Holi - Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar in Köln

The food was very tasty and the service was super friendly and accommodating :)

Thank you delicious food and a very friendly supplier 🤗❤️

We have been coming regularly for years and the food is always delicious! Whether it was chicken, lamb, vegetarian or vegan, it was always delicious and the portions were just right. You would think the bowl would be too small and there wouldn't be enough, but the impression is deceptive. Added to this with naan, I personally am always stuffed! The service is very nice and open to all questions, special requests are taken into account and we will definitely come back soon!

Super good Indian cuisine and a great ambience. Rarely have I experienced such warm, cheerful service. Highly recommended. ✨

Delicious appetizers and very courteous service

Very cozy, friendly and attentive staff, vegan selection. I'd love to come back!

Super tasty! Only recommended! Cozy!

Super delicious and authentic and very friendly service, the restaurant is clean and cozy, we would love to come back.

Very tasty food. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere.

Very good food and pleasant atmosphere. Will definitely come back very soon. 😀

Very delicious. Highly recommended!

Very tasty food with good service, as rice was always refilled as soon as it was empty.

Very tasty food and the food is very authentic!!! I can only recommend it and the cool thing is that you can determine the sharpness yourself :)

We had dinner there today and both the food and the service are spectacular, it is not the first time we come and the experience is always the same, unbeatable 👌🏻👌🏻 highly recommended

Very very tasty... Gladly again :)

Delicious and local food! Nice service!

We've eaten there several times. It's always delicious and the staff is always friendly and in a good mood. The desire for the level of spiciness of the food is always taken into account. Recommendation!

I really enjoy Indian food and have visited many Indian restaurants. The food here is super delicious. Everything is fresh and very tasty. My absolute favorite when it comes to Indian food.

I am completely satisfied! Very nice staff. Lots of choice and good quality.

Very tasty and authentic Indian food. The staff was also very nice and accommodating. Would definitely recommend it to everyone

Great food! Can only be recommended

10/10 Food tasted very tasty. All the employees were very friendly.

Very tasty food in a relaxed atmosphere. I'd love to stop by again.

It's been a long time since I've had such a delicious Indian meal... we were very surprised because we left Holi in Porz with mixed feelings last time. However, this time the food was perfectly seasoned and the portions were huge. Kudos to the chef!

Otherwise only ordered via delivery service, eaten there for the first time today and it tasted even better than usual. Delicious cuisine, very nice service. Always happy again

Small cozy restaurant. Very friendly staff and outstandingly good food.

Very tasty food and very nice service. We'll definitely be back!

I stopped over on my way north here. The Thali was so tasty I’ve practically ate the whole thing in 5 minutes! Best fresh tasty fun Indian food and service with great atmosphere. I will recommend for all who loves this cuisine to visit here! A must😋

Very friendly and very tasty food (:

The food is always super delicious. The service is also very nice. It's always a pleasure to come back!

There was nothing to complain about. Five of us were spontaneously there on a Saturday evening. Very nice service, very, very tasty food, not too spicy - everyone was happy. Gladly again….

We had a very tasty meal in this restaurant. The service was also very friendly and explained the individual dishes to us

In our opinion the best Indian in Cologne. The food is always delicious and the service is absolutely courteous and warm. We are already looking forward to the next visit :)!

Absolutely delicious 😋 .. I really recommend you visit the restaurant. The food was really tasty, I enjoyed it a lot, and the atmosphere was superb. Restaurant is also ventilated according to the Morden design. So , according to my experience , come try it💯

Delicious food with great spices. The chicken masala was my favorite. Staff was also very friendly. We'll be back :)

A 10/10. I can only recommend it, there is something for everyone, better than expected.

Food was very good and quick service

It tasted very good and I would recommend everyone to go with family 😊

We've been eating there for about 2 years now and have never been disappointed. The staff is super friendly, the food is very fresh and tasty. The decor in the dining area is also inviting and cozy. The only drawback, which is due to the structure of the building, are the toilets, which make it less inviting to leave your belongings there. But we always recommend Holi with a clear conscience and everyone is always satisfied. It's also great that you can order the food and take it home - we are completely satisfied :)

Very tasty food - service very friendly and accommodating!!

The food was incredibly tasty and the service was really competent, extremely friendly and quick. The cocktails are fairly priced and have a few twists! Really a recommendation - we'll be back!

Very tasty and varied dishes served by attentive and friendly staff. We have rarely eaten such good Indian food.

One of the best Indian food(restaurant ) I had in Germany . Very friendly people and delicious food

Super delicious food and great service. Very attentive and the place is very clean. Just like the toilets. An all-round successful experience. I'd love to come back

Everything was perfect! The atmosphere, the service and the food! Without a doubt, highly recommended!

We were here for the second time today and were thrilled again. The food is delicious, the service is friendly and attentive. Absolutely recommended 👍🏼

Super delicious food and really nice team!! I like to order there 😊 I prefer the Mixnaan with mango sauce 😋 I can only recommend the store!!

Very nice service, always delicious food!

Food was super delicious! And after we got the food, they even gave us a mango lassi. I'd love to come back! 😊

very beautiful, very tasty, very nice<33

“Excellent tandoori platter and authentic Indian cuisine Particularly noteworthy is the tandoori platter, which was an absolute highlight of the evening. It came straight from the tandoor oven to the table, grilled to perfection and filled with a variety of delicacies. The platter featured a selection of tender tandoori chicken, spicy lamb skewers and succulent pieces of paneer, all marinated with an ideal blend of spices. The smoky aromas from the oven and the crispy texture made each piece a delight. Freshly baked naan and aromatic dips were served, which perfectly complemented the strong flavors of the grilled dishes. The tandoori platter is definitely a must for anyone who appreciates the typical flavors and preparation in the traditional clay oven.

Very good experience, Good food and Sam is amazing. Must visit🫶🏻

We had a great experience there! We will go there again for sure! Butter chicken, biryani and mango lassi were excellent! The staff also were kind and friendly

Nice service, good food and above all delicious cocktails and delicious Aperols, not like elsewhere where there is only ice and you get half glasses. Unfortunately, you hear this more and more often that people no longer go to restaurants because of this, but not at HOLI! Eating and drinking is great, great!

The three of us came to the restaurant this evening at 8:45 p.m., and even though it was only half full, we were assigned a table right next to a loud group of 10 people. When we politely asked to get another table, the waitress responded with an incomprehensible look before we were seated at another table. As soon as we had sat down, the waitress came to us in a real sprint after a minute and asked if we would like to order the drinks. Since we were just in the middle of the greeting, we asked for two more minutes. To our astonishment, the hectic waitress then informed us that the restaurant would close at 10 p.m. - information that left us all stunned and immediately dampened the mood. Less than two minutes later, a second waiter came to take the order. So far so good. **Starter:** We ordered three different starters, which tasted really excellent. Unfortunately, the presentation left a lot to be desired. The plates were carelessly "slammed" into the middle of the table and the charger plates were literally "slammed" onto the table, which significantly diminished the enjoyment. **Main course:** The main courses were also all very tasty and generally recommended. But once again the uncharming manner of serving became apparent: the dishes were placed hectically on the table without paying attention to appropriate presentation. To make matters worse, my mother-in-law's dish didn't arrive until five minutes after the other two - by then the other dishes were almost cold. Due to the depressed mood and the fact that the restaurant was about to close, we had the food packed up and took it with us. There was another communication problem here: the first waiter had told us the restaurant closed at 10 p.m., while the second waiter claimed it would stay open until 11 p.m. That left a particularly bitter aftertaste, because if you're going to share such information, employees should at least coordinate with each other. In the end we just asked for the bill and left the restaurant disappointed. **Conclusion:** Unfortunately I will no longer visit the restaurant. It's a shame, because the food was really excellent. Due to the disappointing atmosphere and unprofessional service, I will only use the delivery service in the future so I can enjoy the good food in peace at home. I have been a restaurateur, trained chef and restaurant specialist for 25 years. I'm really sorry to have to write this review because the restaurant has a lot of potential in terms of taste, but the service and atmosphere that evening were simply unbearable.

Very friendly service, delicious food.

I always enjoy being there. Very good food, reasonable prices and, above all, lovely and great service/staff.

The food was very tasty. Service very friendly and attentive.

Super delicious food! A bit expensive.

Very tasty food, great service and super friendly staff!

Very tasty food and friendly service. Gladly again!

Huge selection - very tasty food. Super friendly - we'll definitely be back.

Always a pleasure. The food and service are simply top.

Wir kamen am heutigen Abend um 20:45 Uhr ins Restaurant, zu dritt, und obwohl es nur halb voll war, wurde uns ein Tisch direkt neben einer lauten Gruppe von 10 Personen zugewiesen. Auf unsere höfliche Bitte, einen anderen Tisch zu bekommen, reagierte die Bedienung mit einem unverständlichen Blick, bevor wir dann an einen anderen Tisch gesetzt wurden. Kaum hatten wir Platz genommen, kam die Kellnerin bereits nach einer Minute in einem regelrechten Sprint zu uns und fragte, ob wir die Getränke bestellen möchten. Da wir gerade noch mitten in der Begrüßung waren, baten wir um zwei weitere Minuten. Zu unserem Erstaunen teilte uns die hektische Bedienung dann mit, dass das Restaurant um 22:00 Uhr schließen würde – eine Information, die uns alle verblüfft zurückließ und die Stimmung sofort drückte. Weniger als zwei Minuten später kam ein zweiter Kellner, um die Bestellung aufzunehmen. Soweit so gut. **Vorspeise:** Wir bestellten drei verschiedene Vorspeisen, die geschmacklich wirklich hervorragend waren. Leider ließ die Präsentation stark zu wünschen übrig. Die Teller wurden lieblos in die Mitte des Tisches "geklatscht" und die Platzteller wurden förmlich auf den Tisch "geknallt", was den Genuss erheblich schmälerte. **Hauptgang:** Auch die Hauptgerichte waren allesamt sehr lecker und grundsätzlich zu empfehlen. Doch wieder zeigte sich die wenig charmante Servierweise: Die Gerichte wurden hektisch auf den Tisch gestellt, ohne auf eine angemessene Präsentation zu achten. Zu allem Überfluss kam das Gericht meiner Schwiegermutter erst fünf Minuten nach den anderen beiden an – bis dahin waren die anderen Speisen bereits fast kalt. Aufgrund der gedrückten Stimmung und der Tatsache, dass das Restaurant kurz vor der Schließung stand, ließen wir uns das Essen einpacken und nahmen es mit. Hier gab es erneut ein Kommunikationsproblem: Die erste Bedienung hatte uns gesagt, das Restaurant schließe um 22:00 Uhr, während der zweite Kellner behauptete, es bliebe bis 23:00 Uhr geöffnet. Das hinterließ einen besonders bitteren Nachgeschmack, denn wenn man schon solche Informationen teilt, sollten sich die Mitarbeiter zumindest absprechen. Am Ende baten wir nur noch um die Rechnung und verließen enttäuscht das Restaurant. **Fazit:** Leider werde ich das Restaurant nicht mehr besuchen. Schade, denn das Essen war wirklich hervorragend. Aufgrund der enttäuschenden Atmosphäre und des unprofessionellen Service werde ich zukünftig nur noch den Lieferdienst nutzen, um in Ruhe zu Hause das gute Essen zu genießen. Ich selbst bin seit 25 Jahren Gastronom, gelernter Koch und Restaurantfachmann. Es tut mir wirklich leid, diese Kritik schreiben zu müssen, denn geschmacklich hat das Restaurant viel Potenzial, aber der Service und die Atmosphäre waren an diesem Abend einfach untragbar.

A very nice restaurant with delicious Indian food. Gladly again!

Super tasty. Excellent grilled specialties.

As always, very tasty. Happy to come back!

I had dinner there at the weekend and was totally satisfied! The service is great, very attentive and friendly! The food tasted excellent and the atmosphere is super pleasant. I recommend it!

Full marks. We were with you today, it was a fantastic meal. Great service and the food was super, super delicious. We will come back promised. Thanks for the great evening.

I went to Holi for the first time yesterday and I have to say, I'm thrilled! The mixed vegetarian platter was an absolute feast for the eyes and tasted delicious. Really recommended if you can't or don't want to make a decision based on the good-sounding offer. The service was really nice, even if you had to wait a little longer for new drinks. All in all, great, I'll definitely be happy to come back!

Kölsch and food very tasty, service very friendly.

Small, modern, cozy restaurant with nice service and very tasty food. Definitely recommended

The best Indian restaurant...super delicious fresh food. Large selection. Friendly service

Great service 5 out of 5 stars food lean tasty

Very, very nice, lovely, good work and polite, I can only recommend it to you, top employee, the price is also completely okay, the food is very good and tastes very tasty

Really great restaurant. Super delicious food. Excellent service. We were very satisfied every time. Try it out and see for yourself...

If you like Indian food or want to try it, this is the right place!!

Very nice employees! The atmosphere is so friendly, welcoming and warm. I was excited about that alone! But when she came with the grill menu and even showed me the vegan option made from soy, I was even more excited! I knew that I would have vegetable options, but I was very surprised that they also had a vegan grill plate. I ordered that too, and it was beautifully prepared, was still sizzling and sizzling when it arrived, and the taste was amazing!! Considering it's not a restaurant that specializes in vegan food, I was even more surprised that it was so, so good! Everything harmonized perfectly, the vegetables were delicious, the sauce that came with it had just the right amount of spiciness (you'll be asked at the beginning how spicy you want it) and the grilled soy "imitation meat" was so tender and had really great flavor Grill aroma. And the drinks were also delicious, I ordered an Ipanema and it was very tasty. I bought my husband a Garlic Naan and brought it with me, and it was incredibly tasty too. More garlic wouldn't have been possible, but that's what made it so delicious! From now on, if I'm in the mood for Indian food, that's where I'll go! Highly recommended

Very nice service and very, very tasty food, traditional Indian food and very good atmosphere and music

I and one other person ate at Holi again on September 8th, 24, as I already knew this restaurant from a previous visit, we were not disappointed! The food was very, very tasty, the prices were completely reasonable and the very nice staff... that's how it has to be, you'll be happy to go back here! So if you love food outside of Italian, Greek, Turkish, Chinese etc...this is the place for you! Just don't expect a kitschy Indian restaurant in tourist tinnef style ;-)

The best Indian restaurant around! Very diverse dishes of the best quality. Highly recommended!

The food is good and people always ask how spicy it can be. The service needs improvement as we had to wait a long time for the drinks as the staff chatted extensively during the process. Too bad. But I think it's different otherwise. We will definitely come back.

Menu plus additional dishes on a changing menu. Nice ambience, gladly again, even if mild is still two levels too spicy for me 😉

Good food❤️nice restaurant 🫰🏻love it🇩🇪

Impressed with the delicious dishes in the Thali non veg menu. I've read and heard a lot of great things about the place and I completely understand why that is the case. Pretty furnishings in an otherwise rather inconspicuous room but very lovingly, modern and yet traditionally furnished. Every dish that came out smelled incredibly good and made me want to try it. Therefore we also took the thali menu with meat. We were so excited! And will definitely come again :)

I ordered based on positive reviews on Google, but I’m shocked how both mango lassi and butter chicken are like pure liquid sugar: I didn’t know butter chicken could be sugary (is this made with tomatoes ketchup?); and I’ve never had a mango (which already has more than plenty of natural sugar) lassi with this much added sugar. I’m extremely against wasting food, but will unfortunately have to throw them away.

It's always delicious here. The service is attentive and friendly and the cocktails are highly recommended.

Great service, delicious food and the cocktails taste really good. Highly recommended. All dishes can be ordered mild, medium or spicy. Medium was just right for me.

Good and authentic Indian restaurant. Can highly recommend the No. 61 Lamb Sizzler. A really tasty, spicy and absolutely harmonious dish. My expectations were exceeded. By the way, the naan bread is also great. We'll be back... :-)

Very tasty food, freshly prepared dishes. Recommended!!! Staff very friendly.

Great restaurant with delicious food. I recently went there with my parents and in the end we were all very impressed! We'd love to come back!

Outstanding food and service was nothing but exceptional. Best butter chicken and naan I’ve ever had, simply beautiful.

The best Indian restaurant far and wide. Absolutely recommended. We will definitely come back.

Holi was more than worth the trip - it was beautifully decorated, had great music and a lovely ambience and our server on Saturday night was so friendly and fast. The food was miles ahead of any other Indian food I’ve had in Cologne. We particularly loved the Ghobi-Pakora, which were so crispy, the Bombay Lamb and the light-as-air Naan bread. We’ll definitely be back!!

Excellent food with excellent service!!! Any time!

It was really tasty, I would have liked to just keep eating it forever :-D I'm already curious about what we'll eat there next time. The decor was also nice, and: fast and super friendly service.

Incredibly good food and friendly service.

It's worth it! The food was super delicious!

Very tasty food, nice decor and nice service 👍

Super lovely staff, food 10/10 would recommend! 🙌🏻🥰