WITH HEAD , HEART & BELLY
Regionality and sustainability in Cologne
The special taste comes from cooking with love.
At biota, we tread paths not everyone else takes and have the courage to embrace strong flavors. Regional products, sustainably produced. Through seasonal gathering, preservation, and fermentation, we create unconventional flavors that evoke memories. Tradition and innovation are equal drivers in our open kitchen.
This turns food into a memory and dinner into an experience.
Regional & Seasonal
SUSTAINABILITY AS A DRIVING FORCE
We dream of completely sustainable fine dining. Hardly imaginable today, but not impossible. Therefore, we do everything in our power to operate more sustainably every day. Short supply chains through local products. Waste avoidance and minimization, all the way to zero waste. Collaboration with sustainable producers. Nose to tail or root to leaf, out of appreciation for the raw product. Naturalness and a constant questioning of old structures are, for us, the path to a better ecological future.
BaumScheff - All controls on FULL THROTTLE
The cuisine of our chefs Sonja Baumann and Erik Scheffler is intuitive, powerful, and delicious. True to their motto "In, into, happy," they make even complex dishes accessible and understandable. Internationally inspired and regionally interpreted, as inclusive as modern Germany. A balanced yet vibrant interplay of sweetness and acidity, a good spiciness, and distinctive flavors define the flavor profile of our dishes.
It is not for nothing that our restaurant has been awarded a Michelin star since 2019 and our chefs are among the “100 Best Chefs Germany”.
We think "Root to Leaf"
BECAUSE VEGETABLES ARE OUR NORMAL
"Regular, vegetarian, and vegan food" is what we're used to. Not with us! Plant-based cuisine is our norm. In our eyes, haute cuisine is no longer defined by pure product fetishism and the use of the highest quality animal products. Therefore, it doesn't matter whether you're vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, or omnivorous. Here, everything has equal value. So everyone will find their perfect menu.
Whether out of curiosity or conviction, our vegetable-heavy menus are sure to impress.
Our sommelier recommends
Always the perfect wine accompaniment
What would food and service be without the right drink? It's definitely a dry affair. Don't worry. Not with us.
We not only have a few fine wines in our wine cellar, but also wines from Southeastern Europe and classic vineyards. You won't find any New World wines here. However, we do offer a number of bottles from exciting, underrated winemakers from all over Europe. Of course, you also have the opportunity to get a feel for our wide range of wines with a wine pairing. Or even treat yourself to a non-alcoholic beverage pairing of the highest quality. Follow your own taste or let our sommelier advise you.
"Unconventional enjoyment with aspiration and thinking ahead in a casual setting."
The gourmet
