Emessa Cafe & Restaurant in Köln

It's okay compared to the prices.

The food is average, honestly, and expensive. I expected it to be better.

Average cleanliness, no credibility in dealing, the grilled meats don't chew well even though my teeth are grinding. The grilled vegetables next to the main dish were cold. The kebab was bad, with more spices than meat, and I didn't taste the lamb at all in the kebab. As for the shawarma, it was acceptable and okay.

Masha Allah, Tabarak Allah. By Allah, the food and drink are delicious and there is nothing to say about them. May Allah provide for you.

The service and hospitality are very good. The food takes a little long, maybe because we ordered grilled meat and chicken, but honestly it's worth the wait because it's very tasty, the meal is big and filling, and the prices are reasonable. Good luck, and it will definitely be one of the restaurants we will visit again.

Good cafe, comfortable seating, good hookahs

Food is delicious, beautiful surroundings

I came from 300 kilometers away and by chance I saw this restaurant. Everything was beyond imagination and description. If there were more than five stars, I would have given it. The place takes you to another world, and I did not find myself except in beloved Syria. May God preserve our leader, Ahmed Al-Sharaa.

I'm here with my girlfriend right now 👍👍 simply fantastic, perfect food, taste more than perfect, top 10 points Thanks to the waiter, obay, thank you so much

Very tasty food and good service. I would happily recommend it.

The service is excellent and the food is very good

Very tasty food, great, friendly service. It can get very crowded and noisy on weekends, but it's still worth a visit.

Very nice sitting, excellent service, reasonable prices

The kebab was really tasty and the service was nice, but the bathrooms weren't clean and they're right next to the kitchen, which isn't great at all. 🥲🥲 The chairs are super uncomfortable. Don't think I'll be coming back.

An attractive restaurant with a great atmosphere.

Best restaurant in Cologne and surroundings

The food was very good and the staff very friendly. We'll definitely be back!

We left the restaurant very satisfied and will definitely return. The food was excellent and the service staff very friendly! Very satisfied!

Great ..🙏🏼 Would gladly come again

Bad service, expensive food, no cleaning

A wonderful restaurant with authentic, delicious food and very friendly service. A special thank you to Brother Abi for his warm hospitality and to the entire team for the great service. I'd love to come back! Best regards,

Very good service from Obay and delicious food

A piece of authentic Turkey in the heart of Germany If you've ever eaten off-the-beaten-path in Turkey and loved the experience, this is the place for you. It doesn't get much more authentic than this Turkish restaurant – from the flavors to the atmosphere to the warm hospitality. A real insider tip for anyone who appreciates authentic Turkish cuisine. Important: Make a reservation in advance!

Excellent in all its details, the best food, the best treatment, taste and respect

The taste is international, the fried kibbeh didn't get to take a picture of it and we ate it immediately and it was amazing 😋 The labneh is international but the yoghurt is a bit naughty and he can make 5 pieces instead of 4 🤗 And the mandi is really a masterpiece, may God bless him and provide for him

The prices are sky-high compared to the food and quality. Honestly, I've been to many restaurants in my life. This is the restaurant where I felt like I was ripped off the most.

Very friendly staff and the food was also very good, the atmosphere is perfect for all kinds of people

The best restaurant, food, service, smiling faces and great songs. I recommend it more 😍😍😍

Honestly, the food was not good at all. The Cordon Bleu was as if you were eating wood, the grilled meats were burnt, and the tongue fatteh was not cooked at all. Honestly, this is the first and last time I will remember, and it will not be repeated, and I do not advise anyone to come.

The food is amazing, the service is fast, and the guys are all respectful and cheerful. I recommend the bashouka and the grilled meats.

Luxury in every sense of the word ❤️

If i could give this restaurant 10 stars it will not be enough, Everything was PERFECT 👍🏽 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Best oriental food i have ever tried in Germany. The service was amazing 🤩 The staff is very kind Thank you for this experience HIGHLY RECOMMEND 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Unfortunately, my last visit to the restaurant was disappointing, despite having had a very good experience beforehand. On this visit: • We were refused a table on the grounds that it wasn't suitable for three people. Shortly afterward, however, two adults and a child were allowed to sit at that very table – and they were very friendly. • The appetizers were unfortunately not served in full. • The table was not cleared or cleaned after the meal. • I felt I was treated differently, possibly because I'm not Turkish – which is a real shame. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and contributes to improving service, especially when dealing with international guests.

Yalanji, the price of a plate is 8 euros, and in the end they serve it canned. It tastes disgusting. The cleanliness and atmosphere of the restaurant are very poor.

Seriously, the seating was more than wonderful, the service was more than excellent, and the food was more than excellent. Honestly, it deserves 5 stars.

All types of pide are very tasty

Food is very good but the atmosphere with shisha is unpleasant.

Masha'Allah The best service from respectful young men The food is delicious and the hookah is good

Good evening I visited this restaurant and I'm really impressed! The place is beautifully designed and offers a pleasant atmosphere. I especially like that you can choose the music to suit your taste – it makes the experience even more personal and relaxing. The prices per person depend on what you order, as there is a wide selection of different dishes. There's something for every taste. Drinks also come in both hot and cold varieties. My favorites are the "Polo with Mint and Lemon" and the "Blue Mojito" with mint, lemon, and Sprite – both very refreshing! The atmosphere in the restaurant is just right – not too loud, but not too quiet either. There's music playing, you can smoke shisha, and lots of people chatting, which creates a lively yet cozy atmosphere. The wait for the food is usually short. However, if it's very busy, it can take a little longer – but that's perfectly normal. For me, this restaurant is one of the best I've visited in Germany so far. I give it five stars for the service, the food, and the overall experience. Highly recommended!

The best Rami and the best guys in the restaurant and the best food

Wonderful restaurant, great service, and the food is delicious.

Nice location, hospitable, the waiter went to Lidl especially because there was no Zero Cola available!!

Wow, great. I really enjoyed that. The food was fantastic, the service was superb, and the atmosphere was great too. The prices are totally reasonable. I definitely recommend it.

The food and service are great, the prices are reasonable. I recommend going to the place.

The service is excellent and the food is delicious

The food and service are amazing. I advise everyone to go.

This is the best restaurant in Nord Rhine. God is my witness, without exaggeration. The food and the hookahs are excellent. The staff are great, respectful, and cheerful. I swear, we won’t go anywhere else to anyone else. They are very kind.

A very nice restaurant, the food is delicious, and the service is excellent. Highly recommended.

Top-notch food, service, and atmosphere!!! Highly recommended!

Great food and great service. May God bless the young people ❤️❤️

The food is not good at all, it is not good, and the tabbouleh had a hair in it. The food is not clean, and the cheese puddles are not good at all and do not resemble anything called cheese puddles, and the shawarma is rancid.

The service was great and the food was delicious. Our order was pies and black bread. It really makes us smile. We will definitely come again.

I went (bought it?) because of the reviews and was unfortunately completely disappointed. 1. Very unhygienic and dirty. 2. The atmosphere outside is unfortunately not pleasant at all. Everyone (including the waiters) smokes. In summer, it's unbearably stuffy and smelly. 3. The food is very poorly seasoned. Everything tastes the same (especially the dishes with cream).

The food is excellent. I feel like I am in Syria. Everyone should come here and try the food. Greetings from Jordan.

The atmosphere is amazing, the atmosphere is great, the hookahs were very good, and the service was very good.

Rami hit us up with some crazy recommendations, what a legend

Amazing food, great atmosphere. Shout out to my boy Rami from Lebanon, great host.

Fantastic lamb kebab and food in general. Friendly hosts, especially my boy Rami from Lebanon 🇱🇧

I visited Emessa Café & Restaurant and was overall very satisfied. The food was fresh, authentic, and delicious. I was particularly impressed by the variety of oriental dishes. The service was attentive, friendly, and prompt – you feel truly welcome as a guest. The cozy atmosphere perfectly rounds off the culinary experience. I highly recommend the restaurant and am already looking forward to my next visit.

The food is delicious and the seating is very nice and classy 😍

Delicious food and friendly staff

Excellent service, a wonderful atmosphere, and a family-friendly atmosphere, in addition to the food, which is more than delicious. I recommend a visit ♥️

The restaurant is amazing, the service is amazing, the staff are very lighthearted, and the food is good too

Very good service, may their hands be safe. The guys are very generous. The food is amazing.

The atmosphere is more than wonderful and excellent

Great service and atmosphere, family-friendly par excellence. The food is delicious.

The service is excellent, the food is very good, and the atmosphere is like Syria.

The food was absolutely fantastic—fresh, delicious, and prepared with love! The service was also top-notch: the staff were very friendly, attentive, and took excellent care of us. We'd love to come back! Best, Shouman

The food is very good and the service is very nice

Beautiful restaurant, good food and excellent service

Sooooo tasty, sooooo nice, Rami, best man

I was really pleasantly surprised – the food was incredibly delicious, especially the meat, which was cooked to perfection. The shisha also tasted really good, very pleasant. What also struck me was that the service was incredibly prompt, and the staff constantly checked to make sure everything was okay. You really feel like you're in good hands. I'll definitely be back!

Very tasty. Rami served very well and was very friendly.

Reasonable prices, warm family atmosphere, and the food is impeccable. Thank you, everything in the restaurant is delicious.

I was there with friends – we tried a lot, and everything was absolutely delicious! The mansaf and cordon bleu were amazing. Friendly service, we'll be back.

Amazing restaurant, they lived in Damascus. Thank you, Diaton, and the respectable staff, especially Mr. Aoubid.

Unfortunately, I can't recommend it because the price-performance ratio isn't right. It's far too expensive for the poor quality offered. The shisha started out good, but quickly deteriorated, even though the shisha costs €16. For dinner, I ordered kofte with rice for a whopping €18. I had to wait a long time for the rice and even asked again. The dish didn't look like kofte either. It was just a piece of meat swimming in fat. Not appropriate for the price, in my opinion.

The food is very good, and the place, atmosphere, and service are very, very, very wonderful. I can recommend it further 👏👏

The service is excellent and the food is delicious

The atmosphere is amazing! The place is very comfortable and nice, and the service is very nice.

We were there for the first time today and we will definitely come back. The food was very tasty and the selection of main courses is huge.

The atmosphere is great, the service is very good, and the food is delicious The customers are very nice and accommodating, the place is comfortable and beautiful

Fresh and tasty Arabic dishes! The portions are quite generous and there are many options.

The food is delicious, especially it breaks tongues 😉 and the atmosphere is delicious and those who serve their shops 🥹🥹

The treatment is very elegant and comfortable, the seat is beautiful and quiet, and the best thing is Rami 💕

The treatment is very respectful and nice and the food is delicious

The place is wonderful...and the service is wonderful...and the food and the best advice, especially everything with pottery is wonderful

The service is excellent. The staff is friendly and always available. All the food is special. The food arrived without delay and hot. I highly recommend it.

Honestly, the food is very good with pottery, the service is very excellent, the atmosphere is nice, and it is an experience that will be repeated

We were very happy because for the first time we were enjoying food in an Arab restaurant after we had given up hope in the existing restaurants that we had gone to previously, and also the service and staff were very nice.

Thank you Rami for the wonderful service

I came from Bulgaria to your restaurant, and indeed the service, food, and treatment were more than wonderful. Many thanks to Rami for all these distinguished services.

Just wow. I usually never write reviews but it would be a shame if I didn't rate this restaurant (a pearl of Arabic culture). Here you can probably find the most authentic Arabic food of all in Cologne. The preparation and the ingredients are simply perfect. You can hardly put this feeling of home into words. A must for anyone truly looking for a culinary enrichment.

The food is very tasty, top service, friendly team.

The food and service were good!

10/10 reminds me of food back home

Really good service, i came Here with my Family and really enjoyed everything, the service was good and the food was even better. Shisha is also really good. Greetings from Hollanda! Shokran!

It was very good and the shawarma was ruined And sitting is crazy

The food was very tasty, tasteful. The service was equally excellent: friendly, attentive and quick. Absolutely recommended – I would love to come back!

Everything is good. Good authentic Arab food, large portions. Staff is super friendly. It would be although great if menu is also explaining what the dish could be!