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Hanse-Stube

1 Trankgasse (Hotel Excelsior), Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (Altstadt-Nord)
0221 270 34 02
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Ranked #1 of 1,340 restaurants in Cologne
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Altstadt-Nord
Description: The Excelsior Hotel Ernst next to Cologne Cathedral is steeped in tradition and is home to the Hanse Stube restaurant in which you will be served sublime French cuisine with both an innovative flair and strong regional influences. Excelsior means very elevated or high quality and is the main principle of head chef Claudia Schröter, who manages to deliver a high quality and varied offering. Alongside the regular set menu, the Hanse Stube also offers a special wine menu, which is regularly updated and changed to incorporate new ideas. At lunch time, you can take advantage of the business lunch, which can be prepared in less than 59 minutes. The exacting standards and creativity in the kitchen, coupled with the dignified character of the restaurant, with its mahogany boarding and cosy corner tables, really go to highlight what the restaurant stands for, and afford guests of the Hanse Stube in the Excelsior Hotel Ernst a first class experience.
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nyc
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56 reviews 56 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Great food, great wine and great service. I you enjoy fine dining then you must eat here. The venison is spectacular.

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Cologne, Germany
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21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

We had a beautiful meal in Hanse Stube. First-class formal service with excellent cuisine, we p[articularly enjoyed the desserts. Quite pricey, but I would highly recommend for a special occasion.

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Antwerp, Belgium
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

I'll start with the good, after (I presume) our initial grumpy waiter finished his shift, we had a lovely lady take over; she was the highlight of the dining experience. We had ordered the 3 course menu for two as an extra to our hotel stay, this didn't include wine. They offer a tasting platter to kick off the menu,... More

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Geraardsbergen, Belgium
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24 reviews 24 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

The food was exquisite! We took the menu wines included and also the wines were very good and matched to the dishes. Very friendly staff but the dishes came very quickly one after another. One thing bothered us in this beautiful environment we did not hear any background music...and of course if you go to this kind of restaurant you... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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78 reviews 78 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

We had dinner here in the courtyard. As other reviewers have remarked, the food here is very nice. We especially enjoyed the lobster paired with saffron yoghurt ice cream and the excellent varieties of bread. Wine pairings were without flaw but unremarkable. One wishes that the sommelier had picked wines with a bit more character, but that is admittedly nitpicking.... More

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Torquay, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

We had booked in advance at this restaurant, initially as it was very close to Koln Hbf. We were changing trains at Koln and knew we had 3 1/2 hours to wait. We were warmly welcomed and seated at a table of our choosing. We opted for the fixed price three course meal with a separate wine for each course.... More

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New York City, New York
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32 reviews 32 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2012

Very fancy restaurant with excellent, gracious service. Superb decor makes you feel like you are dining in a palace. Highly recommended although not cheap.

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Moscow, Russia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

A breakfast as it should be at a 5+ hotel. Loved Weisswurst and Herringsalad.

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Oslo, Norway
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Great food and excellent service. Never thought I would be so full at a gourmet restaurant.

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Yes its very expensive, but its the very best cuisine. I was also pleased by the wine list and the recommendation of a red german wine from Baden...I asked for a pinot noir type wine and thats just what we got.

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