Must-see restaurants in Cologne & Northern Rhineland

  • Sila Thai

    Düsseldorf

    Even simple curries become culinary poetry at this Thai gourmet temple with its fairy-tale setting of carved wood, rich fabrics and imported sculpture…

  • Zur Börse

    Cologne & Northern Rhineland

    Waiters bustle between tables inside and out at this smart restaurant in the very heart of town. Although the interior is modern, the menu is thick with…

  • Kaffeerösterei Röstzeit

    Düsseldorf

    The smell of freshly roasted coffee may just snatch you up and pull you right inside this cool and casual cafe that takes its java very seriously. The…

  • Madame Miammiam

    Cologne

    This luscious bakery specialises in stunning wedding cakes but also has a mouth-watering range of cupcakes, petit fours, cookies and tarts on display in…

  • Das Kleine Caféhaus

    Cologne & Northern Rhineland

    Before your wine adventure begins – or when you need a break – fortify yourself at this top-class cafe with big breakfast spreads, homemade cakes,…

  • Bistro Zicke

    Düsseldorf

    Arty types jam this staple in a quiet corner tucked away from the Altstadt bustle. Linger over breakfast (served until 3pm, on weekends till 4pm) or come…

  • Bottler Cafe & Brasserie

    Bonn

    Right across from Bonn's landmark Sterntor, the old city gate, is this good all-arounder. Whether it's a quick breakfast, coffee and a cake (great…

  • Bäckerei Hinkel

    Düsseldorf

    This traditional bakery is an institution that has people queuing patiently for its excellent breads and cakes. Buy the fixings for a perfect picnic – it…

  • Wenkers am Markt

    Dortmund

    A legendary place for quaffing before and after football matches, Wenkers has tables outside on a central square and serves German classics in gut-busting…

  • Café Hüftgold

    Düsseldorf

    A Flingern boho classic, Café Hüftgold is renowned for its amazing cakes, tortes and more baked goodness, nicely complemented by aromatic coffee. Also has…

  • Haxenhaus

    Cologne

    While the Altstadt has no shortage of mediocre restaurants aimed at beer-swilling tourists, this old place stands out for its classic local and German…

  • A2 am See

    Münster

    Location, location, location. A2, right on the Aasee, certainly has got it. The glass walls and designer furniture scream trendy, but this bar-bistro…

  • Café Reichard

    Cologne

    There are plenty of cafes around the Dom, but this slightly hidden one is a true luxe gem with a pedigree going back to 1855. It's best for its luscious…

  • Hausbrauerei Rampendahl

    Cologne & Northern Rhineland

    This restaurant and microbrewery near the Dom is about as traditional as they come, serving substantial hearty dishes to accompany the house beers such as…

  • Zum Alten Markt

    Dortmund

    Traditional Westphalian fare is served to hordes of appreciative locals in the very centre of the city. Pray to the gods of digestion at one of the nearby…

  • Cafe Spitz

    Bonn

    This spare and stylish place is often mobbed, especially during the after-work cocktail happy hour. The menu revolves around salad, pizza and pasta…

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