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German Gymnasium, London,

German Gymnasium

4.2
4.2
2266 Reviews
£26 to £40
German

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 80 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

  • 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.

  • New Years Eve

    £98.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    It's the season to eat, drink and to be merry.. Our Executive Chef, Alexander Thiel, has created a exquisite three-course set menu for the big day. Come and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with family, friends or colleagues. You can enjoy our New Years Eve Menu for £98 per person including a glass of Sekt. Please note this is the only menu available. We require a £50pp deposit to secure this reservation. We offer a full refund policy if the booking is cancelled 1 week before. This menu is only served at the restaurant on the first floor. Please note, all tables are booked for time of 2 hours.
    New Years Eve Photo

Menu

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What 2,266 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.

2,266 Reviews

  1. Louis

    Montreal

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall we were glad we went. Christmas means the prices were high thus the rating. Food was very good. Turkey dinner flavour excellent, presentation three stars. Desert could have been better. Plum tart was cold and doughy. Service and ambiance were good. The rest of the meal excellent. Considering we were there near the end of the day on Christmas, the staff did an excellent job. Thank you.

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  2. Chloe

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Really awful food. Very low level motorway pub roast kind of thing. Re heated, pudding tasted of fridge, some so fuel it was inedible, I feel totally robbed - as it cost a fortune!

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  3. Michelle

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Really appreciate all the staff for their christmas service and the food was really great. However, for the price of their christmas meal (£125pp), we did expect better service. No one came to introduce the menu or order water/drinks for a good amount of time despite us being one of the few tables there earlier tonight. We poured all the water and three bottles of wine ourselves. So yes, wasn’t impressed because of the price and the fact that the staff were simply doing their job but nothing much beyond. But was a good night, thanks for accommodating us on christmas night. Hope the staff had a restful night after.

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  4. Richard

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’d heard about the restaurant and as being of German parentage decided to take my sister, niece and her partner for Christmas lunch. A really wonderful experience. The staff were pleasant and attentive, the food was served without delay and I have to say the portions and the flavours were delicious, just as I remember from my mother’s cooking and all reasonably priced. Lovely venue and I would recommend to friends.

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  5. Jonathan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had an excellent meal. Great German food. Excellent, very attentive service.

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  6. Tony

    London

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Not the best evening. Lift was out of order again (I'd complained about it, last time we were there, as my friend has mobility issues - so once again we struggled with the stairs.) Service was poor. We waited quite a while for our cocktails, which I don't mind. But then had to ask to place our dinner order, which came in reasonable time. Though the wine didn't - again, we had to ask for it. Our server then seemed to disappear entirely. Noone came to see how the meal was, if we were enjoying it or anything. I went to the toilet early on, which needed attention - I noticed no paper in the cubicle, for instance, except on the floor. When I went back at the end of the evening, it was worse. No paper in any of the cubicles. It was unpleasant. Not what you expect for £75 a head. And the place was not busy. I wonder if the restaurant is failing and will soon go out of business.

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  7. Rodger

    Oxford

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really good and well portioned. We loved the menu.

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  8. jeremy

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! Always great here! Will be back in the new year.

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  9. Kathy

    Kent

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was really good. The service was outstanding

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  10. Daryl

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Buzzing venue for Christmas and nice Xmas tree Booked a table for 9pm Ordered the mulled wine but somehow they had run out and would not make more Appreciate the staff want to get home but please don’t take bookings if you can’t even offer customers a hot drink at the end! Food average, but ambience was good. Nice sommelier

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FAQs

German Gymnasium does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

German Gymnasium is rated 4.2 stars by 2266 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 80 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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