barile restaurant & bar in Köln

9.8/10 experience for us. 0.2 deducted only to preserve the integrity of the scale in case of a transcendental food experience in the future. I almost don’t want to rate this place to preserve it for the locals. Just thoroughly fantastic food, drinks, great service. Have a tear in my eye writing this review.

We've been to this restaurant several times and have generally had good experiences. However, on our last visit – each of us had ordered a set menu, with reservations starting at 6 p.m. – the evening was less relaxed than we had hoped. We were aware that the table was only available until 8 p.m., which was communicated several times in advance and upon arrival. This is understandable and generally not a problem. After the main course, however, we were brought the bill without being asked at around 7:40 p.m. – even though neither dessert nor the ordered hot drinks (espresso and coffee) had been served. My husband politely pointed out that there were still courses pending, whereupon the bill was taken away. Shortly thereafter, another waiter came, apologized for the misunderstanding, and announced that the desserts would be arriving shortly – but presented the bill again anyway. My husband then asked again for the bill to be brought after dessert. Not because of time pressure, but because it simply seems rude to be asked to pay several times while food was still pending. While we were eating our dessert, we were interrupted again: Another waiter came to the table and showed us on a tablet the message that had been sent in advance, stating that the table would be needed again at 8 p.m. He emphasized that we were aware of this and expressed incomprehension about our reaction. My husband calmly explained again that we were aware of the time limit, but that we had already been reminded of it several times (it felt like five times) – and that the situation was primarily caused by the fact that the bill came first, not dessert. The constant follow-up created a noticeable sense of unrest, which detracted from the otherwise pleasant atmosphere. Instead of a short break and an enjoyable meal, we felt pressured from the very beginning – and finally left the restaurant at 7:57 p.m. Only at home did we realize that we hadn't received the dessert we had ordered – instead of the vanilla version, we were served a lemon tart with compote. Due to the time pressure, we didn't even notice this in the restaurant itself. Conclusion: While a time limit is understandable, it would be desirable not to communicate it in a way that leaves guests with the impression of being constantly "fed up." A more structured and calmer process would certainly contribute greatly to the overall experience.

Clear recommendation! Take the menu, enjoy great service in a beautiful atmosphere!

We were there last Friday and wanted to test out this new part of the "Massimo empire". And we weren't disappointed: we had carpaccio and tuna steak, calamari. All very tasty. Nice service, everything works well. Well mixed crowd, everything was just pleasant. The two of us had a bill of 110 EUR. We'd love to come back.

Despite the great taste of the food (1 point deducted for mini dessert & almost cold side dishes), only a mediocre rating because when booking online it doesn't say that only one slot (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.) is booked. You only get this information three days in advance & then it is too late to book good replacement restaurants in Cologne. It was also really outrageous how you were complemented - it started around 7:30 p.m. for us. Customer satisfaction is not guaranteed here!

I had a most wonderful dining experience there last week. Even if you order a single glass of wine the server will pour a sample and let you taste it first. The food is great, but the service is what makes the place truly special.

Great service! Great food! Just miss Dani!

We were a large group on a Saturday evening and all had the 3 course menu. The food came quickly, was incredibly good and the service was absolutely courteous and friendly. We'd love to come back!

Starter and dessert were very tasty. The main course (we had pasta and meat) was rather mediocre. Unfortunately, throughout the evening we were only asked about our drink preferences at the beginning. We would have liked to order something else and help the restaurant generate more sales. But the service was still friendly. However, we wouldn't come back again.

For me, Barile is one of the 5 best restaurants in Cologne. The service is always excellent, the food is excellent and the ambience is just lovely.

Overall okay, it wasn't bad or good. Unfortunately, the price doesn't justify the mediocre tasting pasta. Wouldn't eat here again and can't really recommend it. The atmosphere is quite nice but you sit very close to the next table.

Super delicious food! Great ambience & great service👍🏼 highly recommended :)

Unfortunately, there are several mice running around the restaurant. Otherwise, I would recommend it: Well-balanced and slightly more unusual food with portions that fill you up (enough). For everyone who likes something a little fancier but is not a gourmet. You can have a good time there with a good wine from the wine list. Tip: order an exterminator...

Every Veedel will get its Massimo offshoot by 2030. 🤭😉 seems a little like that. I remain a fan of the original in the Südstadt. And if I want something less fancy, I go to Bagutta or Tanica. The Barile is also a good alternative thanks to the almost identical menu, smartly furnished, narrow and cozy, a little loud for private conversations.

Das Essen war sehr gut, das Ambiente auch, der Service war ok, aber nicht so kundenorientiert wie man es sich bei diesen hohen Preisen wünscht und wie man es von Inhaber geführten Restaurants gewohnt ist.

Super freundliches Personal! Das Essen war sehr gut und die Portionen ziemlich üppig

Toller Wein, klasse essen, sehr nettes Personal .. wie kommen gerne wieder 😊

Sehr freundlich sehr lecker, Portionen könnten etwas größer sein

Sehr leckere Vorspeise und Hauptgang und sehr guter Wein!

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

Das Essen war sehr gut und die Bedienung unschlagbar freundlich. Gerne wieder!

Our waiter was lovely, truffle pasta was fabulous & overall we had a wonderful night. Can recommend

Everything here was a 5/5. You cannot beat the quality, price, and atmosphere anywhere else in this area. It was fine dining without the price tag. We had Chianti, an espresso martini, beef tartare, truffle ravioli, artichoke ravioli, 2x tiramisu, and a cappuccino. This was all under €100, and was very filling. The service was wonderful, they work hard to keep you happy and visit the table the right amount of times, not too often and not too infrequently. We highly recommend!

Great location and very tasty food. I was there again on December 6th, 2024 and Max, our cellar, had everything under control. Despite a group of 14 people, everything was perfect. Thanks

Wie immer haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Essen ist abwechslungsreich

Drinks (Negroni/GinTonic) loveless. Ready mixed. 1/3 of the normal capacity (1 finger width). Upon request, a normal new one for the entire table to divide. Bread was old/from the day before. But plenty more upon request. Solid food. Starter average. Delicious main courses. Beef fillet on point. Dessert nice. Limoncello for free. Tight seating. Service very friendly. Overall, classic 3 star food.

What can I write here, everything is perfect here from relaxed service, great cuisine and ambience.

Sehr sehr guter, netter Service. Essen und Preis - Leistung sind gut

Wir haben einen Tisch für ein geschäftliches Weihnachtsessen für 8 Personen reserviert. Es waren 2 Tische unterschiedlicher Höhe aneinander geschoben-ein Vierer und ein Zweiertisch. Wo es schon zu dritt auf einer Seite recht eng ist, sollten wir uns nun zu viert an eine Seite quetschen. Auf unsere Beschwerde hin wurde uns mitgeteilt, dass aufgrund einer großen Gruppe kein anderer Tisch frei gewesen wäre. Da frage ich mich, wieso man dann meine Reservierung überhaupt annimmt, wenn nicht ausreichend Platz vorhanden ist?! Für ein Restaurant, das gehobene Preise aufruft, erwarte ich einen Sitzplatz, an dem man vernünftig essen kann und fände auch einen gepflegten Toilettenbereich angemessen. Das Essen war lecker, stellt aber nichts außergewöhnliches dar. Unser Kellner war sehr nett und bemüht-er war das Beste im Laden. Insgesamt sind wir enttäuscht und werden hier nicht mehr hingehen.

Great food and very nice staff!

The appetizer platter is extremely good

Viel traffic und trotzdem sehr nett 🤩. Man muss mit einer gewissen Lautstärke rechnen

Schönes Veedelsrestaurant, gutes Publikum, schönes Ambiente. Die Linguini mit Trüffel und Sahne Sauce war sensationell!

Had a really great evening last night, for a special occasion, at Barile! Thanks for the service. Super dog friendly!

War ein wunderschöner Abend! Haben was besonderes gefeiert und konnten es dort mit sehr gutem Essen und in einem sehr schönen Ambiente genießen. Besonderes Dankeschön an den Service!

We would like to thank the very friendly and very attentive team and very nice owner for a wonderful, warm, fun and delicious evening. See you very soon.

War super lecker , sehr freundliches Personal ! Sehr lebhaft von der Lautstärke her aber hat sich sehr gelohnt !

Sehr Gutes Essen, große Portion, Netter Service angenehmes Ambiente

Food super tasty and fair prices. Unfortunately, with the earlier slots, it's a bit stressful to get paid or the payment is shoved under your nose.

Very tasty food, like the menu. Pleasant to spend an evening with friends. Good service.

- Great ambience. - Delicious high quality food. - Super nice service staff. Always attentive and incredibly friendly.

Tolles Essen, tolles Ambiente, aber vor allem, super netter Service!!!!!! Mega nett und absolut professionell.

Tolles Ambiente, sehr leckeres Essen und sehr aufmerksames. freundliches Personal

Actually a nice restaurant if fruit flies hadn't taken over everywhere. The tuna tartare consisted only of almost unseasoned tuna, no sophistication whatsoever, the schnitzels in the saltimbocca were unfortunately an impertinence, cut far too thick and tough, the mashed potatoes completely lacked the creaminess, and the tiramisu unfortunately lacked any coffee note. The staff only reacted to our complaint with a shrug of the shoulders...

Das Restaurant war komplett ausgebucht und dadurch sehr laut. Es war unmöglich, ein Gespräch zu führen. Das Essen war allerdings sehr lecker.

Food and service TOP. The ambience itself is nice, but it's not quite as clean in some places. So the tables themselves are, but you can often find spider webs in the corners of the ceiling. There are also quite a few fruit flies around

Sehr lecker, nett im Ambiente, etwas zu eng und zu laut insgesamt.

Very good food (Pasta Vongole is a dream), great service, super nice staff and a beautiful outdoor area! Inside just like Tanica, they belong together, but I have to say that I liked it much better in the Barile. Very nice atmosphere and staff also make a difference :)

Wir waren rundum zufrieden, vielen Dank für den netten Service und das leckere Essen!

Das beste Steak was ich jemals gegessen habe. Super cocktails, Tisch sehr schick aber leider etwas laut

Top service my tuna tartare was very good kurbis pasta too too bad it's so noisy

Great restaurant 🌹🌹🌹❤️ Excellent seafood pasta, very fine fish and vegetables. In short, an excellent dinner ❤️

Absolute Empfehlung! Das Essen war sehr lecker und die Kellner sehr freundlich, ich hab mich total wohl gefühlt. Da ich meinen Geburtstag nachgefeiert habe gab es noch leckeres Tiramisu aufs Haus, einfach ein toller Abend!

Very good food, nice service and great atmosphere! Always happy to be with you 😊

I always enjoy coming here and can recommend a visit to everyone. A great restaurant! The food simply tastes good. Pasta Scoglio is my favorite. The ambience is perfect for a nice and relaxing evening. The friendly and attentive staff simply makes you feel at home.

Very good Italian in the Agnesviertel. We are thrilled with the service, always warm and the dishes are very tasty. Keep it up.

I was here twice in the evening and the food was good in a nice atmosphere. Now, however, I had to experience an absolute failure at lunchtime: neither the soup, nor the main course, nor the cappuccino were passable. The sauce for my tortellini was extremely salty. And the waiter was inattentive, if not downright ignorant. There are better Italian restaurants in the area. Too bad

Alles super! Nette Bedienung und gutes Essen. Komme gerne wieder

Good food, good wines. Professional service that becomes warm from the second visit. We prefer to sit outside; inside it is often too narrow and too loud. Pasta with seafood is great! The only drawback: the menu never changes, that could certainly be improved!

Excellent place, helpful and kind waiters when it comes to food such as pasta with pesto, it leaves something to be desired because both the pesto and the pine nuts taste like anything other than Genoese pesto and you lose more of the pasta and drowned in the sea of ​​oil... there were two bruschettas burnt tiles that have nothing to do with the real Italian bruschetta, my opinion and I advise the restaurant to remove both the pasta with pesto and the carbonara from the menu

**The creamy carbonara – a special variant** I visited an Italian restaurant in Germany to try a classic carbonara. However, the version I was served was a little runnier than I'm used to. The sauce had almost a "soup-like" consistency, and I was wondering if I should brush up on my lifeguard certification before I take a forkful next time! The owner, really very personable, immediately apologized with a smile and explained to me that many German guests like their carbonara with cream and extra creamy. This is of course a different way to enjoy the dish and I understand that there are differences in taste. Even though I personally prefer the more traditional Italian version, the taste was still good. I found the owner's honest and open manner, who tried to ensure my satisfaction, particularly positive. For anyone who wants to try a new version of carbonara, this restaurant is worth a visit. Who knows, maybe the next lifeguard diploma will even be awarded here!

Unfortunately, the meal was completely overshadowed by the nausea that struck us all after eating. There were 5 of us there and 3/5 had food poisoning. Something like that shouldn't happen in such an expensive restaurant. You expect meticulous attention to be paid to the food!

Very tasty food and very friendly staff! I can only recommend!

Unfortunately you have to give one star here... First the drinks are forgotten, then you get the starter straight away, then the drinks are brought, but you have to wait 1 1/2 hours for your main course and every time you ask, they say "It's coming soon, it won't take that long"... You're simply forgotten and you get a glass of bad champagne on the house as compensation. But as if that wasn't enough, the food really wasn't good: the starter was totally bland, the main course tasted like a ready meal and the dessert was just old and had apparently been sitting around for a few days. We had made a reservation for this weeks ago, but were given a table outside in the relatively cold weather and even though there was some free space inside, we weren't allowed to sit down because it would be "full capacity" inside and only because we waited so long for the food and just before it After we left, we were finally allowed to sit down inside at one of the many free tables (shocked). Instead of keeping the guests happy by asking "if you want something more to drink", you are simply ignored and when someone responds to you, you just say "sorry, we're sorry". Something like this has never happened to us there and we go out to eat a lot... A tragedy if you know the shop that used to be there! Conclusion: bad food, bad service, way too expensive (It's been a while since we were here, but this review simply cannot be missed, as the visit still has a bitter aftertaste and if you ask around, nothing seems to have changed)

Es war ein netter Abend, das Essen war gut, der Service aufmerksam und freundlich. Wir werden das Barile weiter empfehlen.

Very tasty Italian with great food and good service. We were thrilled and would love to come back.

We had a really nice evening on the terrace! The menu was totally worth it & was perfect for all four. We can't even name a top dish because everything was great. The service was also super relaxed and attentive. At the end there was a limoncello on the house.

Very good location, service and food perfect. Prices reasonable

Der Service war leider sehr schlecht, mussten Sachen mehrmals bestellen bis es dann tatsächlich ankam. Und auf das Essen haben wir sehr lange warten müssen. Das Essen war nichts besonderes, daher sehr schlechtes Preis Leistungsverhältnis. Ich denke nicht dass wir wiederkommen.

It's always great fun every evening. We always like to come. Great food. Nice service. Great location.

We always enjoy eating here. We really like the people here, everyone is friendly and open-minded, even when things get lively.

didn't receive food in a long time and received other orders instead of ours :(

Spectacular!!!! If you visit Colonia you must eat at this restaurant. They have a daily menu for 12.50 that includes a starter and a pasta dish. The tiramisu is recommended....it is the best I have tried in the world. They serve you very well and the girl knew some Spanish. The ravioli were very delicious, my daughter loved them.

We had reserved a table for 2, very pleasant and cozy. We had a 3-course menu and it was more than fine. Very tasty and nice portions! The limoncello at checkout was a nice offer. The only downside was that we were there for a really long time.

Please be very careful when ordering a wine. I ordered the “Grüner Veltliner Löss” for 30 euros. At the end of the evening the bill for the “Grüner Veltliner Rotes Tor” was 135 euros. All five people at the table could attest that I did not order this wine. The wine was presented to me outside without light, so I could only read Grüner Veltiner, by then it was already too late. The waiter told me it wasn't his fault, I had specifically ordered the expensive wine. He also said he was the manager and sold the wine several times a day and knew his stuff. Unfortunately, that was the worst experience I have ever had in Cologne. I wouldn't wish that on anyone and I hope it was an isolated case, apart from the one waiter the restaurant seems to be really good. I don't think this man was the manager, otherwise there wouldn't be so many good reviews here on Google.

Bad service. Been there once and never again!

Sehr guter Service. Nettes Ambiente, sehr leckeres Essen

Sehr enge Tische. Der Nachbartisch konnte gut mithören. Essen sehr lecker.

Great restaurant, waiters super attentive but not intrusive. The food was really delicious from start to finish. We'll definitely be back.

Barile offers an outstanding dining experience in a charming, modern atmosphere. The service is attentive and friendly, making you immediately feel welcome. Particularly recommended is the tuna tartare, which impresses with its fresh ingredients and refined taste. The truffle pasta is also a highlight, perfectly prepared and with an intense aroma that makes every truffle heart beat faster. The wine list offers an excellent selection that complements the menu beautifully. A visit to Barile is a pleasure for all the senses - I'm already looking forward to the next time. Thank you :)

Es war wie immer ein Vergnügen. Es hat alles sehr gut geschmeckt, mein Enkel mochte das Brot sehr gerne.😅er hatte ne Flatrate bekommen 🤣er ist 9 Monate. Danke

Gut wie immer Sehr gutes Preis/Leistungs Verhältnis

Everything was perfect here. Our greatest admiration was the food and the waiter, who was quick, always friendly and courteous despite all the tables being occupied. Not a hint of stress from him. Hats off and thank you very much

Das Essen war wirklich sehr lecker und der Service außergewöhnlich sympathisch! Richtig nette Atmosphäre

Yesterday we spent a wonderful family evening in the Barile (outdoor area). Menus can be combined, nice selection of food and drinks. Very warm, attentive staff. Thanks for the hospitality.

Immer ein Besuch wert. Toller Services, leckeres Essen!

A great and good restaurant in the Agnesviertel, for me personally even the best in the Agnesviertel. The ambience and the quality of the food are really top. On our last visit we ate there with our 3 year old son and the waitress was very attentive and did a really good job. Even though the little one was always restless, she had a smile ready and behaved extremely professionally. Perfect 👍🏼

We recommend. The food was excellent.

An extremely good Italian in the heart of the Agnesviertel. The quality of the food and the service are excellent.

Sehr schöner abend mit leckerem Essen, einem sehr guten Rose und tollem Service!

Great restaurant. Highly recommend. Food and service were excellent. It is great value with a real buzz around the restaurant. We’ve been travelling around Germany for two weeks and it’s the best meal we’ve had

Incredibly delicious! Italian cuisine, but exceptionally tasty. Great service and cozy outdoor terrace, ideal for lunch.

I've been there several times, what can I say, not only really delicious food, but also super nice, friendly and funny service! We enjoyed a fantastic evening there on a special day for me thanks to Charlotte & Osman! Great team, thank you very much!

Lunch mit unschlagbarem Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis

Spontaner Besuch mit Reservierung unter der Woche. Schöner Außenbereich mit Blick auf die Agneskirche. Essen und Service sehr gut!

Very good food in a nice atmosphere

Schneller, sympathischer Service. Gute Qualität. Schönes Ambiente.

I've been there several times now and have always been very happy with the service, food and wine. Nice little card. Even though the restaurant was full, the food came pretty quickly.

Ein großartiger Abend. Vielen Dank. Gerne wieder!!

Wie immer hervorragend. Nächsten Besuch bereits reserviert.