S-Bar Café Bar Restaurant in Köln

We had an excellent and delicious evening at Nava. The food was delicious, and the service, despite the limited staff, was truly friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back.

Great concept and delicious food! Service is friendly and you can really feel it from the beginning to the end. If you are around you should stop by at least for 1-2 mezzes and then you can’t stop:)

The food is fantastic, and the service is also great and very friendly. A true insider tip in Cologne. 🤩

An absolute insider tip and a must-go!!!!! We celebrated my mother's birthday here yesterday with a group of five. The gentleman was very friendly and extremely professional. A quality often lacking in restaurants these days. I was a little skeptical about the portions at first, but as the gentleman had assured us in advance, we were all more than satisfied by the end. The food is simply exquisite and delicious. We ordered the entire menu, and I can't fault any of the dishes. My personal highlight, however, was the tandoori chicken and brown rice. Thank you so much for the excellent service!

If you haven't eaten here, you don't know how good the food can taste.

We love going to Nava. It's incredibly delicious, and the tapas and mezzanines are fantastic. We can 100% recommend it.

The nava Restaurant is very hospitable, and the atmosphere is calm, warm, and inviting. The wait for the food was absolutely reasonable. The food was visually appealing. The food was wonderfully tasty. A culinary oasis. Many thanks, especially to the chef.

Unique food, a true taste experience. We tried everything from the menu and were impressed by everything. Very, very good. The owner is very friendly and welcoming. You can tell he makes everything with heart and love. We felt very comfortable and had a wonderful evening with excellent food. The mezze and tapas, also perfect for sharing, are highly recommended. Even if it looks rather unassuming from the outside, it's definitely worth it! 🤩👍🏻😍😋

The food here blew me away! A very simple menu with a few select mezze and two meat skewers. The quality was absolutely amazing. Every dish tasted unique. The rice with the delicate spices, the incredibly tender lamb, and the dips with warm flatbread. On top of that, there's a very good wine selection! We'll be back very soon!

I found the lighting quite pleasant, but the music wasn't quite right. The food was excellent, and the restaurant isn't like any other. The concept of this restaurant is like a set of building blocks. You set up a table with the whole family or with whomever you want, consisting of dips, skewers, and other dishes, and everyone eats a little bit from the table. I personally thought the aioli basil dip was excellent, and the meat was also very tasty. Highly recommended.

Damn good food. Great service. Perfect!

We received such friendly service from the owner. And the food is incredibly good! The restrooms haven't been renovated. They could at least replace the trash cans, etc. Unfortunately, there's no paper for drying hands (in the men's area). That shouldn't happen. Card payments didn't work this evening either.

Super tasty food and nice service

The food was lovingly prepared, the quality and service were first-class. It was oriental cuisine with a touch of Italian and a touch of Spanish. The waiter was friendly, funny, and gave excellent advice 😋😉 A huge compliment to the kitchen, perfect. The great thing is that everyone can put together their own meal like tapas, and I even ordered two chicken dishes. It was delicious, too, and the homemade cocktail was delicious. 🤤 I must visit the place again. I can relax in the quiet location and would gladly return. 😉

Great food and absolutely friendly service! We'll be back 👍

Excellent food and a super friendly host! Highly recommended!

A true highlight! The Nava restaurant impresses with its wonderful oriental cuisine, prepared with love and skill. The spices are perfectly balanced – intense, but never overpowering. The owner, Süleyman, deserves special mention: a warm host who clearly runs his restaurant with passion. You immediately feel welcome, and the food speaks for itself. If you want to enjoy authentic, aromatic dishes in a relaxed atmosphere, this is the place for you.

We often eat here when there's a special occasion. The food is incredibly delicious, and I like that the menu isn't too extensive. It's clear and appealing. My husband and I started eating here, and whenever we take someone with us, everyone is absolutely thrilled. I highly recommend the basil aoili dip.

I know the place from YouTube and I'm absolutely thrilled. The food is delicious, especially the rice and the chicken skewers. The owner's hospitality is second to none. Bravo!

Super friendly (a bit overzealous ;-) ) service. Selected dishes, but seasoned to perfection and very special, in other words, extremely delicious! Highly recommended!

One of the best meals we've had in a long time. The outside area is super nice, and the inside is especially nice. The service was very attentive and polite. The vegetarian dumplings were incredibly delicious. They should definitely be added to the menu as an additional vegetarian option. We're thrilled and will definitely be back!

I came here on a date with my girlfriend. What incredible food and friendly service! Extremely good and definitely something for everyone. Top!! 10/10

An authentic taste experience at the highest level! The food was consistently excellent – ​​everything fresh, high quality, and delicious. The recipes are top-notch. The portions are rather small, but very sophisticated and filling. There were two of us there and we shared five mezze and two side dishes – absolutely sufficient and incredibly delicious. Plus a bottle of excellent wine (the selection is impressive – over 70 bottles!), water, and a cola – all for €82, which is more than fair for the quality offered. The service was informal, warm, and attentive – you immediately feel at home. If you're looking for fine, high-quality cuisine in a cozy atmosphere, this is the place for you. The owner is super friendly – ​​I highly recommend it!

Everything was delicious and freshly prepared by the chef himself. Highly recommended!

The food was absolutely amazing. Highly recommended! I'd love to come back.

We were very surprised. Very awesome food!!!

Great food, friendly service and generally just great! Gladly again!

Really A1. I have never had food like this at any other restaurant. Just something different, plus a great selection of drinks. Our meat was really super tender and the dips were unique. And incredibly nice staff! You have one more regular customer from now on

We had a really nice evening! The service is excellent and you feel very welcome. We are blown away by the food! Incredibly delicious. The tandoori chicken and dips were our highlight. The rice and the other mezze were also great! Thanks and see you soon :)

Super delicious food. Nice service and great service. Thank you again.

We became aware of the Nava through a recommendation - and what can we say: it was a direct hit! As soon as we arrived we were greeted in a very friendly manner and shown straight to a table. Drinks arrived quickly, and overall service was attentive and warm. But now to the real highlight, the food! Whether lamb, chicken or shrimp – every dish was an absolute delight. The meat was incredibly tender and tasty, rarely experienced of such good quality. The dips? Homemade, with a special consistency and a lot of taste - every single one of them was simply delicious! There were three of us there, we all left full and happy - and each of us found our personal favorite dish. The selection is great and you can tell that people cook with passion here. The ambience is cozy and inviting, perfect for sitting together in a relaxed atmosphere. It's a bit reminiscent of tapas because the dishes are served one after the other - only much faster. Clear recommendation from all of us! If you are looking for good food and a nice atmosphere, you should definitely try Nava. It's really worth it!

Very good restaurant revival episode by max

Great restaurant, incredibly delicious. Almost everything was perfect, but the drinks were unfortunately very small. They could have been more, especially the water. Super friendly and stylishly decorated.

The shop is really good, I didn't really expect much at first, especially when I saw the rather small menu. But I have to say the food is really very good and I have rarely seen such warm and friendly service. I can definitely recommend the restaurant👍

Incredibly good food and extremely friendly service! We'll definitely be back!

Incredible experience.. We were there immediately at 6:30 p.m. today and were greeted very warmly. 2 hours later I'm still speechless. It wasn't just great food, it was also an experience I've never had before. I highly recommend the Sweet and Salty Lassy as a drink. The tapas and especially the rice were also incredibly tasty. But the biggest highlight was still the friendly nature of the boss. Something like that just stays in your head. For example, when we wanted to get money because I had forgotten my cash, the boss told us that we could go and get it in peace as a couple. You can't find that kind of trust anywhere today. In addition, we were always briefly told what each dish was and sometimes how it was prepared. I am very grateful for the experience. You can't put money behind an experience like this...

Really a very great shop with very tasty things and a waiter who takes a lot of time to explain the individual things and give recommendations. There is also a very good wine selection. Parking is a bit difficult in the area 😄

very fresh food, very tasty, just under 20 euros per person

INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS... very small menu, portions aren't that big... but EVERYTHING I ordered was a taste explosion in my mouth... EXCELLENT

Rarely eaten so well! Super nice restaurant and a really nice atmosphere, the owner and the service staff are really very accommodating 😊❤️

Went there for the first time today. Food was really delicious. Especially the eggplant and the feta dip. Service very nice! We would definitely recommend it and come back!

Very tasty and good service. Dishes are a bit small but it goes well with the rice.

We had a wonderful evening there. The food was consistently authentic and very tasty. The service from the boss himself was incredibly attentive and friendly, we will definitely be back!

Quite average, contrary to the expectations raised by the reviews here. Portions are very small, so the price-performance ratio is not really right. The taste was ok, but not a revelation either. Unfortunately, the first portion of lamb was a bit tough, and overall everything was a bit too cold. The overall vibe was somehow off... we were left standing in the doorway, then one of the three free tables was "released" somewhat hesitantly with the announcement that not everything on the menu might be available. When asked what exactly was going on, we gave a dismissive answer. We then felt reprimanded when we wanted to order our food right away with the drinks and were simply left sitting there for a while until we were “allowed” to order - everything on the menu was still available (we just... ordered everything from the small menu). No recommendation from me.

The basmati rice with almonds and raisins and the eggplant is a very tasty combination. Strictly speaking, everything was delicious, the dips with bread, the wine and the rice, of course everything was perfect.

Very tasty food, definitely recommend the basil aioli and the brown rice. Super nice service

Just very very very tasty and very very very friendly! Absolutely recommended!

We had 3 dips, bread and 3 main courses. Everything was super tasty, our favorite was the cauliflower dip, the prawns and the dumplings. The service was also great, we received both a greeting from the kitchen and a nightcap. We'd love to come back.

Absolutely recommended! Delicious food, wonderful service and great ambience. It's my first but not my last visit!!

Delicious wine. Delicious food. Top service :)

Beautiful place, very tasty food

Unfortunately portions very small. Unfortunately the meat was very tough and dry, both chicken and lamb. No recommendation. The price is clearly too expensive, the dips are very small portions

I was completely impressed by the Nava Restaurant in Cologne! The service was excellent, friendly, attentive and simply top. The ambience is pleasant and more good than bad, but the real highlight is definitely the food. Every dish was a pleasure and made me really happy. An absolute must for anyone who appreciates great cuisine.

Very tasty food, but very small portions. The four of us ordered the entire menu once and didn't get full at all. Also bad for vegetarians, there is only the eggplant. Service was very nice! The ambience was also very nice, but it was somehow a little cold.

Extremely recommended! The food was outstanding from start to finish. Very tasty oriental flavors, with dishes that I had either never tried before or don't normally like - and here they tasted fantastic! We are from Switzerland and became aware of the restaurant through Max. The dips were all incredibly tasty and unique, as were the meat dishes. The service was extremely friendly and warm. Süley in particular was incredibly accommodating and cooked excellently. The ambience is also very pleasant - we even found the light, which some people complain about, really nice. You'll feel comfortable and guaranteed to be full if you order a few dishes. The prices are fair for what you get. We would love to come back at any time!

Unfortunately some of the food was a bit cold but it still tasted great! I can especially recommend the eggplant and the lamb!

We were here for the first time today. And it was really a great experience. Super nice host and great food. The Nava restaurant is simply recommended. We'll be back thanks Süley 😊🎄🎄🎄

Thank you for this great dining experience!

I was thrilled, it was really good food and nice owners, cool atmosphere. And I was expecting a lot and wouldn't be disappointed. I would happily recommend it to anyone again with a clear conscience.

The food was super tasty. You have to be clear that it's tapas and therefore order more. + the staff is super nice. Wish you all the best :)

It was a fantastic evening! I visited there yesterday with my partner. Ma tasted the freshness in the food from head to toe. And above all, you can see the love that goes into this shop. The owner himself served us. We have rarely had such a friendly and open-minded waiter who treated us with so much joy. We'd love to come back! An absolute insider tip around Cologne! The whole meal is an insider tip! You should especially try the dumplings!

Great ambience, super friendly service and delicious food! Perfect for a nice evening!

Great, what a meal! Exactly as Max advertised. Such a great project!!!

Great shop with a cozy atmosphere, delicious, varied food and attentive service. And such a friendly owner 🙏🏻

Very very nice staff. The food was also incredibly delicious, the rice is to die for! We would come back every time

Nice for a date. Unfortunately I wasn't there with a girl but with a bro. 10/10 gladly again

Extremely tasty, great atmosphere! I can only recommend it!

I honestly can't understand the good reviews. I'm glad that the place is running again after all the "Restaurant Revival" YouTube hype, but ultimately it's the food that counts. First of all, the food is delicious, I didn't try anything that wasn't tasty. But most of the food feels like it only consists of dips and bread. The rest consists of small bites. As the name suggests (mezze), the meal only consists of many starters, but you won't find hearty food here. It really surprises me that people get fed up here. Overall, the price/performance ratio was honestly not right for me. Ambience is of course subjective, but I personally didn't like it. In any case it has little to do with the Orient. The owner and the waiter were both friendly, but really seemed very inauthentic to me. I really can't recommend it to anyone, but I also say, feel free to make your own impression.

Great restaurant, great ambience and service 🧡

Great staff, great food, supper restaurant

That was nothing! Atmosphere due to the lighting like in a waiting hall. A huge disappointment in terms of taste. Given the prices, one would have expected good quality. The starters, three different dips, taste of nothing, of little and of nothing at all. The employee (managing director?) praised these as particularly great, saying that the recipes had been created with a star chef. When we asked who that was, we were at a loss. He now has a brewery. So so. Lots of chatter and little enjoyment. The lamb was bland, the chicken was dusty dry. I expect a taste explosion from herbs and spices from Levantine cuisine, but everything was extremely lacking here. Never again.

I haven't had such a great meal in a long time! Great taste

The food was really nothing special for the price. I can do it better at home

Super nice chef and staff! The food is tasty but unfortunately too expensive for the small portions.

Super good food. There's almost nothing to complain about except the dumplings. This was what I was most looking forward to but it really only contained a teaspoon of minced meat. 90% just dough. But what changes is that I definitely have to go there again. The aubergines were amazing.

A really wonderful restaurant with a very nice modern ambience! The service is great and the chef is very, very nice!!! The food is incredibly delicious! I can only recommend it!

Very nice shop and super delicious food!

Super authentic, incredibly tasty food, great service from the whole team. Can really recommend it to everyone!

Was very tasty. definitely worth a visit.

World class food and service. Here the money goes to the right people ❤️

Great food, nice staff and good prices. Highly recommended

First of all: the ambience was really nice and the waitress was very friendly. The food tasted okay overall. However, the selection, portion size and service were unfortunately very disappointing. There were three of us and we ordered two main courses/mezzes (consisting of four randomly selected dishes) and three individual mezzes. The idea behind the main courses was for the kitchen to choose four random dishes from nine different options. However, there was a misunderstanding when we ordered and we were given an additional vegetarian main course. That wouldn't have been a problem in itself, but when we tried to point out the error, the concept was explained to us again, even though we fully understood it. We were even told that we had made a mistake and that our order was simply incomplete. We sent the extra plate back. The waitress later apologized, but by then we had already noticed that questions were not welcomed here. When the “correct” order finally arrived, there was great disappointment. Two of us had planned to share the main courses, as is usual with tapas. But of the eight “main course” dishes, six were just dips and there were only two tiny chicken skewers. Both main courses were identical, so there were only four different dishes in total - for almost 50 euros. The rice was dry and tasteless. We ended up leaving the restaurant hungry, despite a bill of over 100 euros. It's a shame because we were looking forward to the evening. Calling three dips with some bread and some chicken a “main course” is pretty disappointing, especially when the same dish is served twice. A little variety wouldn't have hurt.

everything great. great food, great service

Top loading!!! Everything perfect!!!

First of all, the food: super tasty. Very tender chicken and delicious dips. However, the portion sizes were very small. To get enough of it you have to spend 40-50€. We paid €45 for the 2 skewers, 2 dips, 2 portions of bread, 1x rice and 2x small cola and unfortunately we weren't full at all. Due to the price level I wouldn't come back. The most important thing, however, is the taste. He was completely convincing.

Super nice owner and the food was almost perfect, nothing to complain about :)

It was a wonderful evening. We were there with a few friends and everyone of us really enjoyed it. Everything about the food was really tasty. The eggplant surprised me very much and the rice was really as tasty as it was advertised to me before. The atmosphere was very relaxed, which is why we stayed for a few drinks. The restaurant itself also looks great and very inviting. The nice service really creates a great atmosphere, we really didn't think it would convince us so much. I can really recommend it to everyone and encourage them to go there. For those who come from Cologne or the surrounding area, this is a must.

Top food, top service. A small point of criticism: the ambience is unfortunately too simple and characterless

Best food (who else is here because of Max from YT?)

Super good! The rice was great. Come again

Simply fantastic food and super nice

The food was great. I have never eaten such delicious rice

Super friendly service and warm ambience and great food from the chef

Very tasty food :) Finally a restaurant that particularly stands out with its food🥳

The food was good, but unfortunately the price-performance ratio wasn't right at all, as you pay a lot for a single skewer :(

What YouTuber Max did there to save the store was insane. I just watched the last episode. I'd love to come over for dinner.

Delicious food, very friendly service, but the taste doesn't live up to the high expectations (which also arise from the prices) without being bad. The biggest point of criticism is that you would have had to spend €50-60 per person to actually get full. We're still sitting in l'Osteria because we left the restaurant still slightly hungry after spending just under €60 for two people.

Great food, was there once and was immediately impressed. Very nice staff and great atmosphere. You feel really good 👍🏼

Super tasty, nice restaurant, the service is great. Gladly again!

My girlfriend and I had our anniversary today and spent our evening together at Sule. The hospitality we received was a 10/10. You feel very comfortable and at home. The service and the ambience were all perfect. The food was also to die for, in the small town we both come from there is nowhere near such a journey of flavors. Everything tastes high quality and homemade. We both think it was one of the best restaurant visits we've ever had. We can only recommend it :)