Gruber's in Köln

Went in with a lot of expectations and was treated like dirt. We were laughed at when we entered the restaurant because of our clothing. The food was tasty, but the service was very, very bad.

Simply delicious. The only small downer: In the evening you can only choose from 3, 4 or 5 course menus if you can eat that much. A simple fried chicken, possibly with dessert, would be enough for me.

The location is nice. The service perfect. For our taste, the individual dishes in the menu were good, but unfortunately some of them were completely drowned by the broth. Unfortunately, this changed and over-spiced the actual taste. I would have liked to enjoy the red snapper pure, for example it was swimming in the same broth as the rest. It's a shame. It would be nice to just put the sauce or something similar next to it and let the guest decide for themselves whether they want to admit it or not. Overall, a great evening, but it doesn't (yet) come close to other top-class restaurants. P.S. The Kaiserschmarrn is great - it couldn't be topped with cranberry cream!

We really liked it. Great dishes cleverly prepared, very large selection of wines with good recommendations for the dishes. Very friendly, attentive and competent service.

Everything is fine, always happy. My request for a "beautiful" table for a birthday was taken into account. At the end, the celebrant was presented with a surprise and a sparkler. Nice selection of tasty dishes, quite large portions, good service, harmonious atmosphere. It was also no problem to swap the individual dishes from different menu suggestions!

Sensational service, great wines and delicious food. Very knowledgeable, approachable and attentive table service. The menu is celebrated and offers outstanding products prepared in a very great way and presented for the eye and palate! We'll be back

Absolutely great. Food, service, location. It couldn't be better...

Good service without being intrusive. Large selection of designs for the tasteful menu. The wine selection is good.

Very good restaurant, excellent food, refined ambience and superb service

Food is a matter of taste. There was nothing wrong with the food. We had the 6 course surprise menu. But when I compare the price-performance ratio with other restaurants with similar pricing, I only get average. There were too many, I'll call them creams, as a side dish for our taste. Potato cream, sweet cream, savory cream, simply nothing to chew. This felt like it ran through all the corridors. Wine is also a matter of taste. We had 4 different Austrian white wines, recommended by a sommelier at prices between 40 and 65€ for a bottle. So far good, but not quite our taste. We found the ambience and service really good.

Absolutely great. In every way. Great service. Top food. Nice, relaxed place. We had 2 different lunch menus. Everything was very sophisticated, delicious and appetizingly prepared. We were full but not uncomfortably oversaturated. It comes at a price. But it's worth every euro. An experience! A full recommendation.

A perfect evening. We were there for the 5 or 7 course menu. There were unexpected greetings from the kitchen and intermediate courses, so we probably ended up enjoying more of a 10-course meal (at no extra charge, mind you!). When we had a minor complaint, they immediately offered to serve the course again, this time perfectly. Here they are very concerned about the well-being and satisfaction of the guest. We spent almost 5 hours here and didn't regret a second. You have the feeling of a special and high-quality experience in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. The food truly embodies the concept of “classics reimagined” and is outstanding. We will definitely be back and can fully recommend a visit. Just great!!

Österreich in Köln, Moderne trifft Klassik, toller Service, tolle Küche zaubert Österreich auf den Teller, hervorragende Weinkarte, immer wieder gerne !

Absolutely top atmosphere, as an Austrian I can only say that everything is absolutely authentic

Yes, the food is, the service is, price performance is upscale and, if good food is important, okay too. When we meet friends in Cologne, we like to go to Gruber's. A small selection, Viennese and/or boiled beef is perfectly fine. ... by the way, if you bend the menu backwards it makes it crazy.

The vegetarian 4 course meal was quite good, especially the gnocchi.

We treat ourselves to Gruber's Restaurant once a year. Once again everything was at its finest! Service, food and wine pairing were simply great! Thank you very much and see you next year.

We have eaten here several times and have not been disappointed. Burgers and pizzas are plentiful and delicious. Simply recommended.

A true experience. You feel comfortable in this atmosphere. Large selection, friendly staff and excellent food. The latter is just straight forward and to the point with no frills.

My brother and I just ate here for a business dinner, in September 2024. I contacted the restaurant prior to our dinner to let them know that I am vegan and gluten-free. The restaurant was so accommodating and so kind. The food was delicious, the service was professional, and I would consider Gruber's to be one of the best restaurants that I have had the pleasure of dining at in the entire world. I plan to return to Cologne next year, and will undoubtedly be dining at Gruber's again. Thank you, Gruber's.

Fantastic food, good wine list, very good service

Wir haben das Grubers erneut Mittags zum Lunch besucht und das traditionelle 3Gang-Menü genossen. Vorspeise kleiner Salat mit sehr leckerem Dressing, Hauptgang das Wiener Schnitzel und als Dessert ein Tiramisu, alles wie immer auf top-Niveau. Auch zum Mittagessen Reservierung erforderlich bzw. sinnvoll da in der Regel immer voll. Klare Empfehlung!

Everything was top👍🏼 Highly recommended and great service🤩

We enjoyed our dinner at Grubers (3-course menu, vegetarian). The service was courteous, friendly and was able to implement our change requests straight away. The vegetarian menu was imaginative and a treat! The red wine (Merlot) was delicious and a great recommendation. The ambience is relaxed yet elegant. The restaurant is located in a beautiful old building with an outdoor terrace for warmer days.

A culinary highlight. Definitely come back. Eating like in Austria. Always beautiful and delicious. And the terrace is hard to beat.

Celebrated our double 70th birthday with 30 people. Food, drinks and service were top. Highly recommended!

Totale Abzocke!!!! Vorspeisensalat, Schmankerl Lunch und Nachtisch € 69,00!!! Auf Nachfrage bekamen wir zur Antwort „ das machen wir immer so“ wird dann einfach als 3-Gang-Menü berechnet, ohne dies vorab zu kommunizieren!!!!!‘

We had a wonderful evening in the Gruber's restaurant in Cologne. The menu was extremely tasty and the waiters were super friendly and attentive. A very nice restaurant with a great outdoor area. Gladly again!!!!

Incredibly good food, priced completely appropriately and fairly for the quality. Extremely friendly and attentive staff. Gladly again!

We had a very nice evening for two. There was the 4 course menu and wine by the glass. The creations were tasteful and well coordinated. The atmosphere was very hospitable, cozy and exuded a certain noble touch without being too aloof. Very pleasant for our taste! We'd love to come back!

Restaurant with great atmosphere! The service staff are also very friendly and provide English menus. The food is delicious, every dish is delicious Highly recommended! Restaurant mit toller Atmosphäre! Auch das service personal ist sehr freundlich und bietet englische Menüs an. Das Essen ist sehr lecker, jedes Rezept ist köstlich Sehr empfehlenswert!

We were invited to the Österia for a birthday and experienced a culinary perfect evening with first-class service on the beautiful terrace. A real highlight.

Great quality, attentive service and cozy atmosphere!

Excellent food, especially the schnitzel is recommended. The wine selection is also extensive and high quality.

We went to Grubers for the first time today and tried the 4 and 5 course menu. Once tradition and once the “green Alps”. We are very excited. From the very friendly welcome, the excellent service to the fabulous culinary creations, everything was perfectly coordinated for us. We only saw afterwards that the restaurant has been included in the MICHELIN Guide since 2019 and is therefore recommended by MICHELIN. That really didn't surprise us. If you like a new interpretation of Austrian cuisine and want to treat yourself to a nice evening with the best service in a beautiful ambience, we recommend a visit to Gruber`s. We will be back definitely! By the way: The espresso is a bomb. Very very tasty :-)

Wir sind 5 bis 6 Mal im Jahr bei Grubers, immer das Gleiche 😊 Essen super lecker, Service top 👍 danke Thommy…und Sommelier Andy hat immer die perfekte Empfehlung wir sagen einfach 🙏🙏🙏🥂bis bald

We went in for lunch and chose only the Wiener Schnitzel. During the ordering I referred to a video online on YouTube (Max) were the owner mentioned that we could get another portion of the meat in case we are not saturated. The lady (Kellnerin) mentioned that this is only the case for dinner time if you order a menu but she could do an exception for us. As expected we were not saturated after having two small pieces of the Wiener Schnitzel and we asked another guy (Kellner) for another small portion and he denied it directly and mentioned the owner misspelled this part in the video online. In the end we paid 40€ p.P. and we were still hungry. Ended up eating another round outside to eliminate the hunger. All in all the meat was 9,5/10. Next time I will try out the menu for lunch time.

Too expensive for the quality of the food

You can spend nice time there. There are a few things that don't work properly, potatoes and soil dried out, "potato cucumber salad" wasn't done right, wasn't clever too liquid, made with cold potatoes. I didn't taste the cucumbers. And overloaded with spices.

We went to Gruber's for the first time yesterday and we were completely satisfied :)! From the very polite and accommodating telephone contact in advance to the reception and the friendly conditions as well as the wonderful atmosphere on the terrace to the very delicious food, which was really excellent! We were there with a wheelchair and barrier-free access was possible via the underground car park. Thank you very much, we would love to come back soon :)!

It was a wonderful lunch for my birthday. Apart from the attractive interior design and, of course, very good food, the service in particular left a lasting impression on us. Perfect from start to finish, a culinary delight, so beautifully presented, perfect service, more than attentive staff. Recommended without exception! Thank you for this culinary delight.

Wir waren voller Vorfreude hier essen und wurden dann doch etwas enttäuscht. Der Service war durchwachsen. Freundlich und bemüht, ja. Aber er hat weder zugehört (stilles Wasser bestellt, Sprudelwasser erhalten), noch gut beraten (man möchte den zitronigsten Gin aus den dreien, die auf der Karte stehen und bekommt einen vierten, der nicht auf der Karte stand). Das Essen war teilweise gut. Der Gurken-Kartoffelsalat war sehr schlecht, das Wiener Schnitzel gut. Das Backhendl war gut, der Kaiserschmarren viel zu süß.

Heidewitzka... An Austrian in Colonia, what a great address. A visit here is a must if you want to enjoy a bit of everything. Online reservation, location, seating, greeting, staff, the food and drinks are far closer to first class... Everything here is in the first level area. Everything tasted great, right down to the espresso! Therefore again at any time. Thank you Austria

The schnitzel is of fantastic quality. It's buttery soft and a must. The service is very good. All in all a recommendation.

Spent a great evening at Grubers with my family. Food service ambience everything is just right here. We'll definitely see each other again. Greetings from the Eifel

Great restaurant, price performance is extremely good. Unfortunately, as everywhere else, service staff are in short supply, but those available are very committed and professional. You can sit comfortably dry outside, even during a thunderstorm.

Food like in Austria, the specialties taste just the same, great! Service and quality are very good, absolute recommendation!

If you haven't been here yet, you've definitely missed something. Great experience from start to finish. Very attentive and friendly staff. We had an extremely delicious menu and great wines. World class Wiener Schnitzel. We had a great evening and will definitely be back :)

We were able to experience the real hospitality and friendliness of Austria, with courteous and excellent service and very good food. There is a fine selection of wines from Austria. We think the menu selection in the combination of tradition and modernity is successful. The young trainee who accompanied us through the evening showed us how well and valuable trainees can be managed and developed. Compliments and thanks again for the lovely evening.

The restaurant is just great. Service, food, drinks, ambience everything is right.

Kitchen party: great hosts and fantastic food. Staff friendly and attentive. The wine selection matches the dishes. Many thanks to the entire team. We'd love to come back.

Simply excellent! First-class service, great terrace and outstanding food in terms of craftsmanship and taste! One of the best restaurants I've ever visited.

My experience at the Grubers restaurant in Cologne last night was simply excellent. We enjoyed the traditional menu, especially the special schnitzel, which was a real treat. The atmosphere was inviting, the service was excellent and the food was simply delicious. I can highly recommend a visit to Grubers!

Perfect.. The food, the service, the wine and the ambience

Great location, great service and delicious food! However, one star deducted for the price-performance ratio for the vegetarian menu.

Most brilliant Austrian restaurant with the best Wiener Schnitzel we know. We are here regularly.

Wir haben das Gruber s erstmals abends besucht und ein 4 bzw. 5 Gänge Menü genießen dürfen. Die Tisch-Reservierung ist online schnell erledigt, Parkplätze sind im Umfeld mit ein wenig Geduld auffindbar, hilfreich ist hier z. B. die Ampido-App zum Parkplatz in der Nähe reservieren. Wir wurden vom Servicepersonal herzlich begrüßt und den ganzen Abend von der jungen, weiblichen Servicekraft hervorragend betreut und unterhalten, absolut angenehme, entspannte Atmosphäre, nichts überkandideltes, keine Frage wirkte deplatziert, Chapeau! Das Menü war exzellent, von den verschiedenen Vorspeisen über das Wiener Schnitzel bis zum Kaiserschmarren, herausragend gut! Am meisten überrascht hat uns der Steinbutt, mega lecker, unbedingt probieren. Positiv zu erwähnen ist dass man auch aus verschiedenen Menüs Gerichte auswählen und zusammenstellen kann, so kann sich jeder sein individuelles Menü zusammenstellen, top. Wir hatten bei uns am Tisch eine Mischung aus 4 Gängen und 5 Gängen, hier musste trotzdem niemand eine Runde aussetzen da es aus der Küche hierzu ein kleines Überbrückungsgericht gab, sehr aufmerksam. Die zum Menü gebuchte Weinbegleitung können wir uneingeschränkt empfehlen, sehr gute Weine wo auch zwischendurch nochmal nachgeschenkt wurde. Kommen wir final zu den Kosten, wir lagen für das 4 bzw. 5 Gänge Menü samt Weinbegleitung und Aperitif bei grob ca. 145€ pro Person, Preis-Leistung absolut fair! Fazit: Top-Empfehlung für Köln!

We had another fantastic evening with you. Thank you for the excellent service, the fantastically good food and the great atmosphere on the terrace.

We were able to enjoy a real culinary fireworks display here. Everything coordinated very well. Brilliant wine list and a service that always tries to fulfill every wish. We felt very comfortable here and would love to come back. Thank you for this culinary evening of enjoyment!

Uns wurde ein Menü der Superlative serviert. Es war eine Kunst auf österreichisch! Nicht nur das Wienerschnitzel - fluffig - leicht und sehr geschmackvoll, sondern auch das Kalbstatar und der Backhendlsalat waren hervorragend. Der Service gekonnt professionell und die Michelin Sterne am richtigem Ort. Herr Scholz wusste die Vielfalt an österreichischen Wein gut zu platzieren. Dem auch ein Dank dafür. Wir kommen definitiv wieder.

Simply great! High culinary art paired with excellent service and a cozy atmosphere! Something for special culinary experiences! Congratulations and thank you for a fantastic evening!

Austrian restaurant, high quality dishes, super tasty, very nice to sit outside, unfortunately there are only menus in the evenings, if there was a la carte we would come more often

Very tasty Austrian cuisine! But please no more fine dining! Stay true to yourself! You're great there ;-)

Great place to eat some great food. Staff is very friendly . Definitely come back next time in town

Ein erster Besuch des Restaurants zum Hochzeitstag. Stilvolles, gemütliches Ambiente, ein professioneller aber dennoch humorvoller und herzlicher Service und herausragende Küchenkunst! Was will man mehr? Danke an das Team für ein wunderbares Erlebnis! Wir haben einen neuen Stern am Kölner Kulinarik-Himmel entdeckt!

CAUTION!!!! Unfortunately, there is an error on the website where you can choose between à la carte and a course menu when making dinner reservations. We decided on à la carte because we just wanted to try it out and only had a limited amount of time and did NOT want to be tied to the course menu, as it takes a lot of time - when we arrived at the restaurant we were given the menu cards and We had to decide between a 3-6 course menu. Here I thought we got the wrong card. No, because there are only course menus to choose from. When I asked why it was displayed on the website, they just said, yes, guests complain about it on a regular basis... Ie. you are lured into the restaurant with à la carte, where you could easily be through within 45-60 minutes - but then you HAVE to spend 120-180 minutes there because the concept only works with a course menu... The high point was when we said goodbye after 150 minutes that lunch was à la carte. But the chef and manager couldn't make any exceptions either. So we had a 4 course and a 5 course menu, which was ok - BUT if you don't have time it's really annoying to have a plate put on the table every 10-15 minutes!!! Well, talk to your dev, he should remove the second button for the evening reservation - as soon as this happens, we'll be happy to come back and re-evaluate you. Unfortunately, this leaves 1 star everywhere because this borders on scam.

Outstandingly good cuisine, there's nothing to discuss. Great location and great service. However, you have to have time, everyone has to decide for themselves whether they like the whole “spectacle” around it :-)

Super delicious 3 course menu! A real taste explosion! The kitchen and the service staff were excellent! Had an all around lovely cozy evening! P.S. Dear Gruber team, thank you very much for a wonderful evening, we will definitely be back and see you soon!!

It was very tasty. And very good service

Nobody sitting but they're fully booked. Seems like a scam. Edit: We came back after dinner just to confirm that the hostess discriminated against us for some reason. Fully booked tonight!

Best schnitzel in Cologne! Great restaurant with a great ambience

Very disappointing!!! When we wanted to order, we were told that every guest was obliged to order a three-course meal. Such a concept seems counterintuitive to me in what is at best an upper-middle-class restaurant, where you don't necessarily intend to go on a culinary sensory journey with the Wiener Schnitzel. What was remarkable was the harsh and lack of goodwill approach to our request to order à la carte. This farce then ended with us paying for our drinks and leaving the restaurant without dinner.

Extremely delicious. Service on point. Simply great!

The main course in particular was poorly cooked. Tough meat. The wine was overpriced. The terrace and service were good.

Classic Austrian cuisine at the highest level. Compared to other fine dining restaurants, I find it exciting at Grubers that they don't try to develop extraordinary new creations, but rather prepare very simple dishes to absolute perfection.

Milan and Ornella do a great job with the service, explain the dishes to you and are overall very attentive and attentive to the customer. The kitchen conjures up new, interesting flavor combinations from the familiar menu, and the drinks menu is also impressive. The sommelier had nothing to do at our table because we were alcohol-free, but you can see what Nico is doing at the neighboring tables, and there too, never intrusive, but very helpful. All in all, a visit that won't be the last.

It was a wonderful experience. Very nice atmosphere, the service was very professional and super nice. The menu was a poem. Thank you for a nice evening.

Gruber's Restaurant in Cologne is a true piece of Austria in the middle of Germany. Known for its authentic Austrian cuisine, the restaurant offers a range of traditional dishes ranging from hearty schnitzels to delicious desserts such as apple strudel. The ingredients are always fresh and of high quality, which gives each dish a distinctive taste. Austrian hospitality is omnipresent at Grubers. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a charming interior reminiscent of a cozy Alpine cabin. The staff is attentive and friendly towards the guests, so that you immediately feel welcome and comfortable. A visit to Grubers is not just a culinary experience, but a real encounter with Austrian culture and way of life. For anyone who wants to experience the hearty cuisine and warm hospitality of Austria without leaving the city of Cologne, Gruber's Restaurant is the perfect choice.

What a great restaurant. Incredibly delicious food. With creative influences, the asparagus passion fruit soup was a stunner. Service very attentive. Great terrace to sit outside. Big recommendation.

A dream, every course a pleasure, you can only get a comparable Wiener Schnitzel in Vienna :)

A great, upscale restaurant with exceptionally good service. Higher price range, but the price/performance ratio is outstanding. We had a 3-course menu with schnitzel and my wife fish. Definitely thumbs up

With umbrella, charm and bowler hat. Seriously, that was a great thing. From the reception to the service, the service staff, the food, the drinks... simply great. We were there in the evening and just wanted something to eat. In the evening there are only menus there. 3, 4 or more courses. So we decided on a three course menu. The lady who served us was a gem, she led us through the evening very charmingly. Great food made the time fly. Simply a successful restaurant visit.

A place that you will be back again. Excellent food and services. Cool wine selections

Gruber's is not only an excellent address for us to enjoy fantastic Austrian cuisine, but was also our wedding location. We cannot emphasize often enough how much effort and attention to detail the entire Gruber's team responded to our wishes. Both the preparation and the evening itself couldn't have been more perfect. The service was unobtrusive but always quick and very helpful - the food was of course perfect in every respect. Thank you for the lovely hours!! Johanna & Vincent

We had an excellent dinner here, enjoying the ‘surprise menu’. The food was outstanding and served with real care. The wine selection was fantastic, with an excellent sommelier on hand to offer advice. The whole experience was a delight, thank you!

Very tasty food. Friendly and humorous staff appropriate to the situation. It was a very nice and pleasant visit.

Very tasty food, a feast for the eyes

Long waiting time because there was a prominent visitor at the neighboring table. Times were bridged with additional greetings from the kitchen, a nice gesture, but it made the evening very long. Food top.

It's worth a visit. Very good service, great ambience and first of all the food, wow.

The restaurant is now back to its old, upscale level. We recently dined on the newly designed terrace and felt very comfortable. The food was again excellent. You will receive very good advice, the staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. The prices are high but reasonable. Not a place for every day, but for special occasions. You should reserve early, as it is usually fully booked. I've been there about six times in 2021 and always loved it. There are classics like Wiener Schnitzel, but also very original dishes, all of which taste wonderful. Unfortunately, you now have to take several courses, which is a no-go for older people; Sales are probably more important than guest satisfaction. A pity! In the long run the map is also a bit monotonous.

Surprisingly, we were most impressed by the traditional menu, while the modern one wasn't always on point (still very good tartare!). The staff was great and the schnitzel was a must

10/10. Food and service exceptionally good.

Amazing food with amazing service

Very tasty, good value for money too. A lot of staff, therefore service 1a! There are no misplaced savings here. Top

Very tasty and super great service 😋

It was a very nice evening!! Really a great team, keep it up!!!

Arrived at 7:30pm. Food comes out slow. It's also late to come to take orders. I ordered a 4-course meal, but there was some trouble before the 3rd main dish came out, and a service item came out, which is not what I wanted. If I had time to make that service item, I could probably make the main dish! What I want is for the main dish to come out quickly. The main dish came out at 10:30pm. I'm sleepy and I'm full...

I can agree with the positive reviews from previous guests in all respects, absolutely worth it. They were very accommodating by email in advance because I wanted a special table. Since I have a lactose and gluten intolerance, I simply left the choice of a 4-course menu (my friend ate “normal”) to the kitchen and was served with the finest care. We would go there again in a heartbeat. Yolanda and Stefan

Great ambience with Hundertwasser pictures. Courteous, competent service staff. The food is a work of art in taste and appearance. We recommend!!!

Third time, perfect for the third time. The dishes are served to the point and are extremely appealing. The service is absolutely first class. Friendly, accommodating. Thank you for another wonderful visit and see you next time.