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“Basically Good”
Review of Gilden im Zims

Gilden im Zims
Ranked #78 of 3,019 Restaurants in Cologne
Cuisines: German
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Good for: Groups, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Altstadt-Nord
Reviewed 12 July 2017 via mobile

Since I live and work in the area, we invited a Chinese delegation to this restaurant. When I visit China, I have the opportunity to sample regional food so I returned the favor.
We had a sample of local delicacies for appetizers and then the obligatory pork nuckles, heaven and earth, sausage and Schnitzel. The selection was good and menus in English were available. The waiter who spoke English was friendly "Cologne Style", e.g. you are served beer unless you clearly say "no". The reservation work well and they accept credit cards.
The food was OK, not great, but this is what you have to expect in a place like this. Therefore, I awarded 4/5 rather than 3/5. Tourists are a large customer group which is reflected in the food. Overall, I can recommend a visit when you are in the area. Visiting Cologne, you will certainly be walking close by....

Date of visit: July 2017
Thank christophk242
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Reviewed 13 June 2017

Great place to stop when in Cologne. Food was excellent, whole group enjoyed the meal. Beer was great as well, good old classic kolsch. Loved the atmosphere, sat outside and enjoyed the lively tables around us. Would visit again if back in Cologne.

Date of visit: June 2017
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1  Thank mtwagner88
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Reviewed 29 May 2017

Well it was also the great location and the food; and I liked the way the waiter explained how to handle beer orders. The just bring another glass if yours is empty and as long as you do not put your beerdeckel (beer mat) on top of the glass. As the glasses are small he had to come a few times.

Date of visit: May 2017
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1  Thank Helmut B
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Reviewed 24 May 2017 via mobile

Just came back home from Gilden im Zims. Good location only some meters from heumarkt. We ordered the schnitzel and Reibekuchen . The Schnitzel was really good but my girlfriend was disappointed from the Reibekuchen. No taste at all.
If you visit Gilden try the schnitzel you'll not be disappointed:)

Date of visit: May 2017
1  Thank A3444WAmartinp
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Reviewed 20 May 2017

The restaurant is very nice inside. They managed to keep it historical and modern. Unfortunately the food is good, but unspectacular and a little overpriced. Portions are OK. Service is good. Special on Fridays: after the kitchen is closed the restaurant turns to a club (downstairs). Nice to have after a long business day.

Date of visit: October 2016
1  Thank SibelYu
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