Manuela Tapas Bar in Köln

Typical Spanish tapas bar. Very tasty 😋

Great tapas at acceptable prices. The ambience with the outside view of the house is a little in contrast. Maybe it could be made a little fancier, but it wouldn't change the food. Are always very satisfied there.

Manuela’s food is always top notch. Unfortunately, due to its popularity, it is naturally well attended (not to say... always full to capacity) and this results in loud communication. This somewhat spoils the cozy atmosphere. Hence 4 instead of 5 stars

Really delicious tappas, very friendly staff, very large selection and nice atmosphere. You have to know that it can get very crowded and it can be quite loud. You definitely have to make a reservation. However, speaks for this tapas bar.

Everything is great! The best tapas I know. I would love to go there every time I'm in Cologne.

Super tasty and great atmosphere! Super friendly team 🤩 100% recommendation!!!!

Food was very 😋 tasty... staff very nice and accommodating... not a long wait for the food... I can only recommend it 😉 every place was fully booked today and people were waiting for places

The tapas are awesome. You order at the counter and you can look at a lot of things there. In front of the bar there is a large freezer with beer (with alcohol, we without). This can be taken out here and will be settled at the table at the end. Additional drinks can be ordered at the counter. Everything sounds good, the only downer is the ambience. Yes, tapas bars are always rather simply furnished, but the temperatures here are also quite cool. This may be due to the open outdoor area and the old walls. I would do it again, yes, but rather in the warmer season.

I like to go there in the summer, relaxed and uncomplicated, large selection of tapas, tasty, brilliant aioli

Schönes Lokal, Essen ok, Service UNTERIRDISCH, keine Karte, Auswahl an der Theke. Ok, aber ohne Erklärung der Zutaten, auf Augenhöhe auswählen ist für kleine Menschen schwierig. Eine Übersicht wurde abgelehnt, "frag mich wenn Du was interessantes siehst" HAHA! Bei der Rechnung wurde sich im ersten Anlauf um 40 ( !) Euro verrechnet, schriftlicher Beleg / Rechnung gab es eh nicht, erst nach deutlicher Aufforderung. Unübersichtlich, lange Schlangen, NIE WIEDER!

Interesting concept. Delicious food. The prices are a bit too high after the last increase.

My favorite tapas bar. Everything is great

Best tapas far and wide. Nothing more, nothing less.

A little worn, but still within the framework

Huge selection of very, very tasty tapas, and the (house) wines are also highly recommended. Rustically and comfortably furnished, you can sit together for a long time and continue to enjoy tapas.

Food was ok, but you should check the bill at the end!

Very attentive service, great food, again at any time

Authentic and delicious tapas with a very good price-performance ratio! The ambience in the courtyard is nice, but the inside lacks a bit of coziness.

If you want to eat excellent tapas in Cologne, you will be happy with Manuela. An inconspicuous restaurant with heart and soul.

Pub with student flair, far too narrow and overpriced.

Best tapas in Cologne. Very relaxed atmosphere. Wine comes to the table in bottles and is charged based on consumption. All tapas very tasty. Be sure to make a reservation because it is always busy.

A really quaint tapas bar in the middle of Cologne! At the counter there are mountains of large, flat clay bowls in which a wide variety of tapas are presented. You choose what you like and the tapas are brought to your table after they have been heated. There are also home-made sangria or various other drinks. Wine only in bottles - but you only pay for what you drink. You only pay per table - everything is wonderfully rustic and quaint. We've been there several times with friends - reserving a table is highly recommended because the shop is always busy - and I understand why. Always happy if you like it rustic. Not exactly cheap - but really good - and that's really worth the money for us.

The restaurant was recommended to me. I was pleasantly surprised at how nicely decorated the courtyard was and how varied the selection of tapas was. The service is friendly. A reservation is recommended. If it's really busy you have to wait a while for drinks. You can order the tapas at the bar at the front. Each tapas is at €6.50. Extremely tasty and beautifully prepared. The house wine is of good quality. I will come back as I liked it.

Food top. Service top. Inventory is pretty old.

It was with high expectations that I returned after years to a tapas restaurant that I once greatly appreciated. Unfortunately, this visit turned out to be a sobering experience, mainly due to the inadequate service. We had reservations for 6:30 p.m. and I arrived a few minutes early. As soon as I entered the restaurant I was greeted very unfriendly by a stressed out waiter. After initially ignoring me, he turned to me annoyed and asked in an inappropriate tone: “What?!” When I replied that I had a reservation, he initially didn’t respond at all and then, also very annoyed, asked about it names. He then led me wordlessly to our table, fired the cards in front of me without informing us that you have to order the drinks from the waiter and the food at the counter and left. This rude and dismissive attitude continued throughout the entire evening with this waiter. Although some other employees were friendlier, they were unfortunately often very overwhelmed. Our drink orders were forgotten several times and we sometimes had to wait up to 20 minutes for them. The only positive thing about this evening was the food, which is still excellent!!!! Particularly recommended are the feta in dough with honey, the chickpeas with spinach and the pimientos. In conclusion, the quality of the food unfortunately did not make up for our feeling of not being welcome

The food was really good, but the concept didn't convince me. There is no menu and you cannot order at the table. You have to order directly at the bar, which results in a crowd of people crowding into a small space. The food is not labeled and everyone has to ask questions about the tapas individually, which only makes the wait in the crowd worse. If you don't sit in the beer garden, the atmosphere is desolate and dirty. Cobwebs in every corner, terrible music (I would have expected something different in a Spanish tapas bar) and the staff seem more annoyed than friendly. Unfortunately I was there for the first and last time.

Highly recommended during the week. Unfortunately, on the weekend, the intimate atmosphere is lost because all the tables are occupied and it is of course noisier/more hectic (I do give the restaurant credit, the service and food are top notch).

The Manuela Tapasbar is already one of the very good ones here in Cologne. It's not for nothing that the bar is so busy. You have to choose the tapas in the front area, which are in large bowls. The staff then fills small portions and warms them before serving at the table. Unfortunately, it happened to me that the temperature of the tapas wasn't as hot as I would have liked. Otherwise the tapas are delicious. The selection is also huge. The prices are within the normal range. The staff seemed friendly and tried hard. Especially in summer you can spend a nice evening outside here.

Attentive and friendly service. The food was also very tasty.

Short form: Great food, delicious tapas, friendly service and good prices. Gladly again. Prose: A visit to the Manuela Tapas Bar in Cologne was an absolute highlight! The food was first class - each tapas had its own distinctive flavor that was simply delicious. The service was extremely friendly and accommodating, so we immediately felt at home. The prices were also more than reasonable for the quality offered. We will definitely come back and can only recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to enjoy authentic Spanish tapas in a cozy atmosphere. An all-round successful evening! #TapasCologne #DeliciousFood #FriendlyService #CologneRestaurants #EatingInCologne #SpanishCuisine #CulinaryDelight #CologneInsider Tip #BestTapas #TapasEnjoyment

Really a fantastic selection of tapas and the location almost automatically creates the right flair. Only in the service area could something be optimized, as it is not entirely clear at first who can order what and where. But this is also quickly resolved thanks to the friendly staff.

Unfortunately not recommended. Unfortunately, nothing really worked here. Many of the "tapas" are not particularly authentic. Although some typical ingredients are used or dishes are offered, the processing/preparation is sometimes very questionable and there are no classics such as morcilla. All in all, these are more like small dishes, some of which are cooked with products from the Mediterranean region. The taste of the individual dishes didn't convince me either; I found everything a bit boring. If you're looking for authentic Spanish tapas, you definitely shouldn't go here. About the ordering concept: The food is placed in large bowls at the counter and you decide there which “tapas” you would like. Unfortunately, there are no descriptions anywhere, so sometimes you don't really know what is what. The gentleman behind the counter was so annoyed and unfriendly that I didn't ask anything more after I asked. The service overall was rather unfriendly and seemed annoyed the whole time. In addition, it was really, really loud in the whole place so that you felt like you had to write while talking. So after dinner we left straight away and looked for a quieter place to chat for a bit. It's also a bit annoying that you can't pay by card. In my opinion, a visit here is not worth it. Bad food, unfriendly, unfriendly staff and the restaurant isn't nice or cozy either.

Super tasty tapas - the only disadvantage is that you have to order everything at the counter and sometimes you also have to get the drinks (e.g. beer) yourself. Since we were there with a larger group, we always had to “climb out” of the corner. I will definitely come back anyway. :)

In my opinion, the best tapas bar in Cologne. Authentic cuisine, quite loud and a bit chaotic. I like it very much. Also suitable for a larger group with some vegetarians.

Simple restaurant with damn tasty, honest tapas.

Wonderfully delicious. Wonderfully uncomplicated. Wonderfully unconventional. A guarantee for a successful evening with the best tapas in town.

Totally delicious food, very good rosé, top aioli. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere in the courtyard is very cozy. Been there ten times and will definitely be there ten more times. My recommendation are the ribs, chorizos and feta cheese in puff pastry. I've already tried a few tapas and haven't found anything that wasn't tasty. Prices are completely okay (all tapas cost the same), drinks are a little more expensive but within reason. Keep it up, Manuela!

The tapas are a blast. The ambience can still be improved a bit. We spent a lovely evening there

Super tasty, relaxed surroundings!

Super delicious food at reasonable and fair prices. There is no menu, you order directly at the counter. Tapas cost a flat rate of €5.90 per bowl. The portion size is ok! Sometimes it's a bit chaotic - also in terms of service, but just like you would expect from a "real" tapas bar in Spain. The staff is very warm and in a good mood. Very authentic - you feel like you're on vacation! 😁

Best tapas bar ever!!! And very good sangria. Always my pleasure!

Very tasty tapas. We were there with a large group and everything was very uncomplicated and flexible. For me one of the best tapas bars in Cologne.

Incredibly good, authentic and varied tapas!!!! I would say some of the best in Cologne. Price performance is absolutely top! All tapas cost the same and the drinks prices are also completely reasonable. The two of us paid 58 for 7 tapas, 0.5 liters of sangria and a large bottle of sparkling water. The service is super on point and friendly. The only catch is the acoustics. Once the store is quite full, it is unbearably loud. You hardly understand your own words and have to make a lot of effort when speaking and listening. We only lasted until after dinner and then had to leave. My ears still hurt the next day. In the future, I'll go there during the week in the hope that the noise will be better there.

The tapas were delicious and the selection is anything but run-of-the-mill. There are slightly more unusual tapas than in other Spanish restaurants (e.g. ribs with honey marinade, tuna, stuffed peppers). However, there is no card, you choose from the front. The food is then warmed up. Unit price of €6.50 per tapas. The portions with potatoes or grilled vegetables are slightly larger than, for example, shrimp. The service is ok, the furnishings are just mediocre. It's quite narrow and therefore very loud very quickly. The dishes were tasty, but not outstanding. Unfortunately, I've eaten tapas more pleasantly and better. It was way too loud for me :(

A visit to Manuela's Tapas Bar was a real treat! The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, exactly what you want for a successful evening. I highly recommend this place! However, it is advisable to make a reservation in advance as the store is usually busy. But that's exactly what speaks for the quality of the restaurant! I was particularly impressed by the diverse selection of tapas, both with meat and in vegan and vegetarian versions. Here's something for every taste. All in all, my visit to Manuela's Tapas Bar was a culinary highlight that I would like to repeat!

Die Leute sind total nett. Und die Babycalamaris und der Thunfisch sind der Hammer! Auch sehr zu empfehlen die Rippchen in Rotwein! Das Bier konnte ich mir selbst nehmen und der Wein wird nach dem abgerechnet was man aus der Flasche getrunken hat. So mag ich das!

Great selection, everything very tasty. Bread and garlic sauce to die for! We were 30 minutes late, but the table was kept free. Friday evening is definitely not a given!

Cooler Laden, die letzten freien Plätze kurz nach dem Öffnen bekommen und haben es nicht bereut - ein paar Sachen an der Bar rausgesucht, einen Wein bestellt - alles kam zügig und nett serviert und ein paar Minuten später die Tapas mit Brot und einer sehr leckeren Aioli. Thunfisch war sehr gut. Jede Schale kostet 5.90, nicht preiswert für einige Salat- oder Gemüseschälchen aber that’s up to you, die Mischung macht’s. ! Ok, der Laden war dann auch schnell sehr voll (ausgebucht) und es war ziemlich laut - aber trotzdem Empfehlung! Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt! Immer gern wieder!

From the outside it looks very inconspicuous. Rustic inside but very cozy. The inner courtyard is really nice and suitable for larger groups (there were 14 of us). You choose the tapas, which are laid out in large bowls for viewing and are brought to your table some time later. We had everyone give us something for each table, so we could try everything. We were thoroughly impressed and everything was delicious. In terms of price, all things are treated equally at really fair prices. For me/us the best tapas so far. Staff and service very friendly. We will definitely come and eat again!

delicious, no menu, everyone chooses at a counter

Delicious food, great selection, nice service, we had fun and were completely full.

Certainly one of the best Spaniards in Cologne, probably even the best. What's special is the tapas buffet, so you know what you're getting. Reservation recommended, even during the week.

Typical Spanish tapas bar. Super delicious food in a special atmosphere.

Choose and enjoy yourself at the counter 🫶🏼

Wir hatten für Freitag Aben 18 Uhr reserviert und gehörten zu den ersten Gästen am Abend. Das Lokal füllte sich schnell... Da direkt am Tresen bestellt wird, kann es zu Wartezeiten kommen. Das Essen wird dann serviert. Alles war sehr gut, nur die gebratenen Pilze entsprachen nicht meiner Vorstellung: zu viele Zwiebeln und zu wenig Pilze. Viele Gerichte wurden mit einer sehr leckeren Chili-Cocktail-Sauce serviert. Wenn diese separat serviert würde, könnte zwischen der Sauce und der noch besseren Aioli als Dip gewählt werden. Ein paar organisatorische Details: - unbedingt (telefonisch) reservieren - keine Kartenzahlung möglich! - die Plätze an den Hochtischen sind bequem Die Manuela Tapas Bar kann ich empfehlen: gutes Essen, urige und quirlige Location, Preis- Leistung passt! Überzeugt Euch selber...

Great food, great atmosphere, cool service, beer garden atmosphere was just great fun

Never again. I didn't like the cleanliness of the restaurant at all.

It was so perfect. Super tasty tapas and delicious sangria. It's a shame that you can't see all the tapas in the bowls. Nevertheless, we would love to come back 🥰

Absolute insider tip in Cologne. Not anymore… food great, drinks good, prices are fair!

Einfach nur Top, sehr angenehme Stimmung im Innenhof. Tapas sind frisch und sehr gut, große Auswahl, für jeden was Geschmack was dabei. Der Service ist richtig gut, die Art von Humor hat uns sehr gefallen. SanMiguel holt man sich selber, Wein und Wasser wird serviert. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

We love tapas at Manuela's. Always plenty on offer for vegetarians. All tapas cost the same and different ones are prepared every day. There you can always enjoy something new. The house wine is recommended and every evening here ends satisfied and full.

The two of us went there spontaneously without a reservation and asked for a place outside. The entire outdoor area was still empty except for a table with two guests. This already occupied table was assigned to us. Not only we, but also the two strange guests looked strange. We were simply placed there, neither we nor the other guests were asked if it was OK. We then “apologized” to the other two guests and explained the situation. Then we asked the waitress for our own table and got the answer: "Don't you like the place?" That has nothing to do with pleasing, but rather with decency, that you have your privacy and, above all, the other two guests. After discussion we got our own table. The shop was still empty. It's different when it's packed and you ask beforehand, but it just doesn't work that way. It then continued that you weren't served. When you asked, you were finally made aware of the concept of the restaurant. When it comes to drinks, you only get whole bottles and then pay for “what you drank” at the end. I think you can live with that. The biggest outrage, however, was that despite the restaurant being still empty, two new guests were seated at our table without being asked. At that point we gave up and ended our visit to Manuela. The tapas were OK, nothing special. Service and behavior towards the customer outrageous! It's been a few years since the visit, but I still remember this grotesque experience.

Food was absolutely delicious. The variety of vegetarian options was nice to see. The prices were quite reasonable as well. They explained the menu in detail. The only downside was that they only accepted cash and no cards.

super good, delicious food, and loud, because it's small, but beautiful

Sehr authentisch. Essen ist lecker! Bei einer großen Gruppe haben wir "blind bestellt" und so viele Gerichte bekommen, die eher nur gemüsig und einfacher waren. Beim nächsten Mal lieber ausgewählt

Sehr große Auswahl an Tapas, die alle auf der Theke stehen. Preislich ist das alles gleich. Das Ambiente ist jedoch sehr einfach und der Service medium freundlich. Leider darf dort komischerweise auch geraucht werden !!!

Tolles tapas restaurant mitten in Köln. Super netter Service und klasse Essen zu vernünftigen Preisen.

Sehr entspannte und freundliche Tapasbar in lockerem Ambiente. Und vorallem mit einer genau richtig großen und super leckeren Auswahl an Tapas. Wir hatten zu zweit 6 unterschiedliche Tapas und dazu noch 2 unterschiedliche Desserts.

Leider keine Kartenzahlung möglich. Wir sind extra hingefahren. Geldautomaten um die Ecke gibt es auch nicht. Sehr ärgerlich ..

Laut und lebendig. Den ganzen Abend auf der Terasse geraucht aber kein Aschenbecher in Sicht. Kellner haben nicht einmal wahrgenommen, dass wir gerade gekommen sind..Für einen lebendigen Abend empfehlenswert

Cash only! Achtung: es ist keine Kartenzahlung möglich! Gesamteindruck war OK. Essen hat OK geschmeckt, Service war nett aber leider ein bisschen unterbesetzt, preislich fair, aber auch nicht günstig. Haben zu zweit inkl. Einem halben Liter Sangria und einer Flasche Wasser mit Trinkgeld 60€ bezahlt. Es gibt keine Karte und die Tapas muss man sich am Buffet selbst zusammenstellen und dann werden diese in der Küche aufgewärmt. Atmosphäre ist nett, aber sehr laut.

Einer der besten Tapas Bars in Köln!! Service mega und essen immer frisch und ultra lecker!!!!

Große Auswahl von Tapas, nettes Publikum. Tolles Team

Solide, gute Tapas. Habe aber auch schon bessere gegessen. Das Personal war durchweg freundlich, manche etwas besser, als andere. Das Ambiente ist ja immer Geschmackssache, für mich war es soweit okay. In jedem Fall empfehlenswert, für jede*n Tapasfan.

That is an absolutely fantastic place - I'm so glad I've discovered it (thanks to Claudio 🤗). Food is awesome - tasty tapas of any kind you can think of - meat, veggies, fish, frutti di mare.. All are just great! Also delicious wines and cool sangria. The place has a cosy interior as well as the patio with super atmosphere to sit on the warm evening. I do recommend "Manuela" - I will surely come back there again! 🤩

Der perfekte Ort um lecker Tapas zu essen. Dort muss man gewesen sein.

Sehr gute Tapas in schönen Ambiente und nettem Service komme wieder

Sehr, sehr cooles Konzept, Hinterhof fühlt sich nach Urlaub an. Der Service war freundlich, aber etwas langsam mit Wein, allerdings war’s auch sehr voll. Das Essen sah noch besser aus, als es geschmeckt hat, aber so etwas ist ja immer subjektiv. Wir haben uns zumindest sehr wohl gefühlt! Für alle, die noch nicht da waren: Bier kann man sich selbst nehmen, wird später nach den leeren Flaschen abgerechnet, man bestellt einfach Weißwein, Rotwein oder Rosé. An der Theke sucht man sich die Tapas aus, die dann aufgewärmt an den Tisch gebracht werden.

Super Service und die Tapas sind immer super lecker!

Traurig, dass Restaurants in Deutschland immer noch keine Kartenzahlung anbieten. Direkt am Eingang des Restaurants hängt ein großer Zettel: Keine Kartenzahlung, keine getrennten Rechnungen! Wer läuft heutzutage noch mit soviel Bargeld rum, um für eine ganze Gruppe das Essen zu bezahlen?! Die Tapas sind geschmacklich ok. Sie werden einem von der Auslage nochmal aufgewärmt und gebracht. Der Innenhof ist schön, aber eng und man versteht sein eigenes Wort nicht mehr wenn es voll ist. Ich kann die guten Bewertungen nicht verstehen!

Solide, leckere Tapas in reichlicher Auswahl. Aufmerksamer, fixer Service. Vielen Dank!

Great tapas n love the outside garden. Gracias

Nach 2 Jahren Manuela-Pause war ich insgesamt etwas enttäuscht vom Service. Sehr schnippiger, überforderter und unfreundlicher „Platzanweiser“, dem eine vorherige Reservierung scheinbar egal zu sein scheint…Die übrigen Mitarbeiter waren freundlich aber auch eher unaufmerksam. Die Tapas dort sind ok. Großes Manko: NUR Barzahlung möglich.

Sehr leckere Tapas in historischer Bar👌

Lockere Atmosphäre, leckere tapas, beste aioli der Stadt

Sehr gute und authentische Gerichte

La comida muy simple, recalentada y los precios altos. Es el primer lugar de Colonia donde una cerveza de medio litro (normal) me cuesta 5.5 euros. Las peores bravas que he comido en mucho tiempo. Es preferible ir a otros lugares de comida Española en la ciudad. Es imposible sentarse dentro, es muy bullicioso. Actualización: mi esposa esta enferma del estomago. Dejo una foto del "aioli" que evidentemente no cuidan con la cadena de frio necesaria.

Wir waren das erste Mal dort und werden auf jeden Fall wieder hin gehen. Die Tapas waren alle super lecker, man sucht sich an der Theke aus was man möchte und es wird dann an den Tisch gebracht. Die Sangria ist etwas teuer, das ist auch das einige was wir zu bemängeln haben.

Das Tapas Restaurant war einfach großartig! Das Essen war unglaublich lecker und das Servicepersonal super freundlich und zuvorkommend. Obwohl wir keine Reservierung hatten, haben sie uns zusätzliche Tische auf die Terrasse gestellt, um Platz für uns zu schaffen. Absolut empfehlenswert!

Sehr leckere Tapas und der Sangria war auch köstlich. Gerne wieder :)

Uriger Spanier. Typisch. Lecker. Sehr faire Preise. MEIN Spanienurlaub wurde hier heute verlängert. Danke schön!

Sehr schöne Atmosphäre und tolle Tapas und Sangria. Gute, ausgelassene und laute Stimmung. Wie in Spanien- lieben wir. Der Kellner bekommt die (4,)5 Sterne!

Ersteinmal vorab, wenn man das Restaurant von außen sieht, erinnert es an eine Kneipe aus de 90gern. Dabei ist der Innenhof richtig schön und auch innen ist es ansehnlich. Man Wählt dann die Tapas, welche in großen Schalen zur Besichtigung ausliegen und bekommt sie einige Zeit später an den Tisch gebracht. Wir waren durchweg begeistert und alles war lecker. Preislich werden alle Sachen gleich behandelt, was schon einen Unterschied macht, ob man nun Garnelen oder gegrillte Mini-Paprika bekommt. Alles in allem aber Fair. Wir werden definitiv nochmal Essen kommen!

Tapas waren OK, das Personal super nett, im Innenhof sitzt man wie im Bierzelt und genauso laut.

Gute Tapas und sehr freundliche Bedienung.

Es stimmte einfach alles: -aufmerksam, ohne aufdringlich zu sein -vorher sehen, was ich essen möchte -total leckere Tapas, Wein und Bier -Preise gut -super freundliches Personal

Es gibt keine bessere Tapas Bar in Köln. Alles sehr sehr lecker! Wir kommen immer gerne hier her 😍

Echte spanische Küche! Grosse Auswahl an den verschiedensten Gerichten - für das was man bekommt auch nicht übermässig teuer. Zu empfehlen sind die frisch fritierten Sardellen! Das Bier ist RICHTIG kalt, gute Stimmung im laden. Der Service-style der Leute ist nicht mein persönlicher Geschmack (hipster), aber unfreundlich ist es nicht. Man muss nur manchmal länger auf eine Reaktion warten, weil die Bedienungen zwischendurch immer mal wieder mit "cool" sein beschäftigt sind ;-) Ich gehe dort immer wieder gerne hin.

Worst food and Service I ever had in 30 years in Cologne.

Sehr leckere Tapas. Man kann jedoch nur bar bezahlen und es gibt keine getrennte Rechnung. Trotzdem sehr zu empfehlen.