Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Cologne

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Cologne? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

phaedra Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (384)

€51 and over

Mediterranean

Neustadt-Süd

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IgorVIP

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

I had an amazing date night with my wife! The food and service were top-notch. The host was super friendly and made sure we had everything we needed, without being too overbearing. Definitely recommend if you are I the area.

Kaizen

4.8

4.8 (379)

€30 and under

Asian

Neustadt-Süd

About the restaurant

Allen, die Lust auf ein bisschen Abwechslung auf ihrem Teller haben, empfehlen wir einen Besuch im Kaizen. Zu finden in der Kölner Lindenstraße, gleich neben dem Hiroshima-Nagasaki-Park und nur wenige Schritte zu Fuß von der U-Bahnhaltestelle Moltkestraße entfernt, kannst du dich auf frische und nach Originalrezepten zubereitete Köstlichkeiten der japanischen Küche freuen. Das Kaizen in der Neustadt-Süd beweist auf leckere Art und Weise, dass die Kulinarik Japans viel mehr zu bieten hat als Sushi (wobei es dies hier selbstverständlich auch in abwechslungsreicher Auswahl gibt). So kannst du dich unter anderem gegrillten Lachs oder gegrilltes Hühnerfleisch in Teriyakisauce, Jakobsmuschel in Tempurateig oder Algensalat freuen. Natürlich ist auch an authentische Desserts gedacht. Im Angebot im Kaizen: Matcha Eis, Eis aus schwarzem Sesam oder frittierter Reiskuchen.

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Dominik

Dined on Apr 3, 2025

Tablets are not nice, would prefer classic menu's..

Il Bagutta

4.8

4.8 (283)

€31 to €50

Italian

Neustadt-Süd

About the restaurant

Eine schöne Zeit in lockerer Atmosphäre und einfach gutes, italienisches Essen? Im Il Bagutta verwöhnen wir dich mit kulinarischer Spitzenqualität. Wir lieben es, unsere eigenen Lieblingsgerichte und besten Weine zu präsentieren und dir dabei ein Lächeln aufs Gesicht zu zaubern. Für einen gemütlichen Familienabend, eine Verabredung oder die nächste Firmenfeier - bei uns fühlt sich jeder wohl. Wir freuen uns auf dich!

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Matthew

Dined on May 25, 2025

We had an excellent dinner on the back patio. Buratta appetizer and two pasta meals. Everything tasted excellent and the service was great. The back patio was nice and had a very chill vibe. Would completely recommend.

Glashaus Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (490)

€51 and over

International

Deutz

About the restaurant

NO SUSHI:
On the following dates we don't offer sushi:
14th-15th April 2025 & 19th-23th April 2025

INFO:
From 1st Oktober 2024 we are cashless and we only accept card payments (MAESTRO, VISA, MASTER, AMEX) and no more cash.

Style, tradition and hospitality. These are the ingredients of the exclusive Glashaus restaurant. The facade is entirely made of glass and therefore offers a unique view of the Rhine, the Hohenzollern Bridge and the Cologne Cathedral.

We believe in simple promises for our guests. Carefully crafted and skillfully prepared quality products, wines from renowned local and international wineries and an always attentive service ensure a truly exceptional culinary experience.

Head chef Maarten Feldmeijer specializes in unconventional menus. Each dish consists of unique combinations, which are made daily from fresh ingredients that are always as sustainable as possible. Here, you will enjoy fine and genuine dishes with a local character and a Far Eastern touch.

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KoenraadKoenraad

Dined on May 2, 2025

An absolute must if you are in Cologne. Great view, good food and service. Tip: Don't go for the wine package as the sommelier is not very generous. Better order 1 bottle for the same price. The sommelier is very knowledgeable and has very good taste. Really trustworthy to recommend a good wine.

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Hanse Stube im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

4.7

4.7 (261)

€31 to €50

French

Altstadt/Nord

About the restaurant

Directly opposite Cologne Cathedral, the Hanse Stube offers innovative French cuisine with regional influences. The gourmet restaurant has been awarded several prizes for its excellent cuisine and first-class service. Chef Joschua Tepner prepares unique taste experiences. His menu pays homage to both tradition and innovation. The Hanse Stube team provides excellent service and pampers its guests; head waiter Franz-Georg van Hall personally carves at the guests’ table and sommelier Robert Demers finds a wine to pair with any style of food. The interior of the Hanse Stube is characterized by timeless elegance with cozy sofa corners, filigree wooden chairs and various contemporary and historical paintings on the wood-paneled walls. The two side rooms, "Mirror Salon" and "Fish Salon", can be booked exclusively for small banquets.

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Matthew

Dined on May 30, 2025

My server was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, local wine and wine pairings, etc. the food was on point start to finish. The ambience is top notch. Highly recommend.

Barile

4.7

4.7 (108)

€30 and under

Italian

Neustadt-Nord

About the restaurant

Willkommen zu Barile Köln - Restaurant mit mediterranem Flair im Kölner Agnesviertel. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch!

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Julie

Dined on Dec 19, 2024

Excellent service waitress attentive and informative. Food was excellent , clams with pasta and the steak with mushroom and pasta were excellent. The calamari starter was divine and the desert of lemon cheesecake also very good. My only concern was the stairs to the toilets were steep and not that well lit, the tables were a little too close together but still felt intimate . All in all throughly recommend the restaurant

Augustin Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (226)

€31 to €50

German

Altstadt/Nord

About the restaurant

Am 1. November 2022 öffnete das Augustin Restaurant nach knapp 4 Monaten Renovierung seine Türen.

Das Restaurant befindet sich in einem denkmalgeschützten Kolpinghaus von 1905, dem Classik Hotel Antonius, etwa 10 Minuten fußläufig vom Kölner Dom entfernt.
In dem einzigartigen Gastraum mit fast 5 Meterhohen Decken und 70 Sitzplätzen sitzen Sie unter einem „Lampen Garten“ mit Blick auf den idyllischen Innenhof.

Unsere „fokkussierte Viktualienküche“ mit Elementen der deutschen, klassisch französischen und mediterranen Küche konzentriert sich auf frische & qualitative Lebensmittel die handwerklich Perfekt Zubereitet werden. Eine Gutbürgerliche Küche mit klassischen & modernen Gerichten, weder banal noch abgehoben, sondern lecker & auf den Punkt.

Sie erwartet ein herzlicher Service, Schreckenskammer Kölsch vom Fass sowie eine internationale Weinkarte. Reservierungen ab 8 Personen sind nicht über das System möglich. Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns in diesem Fall per E-mail oder telefonisch.

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Deanna

Dined on May 30, 2025

Nice experience at Augustin. The outdoor seating was a very nice ambiance. The food was good and especially the fresh bread.

Tanica

4.6

4.6 (276)

€31 to €50

Italian

Neustadt-Süd

About the restaurant

Eine Weinkarte, die das Herz eines echten Weinkenners höher schlagen lässt und Cocktails, die dir nicht nur die Schuhe ausziehen, sondern auch die Geschmacksknospen anregen? Das alles findest Du im Tanica, gepaart mit einer raffinierten cross-over Küche aus vollwertigen Miniaturgerichten. Köstliche Speisen am Puls der Zeit, in moderner Atmosphäre, genießt Du in unserem jungen Konzept inmitten der Stadt.

Unsere Speisekarte findest Du tagesaktuell in den Highlights auf unserem Instagram Account. Wir freuen uns auf Dich!

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Ryan

Dined on Feb 17, 2025

A fantastic meal for my wife 30th, friendly staff and quite frankly the best pasta I’ve ever had!

Wartesaal am Dom

4.3

4.3 (500)

€31 to €50

Contemporary German

Altstadt/Nord

About the restaurant

Wartesaal am Dom not only offers a fantastic fresh menu, they give you a gorgeous historic setting to dine in and incredible views of the Cologne Cathedral. This restaurant was originally the waiting room for the Cölner Central Station in Köln. Head chef Chris Houber prepares a seasonal menu to keep the freshest ingredients on your plate, while also offering the regular year-round menu. Try a taste of the Wartesaal am Dom Waiting room veal cutlet, breaded. With your meal you can enjoy something from the generous wine list at Wartesaal am Dom featuring wines from around the world.

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Cherry

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

Our second visit to this gorgeous restaurant . Everything was top class - but you need to be hungry ! Schnitzel comes as two schnitzels ! Chips are oddest ever but tasty

Wilma Wunder Köln

4.1

4.1 (736)

€30 and under

German

Altstadt/Nord

About the restaurant

Küchentradition gepaart mit zeitgenössischer, moderner Küche und einer Prise Kreativität - dafür steht Wilma Wunder!

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Inge

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

We had the cheese fondue with some sides - it tasted great and kept the right texture till the end!