Colbé Restaurant in Köln

The best restaurant with the best and tastiest food

Was here with Neotaste. Everything was good. Will come back.

Great food, but unfortunately very, very crowded, very slow service but expensive prices

The best restaurant, the best staff and the best possible food. I wish there were 10 stars for this beautiful and excellent restaurant. I recommend that you definitely try it "Das beste Restaurant, die freundlichsten Mitarbeiter und das köstlichste Essen." Ich wünschte, es gäbe 10 Sterne für dieses wundervolle und perfekte Restaurant. I recommend Ihnen, es unconditionally zu besuchen!” Ich habe den Stil leicht aussätt, damit es etwas flizzier klingt. Let me know if you want to make further changes! 😋🤩🏅

The Zarathustra starter plate was very tasty and enough for three people. A salad of iceberg lettuce, tomato and cucumber that was served was a bit simple for my taste and could have been a little more Persian. The main course Kabab Kubideh vegan tasted good, although the broccoli tasted frozen. The sauce was a bit watery. The portion size was very reasonable. The Aperol were very well mixed.

Very nice staff and very tasty food. I would love to come back and can only recommend it to everyone

Hello, I had dinner here with my girlfriend. I've never given a bad review, but I'd really like to honestly advise against this. First of all, we both know and love Persian cuisine, but these dishes were not comparable to other Persian restaurants. We had made a reservation beforehand, but were told very rudely that we should eat quickly because other guests were coming. The food came, we had walnut pomegranate sauce and the vegan skewers. We are both vegetarian/vegan and actually not difficult when it comes to eating. But both dishes were really not edible at all. The vegan skewers and sauce had barely any flavor, and the vegetables were three shriveled pieces that were undercooked. But the worst thing was the walnut pomegranate sauce. It was really strangely seasoned and inedible. The rice was way too much and not fried. We both felt incredibly sick in the evening and would advise against visiting this restaurant. The only positive thing was the Persian house music.

The food was delicious and the vegan selection was great. However, in some places it was a bit too simple, such as the small salad, which felt like it was only dressed with vinegar and dried herbs. It was extremely cold at our seat near the door and while we were eating the main course we had tons of small flies suddenly buzzing over us. There were already a few dead ones stuck to the wall, so it seems to be a general problem. Service was friendly but service could be more attentive. But the prices are very fair.

Nine of us waited a while for our food, but the visit was still worth it. The vegan dishes were extremely tasty and absolutely fair in price. I had the grilled eggplant, very tasty. I didn't like the lamb skewer, very muttony. It was also noticed that the kitchen was not designed for larger groups, as not everyone who had crispy rice with their dish got something.

Overall, a thoroughly successful evening! The food was really delicious and the Persian cuisine, especially with regard to the vegetarian and vegan selection, was simply authentically good! The food was brought to the table promptly after ordering. The ambience is designed to be inviting and well/practically furnished for the space available. The service was friendly all around, was able to provide information about the dishes and worked quickly. Any time!

Very tasty food and excellent service

The food was amazing and it was a great experience

Really great food with lots of vegan options :) and very nice service!

We were here for the first time and found out about the restaurant via Instagram - so we were excited. The grape leaves starter was very tasty and well balanced, while the yoghurt dip with spinach was a bit milder for our taste and could be even more interesting with more spices. We had a similar experience with the main courses: we were missing some spices to round off the taste experience. Unfortunately my bread was baked a little too dark, which affected the taste. Overall, the approach was good, but with a few small adjustments the meal could really become a highlight. We are excited to see how the restaurant develops and would love to come back to experience the changes!

We came for the vegan options, which were also really tasty, although sometimes very greasy. Unfortunately, I also have to wonder about the way things are treated in the restaurant. Atmosphere: Despite a reservation, four of us would be seated at a table for two, with the arms of those sitting next to us behind us, and every time we got up we had to lift chairs away to get past each other. Because of the narrow space it was also very loud, you could hardly have a conversation at the table. Service: We ordered a large appetizer platter. Halfway through the meal, the main course was slammed onto the overcrowded table for two (we had to stack dishes!!!) even though I said TWICE that we weren't ready for the main course yet and whether they could wait a little longer. That was very uncomfortable and strange for all of us. We had to pack up any leftover food at the crowded table ourselves and come to the checkout to pay. I won't come back, I felt uncomfortable.

The waitress was quite unfriendly, and the experience left us feeling uncomfortable.

I had a great visit to this restaurant! The food was really delicious – freshly prepared and perfectly seasoned. I would particularly like to emphasize the excellent service: the staff was always friendly, courteous and very attentive. You feel completely comfortable here. I'll definitely be back!

Very tasty food. Something special. The Persian tea is highly recommended. Great for vegans and vegetarians too.

I love Persian food and this restaurant. Everything is so delicious and so beautifully prepared at the same time. If I could, I would bathe in Lubia Polo and eat everything with my hands. And Nargessi and the potato pancakes...so delicious! Everything is so so delicious!

I'm very annoyed by the way things are treated. I know my Persian compatriots to be very friendly and polite. There was no good evening from either the waitress or the boss. The food was slammed onto the table without being given to the person who ordered it. Cheap but very good wine — just not served as requested. The food tastes extremely good.

They serve authentic Persian food with vegan alternatives. It was tasty, the personnel was lovely, and the prices were moderate. The only problem was flies sharing your food and beer... can't you get rid of them? Seriously?

Great Persian restaurant with an excellent selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes. The food was delicious and authentic, and the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Absolutely recommended!

It was my first time here and I was very impressed by the quality of the food... definitely recommended🤌

Very crowded little space. In our experience, the food is edible but not usable. None of us liked it.

It is a small restaurant, but cozy and delicious, clean like the reception room of a guest house, thank you

I love this restaurant 10/10!!!

In addition to a large portion of rice, the dish contained 4 potato wedges and 4 eggplant slices and a lot of pomegranate sauce.. bread wasn't included either.. so for 16 euros I expected more, the reviews promised good things but was disappointed :/ don't recommend the restaurant

I was there on Saturday last week, the food tasted very good and the waitresses were very friendly.🙂

Everything was perfect. The service was great and we were treated very well. Both the vegan and regular food were delicious. Big compliments to the kitchen! We'd love to come back!

I was with my family on Saturday eat there But the food was served cold One young waitress was ok but another looked like a man asked us a rude question are you finished with the starter and turned her eyes when I said we were still eating She served the food cold and unfortunately we couldn't eat I definitely won't go there again with my family

Good afternoon everyone My fiancée and I were there this evening. I have to admit, the food was delicious, but we had a very unfriendly waitress, she had short hair, about 170 tall, and an accent She took our order incorrectly and was totally unfriendly, pushy and pushy In the end she asked us to tip, but we should give it to her in cash, not at the front of the cash register so that no one would see anything, she said that was normal here I would recommend the shop but if you have this type of service ask for another waitress Best regards

Had a very good meal here. I'm really excited about the vegan skewers, which came with crispy rice, some grilled vegetables and a very tasty sauce. My wife had the vegan mince in ball form, which was also very good. Before that we ordered a large salad, which I wouldn't order again because it became more and more sour over time and the olives had a very sweet taste, which wasn't my thing.

Delicious food for vegetarians, vegans and everyone else! We had a really good meal here at reasonable prices. Be sure to make a reservation on the weekend - word about the food seems to have already gotten around. And leave room for dessert!!! Both dates and baklava are to die for!

It was so delicious! Thank you! Unfortunately I don't live in Cologne otherwise I would come here more often to try everything out. There is a huge vegan selection but also meat dishes.

Super tasty and large portions. Rarely have I eaten such good rice and vegan mince. We'll be back <3

Nice restaurant, solid cuisine, nothing that we necessarily have to repeat. Some dishes or starters were very good, others less so. There are definitely special spices that are a matter of taste but are interesting. The prices are moderate, especially for the drinks, which is why it's definitely worth trying out.

Great vegan options - the starter set was our favorite.

The service and staff are very friendly and the food is fresh and tasty. I think it is the best Iranian restaurant I can recommend

The service and staff are very friendly and the food is fresh and tasty. I think it is the best Iranian restaurant I can recommend

We had a very dissapointing experience here. The waitress seemed distressed and rushed, a bit rude too. She messed up the order of the table next to us. We also waited 1:15hr for our food to be ready, and thats at 4pm which is an off peak hour. Kashke bademjan was average. Dough was average too. Masto khiar was fine. The bread looked and tasted like an extremely oily chapathi (which is indian, not iranian) The main food was absolutely not worth the price. … And the menu is only in german!

We ordered one soltani and one extra reis but we got two soltani. Quality of barg was good but i did not like kubideh kebab without any spices. Reis quality also was not good

Very wonderful selection of mainly vegan oriental dishes - even if you don't think so. Very familiar atmosphere in the service and also very attentive and quick. One of my absolute favorite restaurants in Cologne

One of the best restaurants in Cologne. Although I'm not vegan myself, I tried the vegan dishes that evening and they were great. The restaurant is a bit small, but the atmosphere is great and the service is very friendly. The restaurant is definitely recommended.

Zarathustra is ok in itself. Very tight inside, on the terrace too, but bearable. The food was good, although not spectacular. Solid.

Simply delicious and vegan dishes wherever you look on the menu. Why haven't I been here before? 🍚

Very large selection of vegetarian dishes. Super tasty and something different.

Super nice restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. The NeoTaste app lured us there. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. It all seems very familiar. The food is incredibly tasty and fresh. Definitely not the last visit there.

Rude waitress. The tone was wrong several times when ordering. Would have liked to try the food, but after this situation we decided to leave. Therefore I can't rate the food.

The food was great, but unfortunately the service was subpar. Even after asking twice, the drinks only came after the main course and other tables got them even though they ordered later. The waiter seemed listless and unfriendly and didn't even smile or ask if everything was OK. There were a few mice running around outside and the doors/windows were wide open, which you don't necessarily have to have in a restaurant, but there's not much you can do about it. All in all, I would come back because maybe it was just the day and there is hardly any other vegan Persian cuisine.

Good and pleasant environment, quiet street for car parking, excellent barbecue 🤌🏻

Very satisfied. Thank you very much, I'll be happy to appear again.

Persian food like in my childhood and just vegan like in Iran - a dream for everyone who, like me, grew up with Persian food or just likes it but no longer eats meat. I haven't found it in any other city yet - definitely try it if you have the chance!

Overall just a mediocre experience for us. The food was good but not a taste experience. I know other refinements and special features from other Persian/Arabian restaurants. But what bothered us the most was the fact that during our visit the area next door was already being cleaned up and we ended up being the only table left on the terrace.

I really like this place. You get really delicious iranian food.

Amazing flavourful food, absolutely delicious! Great atmosphare aswell!

Unfortunately a very disappointing experience. Because of the many good reviews, we were really looking forward to dinner here. Unfortunately, one of the dishes we wanted to order wasn't available despite the very small menu and the food itself didn't blow us away either. Two thirds of it was just rice. The small bowl of sauce, vegetables and lamb served with it could have used a little more spices and the lamb could also have been a little more generous (there were only 5 small cubes in the bowl). Unfortunately, the seating situation was very cramped and you had to move the chair every now and then to let other guests through. The staff wasn't particularly friendly either, always seemed a bit disinterested and not particularly attentive. It was worth a try but we won't eat here again.

Large vegan selection, unusual dishes and everything is super delicious.

After a long time, I was finally able to eat a real Persian kebab with rice again in the “Zarathustra” restaurant in Cologne. The taste of the kabab was excellent and I was very impressed. I can only recommend this restaurant. A big thank you to Ms. Homeira and all the staff for their excellent service and friendliness.

Small, cozy restaurant with typical Persian dishes - also very good vegetarian options

Dear friends 🫂 I would like to recommend a great restaurant to you. The food there is really delicious and the service is great. I was particularly impressed by the friendliness and professionalism of the entire team, including management. My visit was really a great experience. If you are looking for a place where you can enjoy excellent food and outstanding service, then definitely stop by here. You won't be disappointed. Bon appetit 😍

I had reserved a table for 4 people. Because it was very warm outside. I called again 2 days before because someone had canceled. I was confirmed with 3 people for a table outside. When we arrived they said there was no table outside. They would have a closed company outside. Very little effort. We then went somewhere else and will avoid this restaurant in the future and share our experience. A mistake can happen to anyone, but they seemed totally uninterested to us and we should save ourselves the trip to Zaratrustra because we weren't offered any alternative.

The best Persian restaurant in Cologne, the vegan options are amazing & I've never found it anywhere else!

I can only recommend Zarathustra to everyone. There are countless vegan dishes here and you won't miss anything in any way. Both the starter platter, which is perfect for sharing and trying, and the main courses were incredibly tasty and something completely different. So if you want to try something new in terms of cuisine, you've come to the right place and all at very fair prices.

Very tasty (mostly vegan) food and super nice service. I'm not vegan but I was still really excited about the vegan minced skewer. Delicious sauce, great vegetables, simply delicious. Will definitely come back :) You can also sit comfortably outside.

Delicious! Were there for the first time and the food was very good. Also a great price-performance ratio and nice staff :) I'll be happy to come here more often now!

Very cozy, very clean, very friendly and very, very tasty food I felt very well Thank you I would love to come back and recommend this restaurant!

Delicious food (especially kashke_bademjun) and super friendly staff

I had a great evening with delicious food in a great atmosphere. Large selection of vegetarian dishes, all very well seasoned. Only the wine list could be a little more sophisticated. I will definitely come back anyway :-)

The best Iranian restaurant in Kowloon I love u This is so 😂❤️

Great food. Finally had the appetizer platter and then only had an appetite for dessert. But the main courses are also very good. The extensive vegan offering is also great for “mixed” groups because there is a good selection for everyone.

Really great restaurant. We had reserved in advance and were thrilled that there was both meat and a great selection of vegan options. We had a starter plate and various dishes. (Only the vegan dishes are shown in the photos). Everything was delicious and everyone who works there was very friendly.

Very tasty restaurant with lots of vegan dishes, the crispy rice is really great! The portions are a bit large but you can take it home with you :) gladly again

Very tasty and can be recommended

It blew me away. Super tasty, I can only recommend it.

The customer service by the owner Mr. Reza ,, excellent food

We ordered jujeh kabab and koobideh kabab, and as a side, we ordered zeytun parvardeh. Regarding the jujeh, I can say the chicken was tender and very well cooked. On the other hand, we didn't like the koobideh kabab as much. The meat could have been marinated better to get rid of the meat smell. Also, the zeytun parvardeh was strangely very sweet to our taste! If you are planning to go during the warm seasons, consider sitting on the terrace because the AC inside doesn't do much, and it is still very warm inside. Apart from this, the staff were very polite and friendly. Since this is Germany, don't forget to bring cash with you!

For me it's by far the best restaurant in the city!

Very nice restaurant all in all.

Nothing to say. The food is delicious and affordable and the service is great!

They offer the vegetarian version of many Iranian dishes, which is a breath of fresh air! Everything was so tasty and the service so friendly. I recommend this restaurant to all!

I was there for the vegan buffet, which always takes place on Wednesday evenings. It is important to make a reservation as it is very popular. The service was super friendly. Appropriate music was playing at just the right volume. The food was really tasty, I would love to come again.

The food taste like the original recipe. Price is reasonably low. Only bread was not fresh baked and wasn't really tasty. I recommend this restaurant

Actually, this place was high on my list of restaurants to try because they serve vegan Persian food. Unfortunately, I won't do that because it seems to me like I'm trying to rip off the customers. In their Instagram profile they write that they are vegan, but nowhere does it say that there is meat (except at the back of the menu), so they boast about being vegan without being completely vegan. When I asked whether the restaurant was 100% vegan, Zarathrusta himself answered “yes”, which is actually not true. It's a shame that they lie to their vegan customers like that.

Delicious! Highly recommended ✨

Here you can eat truly home-made dishes. All dishes were 100% prepared in-house and taste incredibly delicious. The staff and service are 5 stars. Again and again!!!

The food was very tasty, large portions and lots of vegan choices. Besides, everyone is very nice.

One of the best chicken I've ever eaten....great experience in a lovely restaurant

My visit to the Zarathustra restaurant was disappointing. The food was not fresh and the main courses were changed without warning. It lacked a family atmosphere that defines a restaurant. The service was inadequate and not attentive. Overall it wasn't a pleasant experience. I would not recommend the restaurant for families or a cozy evening.

Danger of poisoning, overpriced, never again

Very tasty and authentic food! Service was a bit spartan and the outside area was also a bit simple…

Large selection of vegan dishes. Food tastes very delicious and seems fresh. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. I will definitely come again.

Delicious vegan and persian dishes 😋

Especially Persian restaurant As of today my absolute favorite restaurant. Recommended 👌❤️ The food was really tasty, especially with good quality at a fair price! Everything was really tip top! I felt exactly like I did back home, especially when you're eating and listening to Persian music ❤️ Super nice and friendly staff , especially a waitress, I think her name was “Somaeyh” she was super nice and friendly and present, full of respect🙏

Absolutely delicious Persian food, for me personally the best in Cologne so far. I can only recommend it

In my opinion the best persian restaurant in town. It’s a little bit small but the classic iranian dishes are delicious. Try the Juje Kabab

My goodness, that was a delicious and beautiful evening. It was our first visit but certainly not our last. Thanks for the great hospitality. Top address for vegan food! Edit 2024: we actually come quite regularly! 🔥👌🏻

Incredibly delicious food, perfect friendly service and great ambience

The food was really tasteless and it's the fourth time I found hair in the food. I really wouldn't recommend going there, it's really disappointing. از طرف نسل جوان

Delicious food with a large vegan selection. Nice service. A bit tight and tumultuous at times, but iconic!

I have been coming here to eat authentic Persian food for about 29 years. The quality of the food has always remained excellent. The best thing for me is that the kitchen has also developed over time. Vegetarians, vegans and meat eaters can now enjoy Persian food together. No. 40 is my favorite dish and is even enjoyed by my friends and family, who also generally eat meat - that's how authentic the dish tastes. The staff and the ambience have always created a feeling of home. Of course, I have also tried other Persian restaurants (once each), but Zarathustra has always remained unbeatable in terms of quality, development, authenticity, friendliness, price, performance ratio (...). It is my favorite Iranian restaurant and is one of my top 5 restaurants in Cologne. Thank you very much dear Zarathustra team :)