Alt Melaten - Adria Restaurant - Köln

My husband has been eating here for almost 40 years, and it has become a “must” whenever we’re in Cologne. They couldn’t be friendlier, and the food never disappoints. Not a trendy hotspot, but definitely worth the visit!

We discovered this spot while staying in a nearby apartment recently. This district is off the beaten track but still has easy access to city transit. Although the Adria is a small restaurant with virtually no street presence (due partly to current construction on this block), it is a real gem. The food is excellent, service is terrific, the atmosphere is relaxed and very friendly .

I had an excellent diner. A nice cordon bleu and the best fries I've ever had. Do you know those restaurants with pictures of plates where the amount of fries is almost hiding the main course? I usually throw the fries aside first and go to the steak beneath. But here, the fries are so damn good that I couldn't stop eating them. What did they fry them in, goose fat? Extremely nice! The cordon bleu was well filled with cheese and just as good! There's only one downside. The only accept cash like so many restaurants in Germany. That is annoying for me, since I can't do cash because I am here for business and I need receipts and such. They let me walk for 1km after dinner, just to find an ATM. Germany in general is way behind on cards and internet technology. I have better things to do with my time. Just charge me if you don't want to pay the fee to the debit card issuer.

Small champagne reception only 8 champagne glasses, the remaining 3 in plastic glasses No possibility that we sit together with 15 people Saladdressing is accepted to get a part of home suit that served other vinegar / oil 5 food, when 11 people already finished glasses were not deleted operation hardly felt three times at the table to order drinks Desserts were no longer in demand No card payment possible So we don't go there anymore.

The Alt Melaten certainly does not offer absolute top cuisine, but very good quality at a very fair price. The selection is plentiful and the intentions should be saturated. The staff is very service-oriented, partly funny and always beautiful. The combination of a bowling evening with subsequent food is particularly good. I can only recommend this place.