Kölner Hof in Essen

Delicious food. Friendly service with knowledgeable staff. I'll definitely be back.

Very tasty food and super friendly staff.

Delicious food, super-friendly service; the owner clearly enjoys answering our curious questions about his excellent dishes and knows what he's offering. Even just chatting is a pleasure. Goulash, curried chicken, chocolate cake, and top-notch espresso. It's a shame there wasn't room for the themed pancakes. We bought some pancake mixes to take home and will definitely be back.

Today was our second visit, after being very impressed the first time. The morel sauce was absolutely delicious, and the asparagus cream soup had a strong flavor of asparagus rather than the usual cream. The chef's welcome was lovingly prepared, and the service was professional. A truly culinary experience.

Fantastic, and definitely not the last time. There were four of us for a birthday celebration. Standing outside the restaurant, you'd hardly believe it's a true gourmet establishment. The friendliness and competence of the waitresses deserve special mention. The wines paired with each course were perfectly selected. (We had, among other things, the gourmet tasting menu with wines.) My tip for people who are still(!) intimidated by expensive Michelin-starred restaurants.