Hans & Franz Restaurant Köln in Köln

We were there on Saturday evening with four friends and I just have to say that the food was really excellent. However, it must also be said that given the prices you can definitely expect faster and better service. We waited 15-20 minutes for each round of drinks and another 20 minutes for the bread as a side dish - even though the food had already been eaten. At the end I told the service staff directly and they apologized. I come from the catering industry myself and don't see service as the culprit. However, I don't understand why the bowling alleys are opened on a Saturday evening when the restaurant is full and there are few staff. It was noticed that the staff had to travel long distances, were often understaffed and could not stay at the main business. That's a shame! The kitchen, however – as mentioned – 1A with stars!

Great service, great food, a clear recommendation!

The evening was very nice. The balls could have been replaced, but that didn't spoil the evening. We'd be happy to come back.

Good restaurant with nice service and nice ambience

We really liked it. The food is very special and delicious, the ambience is very loving and tasteful. Also highly recommended with a dog. We were served very kindly.

Great food and a lovely atmosphere. The plates and small plates are excellent. And the service is friendly, fast, and attentive. Overall, a lovely visit.

We went bowling with 9 children aged 13-14. The team of Hans and Franz were super nice and relaxed, the children had 3 great hours there. There was bread with delicious dips to eat and there was a good selection of non-alcoholic drinks in the fridge. Instructions for various games are also available there. Unreserved recommendation, even for bowling evenings with adults!

Really a very good restaurant. The plates were super tasty! The service was excellent! We just couldn't come to terms with the desserts. The vanilla ice cream with raspberries and the chocolate-peanut glass couldn't convince us! Nevertheless: a visit is 100% worth it!

Hans and Franz is my insider tip for culinary delights in Cologne; Cozy atmosphere, great service and the best chef in the world. 10/10 for Hans and Franz!

Great food and good service. What more could you want? Happy to come back!

Bowling alley is highly recommended, you can keep to yourself and can help yourself to drinks from the fridge. Menu very unusual and delicious. Service very friendly.

Super! What a great evening it was! Totally delicious food, great wines and very friendly service. Thank you!

Very tasty and slightly different food - excellent service and nice atmosphere. We'd love to come back!

We stopped by here by chance and were impressed by the menu, the service and the friendliness and ambience. We'll definitely come back.

Experimental cuisine with extremely tasty dishes, very good personal service Service with a knack for recommendations. The plate idea is great, definitely try it try! Thank you for the lovely evening

Very tasty seasonal cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. The employees were very friendly and gave us good advice

We went to Hans and Franz for our Christmas dinner and were absolutely thrilled! Food and drink great! The corn-fed chicken was particularly excellent. Next year again!

Great restaurant. Nice attentive service, delicious food. Mill on tap is an absolute plus. 100% recommended

...we discovered this little gem by chance...it was a great pleasure for my two sisters and me. The food was excellent - this particular chef has extraordinary skill; Every single dish was simply wonderfully seasoned and was a lot of fun thanks to the skilful mixture of the individual flavors... our girls' evening became something very special - also thanks to the very attentive service staff... Thank you very much for that... that means: WE'RE COMING GLADLY AGAIN!!!

Very good cuisine with great menu combinations, central location in Ihrfeld. Staff very nice, helpful and friendly, overall staffing is a bit tight, so one or two more helping hands could be needed. Bowling alley has seen better days, but as a one-off thing/accompaniment to a celebration/dinner it's completely ok.

Cozy atmosphere, staff friendly and accommodating. Eating a super delicious experience. We'll be back, bravo.

Very nice staff, great food and nice ambience and last but not least, parking garage opposite👍🏼

Excellent food, of the best quality! Service is really nice. The table was not set appropriately for the quality of the food - but this is a complaint at a high level.

A great evening... super nice service and even better cuisine! Must go in Cologne!

The food was completely salt-free and partly cool to cold. Even when asked, the food came back from the kitchen at most lukewarm. Half of the small menu was no longer available, including bread. We thought that was a shame for a Friday evening. It could certainly have been organized. We were informed that catering took place throughout the day. This also captures the taste experience perfectly. One suspects that the leftovers were just warmed up and sent that evening. The menu/location itself has potential for a nice evening with friends. Apparently we were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Unfortunately, the price-performance ratio was absolutely not right.

Unfortunately the prices are not justified. The napkin dumpling or the napkin dumpling slice in cream sauce was far too little for this price. Unfortunately I went home hungry. I had two plates, a non-alcoholic drink and paid €35.

Everything was great 🥰 From starters to dessert everything was delicious The service was also very friendly

Had dinner with you for the first time today and it was just great. Good service and particularly good food. Gladly again :)

Very creative cuisine, well presented and very tasty. Also great service. Gladly again, thank you very much!

A nice, stylish restaurant with an attached bowling alley in the basement. The latter is no longer the newest, but it works, there are (also) drinks in the fridge, but service still often comes by and asks what you want. Food is great!

What a great restaurant. Everything is just right here: great team, delicious seasonal cuisine, reasonable prices. Absolutely recommended. Give 10 stars!!!

A really special place. Excellent selected dishes of far above average quality. A courteous, friendly, brisk service. The restaurant is highly recommended.

Super tasty food, in small portions, to share. We were thrilled.

At Hans and Franz you get good quality and their concept (the dishes are designed to be shared and are between tapas and "normal" sizes) makes it something different.

The menu sounded good, but unfortunately not all of the dishes convinced us: the portobello mushroom was a bit tough, the mashed potatoes with the corn-fed chicken were almost cold, which we complained about, but according to the waitress, "that's what we heard" was the cauliflower steak just plain cooked cauliflower. My dessert said "delicate chocolate cream", but I found it neither creamy nor delicate, but - on the contrary - very solid and powerful. Unfortunately, our service wasn't very attentive, including with the drinks: the first dish was served, then the three other people at the table waited over 30 minutes for the other (main) dishes. All the guests at the tables around us who had ordered after us had already received their dishes. When asked, the waitress said that there might have been a mix-up in the kitchen or that our receipts had been overlooked. Very friendly: Due to this delay, the waitress offered us dessert “on the house”. Overall, the restaurant was too loud for us, not very comfortable to sit in, and we also didn't find the "decoration" with plastic plants appealing.

Unfortunately everything is very below average. The service was inattentive, sometimes even snippy. The dishes didn't suit our taste, and the value on the plate wasn't right for some of them either. In particular, the dish "Stuffed Portobello with Burrata" for €12.90 annoyed me because it was just a tasteless half tomato, a very manageable mushroom cap, a ball of burrata and a little salsa chichi. Everything is neither of good craftsmanship nor does it justify the price in any way. Other dishes were more appealing, but fell far short of expectations set by the wildly conceived menu's flowery descriptions. The ambience is also more illusion than reality: you sit on uncomfortable wooden chairs at tables that are much too narrow for a tapas sharing concept, and the fittings on the toilet wobble. In summary, everything seems like you have an idea, but only a maximum of 70% of it is implemented.

For me (coming from outside) a new discovery. Highly recommended! The food is very good, as are the wines recommended for individual dishes. The employees were very friendly. We felt very comfortable.

Really outstandingly tasty. Boldly seasoned, high quality of ingredients and preparation, casual atmosphere and super pleasant service.

I rented the bowling alley down in the basement of Hans&Franz for my birthday and had a lovely and fun time there. The team welcomed us warmly and were always helpful with questions or small problems. I would like the music system to be fixed and an easy connection to mobile devices made possible. During our stay there were two small speakers, but they didn't really do their job. Nevertheless, highly recommended and we will definitely stop by again.

Went there for the first time last night and were absolutely thrilled. Very nice and cozy restaurant, nice welcome and great service. Delicious dishes and many vegan variants.

Very friendly welcome - very good service and delicious food - do you want more? 😅🚀

We celebrated my birthday yesterday afternoon at the Hans & Franz bowling alley. Everyone was excited and had a really great time. We could play our own music, be as loud as we wanted and drinks were available in the fridge right in the room. The service was a 12/10! Also the food, ambience etc. 10/10! Super sweet and attentive — we will definitely be back.

Great friendly restaurant, excellent creative and tasteful sharing dishes. Reasonably priced.

We had a very nice evening at the bowling alley, which is located in the basement. The bowling alley is a bit old, but very rustic. You can take some drinks directly from the refrigerator, otherwise food and drinks are brought downstairs. The food was delicious and so were the espresso martinis. The service was great and all the employees were very nice. We'd love to come back

The food was very tasty and the atmosphere was really nice. The portions are a bit smaller and not exactly cheap, but it is advised that it is best to take 2 or 3 plates and it is all organic and regional. Very friendly staff. We would love to come back 💞🤗

The food is good, but the sharing concept it's not working due to the dishes used to serve the food. For exemple sharing a curry it's complicated if you have a flat dish... I think that with a different plates and different presentation of the food this concept can work even better. The location it really nice and the staff is adorable.

A real gem, this restaurant! Finally a "different" menu that offers a lot of variety and you can see that it was created with attention to detail and the desire to enrich Cologne's gastronomy. That, coupled with very friendly service and an attractive location with a beer garden - a nice end to a late summer Tuesday evening. We'd love to come back ;-)

Food was very tasty, service was very attentive

We came across Hans and Franz by chance because we were attending a concert nearby and wanted to grab a bite to eat beforehand. I'm glad that my loved one chose this restaurant and we certainly won't be here for the last time. The food is very tasty, the service is friendly and accommodating and we also like the ambience. The concept was explained to us in advance and we were happy to get involved. When it comes to the choice of food, there should be something for everyone. Thank you for a great start to the evening!

An inconspicuous restaurant with a great menu from aperitifs to desserts. Everything was delicious.

TipTop, Alper very good waiter! Keep it up!

Had a wonderful evening. The food is designed to be shared. About 10-12 different dishes. I was alone and ate 3 plates. My hi lite was the eggplant. For a good eater, three plates are enough. There was also wonderful bread with homemade butter and a wonderful leek oil. Tables outside too. Nice and quiet off the street in a small square in Ehrenfeld. Very nice, quick service. I'm thrilled.

Great service, mediocre food, rather modest atmosphere.

Very nice restaurant with very tasty food, costs 2-3€ more than elsewhere. Nice little bowling alley in the basement.

Today was my first time eating there with my sister, but definitely not the last time. It was a very nice and, above all, delicious evening. We like to eat together a lot and Hans and Franz was definitely a highlight. Simply great food and very friendly service.

The concept is great: sharing is caring. The dishes are larger tapas that are best shared between two people. Between the two of us we had four excellent tasting dishes, although three would probably have been enough. But the eggplant is probably the star of the house; So please definitely try it. After that we were stuffed. The service was extremely attentive; Just as you wish. Highly recommended as a drink: Grapefruit Fizz I'll definitely be back!

Food good, staff very friendly, would love to come back

Worth every penny! Incredibly delicious creations!!! Top!!!

Original and delicious cuisine. Very nice waitresses. We spent a very pleasant evening. We highly recommend!

The bowling alley is in the basement and is well equipped. The idea of ​​having a fridge available right there, which is billed at the end, saves the stress of constantly ordering. There is a jukebox and you have a lot of privacy so you can celebrate undisturbed. Beer tastes good, we can't say anything about the food.

Unfortunately, far too expensive for plates that are far too small. There were two of us and I got my plate first, while my companion had to wait another hour for his plate. Eating one after the other is somehow not so great at a shared dinner. Especially not with the high prices.

Bowling with your own drinks fridge in an authentic bowling alley atmosphere with friendly waiters. Gladly again - thank you very much!

The food was really tasty. Especially the seasonal main courses. Here we had Lots of different dishes, all of which were great. The only two points of criticism here are the salad greens that come with every dish (a little gap-filler in my opinion) and the desserts, which unfortunately didn't blow your mind. Otherwise a really solid restoration 🤘

It was my 3rd visit to this restaurant. So far everything has always been great. The concept invites you to share dishes at the table, creating a relaxed and sociable atmosphere. The food itself is creatively prepared and tastes good. The service is nice and courteous. I can recommend the restaurant and will come back.

Incredibly good food! What do you have to do to get the recipe for the lentil salad? Staff very friendly and attentive. Looking forward to next time.

Food very tasty, small bowling alley in the basement

It was very tasty and friendly!

Something different Map and furnishings simple, more like in a large family. The dishes were unusual, well presented and, apart from the tuna soufflé, which was my choice, very tasty. It is already noted on the menu that you can order plates to share, which is very nice. Also note that the portions are such that you can order several dishes and try several dishes. In my case, service wasn't quite as attentive but very friendly. There may be a little potential for optimization there. As far as I remember there was only one meat dish with chicken, which was very good. So maybe not the right restaurant for meat lovers. A nice and interesting alternative and recommended.

Completely successful! Personally, I really like the style, partly clean, but lightened up by beautiful old tables and chairs. The food was great, and due to the smaller portions you can enjoy two or three treats :) The service was pleasant and attentive, so a great evening

Unfortunately not our concept The price is absolutely too high, 3 small portions/tapqd per person and almost 60 euros without drinks is absolutely not justified. After the scallop my wife felt nauseated and vomited.

I was suggested by a colleague. Interesting bistro: limited menu, fresh products, careful preparation. The courses are not large (they suggest to take more than one, for a better experience) but tasty. The 5 courses we tested/tasted where satisfactory and some good: the tunfish was superb! To try again for other "selections"

There are only 2 waiters working in the restaurant, which leads to quite long waiting times for drinks (30 minutes) and food (45 minutes). While I can understand the food, waiting for a drink for 30 minutes is pretty unacceptable and spoils the experience. Despite the pleasant service from the waiters, the waiting time left an unpleasant impression. The portions are extremely small. The atmosphere is nice & cozy.

We came to the restaurant by chance and were thrilled. The food - very fine; the service - warm and attentive; Price/performance ratio - correct! We will definitely come back and would be happy to recommend the restaurant.

Service was great, food too. Only the space at the tables down by the bowling alley is too tight for food and guests. Otherwise, gladly again

We were guests of Hans & Franz yesterday. 5 stars for the first-class, friendly service and the same rating for the food. A pure PLEASURE not only for the eye but also for the palate. We'll be back...definitely. Elke and Guido

The restaurant was busy during the week, I would recommend making a reservation. The service was courteous. The guest room is simply furnished and the toilet rooms appear older. The food is beautifully prepared and tastes well balanced. If you are normally hungry, 2 plates are recommended. The price is higher for these appetizer portions, but good quality. Attractive wine list. Not for every day. A visit is recommended.

Super nice location. The food is recommended, especially in smaller groups if you can share it easily. The bowling alley in the basement is also recommended and can comfortably accommodate at least 12 people and is very retro! Gladly again and again :)

We had a very nice evening. Service and food simply top. Very cozy atmosphere.

It's not just the ambience that's exciting. Delicious food combined with friendly and attentive service. Unfortunately the food didn't come as expected. For two people, a cold starter came first and then 25 minutes later three warm dishes (one starter, two "main courses") at the same time... we didn't like that

We celebrated last Saturday at Hans und Franz with around 50 people. Very good food, nice service and a really cozy shop. We'll definitely come back.

We went bowling, everything was fine 👍

Unfortunately I can only give one star. We waited 1.5 hours for our dishes, but unfortunately they didn't come. So after 1.5 hours without eating I left the restaurant. My husband didn't get his meal either. Unfortunately we also had to leave because we had come to see a concert. Unfortunately, there was no small compensation from the boss. We first had to speak to the waitress, who didn't say anything about it and didn't call the boss. Then we asked for it ourselves. The boss then encouraged us to give us a coke and a beer on the house. Unfortunately, the other couple had already paid and came away empty-handed. What a pity. The restaurant is very nice, the dishes are well prepared. Would have liked to try the other dishes. But it probably wasn't meant to be. A little tip for the boss: A spontaneous offer: "I'm sorry, I won't charge you for each dish" or "the drinks are on the house because I want you to recommend us or come back" can work wonders . But I can understand the good reviews, the food is certainly delicious when you get it and the place is also very nice.

Fast service. Good service. Tiramisu good. Pulled pork delicious. The rest was solid, but didn't entirely convince us. All in all okay, I probably won't come back.

Really very tasty food in relatively small portions, plan on 2 dishes per person to fill you up. Very committed staff, good online booking option. Bottom line, good value for money.

We had a really nice evening! The bowling alley downstairs with its own space for eating and celebrating is particularly great. We would love to come back 😊

A wonderful restaurant! The dishes are interesting and tastefully prepared. The service is very courteous and loving. The ambience is tasteful and appealing.

Super nice and hip bowling alley! Everything worked great, the service was really great - the fridge was checked as requested before the game. The atmosphere was sweet, the train was great and the contact was friendly. Thank you for a completely successful evening! I can only recommend. (:

We've been there several times now and love it! The kitchen is very, very good - so far we have always been thrilled. The service is also great :) We'll be back soon

There were three of us there after making a reservation. The service was truly first class. We received a warm welcome and felt welcome. We enjoyed the food extremely well and was presented in a creative way. The portion sizes are perfect for sharing, we had a total of 7 dishes & a dessert. The whole atmosphere is wonderful, we really liked the decor (and we also found out that there is a bowling alley in the basement). The selection of drinks is also very good, there are many non-alcoholic alternatives. We won't be here for the last time.

Food was really nice and fancy! The sharing for small groups was a really nice experience and the staff was really friendly as well. I can also wholeheartedly recommend the Kegelbahn. It is in a private room downstairs and has a fridge with drinks to enjoy the couple of hours playing. We put some 80s disco music on the speakers there so it had some retro vibes to it. Thanks for the nice evening!

Sehr schmackhafte und besondere Gerichte! Das Konzept des Teilens gefällt mir gut. Wir wurden rundum gut beraten und bestens bewirtet. Besonders lecker: Alles! Vielen Dank und bis zum nächsten Mal!

Waren im Hans und Franz kegeln und es hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht!! Dazu dann noch leckeres Essen macht den Abend perfekt 😍

Es war bereits der zweite Besuch im Hans und Franz und wieder war das Essen köstlich und raffiniert, der Service flott, aufmerksam und freundlich und die Getränkeauswahl (auch alkoholfrei!) sehr gut! Wir kommen gerne wieder!

Modern, jung, gemütlich. Ziemlich laut, wenn das Lokal voll ist. Interessantes Konzept und ausgefallene, meist leckere Speisen.

Tolles alternatives Restaurant. Gehobene Küche. Das ist den Preis auch wert.

Qualität gut, aber für die kleinen Portionen zu teuer. Das Konzept ist gut.

Hatten einen schönen Abend dort. Gemütliches Ambiente, tolles Konzept (Wie Tapas, man wählt mehrere Gerichte und alle teilen sich diese). Der Service unaufdringlich aufmerksam, sehr freundlich. Wir kommen gerne wieder :)

Das Restaurant strahlt durch eine moderne zum Wohlfühlen gemütliche Atmosphäre. Der Empfang ist herzlich und freundlich. Das Mitarbeiter*-Team ist ruhig und zuvorkommend und erkannten uns wieder obwohl schon einige Wochen verstrichen waren. Auch sehr schön, das das Team konstant ist. Die Speisen sind köstlich, perfekt auch das Kozept sich mehrere Speisen zu teilen. Das Lachstatar war das köstlichste,das wir jeh serviert bekommen haben. Die kleinen feineren Sößchen, eine wahre Geschmacksvielfalt. Gerne wieder. Elke & Bernd

Leider keine gute Erfahrung! Die Speisen waren sehr durchwachsen. Einige echt lecker (wie bei uns das Hähnchen) und manche mussten wir zurückgeben weil ungenießbar (Schokokuchen). Das Restaurant wirbt mit dem Thema „Essen zum teilen“ was dabei leider echt gestört hat waren die unglaublich unterschiedlichen portionsgrössen. Der Service war an dem Tag sichtlich überfordert, Getränke kamen immer nach viel nachfragen. Am Ende ging auch die Kartenzahlung nicht - aber manchmal geht halt alles schief. Der Service hat sich entschuldigt, es war wohl ein Koch krank etc. Das ist auch nachvollziehbar aber da sind wir Fans von offener Kommunikation und man hätte die Gäste darauf hinweisen können, dass es an dem Tag personell zu längeren Wartezeiten kommen kann. Es war der erste Besuch und vielleicht war es tatsächlich „nur“ ein echt mieser Tag. Aber teilen wollte ich die Erfahrung trotzdem.

Sehr schönes Abendessen. Interessante Geschmäcker. Aufmerksamer Service.