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German Gymnasium, London,

German Gymnasium

4.2
4.2
2161 Reviews
£26 to £40
German

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2 people
19:00
Booked 132 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 08:00–21:45 Sat 09:00–21:45 Sun 09:00–20:45
  • 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, 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

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

    £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

    £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

    £62.50 - £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 2,161 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
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • North London

    Good for business meals

  • North London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
German Gymnasium is a stunning venue with a prime location, offering a delightful mix of traditional German cuisine and modern flair. Guests rave about the "wonderful, friendly, attentive service" and "beautiful building." Though some find it pricey, the vibrant atmosphere and extensive menu options make it a memorable dining experience.

2,161 Reviews

  1. David

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Initial disappointed to be told (after we ordered) that the signature goose was not available. After that though, all was excellent. Food ingredients were very high quality. Preparation was perfect. Portion size was ideal. Service was very helpful. Would we go again? Most definitely.

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  2. Anja

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great from start to finish!!!! Great atmosphere and service! Thank you so much!!!!

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  3. claire

    Buckinghamshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always very lively atmosphere and the service is great and the food different and interesting

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  4. Richard

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely meal with an old friend, on the balcony. Good service - very wide menu, and we went for the winter options (basically German sausage and mashed potato, with mustard). Beautiful building (listed Grade 2). My friend had to dash northwards so it is well placed for the railway.

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  5. Nicole

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The schnitzel is delicious but absolutely huge. It could do with being slightly smaller and therefore also a bit cheaper! The beer menu on tap is disappointing, with just some very average pilsner. The wine list is better. The kasespatzle is amazing and excellent value.

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  6. Diane

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service as always on point! My only slight gripe..... Wines are very expensive.

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  7. Tony

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A pleasant lunch, friendly staff, wished we could have stayed for cakes.

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  8. Louise

    London

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service. Super close to station so very convenient. Tables quite packed in, a bit more space would be good. But light and airy and food delicious.

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  9. Steven

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I have visited several times before and this occasion was disappointing. When my bill is over £700 I do not expect to be told that I need to vacate my table with 5 minutes notice, particularly when we were celebrating a family birthday. I have no plans to return anytime soon.
    German GymnasiumResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Steven, Thank you for your recent visit and for taking the time to leave us your feedback. All our bookings have a time limit, depending on the booking size. We always try to extend it for the guests who would like to stay at the table for longer, however, it is not always possible during busy periods of the day. We would normally offer for our guests to move to our bar on the first floor- please accept our most sincere apologies if that was not the case on this occasion. We will be discussing this with our team on the day as it is never our intention to ruin anyone's celebrations. I hope you enjoyed the food and atmosphere and we hope that this one visit won't stop you from coming back and we will have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Warm Regards, Jo & GG Team

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  10. Elaine

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lively, fun and welcoming restaurant with excellent selection of both brunch and lunch choices. The food is really very good and well prepared. Standard of each course is very good , portion sizes are perfect so you can manage two courses. I met with family for lunch and we had a really good experience. Really fantastic service. We were not rushed between courses but also felt that the staff were attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and what we needed. Filled our glasses with water without asking and lots of other little touches. It is a very busy, buzzy place but the tables are small and cosy that you can hear the people on your table. Would recommend as a place to meet up with friends and family.

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FAQs

German Gymnasium does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

German Gymnasium is rated 4.2 stars by 2161 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 132 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 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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