Holi - Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar in Köln

We love eating at Holi, not only because of the creative and absolutely delicious dishes, but also because of the wonderful, child-loving and heartwarming service. You can also enjoy very tasty red wine. 😀 We would love to come back and can only recommend a visit here.

Very nice, small restaurant with nice and courteous staff. The food was also very tasty and the price is quite reasonable. Definitely coming back and recommending it to others.

Very friendly and attentive service. The naan is particularly recommended. Cozy atmosphere. Great shop!

We are regulars at Holi. The food impresses every time! The portions are perfect and especially the chicken curry with cheese naan is highly recommended. Special requests are also implemented here. The restaurant is very cozy and the service is super friendly and very attentive. Even when we order, the food is always very warm and delicious. I can only recommend it!

We really enjoyed it - the food was great! The waitress didn't speak German and didn't understand some things, but she was very friendly. All of our food wishes were fulfilled here :)

Great restaurant, delicious food and very friendly staff :)

We were there for the Christmas party. The food was very, very tasty! The service was great too! We will definitely come back. Thank you very much.

Food was very tasty and the staff was quick and friendly. Can recommend everything. The steaming grill pan definitely made a difference. I still have two suggestions for improvement: 1) There is a pretty strong smell when you come in, probably from the kitchen. Maybe better filters, closing doors, etc.? 2) The 2-person table is very small, there is hardly any space if you have to accommodate plates, pans, rice pots, bread bowls, drinks, etc.

It was very tasty!!! Very friendly staff!!! We'll be back!!!

Today I had dinner at the Holi restaurant with some colleagues and I was amazed by the food. The food is so delicious that I couldn't stop eating. The sharpness is perfect because you can choose it yourself and it is perfectly coordinated. I recommend the food to anyone who wants to eat a dish that tastes perfect.

An absolute highlight! Delicious food, friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere. I'd love to come back 😊

Very tasty food and great service.

Very nice restaurant. The food was top and the ambience is almost perfect. The waiters are all very nice and helpful. Everything was perfect here. I was there for the third time today and became more and more convinced with each visit. I will definitely come back to eat here and recommend it to everyone. Many greetings to the Holi team!!

Holi is a fantastic Indian restaurant! The food was incredibly tasty, perfectly seasoned and fresh. Absolutely recommended!

We've had food delivered there three times and it's always been great! Yesterday I tried a new dish (the various lentils in curry sauce) that was simply a taste experience! This is the best Indian I've ever had, despite the delivery! Highly recommended, the naan bread is also very tasty!

Delicious food, solid atmosphere and service. We got complimentary mango lassi as well at the end. Can recommend!

Probably the best restaurant with Indian cuisine far and wide. Every dish is a poem and very friendly and attentive service make every stay a great experience.

Great food, great service and good pricing 👌

Super great restaurant perfect food and top service

Very nice restaurant, delicious Indian food, nice, attentive service

The food is super tasty and the service was also very attentive! I'd love to come back

We wanted to try something new and decided on the Indian restaurant Holi. The atmosphere was nice, warm and we were pleasantly surprised. The service was very attentive and quick! Whether as a couple or with the family it is always worth a visit!!!

Super delicious vegan alternative! Thank you

It's always nice to be with you. The atmosphere and decor is great. The food is always delicious, the service is friendly and the price-performance ratio is just right. I always enjoy coming to you and can only recommend Holi.

very nice service and super delicious food!! It wasn't the first time here and I always enjoy coming here! Picking up your food is also super easy and uncomplicated!

I didn't know meat could be so tender! We had the Lamb Jalfrezi and the Chicken Tikka and absolutely loved them. The lamb was incredibly tender, and the jalfrezi sauce had just the right amount of spice. The chicken from the tandoor was super juicy and had that unmistakable grilled taste. Plus the fluffy naan bread – it couldn’t be better. And the people there? Simply personable and always with a smile. Holi is really an insider tip!

So delicious!! We are absolutely thrilled about Holi! The Butter Lamb was incredibly tender and literally melted in the mouth, while the Chicken Tikka Masala impressed us with its creamy sauce and perfectly seasoned chicken pieces. The tofu dishes were a real surprise and were just as aromatic and lovingly prepared as the meat dishes. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive - we felt completely at home. A great experience that we will definitely repeat!

As always, the food was delicious, we are already looking forward to the next visit!!

The Holi Restaurant in Cologne made our company dinner an unforgettable experience. The authentic Indian food was simply outstanding. The variety of food is impressive, with a wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes to delight even the most discerning palate. The meat dishes were also of first-class quality and perfectly prepared. The service was attentive and friendly, which rounded off the evening perfectly. A must for all Indian cuisine lovers!

Mega delicious food! We had the butter chicken, korma chicken and the mixed grill plate, with roti and garlic naan :)

Wow. What a surprise to enter here. The atmosphere is very warm and everything is neatly finished. Super clean and beautifully decorated. The service is very friendly and the food is extremely good. It's a pity that it is so far away for us because this is really great. Highly recommended to eat here!

Our favorite Indian far and wide. We are there at least once a month.

Very tasty, pleasant atmosphere and very nice “hosts”!

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

Thank you delicious food and a very friendly supplier 🤗❤️

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

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!

Delicious appetizers and very courteous service

Super tasty! Only recommended! Cozy!

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

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

Very delicious. Highly recommended!

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

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

Very tasty food. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere.

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

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!

Very very tasty... Gladly again :)

Delicious and local food! Nice service!

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

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

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

Great food! Can only be recommended

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

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.

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!

Very friendly and very tasty food (:

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😋

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

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

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….

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 :)

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.

Very tasty food - service very friendly and accommodating!!

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!

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!!

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

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

Very nice service, always delicious food!

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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

Very tasty food and friendly service. Gladly again!

Very tasty food, great service and super friendly staff!

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.

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

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

Super tasty. Excellent grilled specialties.

As always, very tasty. Happy to come back!