485Grad GmbH (Kyffhäuserstraße)
Neustadt/Süd, Cologne
Restaurant in Cologne, Germany
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Against Cologne peers, 485Grad GmbH (Kyffhäuserstraße) is the practical repeat-visit pick rather than the formal splurge. Use it for an easy evening around Kyffhäuserstraße; choose La Société instead when the occasion calls for a clearer fine-dining signal and a higher €€€€ spend.
About 485Grad GmbH (Kyffhäuserstraße)
For a Cologne evening, 485Grad GmbH (Kyffhäuserstraße) is in Cologne, lists a casual dress code, is open daily from 5–11 PM. These details make it a practical dinner candidate when the plan needs an evening window rather than lunch service or a formal dress-up brief.
It does not list a price tier, awards, chef-led format, cuisine, menu structure, or seating details, so it should not be described around those specifics. Consider it a simple Cologne listing with dependable evening hours, then confirm the current menu, reservation process, any service details directly with the venue before making plans.
Use it for casual evening plans
The clearest fit is casual dinner in Cologne. If the occasion requires a more clearly defined setting, compare options carefully rather than assuming details. La Société is another Cologne restaurant to consider when building a broader shortlist, but 485Grad GmbH (Kyffhäuserstraße) should be judged on its own characteristics: casual dress and daily 5–11 PM hours.
For regulars and first-time visitors alike, the decision is mainly about fit. Go when the priority is a Cologne dinner during the evening hours. Skip or verify directly when the table needs published prestige markers, a specific menu format, dietary assurances, private-room details, or other planning information. Readers building a broader Cologne plan can compare it against other local options in the full Cologne restaurants guide, then add bars or hotels around the meal using the Cologne bars guide and the Cologne hotels guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Kyffhäuserstraße 44, 50674 Köln, Germany
- Website
- 485grad.de
- Phone
- +49 221 39753330
The take
The Take
The Vibe
485Grad presents as an understated neighbourhood pizzeria that prefers craftsmanship to theatre. The approach reads like visiting a well-kept residential address—no marquee signage, no flash—so the room feels calm and attentive rather than bustling. Everything centres on a wood-fired oven set to the 485°C threshold that gives Neapolitan dough its leopard-spot char and airy cornicione. The result is a focused, intimate experience where the cooking discipline defines the tone: warm and unpretentious, but clearly directed at diners who care about technique and balance.
Best For
This is a destination for people who want a considered pizza experience rather than a broad, all-purpose menu. The tight selection of long-fermented dough bases and carefully chosen toppings makes it ideal for date nights or low-key meals with friends who appreciate craft baking and simple, precise flavor. The residential setting and quiet street approach also suit solo diners and locals who prefer a relaxed, neighbourhood room where the central product—the pizza—remains the star.
Ordering Tips
Treat the pizza as the main event: the menu is deliberately compact and designed to frame the oven-fired pies rather than overwhelm them with choices. Look for items that highlight the long-fermented dough and balanced toppings; starters and desserts are meant to support the pizzas, not compete. Because the kitchen emphasizes quality over range, pick a few shared pies to taste the house approach to char, texture, and topping restraint rather than ordering many competing styles.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and laid-back atmosphere with high-quality, sustainable products and unique beverages.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- La Société, Modern Cuisine, €€€€
- Habibi Köln, Notable alternative
- Bei Oma Kleinmann, Notable alternative
- Freddy Schilling – Die Hamburger Manufaktur, Notable alternative
- Jim & June, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Cologne
Compared with La Société, 485Grad GmbH (Kyffhäuserstraße) reads as the more casual choice. La Société is the clearer pick for diners who want Modern Cuisine, a €€€€ price signal, a more occasion-led meal. Choose Kyffhäuserstraße when the group wants less ceremony and an easier evening plan.
Habibi Köln, Bei Oma Kleinmann, Freddy Schilling – Die Hamburger Manufaktur, Jim & June are better cross-shops when the decision is driven by a specific mood or a known local favorite. Without a published price tier for Kyffhäuserstraße, value should be judged on the night: pick it for convenience and repeatability, not for a documented award or tasting-menu proposition.
If the first choice is unavailable, start with La Société for a higher-spend dinner, then look at Bei Oma Kleinmann or Freddy Schilling – Die Hamburger Manufaktur for a more casual Cologne fallback. Habibi Köln and Jim & June are useful alternatives when the group is less focused on formality and more focused on keeping the evening simple.
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Compare 485Grad GmbH (Kyffhäuserstraße)
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 485Grad GmbH (Kyffhäuserstraße) | Cologne | ; | ; | 2026 Falstaff Wine Bar Guide |
| La Société | Cologne | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide Germany 20262026 Michelin 1 Star2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #4142025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Habibi Köln | Cologne | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Bei Oma Kleinmann | Cologne | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Freddy Schilling – Die Hamburger Manufaktur | Cologne | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Jim & June | Cologne | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at 485Grad GmbH (Kyffhäuserstraße)?
Bar seating is not listed. The schedule is: 485Grad GmbH (Kyffhäuserstraße) is in Cologne and is open every day from 5–11 PM.
Is 485Grad GmbH (Kyffhäuserstraße) good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual, hours are daily from 5–11 PM. If the meal depends on a specific occasion format, published accolades, a particular menu structure, or other detailed planning information, confirm directly before booking.
What are alternatives to 485Grad GmbH (Kyffhäuserstraße) in Cologne?
Other Cologne options to compare include La Société, Freddy Schilling – Die Hamburger Manufaktur, Habibi Köln, Jim & June, Bei Oma Kleinmann. Use the comparison to match the evening to the setting you want, confirm current details directly with each venue.
