German Gymnasium

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

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   Sir David

   London4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Sadly disappointed alas, nothing to do with the service, which was lovely as ever. However the food was just just not up to par; on every level. What used to be a great German restaurant is now simpering and close to banality. I’m sorry GG, but speaking as someone who has eaten all over Germany and Austria, (regularly) you really need to understand your basics. The perfect example was your potato and sausage soup! An absolute staple of German/Austrian cuisine, and one of my heart felt warming dishes. But you served an insipid weak potato soup with a few meagre sausage slices dropped on-top! (I noticed that you serve two variants of this dish, one as a vegetarian option and one a meat option with added sausage) sounds trivial I suppose, but the soup had no depth, no life! Dropping in cold sausage onto a vegetarian soup ISN’T potato sausage soup! And you know it! I could easily go on…… but my life isn’t long enough. You know where your corners are being cut! And obvs you’re catering for a tourist market perhaps? I was once a strong advocate, and enjoyed my time with you over many years as either a guest or part of a party etc, recommend many times over. The service was lovely, and attentive. So thank you for this.
   

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   sarah

   London9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Very busy great atmosphere it was sunny King’s Cross and the restaurant was buzzing Food ok drinks great service good
   

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   Clare

   London7 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Felt very rushed to order and then rushed off table. Food was ok.
   

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   Giuseppe

   London6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing as usual.Great food & top notch service.Atmosphere is always very nice too.
   

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   Jo

   London2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely place and very smart. Probably better for lunch and not breakfast Overpriced for what you get.
   

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   Claire

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, great friendly service, lovely atmosphere
   

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   Katherine VIP

   Manchester18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely restaurant, great efficient staff. Delicious breakfast!
   

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   Alexander

   London5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Sadly brought food while we were only half way through our cocktails which we prefer to finish so that we can take wine with the meal. Wiener schnitzel was tough and chewy. Pork knuckle was a great size, but unlike Bavarian styles had less crackling and more crispy fat on top. My fifth visit and the most disappointing so far.
   

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   Stephanie

   London11 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Happy to accommodate us with a request for a table move. Prompt service. Lovely interior
   

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    Philippa

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    Our breakfast which was a cooked breakfast was disappointingly cold. The restaurant wasn’t that busy so no excuses.
    

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