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German Gymnasium, London,

German Gymnasium

4.1
4.1
2436 Reviews
£26 to £40
German
1 Kings Boulevard, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4BU

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 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 8:00 am–9:45 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:45 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alex Thiel
  • 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

What 2,436 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • North London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
German Gymnasium offers a unique blend of "great food," "fantastic service," and a "stunning setting" in a historic venue. Guests enjoy a "lively atmosphere" and authentic German dishes like schnitzels and Black Forest Gateau. While some found service slow, many appreciate its "authenticity" and "friendly staff."

2,436 Reviews
  1. Maria VIP

    London8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 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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  2. Ann

    Norfolk/Suffolk3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 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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  3. Nicholas

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 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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  4. Jessica

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. Laura

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. Richard

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 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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  7. Renato VIP

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 18, 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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  8. Julia

    Newcastle4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Dinner with a friend. Service was either rushed or non existent, and has gone downhill massively since my last visit a couple of years ago. Main course [cod] was okay - only just cooked - but dessert [rhubarb and lemon crumble cake] was VERY dry and almost inedible. Asked for one peppermint tea and one fresh mint tea and they bought one large pot with BOTH in it. Waited 15 minutes for the bill and in the end had to ask for it a second time. Will not go back and will not recommend.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good as ever. Been here many times. Love the fact you can decant to the bar upstairs after your meal as well. Great food and a lovely atmosphere

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  10. Julie

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met a friend for brunch. The smoothies were fantastic, porridge and heidelberg excellent, served by friendly staff in the sunshine.

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FAQs

German Gymnasium does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

German Gymnasium is rated 4.1 stars by 2436 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. North London
  5. King's Cross

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 times today
Google Map for German Gymnasium

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

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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