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German Gymnasium, London,

German Gymnasium

4.2
4.2
2246 Reviews
£26 to £40
German

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 103 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Conveniently situated in the heart of King’s Cross, German Gymnasium offers a stunning all-day Grand Café, a sophisticated first floor Restaurant, two bars and an outdoor terrace. Enjoy the Mittel-European inspired menu for breakfast lunch, dinner or weekend brunch, and late-night glamour at the chic Meister Bar.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    German, Contemporary European, Regional German
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–9:45 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:45 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7287 8000
  • Website
    http://www.germangymnasium.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alex Thiel
  • Location
    1 Kings Boulevard, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4BU
  • Neighborhood
    King's Cross
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King's Cross and St. Pancras tube and train stations are both less than 1 minute's walking distance from German Gymnasium.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Set menu

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The upstairs Restaurant at German Gymnasium takes diners on a journey around the lesser known aspects of German cuisine, with a sophisticated seasonal menu that is only available on our first floor. The Restaurant menu has been thoughtfully designed by our Executive Chef, Alexander Thiel, drawing on his experiences as a restauranteur in Berlin to deliver a unique experience for London’s foodies. Walk up the grandiose staircases in our Grade 2 listed historical building and soak up the high-ceilinged ambience, enjoy views over the buzzing ground floor Grand Café and order from the chic Meister Bar, which shares the first floor with the Restaurant. 2 courses and a glass of wine £30 3 courses and a glass of wine £35
    Set menu Photo

  • Christmas Day Feast

    £62.50 - £125.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    It's the season to eat, drink and to be merry.. Our Executive Chef, Alexander Thiel, has created a festive feast for the big day. Come and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with family, friends or colleagues. You can enjoy our Christmas Menu, for £125 per person. We require a £50pp deposit to secure this reservation Please note this is the only menu available. We offer a full refund policy if the booking is cancelled 1 week before. Your reservation is subject to 2 hours return time. No No Club D&D discount on Christmas Day.
    Christmas Day Feast Photo

  • 3 Course New Years Eve Menu

    £68.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate the arrival of the New Year in style with our exquisite three-course set menu, crafted to delight your senses and set the stage for an unforgettable evening. Priced at £68 per person, our New Year's Eve menu offers a culinary journey through the finest seasonal ingredients and gourmet preparations. We require a deposit of £50 per person to secure your reservation. We offer a full refund policy if the booking is cancelled 1 week before. Please note that all tables are required to be returned by 10:30 PM, allowing you ample time to continue your New Year's Eve celebrations. Join us at the German Gymnasium for a night of exceptional dining and make the last evening of the year truly special.

Menu

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What 2,246 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • North London

    Good for business meals

  • North London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
German Gymnasium offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food" and "amazing service" in a stunning venue. Located near King's Cross, it's perfect for gatherings, with "lovely atmosphere" and "delicious, authentic" German dishes. The staff is attentive and friendly, making it a "highly recommended" spot for any occasion.

2,246 Reviews

  1. Calvin

    Raleigh

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice breakfast and excellent service. We particularly enjoyed the distinctive German options. The coffee, however, was nearly undrinkable. Why a fine establishment like this would serve coffee made from such low quality coffee beans is baffling. To be clear, the issue is the use of cheap robust beans rather than quality arabica beans, which are widely available from local roasters. In a city of amazing coffee options, this was a major disappointment.

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  2. melissa

    New York City

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    They took ages to seat us, even though we had booked, they then sat us at a table on the side which had no atmosphere. Service was also poor and we couldn't understand what the waiter was saying. Food was also very unspecial and very overpriced for what it was.

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  3. Hubert

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty slow and unattentive service, thanks in part to how crowded it was. Every single dish was covered in their “house sauce” which ruined the flavours in my opinion.

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  4. Len

    VIP

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous venue and great service. Restaurant full for Christmas which is a good sign, but it did slow some of the service. Got to say great attitude, great food and great venue. Love it

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  5. MARK

    London

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful space but overly busy, particularly around the entrance. The front of house service was lovely but the table service was pretty chronic: continually rushed with a charmless, rude manner. No sooner had we sat down with a glass of fizz, we were asked three times for our order within 5 minutes. Some of the food was literally inedible - the chocolate crumble tray bake straight from the fridge was far too hard to cut with a spoon. And of course, we were asked if we were finished with a quarter of the rock remaining! Beautiful space place, but pretty lousy experience in many ways!

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  6. Zakeera

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food as always is good - and ambience is good too, wine good. Service lacking and it took 20 mins to get someones attention and getting the bill was a night mare! You can do better ...

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  7. Julie

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Even at the height of Christmas fever, the staff were so professional and helpful, the food was delicious and comforting and the cocktails great. I'll be ging back for sure.

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  8. Nick

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Team communication & service needs attention. We were told to sit at the bar upstairs & someone would fetch us. They never did despite us asking 3 times.

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  9. Rachel

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and selection of food/drinks. Good value for money and very attentive staff.

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  10. Carla

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was nice but felt very rushed by our waiter. We had a booking so presumably our table was covered for at least 90min and we were there for a relaxed Xmas lunch but waiter kept rushing us to order and was annoyed when we asked for more time to decide. When I asked him if there was an issue with us taking a few more minutes to decide, he said, 'not for me but it will be for reception'. This was all within about 10-15 mins of sitting down. It's the run up to Xmas so can totally appreciate he must have been busy and was possibly having a bad day but it did make myself and my friend uncomfortable and took the shine off the evening.

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FAQs

German Gymnasium does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

German Gymnasium is rated 4.2 stars by 2246 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 103 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for German Gymnasium

1 Kings Boulevard, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4BU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    King's Cross
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–9:45 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:45 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:45 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    German, Contemporary European, Regional German
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King's Cross and St. Pancras tube and train stations are both less than 1 minute's walking distance from German Gymnasium.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Thiel
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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