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Cologne

Gasthaus Scherz

$$$$Restaurant · Austrian

Why we point you here

Austrian comfort charted with a Bib Gourmand in Cologne—hearty, honest cooking worth the detour.

Cologne might not be the first place you'd roam for Austrian cooking, but Gasthaus Scherz makes a convincing case. Michelin's Bib Gourmand recognition points you to the kind of hearty, honest plates that feel both generous and precise—worth building a night around when you want something satisfying without pretense.

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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11