tasting menu with the non-alcoholic Back to Zero drinks pairing
Tip: The vegetarian Klee menu is equally ambitious; request the Back to Zero drinks pairing for a non-alcoholic experience at €130.
Maximilian Lorenz in Cologne's Altstadt-Nord holds one Michelin star for modern Rhineland cooking that references regional tradition with precision.
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.
Sahila in Cologne's Altstadt-Süd holds one Michelin star for its pan-Asian tasting menu; intimate and one of Cologne's most personal fine dining rooms.
Order: The seven-course menu pairing tikka masala with cauliflower alongside dakos with feta and olive
Tip: A vegetarian version of the full menu is available on request when booking.
