Reviews - Elsa Restaurant Bar Café
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Last update : 14.07.2026
The service from the bartender was abysmal – aggressively unfriendly and disrespectful, without any reason on our part. The waitresses, however, did a great job, but never again! We haven't been treated this badly in a long time – Elsa is a no-go!
This bar is simply a dream! The atmosphere is totally relaxed, the staff are always in a good mood and super attentive, making you feel immediately welcome. I especially like that you can not only party here, but also just chat with friends in peace. No stress, no rush, just a great atmosphere, good people, and good drinks. If you've been here once, you'll definitely come back. Highly recommended!
The bar manager was very unfriendly and aggressive. The beer was warm, and he treated us very badly without giving him a reason. The waitress, however, tried very hard to rectify the situation. Never again, just embarrassing.
We waited about 30 minutes before anyone came to our table. In between, two of us went to the bar to order. Just before it was our turn, someone shouted loudly that they were stopping serving at the bar and would only be serving at the tables. We waited there again until we could finally order. The drinks themselves didn't arrive for another 20 minutes, and it was only Kölsch. We definitely won't be coming back.
Last update : 31.01.2024
We had received the invitation for dinner to Cologne for a few days. I read the experiences from GG colleagues x2x on Christmas markets. We already knew the plan that we could make a tour of the city centre before. Parking is not easy in Cologne and when you find a place, it often goes into the money. Under the Severins Bridge, however, only four euros cost 24 hours. After that we wanted to make a day ticket from the KVB for mini groups. So we broke up late morning. And we were lucky: no traffic jam and directly a parking lot. On the way to the railway, a little hunger came to us. Nothing big, after all, there was a dinner with several courses later. In the Severins district not all locals have already opened at lunchtime, but the selection is still huge. So what is it, just in a bistro – there was a daily dish on the table outside. The Elsa calls itself restaurant, bar and cafe. Ambiente We entered the restaurant and were welcomed friendly. Some places were still free and we could choose a table from it. The inn seemed to consist of two areas: theke and bar area as well as the seats for the dining area. This seemed all cozy and thoughtful. In style of a brewhouse Equipment: Solid chairs, bare tables. Cleanliness The house was neatly maintained. Sanitary The picture was not so good at the toilet. A pelvis was locked (to hang with foil and the floor was a bit sticky (I don't want to know what, but you have imagination. But soap, toilet paper and towel were already neat, so the important things were there. Service The young man in the service was friendly and attentive and also answered all questions without problems (for example on ingredients . At the Tresen was a female force that took care of the orders. The map(s) On the table stood the extensive beverage card, the menu at noon was handed to us. On the wall was also a large black board with other current dishes. We ordered twice the daily dish and a salad plate with poultry. We took water. We let alcohol out because we wanted to squeeze some Christmas markets. Peter's is presented here as a crumb. This is not so widespread in Cologne. It used to be brewed in Monheim. The family was also allowed to lead the addition of Kölsch (although the city of Monheim belongs to the district government of Düsseldorf. Today the beer is brewed in Cologne Mühlheim and belongs to the group Radeberger Group (Oetker). On the way, we received four slices of fresh bread and a bowl with dip. The bread was crispy to us tasty. The cream consisted of paprika, tomato and chili in a fresh cheese mixture. The taste was strikingly salty and sharply picant. With the bread together not so bad. The daily dish: Ruby cake with baked salad and mushrooms (6.90 € The two ruby cakes were well seasoned and thicker than I expected. They were therefore also much softer and more juicy than flat specimens, which are more crispy and firm. The tomatoes were fresh, the mushrooms were slightly roasted. Cheese was spread over it. The salad leaves were also crisp. Some fresh sprouts gave some acid to the dish. I was quite happy with the court. Mixed salad with chicken meat (9,90 € Here were turbulent carrots, radicchio strips, mushrooms, chicory, rocket, Frisee tips and sprouts shaped into a hill and flavored with a tasty dressing. That tasted very good. Only the chicorée leaves did not want to play along; they were not comminuted, had not taken dressing and were just bitter. Maybe they should be just decoration? The fried chicken meat was well seasoned and juicy; it was abundant on the plate. So also a passable plate. The bottle of Selters (0,75l hit with 5,50 € to beech. So strengthened, we went to the stop and drove towards Dom to the “market of hearts” (each official market in Cologne has its own motto. there were music contributions on the show stage (choir of a primary school; the “eating buds” were not at all in the overnumber, the sales stalls were varied. Conclusion 3 – if it arises, happy again. But I already have to be in the area (extra there, it pulls me (but not . Surely I could also try out a cocktail (the daily cocktail was a Negroni . (1 – certainly not again, 2 – hardly again, 3 – if it results again, 4 – happy again, 5 – absolutely again – after “Kuechenreise” Date of visit: 15.12.2016 at lunch – three people
We had received the invitation to dinner after a few days. I have read the experiences of gg colleagues x2x on Christmas markets. we already knew we could make a tour through the city center before. parking is not easy in köln and if you find a place, it often goes into the money. after that we wanted to make a day card from the kwb for mini groups. So we broke up in the late morning, and we had luck: no stout and a parking lot. on the way to the railway came a small hunger to us. nothing big, after all there was an evening meal with several curses later. in the city part severins have not opened all natives already at midday, but the selection is still huge. so what is it, only in a bistro – there was a daily dish on the table outside. the elsa is called restaurant, bar and caffe. ambiente we entered the restaurant and were kindly welcomed. some places were still free and we could choose a table from it. the gas house seemed to consist of two areas: the seat and the bar area as well as the seats for the dining area. that seemed all cozy and thoughtful. in the style of a brewhouse equipment: solid chairs, bare tables. cleanliness the house was neatly maintained. sanitation the image was not so good on the toilet. a stretch was locked (to hang with foil and the floor was a bit sticky (I don't want to know what, but they have fantasies. but soap, toilet paper and towel were already neat so that the important things were there. service of the young man in the service was friendly and attentive and answered all questions without problems (e.g. on ingredients.) in the tresen was a female force that cared for the commands. the card(s) on the table stood the extensive drink card, the menu by midday was handed over to us. on the wall was also a large black plate with other current alignments. we ordered twice the day dish and an salad plate with wings. we took water. we left alcohol because we wanted to press Christmas markets. peters is shown here as crumbs. this is not so widespread in carnation. Previously it was brewed in monheim. the family was also allowed to lead the addition of a carol (although the town of monheim belongs to the district government of düsseldorfs.) the family still operates in the old town the peters brewhouse (in the Brügelmann house on the old market.) on the way we received four slices of fresh bread and a bowl with dip. the brot was us tasty. the cream consisted of paprika, tomato and chili in a fresh cheese mix. the taste was noticeably salty and sharply piquant. with the brot together not so bad. the daily dish: ruby cake with baked salate and mushroom (6.90 €) the two ruby cakes were well seasoned and thicker than expected. they were therefore also much softer and more juicy than flat examples, which are crispy and firmer. the tomato were fresh, the mushrooms were slightly roasted. a lot was distributed. the salate leaves were also crunchy. some fresh expressions gave the court some acidity. I was very happy with the court. mixed salad with chicken (9,90 € here were turbulent carrots, radicchio strips, mushrooms, chicorée, rocket, Frisee tips and sprout in a hill shaped and flavored with a delicious dressing. that tasted very good. only the chicorée leaves did not want to play along; they were not comminuted, had not taken any clothes and were only bitter. perhaps they should be just decoration? roasted chicken meat was well seasoned and juicy; it was plentiful on the plate. so also a passable plate. the bottle selters (0,75l met with 5,50 € to book. so strengthened, we went to the attack and drove towards the “market of hearts” (each official market in köln has its own motto. there were music contributions on the stage (selection of a primary school; the “Eating Buds” were not at all in the overnumber, the sales levels were diverse. Conclusion 3 – if it results, please return. but I must be in the opposite (ex there, it pulls me (but not.) surely I could also try a cocktail (the daily cocktail was a negroni . (1 – certainly not again, 2 – hardly again, 3 – if it turns out again, 4 – again happy, 5 – absolutely again – after “Kuechenreise” visit date: 15.12.2016 to lunch – three people
We had received the invitation to dinner after a few days. I read the experiences of GG colleagues x2x on Christmas markets. we already knew that we could make a tour through the city center before. parking is not easy in köln and if you find a place, it often goes into the money. after that we wanted to make a day ticket from the kwb for mini groups. So we broke up in the late morning, and we had luck: no stout and a parking lot. on the way to the railway came a small hunger to us. nothing big, after all there was an evening meal with several curses later. in the city part severins have not opened up all natives already for the afternoon, but the selection is still huge. so what is it, only in a bistro – there was a daily dish on the table outside. the elsa is called restaurant, bar and caffe. ambiente we entered the restaurant and were kindly welcomed. some places were still free and we could choose a table from it. the gas house seemed to consist of two areas: the seat and the bar area as well as the seats for the dining area. that seemed all cozy and thoughtful. in the style of a brewhouse equipment: solid chairs, naked tables. cleanliness the house was neatly maintained. sanitation the image was not so good on the toilet. a stretch was locked (to hang with foil and the floor was a bit sticky (I don't want to know what, but they have fantasies. but soap, toilet paper and towel were already neat so that the important things were there. service of the young man in the service was friendly and attentive and answered all questions without problems (e.g. on ingredients.) in the tresen was a female force that cared for the commands. the card(s) on the table stood the extensive drink card, the menu by midday was handed over to us. on the wall was also a large black plate with other current alignments. we ordered twice the day dish and an salad plate with wings. we took water. we left alcohol because we wanted to press Christmas markets. peters is shown here as crumbs. this is not so widespread in carnation. Previously it was brewed in monheim. the family was also allowed to lead the addition of a carol (although the city of monheim belongs to the district government of düsseldorfs). The family is still active in the old town of the peter brewhaus (in the Brügelmann house on the old market). on the way we got four slices of fresh bread and a bowl with dip. the brot was us tasty. the cream consisted of paprika, tomato and chili in a fresh cheese mixture. the taste was noticeably salty and sharply spiced. with the brot together not so bad. the daily dish: ruby cake with baked salate and mushroom (6.90 € the two ruby cakes were well spiced and thicker than I expected. they were therefore also much softer and more juicy than flat examples, which are crispy and firmer. the tomato were fresh, the mushrooms were slightly roasted. a lot was distributed. the salate leaves were also crunchy. some fresh expressions gave the court some acidity. I was very happy with the court. mixed salad with chicken (9,90 € here were turbulent carrots, radicchio strips, mushrooms, chicory, rocket, Frisee tips and sprinkled into a hill shaped and flavored with a delicious dressing. that tasted very good. only the chicorée leaves did not want to play along; they were not comminuted, had not taken any clothes and were only bitter. perhaps they should be just decoration? roasted chicken meat was well seasoned and juicy; it was plentiful on the plate. so also a passable plate. the bottle selters (0,75l met with 5,50 € to book. so strengthened, we went to the hit and drove to dom to the “market of hearts” (each official market in köln has its own motto. there were music contributions on the show stage (selection of a primary school; the “Eating Buds” were not at all in the overnumber, the sales levels were diverse. Conclusion 3 – if it results, please return. but I must be in the opposite (ex there, it pulls me (but not.) surely I could also taste a cocktail (the daily cocktail was a negroni . (1 – certainly not again, 2 – hardly again, 3 – if it comes back again, 4 – again happy, 5 – absolutely again – after “Kuechenreise” visit date: 15.12.2016 to lunch – three people
Last update : 27.02.2023
Very friendly and attentive staff! We were served cordially, quickly and politely. The crumbs came cold and well tapped and the food was nicely dressed and tasty. Relaxing atmosphere, pleasant and well-mixed audience.
Bestes Restaurant nette Leute und sehr geile Cocktail immer empfehlen
Very good kitchen at decent prices and pleasant portion sizes. Little criticism of this evening was that not all dishes of the balanced card were to be ordered. This was certainly only due to the previous carnival weekend (11.11.). The cocktails are another highlight, especially as there is not only the usual cocktail offer. For the ambience there is a star trigger; we were more than positively surprised overall and hope that operators will have the power and endurance to implement their concept and ideas in this place. Zero eight fifteen are now more than enough!
Must have been. Small, fine food and good service. Enjoy the appearance of outdoor ears, relaxed inside or outside.
The Elsa looks a little inconspicuous from the outside. At first glance it looked like a simple pub/bar with outdoor area, which is not meant negatively, as we had actually looked for something like that. The drinks cards in the outdoor area had unfortunately already experienced better times partly individual pages have fallen out; many pages had beverage spots, but for this, the selection of drinks, especially in gin and other spirits, was really very large. And also the beverage prices are perfectly fine for Cologne and the location . But then we got the menu which pleasantly surprised us. we went out of a bar. The selection is small but completely sufficient, so everyone should really find something for themselves. There were no 08/15 things on the map. The waiting period for food was fine, which actually speaks for a fresh preparation. During the waiting we also received a small greeting from the kitchen, besides the usual fresh slices of bread with olives and herbal butters: spirited melon soup with spicy spices that had not just come to me mega tasty : . When we then got our food tomato mozzarella salad and salmon linguine, we were finally convinced by the Elsa. It was really fresh, very well tasted and also nicely dressed. Sure, about the portion size in relation to the price you can certainly argue. However, we have become tired and have not regretted our decision. If you only see the food and the menu, you could think that it would be a restaurant of the more sophisticated cuisine... The service was also great: Nice, friendly and fast.
