20. December 2010: Restaurant Bei D’r Tant
Hearty traditional German food and cheap German beer! That is the best way to describe what you get “Bei d’r Tant” (At Auntie’s) – besides a place where you still can smoke and therefore smell a lot like after. The upper floor is not that crowded and you’re not allowed to smoke.
The escalope scalloped with cheese and ham, accompanied by potatoes and a salad was very rich. It tastes good in the meaning of if you like it hearty, salty and heavy, the escalope is great. If you’re more for the fine food, then this is definitely not the place to go. The potatoes are pretty salty and also quite strongly cooked (almost black).
The owner of the place makes it immediately clear who’s the boss – him! And he pretty much shows that right away – no need to argue or hope for friendliness: it’s non-existent! He’s quick and brings you what you want/ordered but in a manner you feel like you’re not really welcome.
The price on the other hand is really decent: 11.90 EUR for the Schnitzel and 1.50 EUR for 2DL of Kölsch – fair, I’d say. All in all, “Bei d’r Tant” is a typical Cologne restaurant with hearty food and cheap beer. Friendliness is missing but that’s not what you’re looking for in that place. Still, it’s somehow nice (maybe because it’s different).
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Bei D’r Tant
Cäcilienstraße 28
50667 Cologne (DE)
Tel.: + 49 22 12 57 73 60
Fax: +49 22 12 57 07 53
E-Mail: willkommen@bei-dr-tant.de
Homepage: http://www.bei-dr-tant.de
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
