19 restaurants in Cologne, editor-picked for monday dinner. Open on monday, the day most kitchens go dark. All restaurants in Cologne.
Brauerei Päffgen ★ 4.5
friesenviertel · Friesenstrasse 64-66, 50670 Köln
Hours: Daily from 12:00
Brauerei Päffgen in Cologne's Friesenviertel is the last independent house brewery in the city, founded by Hermann Päffgen in 1883; still hand-brewing.
Tip: Reservations by phone only from noon. Beer exclusively from the barrel. The Brauhaus is open from 12:00 daily.
Mandalay ★ 4.4
belgisches-viertel · Brüsseler Strasse 53, 50674 Köln
Hours: Daily 18:00-23:30
Mandalay in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel is one of Germany's very few Burmese restaurants, serving family Myanmar recipes and fermented tea leaf salad.
Tip: Open evenings only; arrive by 19:00 or book ahead as the small room fills quickly.
Haus Töller ★ 4.3
altstadt-sued · Weyerstrasse 96, 50676 Köln
Hours: Mon-Sat 17:00-00:00; Sun closed
Haus Töller on Weyerstrasse in Cologne occupies a 14th-century building and serves Sauerbraten, Halve Hahn and pork knuckle in a genuinely historic Altstadt.
Tip: Evenings only, Monday to Saturday; closed Sundays. Cash preferred. Arrive early or you risk not getting a table.
Brauerei zur Malzmühle ★ 4.3
altstadt · Heumarkt 6, 50667 Köln
Hours: Mon-Thu 12:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-00:00; Sun 12:00-23:00
Brauerei zur Malzmühle on Cologne's Heumarkt has brewed Mühlen Kölsch since 1858 and once served Bill Clinton; consistently fresh pours in the Altstadt.
Tip: Monday to Thursday from 14:00, Friday to Sunday from noon. Less tourist-heavy than the Cathedral-adjacent Brauhäuser.
Nennillo ★ 4.2
belgisches-viertel · Limburger Strasse 23, 50672 Köln
Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00-23:00
Nennillo in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel fires Neapolitan pizza in a wood-burning oven at 500 degrees; fresh dough daily and authentic cornicione char marks.
Tip: No reservations at busy weekend dinner times; arrive early or queue for a table.
Tanoshii ★ 4.1
belgisches-viertel · Brabanter Strasse 3, 50674 Köln
Hours: Daily 12:00-22:00
Tanoshii on Brabanter Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel offers classic nigiri and maki alongside creative Asian-European fusion rolls and warming pho.
Tip: Close to Rudolfplatz U-Bahn stop. Book ahead for weekend evenings.
Früh am Dom ★ 4.1
altstadt · Am Hof 12-18, 50667 Köln
Hours: Sun-Thu 10:00-00:00; Fri-Sat 10:00-01:30
Früh am Dom in Cologne is the second-largest brewery pub in Germany, steps from the Cathedral, seating 1,500 and pouring Früh Kölsch all day.
Tip: Open from 08:00 on weekends; the best terrace tables face the Heinzelmännchenbrunnen fountain.
C.C. Kowalski ★ 4.0
belgisches-viertel · Brüsseler Strasse 70, 50674 Köln
Hours: Mon-Sat 12:00-00:00; Sun closed
C.C. Kowalski in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves regional, seasonal cooking in stylish surroundings; one of the Belgian Quarter's more polished kitchens.
Tip: Good wine selection; the room has a warm, neighbourhood bistro feel without tourist-trail pricing.
Peters Brauhaus ★ 4.0
altstadt · Mühlengasse 1, 50667 Köln
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30-23:00; Fri-Sat 11:30-00:00; Sun 11:30-21:30
Peters Brauhaus in Cologne's Altstadt serves hearty Rhenish brewery food alongside Peters Kölsch 350 metres from the Cathedral in a wood-panelled room.
Tip: Open from 11:30 daily; Sunday evening closes at 21:30. Traditional Köbes service, tall glasses, no pretence.
Tibet Momo ★ 4.0
belgisches-viertel · Aachener Str. 11, 50674 Koln
Hours: Mon-Sat 12:00-21:00
Tibet Momo on Aachener Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves handmade Tibetan dumplings and hand-pulled noodles; one of the most distinctive.
Tip: Cash only, no reservations. Arrive hungry as portions are substantial. Closed early afternoons.
Wen Cheng ★ 4.0
belgisches-viertel · Flandrische Strasse 2, 50674 Köln
Hours: Daily 17:00-22:00
Wen Cheng on Flandrische Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves hand-pulled noodles prepared in the restaurant window, a compelling spectacle paired.
Tip: Lunch is the best time to visit; portions are large and prices are some of the lowest in the Belgian Quarter.
Chin Burger ★ 4.0
belgisches-viertel · Friesenplatz 11, 50672 Koln
Hours: Mon-Thu 12:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-22:30
Chin Burger at Friesenplatz in Cologne serves Xi'an Chinese street food including hand-pulled biang biang noodles and roujiamo meat sandwiches from Shaanxi.
Tip: Casual counter service; no reservations. The lunchtime queue is worth joining.
Warung Bayu ★ 3.9
belgisches-viertel · Brabanter Strasse 5, 50674 Köln
Hours: Daily 18:00-23:00
Warung Bayu in Cologne's Brabanter Strasse serves traditional Balinese curries and vegetarian specialties; crispy pork and black sauce chicken lead the menu.
Tip: Affordable lunch and dinner; the vegetarian dishes are among the best Balinese cooking in the city.
Lúa by Danny ★ 3.9
belgisches-viertel · Brabanter Strasse 9, 50674 Köln
Hours: Mon 12:00-15:00, 17:00-22:30; Wed-Fri 12:00-15:00, 17:00-22:30; Sat-Sun 15:00-22:30; Tue closed
Lua by Danny on Brabanter Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves authentic Vietnamese cooking with pho, spring rolls and fresh herbs at affordable.
Tip: Compact room; arrives early for the better tables. Affordable and filling for a weekday dinner.
Daikan ★ 3.9
belgisches-viertel · Maastrichter Strasse 9, 50674 Köln
Hours: Daily 18:00-23:00
Daikan on Maastrichter Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel combines ramen, sushi and poke bowls in a modern Japanese-inspired room with a small summer.
Tip: The small terrace is one of the best spots on Maastrichter Strasse in summer; arrive early to claim a seat.
Gaffel am Dom ★ 3.9
altstadt · Bahnhofsvorplatz 1, 50667 Köln
Hours: Sun-Thu 10:00-00:00; Fri-Sat 10:00-01:30
Gaffel am Dom occupies Cologne's main station forecourt, pouring Gaffel Kölsch from table taps opposite the Cathedral with Rhenish classics and Friday.
Tip: Friday evenings musician Björn Heuser leads free admission sing-alongs from 22:30; Saturday has Brauhaus Beats parties from 22:00.
Shanghai Küche ★ 3.9
belgisches-viertel · Limburger Strasse 13, 50672 Köln
Hours: Mon, Wed-Sat 11:30-15:30, 17:30-23:30; Sun 11:30-23:30; Tue closed
Shanghai Küche on Limburger Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves authentic Shanghainese dishes beyond the standard German-Chinese offer.
Tip: Small and casual; bring cash. The dumplings sell out early on weekend evenings.
Belgischer Hof ★ 3.8
belgisches-viertel · Brüsseler Strasse 54, 50674 Köln
Hours: Mon-Thu 18:00-00:00; Fri-Sat 18:00-01:00; Sun 18:00-00:00
Belgischer Hof on Brüsseler Strasse in Cologne serves Flammkuchen and seasonal brasserie dishes in a laid-back Belgian Quarter setting near Rudolfplatz.
Tip: The Flammkuchen are generous; two people can share one alongside a salad for a light dinner.
Adieu Paris ★ 3.8
belgisches-viertel · Aachener Strasse 38, 50674 Köln
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-01:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-04:30; Sun 11:00-23:59
Adieu Paris on Aachener Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves plant-based döner and creative Middle Eastern fast food for the vegetarian Belgian.
Tip: Good for a quick lunch or early dinner; the seating is limited but the food is fast.