Bellevue - Köln

I was only there to have a coffee at the rooftop bar. It 's more of a chic restaurant than a bar. The service was very friendly; despite our request for just co... read more I was only there to have a coffee at the rooftop bar. It 's more of a chic restaurant than a bar. The service was very friendly; despite our request for just coffee, we were shown to a set table and served attentively. However, all this comes at a price: a double espresso for €7.00. Oh well.

We are always delighted with the service and the food. We love coming here. read more We are always delighted with the service and the food. We love coming here.

A visit to the Bellevue is worthwhile for the magnificent view alone – unfortunately, the cuisine and service fall well short of expectations and don't match wh... read more A visit to the Bellevue is worthwhile for the magnificent view alone – unfortunately, the cuisine and service fall well short of expectations and don't match what the Maritim Hotel Cologne aims to be. The Bellevue restaurant at the Maritim Hotel Cologne thrives primarily on its location. Sitting on the roof terrace, overlooking the Rhine, Cologne Cathedral, and the skyline, you undoubtedly have one of the most beautiful views in the city. This very view was the highlight of our visit – and probably the reason why we came here. The ambiance, however, seems dated. Much is reminiscent of the 1980s, which, while charming, is simply no longer contemporary. Carpeting, old upholstered chairs, and a dated interior. The once elegant splendor that this restaurant must have once had has faded. Our evening's culinary experience was unfortunately mixed to the point of disappointment. The mixed appetizer platter consisted partly of store-bought, pickled products and seemed uninspired. Instead of the advertised bacon-wrapped dates, we were served prunes – mushy in texture and with no explanation or apology from the staff. Our inquiries went unanswered. The bread was served with dips that must have been poured into the bowl that morning and that had been left uncovered in the refrigerator, resulting in a hard, dark skin. When we asked which dip we had been served with the bread, the waiter had to inquire. The impression continued with the main courses: The fritto misto platter seemed carelessly presented, with a lot of dough and ready-made products, accompanied by tartar sauce from a standard kitchen. The linguine in truffle cream sauce was heavy and dominated by a ready-made, flavored sauce that quickly became too much. The goat cheese salad we ordered turned out to be a rather small portion with only two slices of cheese – far too little for the price. The service fluctuated between attentive and inattentive, seemed unprofessional in its processes, and lacked the necessary poise. We even had to actively request the dessert menu, which reinforced the overall rather poor impression. The final bill came to just under €160 for three people – a price that was in no way justified by the quality of the food and service. In conclusion: If you want to enjoy the spectacular view over Cologne, the Bellevue is the place to be. However, there is considerable room for improvement in the food and service. Currently, the visit is worth it almost exclusively for the view, rather than the culinary experience.

I was only there to have a coffee at the rooftop bar. It 's more of a chic restaurant than a bar. The service was very friendly; despite our request for just co... read more I was only there to have a coffee at the rooftop bar. It 's more of a chic restaurant than a bar. The service was very friendly; despite our request for just coffee, we were shown to a table and served courteously. However, the whole thing comes at a price: a double espresso for €7.00. Oh well.

We stayed at the Maritim for two nights and wanted to have a drink on the terrace on Thursday at 8 p.m., the three of us (two adults and one child). Unfortunate... read more We stayed at the Maritim for two nights and wanted to have a drink on the terrace on Thursday at 8 p.m., the three of us (two adults and one child). Unfortunately, the gentleman turned us away, saying they were fully booked and there were no more seats available because of the BBQ. However, two adults were allowed in ahead of us. And there were also two empty tables to the side, which didn't have reservation signs or anything. When friends of ours called later, there was suddenly a free table. It was a shame, I guess we weren't dressed appropriately enough. Money doesn't stink!