Osman 30 im Kölnturm, Neustadt-Nord, Cologne

I was invited to a small birthday dinner here in osman 30, on the 30th floor of the cologne tower last September.
If no one knows what the cologne tower is, it’s basically a tall sky scraper in the city of cologne and on the 30th floor is the restaurant with panoramic views over every angle of cologne and a direct view of the cologne Dom.
There is an outside terrace where you can chill and take in the sights and the 30th floor is split into a restaurant, wine bar and lounge.

The restaurant interior is very contemporary, really liked it. It was very bright, trendy and chic. You have huge windows over looking the city and very breath taking, taking in the night sky and lights.

Food is ok, not breath taking but for the quality you get I think its expensive, I found the food very bland with really no taste and waiting for the main course takes its time, a bit too long really and service does lack. When ordering your food they don’t really write down how you want you meat cooked. If your use to high quality then you will be disappointed. But the restaurant is not really known for its food but more for the views.

It is something different but well worth the visit, a cheaper alternative would be to have a cocktail / drink on the terrace and enjoy the views.

I can only recommend this place. However, it’s best in the summer when you can sit on the terrace. I was a bit disappointed by the interior: beige tiles, beige chairs, dark tables and the lighting is a bit too bright - somewhat bare and cold. Nevertheless, food and service are first-class. And the view over Cologne is fantastic. I’m looking forward to my next visit in the summer. Probably not in the winter, unless I can get a table at the window - then I’d go back immediately.