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German Gymnasium, London,

German Gymnasium

4.1
4.1
2439 Reviews
£26 to £40
German
1 Kings Boulevard, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4BU

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2 people
19:00
Booked 65 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    German, Contemporary European, Regional German
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 08:00–21:45 Sat 09:00–21:45 Sun 09:00–20:45
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Alex Thiel
  • Area
    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

What 2,439 people are saying

German Gymnasium reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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  • London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • North London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
German Gymnasium offers "fabulous food," with standout dishes like schnitzels and Black Forest Gateau. The venue is "breathtaking" and perfect for special occasions. Service gets mixed reviews, but many find it "attentive and friendly." Some note higher prices, yet the "unique ambiance" and "authentic German experience" make it a worthwhile visit.

2,439 Reviews
  1. Jespher

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The venue was lovely and the staff was attentive when we arrived. We were seated and ordered two wienerschnitzel and a bottle of wine. To my surprise, the wine arrived at the same time as our meal. However, the waiters then ignored us for the rest of the meal. Both tables next to us received constant check-ins. The food we received was unfortunately subpar, but the German wine was wonderful. I’ll unfortunately not head back.

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  2. Jane VIP

    London10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was nice if a little pricy. But interesting venue. Staff helpful although busy. Little disappointed that there was lipstick on the teacup. They need to check from the dishwasher better. But was replaced as soon as we pointed it out. The tables are a little small and we had to put the teapot on the ledge behind us. Decor lovely and food tasty. Would still return if in the area but not a destination venue as I had hoped.

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  3. Dan VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a Friday night. The food came very slowly. Starters took about 20 minutes to arrive, and the main courses were not served until 1h15min after we sat down. They need more staff? The food: The schnitzel was perfectly prepared (Austrian style) with the breading wavy and detached from the meat. Great. However... the Asparagus dish was seriously overpriced and to add to that, it was completely overcooked. Given how long it took to get it, we didnt send it back, just ate half of it. On the other hand the boiled potatoes were undercooked! Really disappointing.

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  4. Maria VIP

    London8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and service, unfortunate we were seated upstairs which was not ideal for me. I should have requested downstairs. We’ve been lots of times before, never seated upstairs. A bit on the pricey side, although very conviniere as we were staying at The Great Northern hotel.

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  5. Ann

    Norfolk/Suffolk3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love this restaurant. A first class experience every visit. Food, as always, was fabulous, especially the white asparagus! Will definitely be back again very soon.

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  6. Nicholas

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Highly recommend and will go back again soon.

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  7. Jessica

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an incredible restaurant. The architecture is really breathtaking and despite it being so large it feels very intimate and a lovely atmosphere. The starters, mains and cocktails are exceptional although our desserts were not as good as the rest of the meal. Overall it is the perfect venue for a really special occasion and we would love to return.

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  8. Laura

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, mains were delicious but the starters were very overpriced. All in all a good experience.

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  9. Richard

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun venue. Great location. Food ok, service ok.

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  10. Renato VIP

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We came for breakfast and one of my clients was holding a cup of coffee they had with them. We were told our table was ready but we needed to wait outside until he finished their coffee. Absurd, rude, pretentious service.

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FAQs

German Gymnasium does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

German Gymnasium is rated 4.1 stars by 2439 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 65 times today
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1 Kings Boulevard, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4BU

Additional information

  • Area
    King's Cross
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 08:00–21:45 Sat 09:00–21:45 Sun 09:00–20:45
  • 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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