NOI in Köln

I spent my birthday evening with friends in this restaurant and we loved it! We came across the NOI in Cologne by chance and are happy to have made such a discovery. Even though it was very busy and there was only one waiter on site, everything went smoothly. It's been a long time since I've seen someone who does their job in the catering industry with so much passion! Even after the restaurant closed, we were allowed to finish our bottle of wine in peace with the words: “Enjoy your wine in peace, we still have to clean up for an hour anyway.” A huge compliment to the kitchen team – the food was simply incredibly delicious! The quality of the food was outstanding and the price-performance ratio was absolutely right. Definitely an asset to the Belgian Quarter!

Many thanks to Geo and his team for this great evening! We found the restaurant by chance on Google and spontaneously booked a table for the same evening to celebrate a friend's birthday. And what can I say - it was just great! It's been a long time since we've experienced such friendly, authentic, humorous and honest service that makes you feel so comfortable and welcome as a guest. The restaurant was packed and Geo rocked the service on his own, not even losing his smile despite how stressful it was. He played a key role in ensuring we had such a great evening. Thanks also to Bernd and the kitchen for the mega meal that gave us many mhhhhs! All in all a 10/10! If you don't come here, it's your own fault, you definitely won't be able to get rid of us as guests 😄

Offensively slow service and mediocre food. It took 75+ minutes to receive very simple pasta dishes, and they were not good. Waiter charged us 3€ more than the menu price for one dish. I don’t know why this place has good reviews. Save your time and money and go somewhere else - you can get better pasta from the grocery store. **edit** why did the restaurant reply to my review saying it was fake? Even more reason to avoid this restaurant!

a very small and uncomfortable restaurant. The food wasn't very good and the overall organization was bad

Very authentic, small restaurant with super nice staff, open kitchen and incredibly delicious food!

I had for March 8th. Reserved a table for 3 people, we were first given 2 small tables, then a table was taken away from us and placed next to the table as there were 3 people there because the 3rd person of us was late. We ordered drinks and a bruschetta as an appetizer. At some point the waiter comes up to us and tells us that the table is reserved from 9 p.m. and we have to leave. I explained diplomatically that I had been waiting for a bruschetta for 40 minutes and nothing came. The store was full and there were a lot of orders, there was still no problem on our part, but just having the courage to come and ruin your appetite seemed very unprofessional to me. After the bruschetta came, I tell him to bring salt and pepper because they're missing and we need them. At first there was no comment, but as we were paying, the waiter started making comments of his own, justifying himself by saying it was very busy today... even though no one had asked him anything. then followed the words “I am not your slave who brings you salt and pepper. Can’t you see it’s not on a table?!” Other arrogant phrases followed that showed the employee's inability to deal with customers but there is no point in writing them down here. Good luck with continued success.

Yesterday I had dinner at Noi with my girlfriend and my parents. The service staff greeted us very friendly and we immediately felt at home. The food was without exception the finest, regardless of whether it was a starter, dessert or main course. My parents went there for the first time and for them it was the best carbonara or pizza they have ever eaten. The ambience, the staff and the food make Noi an absolute recommendation!! We'll definitely be back.

We had made a reservation two weeks ago and were very surprised that they didn't have a decent table for us where we could stay for more than 90 minutes. Another group had registered additional people, so there was no more room for us. But we weren't called or informed beforehand. The problem wasn't that it was a table for two! 90 minutes for dinner is not fair.

Absolutely recommended – we would love to come back! 🥂👏🏼

Great food, amazing staff and good music. Overall an exquisite evening.

We had a very tasty meal there. Great, very nice service and nice atmosphere. We'd love to come back.

The food was fabulous! The staff is very nice & the restaurant is very cozy!

Were there the day before Valentine's Day - the service took its time, was very accommodating and friendly! The food was very tasty. All in all, highly recommended!

The wonderful food is a dream. Great team and a lovely atmosphere! We are really looking forward to the next time at the NOI!

Food very good. Great staff. Seating is very expandable

Very friendly service. We recommend the lemon tart!

I've been to this beautiful little shop several times: super nice team with excellent food.

I finally managed to visit the NOI and it was absolutely worth it. Delicious food, attentive service and a relaxed atmosphere.

Cozy, but for larger groups, depending on where you sit, a little tiring to communicate with everyone

The owner of the restaurant is a great person as well as his entire team. The first rule of the house is that the food is fresh and delicious. A perfect kitchen takes care of that! 100% recommended. 👌

We had a very nice evening with really excellent food. The starter was fritto misto, vitello tonato and truffle bruschetta and the main course was carbonara, osso bucco and porcini mushroom tortelloni. Everything was very tasty and we even really liked the carbonara (that's a topic in itself)! The service was very attentive and friendly. We'll definitely be back. As a little tip to the restaurant: If the current daily menu could also be viewed on the website, that would be a little nicer. :-)

It doesn't get any better! Great food - great atmosphere - very nice TEAM! We'll be back

Nice little trattoria, the food was ok.

My girlfriend and I came over spontaneously. It was a Saturday evening and the restaurant was completely overcrowded but we got a seat straight away without a reservation. It is very small but otherwise well furnished and the food is really delicious. We had a bottle of prosecco salad and pasta. By the way, the waiter (Geo) who runs the place alone does a great job 😍😍 despite the loud atmosphere, full house and great atmosphere, he has trained a new colleague. We received great service and will definitely come back. The food was also absolutely great, my beef fillet tips were cooked to perfection (thanks to Bernd) Our dessert, which we spontaneously received from Dominik, was the absolute highlight 💕😍 Thank you for the lovely evening and the good service

Very very tasty 😋 From starter to dessert. Very high praise for the kitchen. Thank you.

Soooooooo delicious 100/10 We'll be back!!

Great italian place, nice pasta, friendly staff. Definitely recommend

Very, very tasty and, above all, very quickly and with a lot of love Everyone was very nice and friendly and I'm disappointed in myself that I didn't go much sooner. Geo and Milan and the entire team are great🙏

Great restaurant with attention to detail, food 12/10 and really good service. been there many times and will always come back. Highly recommend It's also great that you can pay by card. ;)

Food is excellent, made with fresh ingredients and with a lot of love and passion for the products. Service is friendly, personal and efficient. Gets very busy so booking is essential. Not the most comfortable seats. Octopus is worthy the trip alone.

ONLY TO RECOMMEND!!!!!Great service, staff, and the food is UNIQUE, DELICIOUS. It was my first time in Cologne, but I will always come back and definitely eat there.

It was a dream from the service to the food a smooth 11/10! We haven't had such a great restaurant experience in a long time where so much attention was paid to details, be it from the warm bread to the warm plates! I don't even have to start eating. The truffle pasta was an absolute dream. Nice and light and not too heavy. If you like, you can also order the truffle pasta with strips of beef fillet! We will definitely come back. Absolute recommendation!

Super nice communication, very tasty food and inexpensive! 100% recommended

From the service to the ambience to the food, it was top notch. The best restaurant in the Belgian Quarter. If you want to eat real carbonara or a great fillet of beef, this is the right place for you. 🫶

Very friendly, we were offered to try the wine first and the food was very tasty! We were also very happy about the free pizza rolls with aioli!

Very nice, polite reception. The reserved table was nicely prepared. Small map with selected special features. Good price-performance ratio. Parking garages nearby. Entrance area a bit clumsy with a broken door (why not ask the carpenter].

The three of us were at Noi yesterday and I am absolutely in love! Not only did we spontaneously and luckily get a table without a reservation, but also that everyone was totally friendly, helpful and accommodating! The food was a dream, whether it was a starter or a main course! We reserved a table for next week because we were so convinced - absolute recommendation ❤️

keep it up, guys! we felt like we were having dinner with friends. gladly again.

Very good place, everyone friendly and very good food.

Everything was wonderful, top food, congratulations!

A very, very courteous waiter who is happy to add more truffles to his dish and doesn't save money! You know the dishes very well and make adjustments without any problems. Super reasonable prices and an open kitchen where you can see exactly how freshly the food is cooked. An equally great atmosphere in this small, cozy restaurant. And there are vegan dishes too. It was really great!

Unique!!!!! The best food Great service

Unique, authentic flavors, just like the company that serves us with passion!

As father and son, we were convinced in every respect: from the food to the service. Friendly and respectful staff, delicious food and pleasant atmosphere. A recommendation for anyone who wants to eat Italian in the city center :)

Very delicious food and good service!

The **Noi** in Cologne convinced us across the board! Particularly noteworthy is the **starter**, which was not only delicious in terms of taste, but was also served in a very visually appealing way. The ingredients were fresh and perfectly balanced – simply a perfect start to the evening. The **wine selection** was also impressive. The wine we chose went perfectly with the dishes and underlined the quality of the cuisine. The staff was also very friendly and competent and gave us wonderful advice on our wine selection. The atmosphere is modern and cozy at the same time, and you immediately feel welcome. An all-round successful culinary experience that we can warmly recommend. We'll definitely be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Simply fantastic! This Italian restaurant completely convinced me. The food was incredibly delicious, from the starters to the dessert - the dessert in particular was an absolute dream! Everything was fresh, perfectly balanced and prepared with a lot of love. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive, making you immediately feel at home. The warm, cozy atmosphere makes the visit something special. If you're in Cologne, you should definitely try this restaurant - it's worth it!

Great food, courteous staff and pleasant/cozy atmosphere. A little cheaper, but definitely worth it. 100% recommended!

4.5 stars. Half star deducted due to limited space. Staff very very friendly and accommodating. The food is very good and is priced accordingly. Wine delicious, but too expensive for the quality of the wine.

Now my absolute favorite in Cologne! If you are looking for good food, excellent service and a nice ambience, you will find it here. I look forward to every visit again.

Excellent food and excellent service! The quality of the food is world class and a taste experience!!!! Thank you 💐

Amazing experience! The owner is a true gentleman, the food was delicious, and we really enjoyed watching the chef prepare the dishes!

The restaurant is very nice. But every time we ordered something, the waiter came and told us that there was nothing left. For example, the tonic water was out. The vodka was out. The fish we ordered was out, the ice cream was out. Several dishes were out. So we ended up ordering pizza. If we had wanted pizza, we would have gone to a pizzeria.

Authentic carbonara and great service!

Basically a nice restaurant with very tasty food and friendly staff. The only problem was that it unfortunately seemed cramped due to too many visitors in too small a space, and the employees were also a little overwhelmed and couldn't really keep up. The pasta is still one of the best I've eaten in Cologne so far.

Had a nice evening at NOI tonight. We ordered entrecôte and pikeperch with starters from the daily menu. Everything was great quality and nicely prepared. Service was really nice as well.

If you want to have Italian dinner in Cologne you have to come here!!! The unbeatable service, the two waiters au top. And the pasta... uahhh we ordered the truffle pasta, another with shrimp and another with ragout and honestly which one was better!! Perfect!!

The NOI deserves more than 5 stars. The food is really fantastic. If you want to eat Italian in Cologne you have to go here. The service also works with a lot of passion and they are just nice, friendly and cool, but how.

The only problem is the space is too small

If I could give 0 stars I would give 0. Unfortunately, it's unfortunate that some waiters can ruin a store's reputation. My boyfriend and I were having a nice date night until one of the waiters pointed out that a certain person and his friends would be sitting at our table. Up to this point, absolutely no problem and also the concept of the restaurant. When the waiter noticed that the number of this particular person was larger than the table had space for, he cheekily asked me and my friend “but you're almost done anyway, aren't you?” It turned out that this particular person is an influencer/YouTuber and so the waiter felt it was right to pressure us “regular” guests to pay so that a person with a certain public status would have enough space at the table. Very disappointing and we definitely won't eat there again :) an experience like this is passed on with heart to friends and family.

The food was very tasty and the service was super friendly and attentive!

Beautiful little restaurant with great food. The pasta was a dream, perfect portion and taste. The guy running the place is a legend and super nice to all customers. Will definitely be back!!!

It was pure madness, simply wonderful this evening. From the service to the soooo delicious food, we will definitely be back, thanks for everything ❤️❤️❤️

Rarely have I had such good food in Cologne. Compliments to all the staff. And the boss (I think his name is “Geo”) was great!

It was absolutely fantastic - the menu selection and drink selection is upscale and very tasty. The service is attentive, courteous and professional. The ambience is also great, but it was a bit cold.

Absolutely great service, very fine food and lovely atmosphere. Keep it up!

Food and ambience are wonderful! Perfect for a romantic date!

the food was very tasty and the waiters were really friendly

Nice atmosphere, delicious food 😋

very nice reception with wine recommendation + small aperitif, beautiful ambience and excellent food + service

Small but nice. The open kitchen really adds to the cozy atmosphere here. The food was absolutely delicious - from the antipasti to the pasta to the pizza. We came here spontaneously and were more than thrilled! The service was super friendly. The price is absolutely right for the quality offered. A great tip for anyone who likes Italian cuisine.

NOI has really delicious food to offer. The menu is still a bit small, but there is also a large daily menu, so there is definitely something for everyone. The portions were the perfect size for me and all 7 other people in the group. The waiter is always nice and very accommodating. The small team really does a very good job. The next time I come to Cologne, I'll definitely come by again! By the way: The current operators have only been running the restaurant since August 2024! All bad reviews are no longer true and can be traced back to the predecessor. Unfortunately, card payments are not possible at the moment. But it should go soon!!

What else can I say? Everything is great. The food is super delicious. The staff was extremely friendly and very competent. Can only recommend it.

It was really great with you.. Thank you for the great evening ❤️❤️

Nice well thought out store Great atmosphere Young dynamic Fantastic food with an open kitchen Gladly again!

Very tasty food, great ambience and great service. We were very satisfied and would love to come back!

The food is OK but nothing exceptional. I think the portion was really small. I was disappointed that there were no truffle slices on the truffle pasta, just some grated truffle. Overall the food was okay, but I wouldn't go there again. Price-performance ratio and quality do not match.

The food was excellent and the service was very attentive

Super delicious food, very friendly staff. I can only recommend it!

The owner is a legend!!!! Best Italian place in town! Best service! You need to come Here if you want to enjoy good food and a warm welcome ! 🙏

Super delicious food in a great atmosphere. We felt very comfortable. Very friendly service. We had lovely times with you. Big recommendation

Simply amazing!! Food is great, service great and nice atmosphere. Even my vegan food was completely unproblematic. Small deduction for the bistro chairs... I just don't like sitting on them.

Delicious food, great presentation, nice ambience and super nice good service. You made our stay in Cologne sweeter. Gladly again, keep it up

We had a great dinner at Noi Cologne. Super nice service and everything was very tasty. Absolutely recommended.

Nice little shop, good food, the wine list could still be worked on... otherwise recommended... Fritto Misto... salad with octopus

We ordered classics, carpacio and carbonora, it was very good. Above all, the service was extremely courteous. Gladly again.

Super delicious food. Great service

I'll start with the only thing that works better in my opinion. The (high) chairs are really uncomfortable. For food: Great!!! We had, among other things, the goat cheese pizza and the truffle pasta. Balanced, fine taste. During the preparation you can watch how your delicious food is “conjured up”. Absolute food recommendation! 😃👍🏆

It's my first time in Cologne and I am so happy we found this place! I would come back to Cologne just to eat here again. The atmosphere is very cozy inside and out. George and the whole team were amazing hosts. Their recommendations regarding the food and drinks were spot on 👌 I can recommend the frito misto it's the best seafood dish I have ever eaten anywhere. The pastas were also amazing. I had the aged meat dish, bot sure about the name, since it is out of the regular menu. So ask the stuff about it. For dessert we had the lemon tart and it was out of this world. Keep up the good job guys! I wish you so many more successful years! till next time 🍻

My girlfriend and I felt very comfortable with you today. The food was great and Geo's warm personality will be unforgettable, especially for me. Thank you very much for that🥰

Super tasty pasta, super friendly and attentive service.

Amazing restaurant, excellent service and food. Thanks to all the team and particularly Geo! We will be back! Aufwiedersehen

I recently went to Restaurant Noi and can only recommend it! The atmosphere is pleasant and inviting, perfect for a relaxing evening. The service was excellent - the waiters were friendly, attentive and gave us the best advice. The furnishings are also modern and stylish, which contributes to the overall picture. I'm looking forward to my next visit and can warmly recommend the restaurant to everyone in Cologne!

This restaurant is only Italian in name - it is better not to comment on the pairing of some dishes (pasta and meat together). That said - the food is very good. They have two young chefs with an open kitchen and each dish is well made and well looked after. The sore points: 1) location: the restaurant is tiny and can't be seen from the photos. Everyone eats together, the diners' voices overlap, the waiters pass by you every 3 seconds and the atmosphere is not relaxing. It's very tight. For those who are fans of these "Parisian" vibes it can also be a plus:) 2) price: totally overpriced, even for Cologne. The quality is good, but you can only find starters for €20-25 in New York. Be prepared to spend at least €50 per person.

The small Italian restaurant is not only a culinary hit, but also worth a visit because of the fantastic service. Geo particularly impressed us with his warm and authentic manner. You immediately feel welcome and well looked after! The pumpkin soup was a real highlight – simply perfectly seasoned and incredibly tasty. I'd love to come back 😊

We had a fabulous experience. 3 ladies, old friends in a new town, enjoying Cologne. We had wonderful service, our waiter took care of us so well. The food was full of flavour and we devoured everything. The wine was delicious. We were almost the last to leave, feeling like it was a special evening.

The service was really outstanding and the food was really delicious. I can only recommend the Osso Bucco.

Dinner in the restaurant was an absolute highlight. The atmosphere was stylish and inviting, the service attentive and professional. Each course was not only a visual work of art, but also excellent in taste. The pumpkin soup as a starter was light and fresh, the ragù perfectly prepared and tender. The presentation of the dishes was particularly impressive, with fresh ingredients and finely balanced flavors. An all-round successful experience – absolutely recommended!

A dream! From the first moment we entered we felt welcome, greeted in a super friendly manner by Chef Geo. And then the food… So delicious! Grilled peach with burata to start with and then buttery tender osso buco made the evening something special alongside the ambience and perfect service...😋! Efcharistó poli, we would love to come back!

Perfect service... food was super tasty. Store under new management and very hard working... I'm really excited and I think the guys can handle it