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Really great food and presentation paired with great wines and nice atmosphere. However the dinner was way too long with long wait times of 30-50 minutes between courses. Over 4 hours for a meal and even after we asked them to speed things up it still took almost a hour to get the some of the courses. Other tables that arrived hour or more after us finished before us which is not how a highly rated restaurant should be run.

A Culinary Journey with Breathtaking Views and Exceptional Service. The restaurant is located high above the city and offers a beautiful view of the Rhine area. The atmosphere felt special from the moment we arrived, and the service was friendly, attentive and professional throughout the evening. I also really appreciated how flexible the menu was. There were good options for different dietary requirements and food intolerances, which is not always easy to find. The dishes were well prepared, creative and full of flavour, without feeling overly complicated. The wine selection was another highlight. The sommelier gave helpful recommendations and clearly knew the menu well, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, a memorable evening with excellent food, great service and one of the best views in Cologne.

This place blew my mind from start to finish. I was a little intimidated as this was my first two star Michelin restaurant. It was worth it and the staff made us feel warm and welcomed. The menu was nothing short of an interpersonal journey. Each dish held its own distinct and unique texture and flavor, making it a true culinary adventure. The pairing options were also outstanding, complementing the food perfectly. The setting of the restaurant is also stunning and I can't wait to return and explore more of their culinary creations in the German countryside.

We had an unforgettable evening at Vendôme. The creativity and depth of flavor in every dish were truly impressive, and the service was both warm and professional. This birthday dinner turned into a memory we will cherish for a long time. A huge thank you to the team for such a special experience.

We had a wonderful time at restaurant vendome. The food was tasty, the wine was excellent, and the atmosphere enjoyable. Unfortunately, I awoke with food poisoning several hours after the dinner which persisted for several days. Due to this I cannot give more than 2 stars.

My visit to Vendome felt very much like a cozy evening at a good friend’s house combined with fairly conservative but exceptionally tasteful food and incredible quality of ingredients. I especially enjoyed the home-made vermouth and other drink components.

Joachim Wissler is truly one of the best German chefs. His creations are so surreal and surprise you over and over again. For example the tomatobaguette with bacon in the opening. What looks like a hearty snack, melts in your mouth in seconds because it is not made with dough but with dried tomato espuma. And this is just one of over a dozen ingenious dishes you will be served (not counting the outstanding and award winning petit fours from Larissa Metz). Is 300€ for a degustation menu cheap? Hell no. But it’s worth it!

We have dined at the Vendome recently. It was a venue we were very curious to visit. We have visited quite a few michelin restaurants. The surroundings are truly beautiful and the seating was comfortable. We were a bit surprised because after the first amuses it took a stunning 45 minutes before the first course was served. For a restaurant of this caliber quite strange and simply way too long. The pace was picked up, but it seemed the kitchen was struggling to get the plates out in the beginning. The food was truly spectacular and among the most refined we have tasted before. Plate presentation was excuisite, and some dishes were truly memorable. We also had a non alcoholic pairing which was very interesting and well done. We arrived at 19.00 and left at around 23.30 . The bill was quite hefty, around 1000 euros for 2 persons which is more en par with a 3 star restaurant, but the culinary experience was memorable.