New restaurant Lago No 45” on the lake: Mediterranean enjoyment starting soon!

New restaurant Lago No 45” on the lake: Mediterranean enjoyment starting soon!

On September 4th at 2 p.m. the time has finally come: The “Lago No 45” opens its doors directly on the picturesque lake, attracting not only locals but also numerous visitors from the surrounding area. Attentive tenant Katarzyna Thiel and her husband Mario Thiel have worked hard on this opening after overcoming several organizational hurdles due to a delay in the refrigerated counter, a crucial element for food storage and presentation. Refrigerated counters are indispensable in the catering industry as they ensure the storage of fresh ingredients and enable efficient storage, as der-fleischladen.de explains.

The new restaurant was built on the site of the former “Balu” beach café. The Thiels undertook extensive renovations that not only built new walls for the restaurant, but also created a professional kitchen and separate restrooms for staff. Although unexpected construction problems, such as the discovery of pavers beneath old linoleum, required additional work, the craftsmen and helpers who took part in this major project received high praise from the owners.

A new concept for gourmets

If you take a look at the dishes that “Lago No 45” will offer, you will see a modern, Mediterranean concept. The menu will initially be kept small, with a lunch menu from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and an evening menu from 4 p.m. The opening times are also impressive: Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a day off on Wednesday. There are 24 seats in the restaurant, which are grouped around a cozy outdoor terrace with 22 additional seats in the beach area. A spacious barbecue area, which has already been built, promises sociable barbecue evenings and an inviting atmosphere.

The hope of a “golden October” with warm days after the intensive summer construction work could spoil the first guests with culinary delights. Positive feedback from walkers who have already expressed their interest in the new restaurant makes the Thiels optimistic about the opening. New furniture and large parasols are also planned for the design of the outdoor terrace to create a relaxed lounge atmosphere.

Prepared for the future

For 2026, the operators are also planning to introduce boost rental, which will offer guests additional attractiveness. At a time when individualized gastronomy and sustainability are very popular, the new restaurant is very well positioned to take these trends into account. Consumers are looking for personal and authentic experiences, while at the same time the desire for transparency in terms of the origin and quality of what is served is growing, as kuechenherde.com highlights.

“Lago No 45” relies on regional and seasonal ingredients and is also planning concepts to avoid food waste. A focus on sustainable practices will be critical to the future success of the restaurant business. The Thiels are convinced that the combination of one and a half years of hard work, a well-thought-out gastronomic concept and an idyllic location lays the foundation for the success of their company.

So it only remains to be seen how “Lago No 45” will fare in Cologne’s gastronomy scene. The opening is just around the corner - and the anticipation of the future guests is clearly noticeable!