Germany Guide
North Rhine-Westphalia
Eating
1 Café Reichard Unter Fettenhennen 11 
0221/257 85 42 The classic Kaffee und Kuchen stop – and the seats on the terrace have a superb view of the west front of the Dom.
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Eiscafé Cortina Hohenstaufenring 22. Classic 1950s-style Italian gelateria with huge windows and a terrace fronting the Ring. The frozen yoghurt is particularly delicious.
3 Fertig Bonner Str. 26 0221/801 73 40 Hearty portions of French-accented bistro food, from confit of duck to tuna steak with thyme, dished up in informal surroundings south of the Severinstor.
4 Fischermann's Rathenauplatz 21 0221/801 77 90 Asian and Mediterranean influences blend in the cooking of this trendy restaurant and cocktail bar; main courses from around €13.
5 Habibi Zülpicher Str. 28 Huge portions of cheap, wholesome falafel-based meals make this Kwartier Lateng café a Cologne institution, complete with Arab pop music and a studenty clientele.
6 Heising & Adelmann Friesenstr. 58–60 0221/130 94 24 Smart Friesenviertel restaurant and cocktail bar favoured by media types; the garden at the back is much in demand in fine weather. Opening time: Eve only, closed Sun
7 Konditorei Wahlen Hohenstaufenring 64 Absolutely classic, plushly old-fashioned coffee-and-cake place – cossetting, comfortable and civilized.
8 L'Escalier Brüsseler Str. 11 0221/205 39 98 Highly respected gourmet restaurant dishing up surprisingly affordable, seasonal dishes – including a bargain €19.50 two-course lunch with wine – to an appreciative public in the Belgisches Viertel. Opening time: Closed Sun
9 Le Moissonnier Krefelder Str. 25 0221/72 94 79 Superlative French cooking – at a price – at this renowned restaurant in the north of the city. Main courses from around €33, or there's a four-course weekday menu for €62.50. Opening time: Closed Sun & Mon
10 Osho's Place Venloer Str. 5–7 0221/800 05 81 Bright, modern veggie place, with Asian-influenced food, monthly sushi evenings and a regular Sunday brunch buffet.
11 Pizzeria Bella Italia Freisenwall 52 0221/277 46 22 Clubbers swear by this astonishingly cheap-and-cheerful Italian, which stays open until 2am on Fri and Sat nights; pizzas from around €3.
12 Waschsalon Ehrenstr. 77 Washing machines reworked as decor dominate this busy café, which offers a large range of breakfast options, though the bill can mount rapidly if you're too free with the drinks and extras.
13 Die Zeit der Kirschen Venloer Str. 399 0221/954 19 06 Creative, modern European cooking in elegant surroundings – with a peaceful garden out back – make this modish Ehrenfeld restaurant well worth the short U-Bahn trip. Main courses around €15. U-Bahn Venloer Str/Gürtel. Opening time: Closed Sat lunch