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German Gymnasium, London,

German Gymnasium

4.2
4.2
2305 Reviews
£26 to £40
German

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 88 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
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  • Valentine's Day Menu

    £65.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    German might not be the most romantic language in the world but our Valentine’s tasting menu is sure to have you speaking the language of love. Work your way through three courses of delectable and unexpected German foods. We offer both a classic and a vegetarian option, for £65 per person. What’s more romantic than trying new foods with your liebende (lover), under our stunning high ceilings? Available on 14th of February 2025, served upstairs at our first floor “Ringsaal” (Ring Room). Cancelation policy: We reserve the right to charge £50 per person cancellation for any bookings cancelled within 1 week of the reservation or no show.

Menu

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What 2,305 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

    Lively

  • North London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
German Gymnasium boasts a "beautifully preserved building" and "authentic German cuisine" near King's Cross. Guests appreciate the "vibrant ambiance" and "attentive service." Highlights include schnitzels, pork knuckle, and an "extensive beer list." While some noted "slow service," the "lively atmosphere" and "excellent food" make it a popular spot for both locals and travelers.

2,305 Reviews

  1. Daniel

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Despite their being busy we were accommodated an hour earlier than our booked time. The food was extremely well prepared and cooked. The waiters were attentive, and helpful with their advice. Overall a very positive experience of German cuisine.

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  2. Anjali

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We rang the restaurant to confirm they could accommodate a pram but when we arrived we were only offered a table by the front door and the draft kept coming through so we were freezing. The food and service was good but it was hard to enjoy our £120 lunch when we were soo cold! We would have had much more enjoyable time if we were offered a cosy table at the back.

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  3. Lawrence

    VIP

    London

    37 reviews

    2.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Have wanted to try this place for some time after the building renovation. The ambience was great with the grand dining space. The food and coffee however were pedestrian. One of the poached eggs in my Eggs Benedict was overcooked, and the Hollandaise sauce too salty. The service was alright but the highlight was the architecture and history of the building.
    German GymnasiumResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Lawrence, Thank you for your visit to German Gymnasium and for taking the time to leave us your honest feedback. We are always striving to improve and your comments have been passed on to our team of chefs. It is lovely to hear that you architecture of the building and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again and earning a higher rating in the future. Warm Regards, Jo & GG Team

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  4. Donna

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent selection of food for breakfast, reasonable prices & great service.

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  5. Elaine

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice experience at 11am on a Friday. Staff were attentive and courteous. Very much able to have a conversation across the table with a friend without needing to increase my voice - which was a surprise given the very high ceilings. This was despite the Grand Cafe area being full as it became lunchtime. On this basis, I will definitely return. The menus are very good too now - really strongly Germanic cuisine, matching its name.

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  6. Ian

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The tables were too close together for a formal business lunch, but in mitigation the upstairs was not open in Jan which is where the tables are more suited to business lunching
    German GymnasiumResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Ian, Thank you for your recent visit and for taking the time leave us your feedback. Our upstairs restaurant reopens on 3rd of February, we hope we will have a pleasure of serving you again. Warm Regards, Jo & GG Team

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  7. JC

    Oxford

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Warm and welcoming service with excellent attention to detail. Delicious food with a refreshing drinks menu.

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  8. Cheng

    VIP

    London

    89 reviews

    2.0

    89 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointingly, we were advised that the burger could not be served medium/rare. When it did come, it was tepid and the cheese was crispy. All in all, not a good choice.
    German GymnasiumResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Cheng, Thank you for your recent visit and for taking the time to leave us your feedback. As we do not mince our beef in house- it would not be safe to serve it medium rare. Food safety is something we take very seriously and there are strict procedures our chefs have to follow. I'm sorry to hear the burger arrived tepid and I just hope that it was addressed on a day. Thank you again and we hope that we will have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and earn a higher rating. Warm Regards, Jo & GG Team

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  9. Joseph

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good atmosphere and food but had ran out of weiner schnitzel and Hungarian dessert wine at 19:00 on a Sunday.
    German GymnasiumResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Joseph, Thank you for your recent visit and for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We prioritise quality and chefs are very good at anticipating the sales, however some times some items are just way more popular than usual and we run out. Having said that- it is extremely rare that we would run out of the Schnitzel of any kind. I am very sorry it happened on your last visit. I hope you found something else on the menu you liked and we hope that we will have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Warm regards, Jo & GG Team

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  10. Anna

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet another lovely experience at the German Gymnasium. Food and drink was excellent. Service was perfect. Only slight gripe was I’d asked for our table and guests to be put in a booth away from the main door to avoid a draft. This didn’t happen and the location we were sat in was a little bit on the cold side. Sometimes you cannot expect everything 100%. Still giving top scores because everything else was still brilliant.

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FAQs

German Gymnasium does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

German Gymnasium is rated 4.2 stars by 2305 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 88 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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