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German Gymnasium, London,

German Gymnasium

4.2
4.2
2186 Reviews
£26 to £40
German

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 165 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
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve - The table is yours for the night

    GBP 98.00 per person

    31 Dec 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.
    New Years Eve - The table is yours for the night photo

  • Set menu

    GBP 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

    GBP 62.50 - GBP 125.00 per person

    25 Dec 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

Menu

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What 2,186 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.

2,186 Reviews

  1. Joel

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love it and we will love it even more tomorrow Thank you

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  2. brian

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the more spacious restaurants in London. It feels even more airy with the huge windows and high ceilings. The food was great!

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  3. Vivienne

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was superb, varied and hearty. I've never seen my boyfriend in such ecstasies over a dish (Herring Hausfrauern Art (homemade). Our waiters were all attentive, intelligent, engaging and informed and either were really well trained or just born that way! Atmosphere was lively, but not loud. It felt like we were dining in a much more expensive restaurant.

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  4. Susanne

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice German food. Great Weißwürste and Apfelstrudel. Buzzy atmosphere (and you need to book to be sure of getting a table during peak hours) although verging on the too noisy.

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  5. David

    Kent

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A good fun venue, totally different, good food if you enjoy German cuisine, good service, wine is in small measures and a little pricey.

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  6. Joanna

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my fifth visit to the German Gymnasium and again the food was beautiful and the atmosphere was good. The toilets were really disgusting though, I think they need cleaning more often especially when it's busy.

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  7. Mike

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and authentic german food! Atmosphere in the Grand Cafe area is lively.

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  8. Ms Rawe

    London

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I thought the experience fair but nothing to write home about. Our food took along time to arrive and no apology offered (getting staff attention to find out when our food was coming was tricky). The schnitzels were good albeit they must put a lot of salt in as we were very dehydrated afterwards. The knuckle was apparently great. The desserts were ok. I was so looking frwd to Black Forest gateaux (that had driven the choice in restaurant) but have had so much better elsewhere. The cheesecake was dry, the strudel was served with tiniest cup of crème anglaise. The cheesecake had been recommended by the waiter and she at least refunded that. All in all I expect good if you are on a boozy night out but not fab
    German GymnasiumResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Rawe, Thank you for your recent visit and for taking the time to leave us your valuable feedback. Please accept our most sincere apologies that the main courses took a bit longer than usual. I'm glad you enjoyed some of your food- I will pass on your comments about the desserts to our team of chefs for a review. We hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Warm Regards, Jo & GG Team

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  9. John

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Traditional German food and drink was excellent, albeit very expensive.

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  10. Yuen-Wei

    London

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food, delivered quickly and elegantly. Very popular so it can seem crowded, but once seated it's quite comfortable. Enjoyed it very much.

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FAQs

German Gymnasium does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

German Gymnasium is rated 4.2 stars by 2186 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 165 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

  • Area
    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, 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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