What to eat in Cologne?

6 reviews5 places
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BiteCritic critics have posted 6 dish reviews in Cologne, with an average score of 7.4/10. The most-reviewed dish is Döner kebab, rated 8.2/10 across 2 reviews. Critics also keep coming back for Burger, Pommes box and Margherita Pizza. Mangal Döner X Lukas Podolski leads the area with 2 reviews; its highest-rated dish is Döner kebab. The latest review was posted on 18 June 2026.

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RankPlaceScore
1Mangal Döner X Lukas Podolski
Hohenzollernring 32-34, 50672 Köln, Germany
2 reviews
Top dish: Döner kebab
8.18
2GRABZ Smashburger
Brüsseler Str. 43, 50674 Köln, Germany
1 review
Top dish: Burger
8.07
3Istanbul Yaprak Döner
Zülpicher Str. 34, 50674 Köln, Germany
1 review
Top dish: Döner kebab
7.15
4Pianopiano
Unter Taschenmacher 1-3, 50667 Köln, Germany
1 review
Top dish: Margherita Pizza
7.01
5Bakery Merzenich on Wallrafplatz
Wallrafpl. 4, 50667 Köln, Germany
1 review
Top dish: Croissant
5.72

What do critics say about food in Cologne?

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Hüseyin Akbıyık

3 months ago

15 €
Burger - GRABZ Smashburger Image
8.07
Burger

MEAT DISH

I opted for the menu. First of all, the fries were delicious, they were runny, but very salty. The burger was excellent; the way they flattened and spread the meat thinly enhanced the flavor. The portion was filling. I definitely recommend it.

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Hüseyin Akbıyık

3 months ago

2 €

I chose a cheese croissant, but it was cold, so I wouldn't recommend eating it if it's not fresh. It wasn't very crispy; it was just a plain croissant.

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Hüseyin Akbıyık

3 months ago

9 €
Pommes box - Mangal Döner X Lukas Podolski Image
7.10

So I tried every kind of dish here, and I thought I'd try the local specialty, so I also tried the Pommes Box, but I didn't like it very much. It wasn't very appealing, not filling at all, and the potatoes were too hot, burning my mouth. The taste was still good, but I'd recommend the regular bread döner to anyone who comes here.

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Hüseyin Akbıyık

3 months ago

10 €
Margherita Pizza - Pianopiano Image
7.01
Margherita Pizza

RESTAURANT SPECIFIC DISHES

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Pianopiano· Köln

We ordered it while drinking beer; it was fresh and the cheese was good, but it was just like a regular pizza from a regular shop. The shop owner was a great guy, hello to him!

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Hüseyin Akbıyık

3 months ago

9 €

I opted for lavash döner this time; it was delicious, the sauce was just the right amount of spiciness, and the meat was good, but there could have been more toppings. The tzatziki sauce wasn't appealing at all; the bread was sticky, but it was tasty and could be eaten occasionally.

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Hüseyin Akbıyık

3 months ago

9 €

When ordering, I told the kebab guy to customize it to his liking, and he prepared a feast of flavors; it was something else entirely. The best German kebab I've ever had. The sauce, the spiciness, the abundance of ingredients were amazing. I'm craving it even as I write this.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most popular dish in Cologne?
On BiteCritic, Döner kebab is the most-reviewed dish in Cologne, with 2 reviews and an average score of 8.2/10.
Which restaurant in Cologne has the most dish reviews?
Mangal Döner X Lukas Podolski has the most dish reviews so far (2), with an average score of 8.2/10.
How many places in Cologne are reviewed on BiteCritic?
5 places in Cologne have at least one dish review on BiteCritic (6 in total).

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