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Top Italian restaurants in Cologne, Germany

Top Rated Italian restaurants in Cologne

Top Reviewed Italian restaurants in Cologne

Reviews

Micha B
at 2023 Oct 04
Micha B
at 2023 Oct 04
Wir waren mit einer Gruppe von 7 Leuten da. Es gab einen große, leckere Auswahl an Speisen von der Tageskarte (eigentlich waren es zwei Tafeln 😄). Das Personal war sehr freundlich und aufmerksam und es wurde auch auf individuelle Wünsche eingegangen. Es war ein sehr schöner Abend mit sehr leckerem Essen.
M.C. Beyer
at 2023 Sep 30
M.C. Beyer
at 2023 Sep 30
Small and cosy traditional Italien restaurant. Good food friendly service.
Wunderbar! Köstliche Antipasti, Schinken und die Kalbsschnitzel erst, ach, man kommt ins Schwärmen. Toller Service, ein perfekt gepflegtes Geschäft und wirklich der Topfeinkostitaliener im Veedel. Hier gibt es auch je nach Saison baci di Perugia, Panettone und schöne Präsentkörbe. Auch toller Mittagstisch.
Ofelas Andre
at 2023 Sep 12
Ofelas Andre
at 2023 Sep 12
Salty food, unfriendly if not bigoted
Delicious Italian food in a fancy yet unpretentious atmosphere. Service was very attentive. Highly recommend trying one of the salads. Dinner reservations are a must.
Oleg Zelikman
at 2023 Aug 27
Oleg Zelikman
at 2023 Aug 27
Food is nice (pasta with truffles is a specialty you should not miss), but service lacks lack some attention and hospitality.
James White
at 2023 Aug 26
James White
at 2023 Aug 26
Get the truffle pasta. It's life changing
perfect place for all kind of Italian food and wines..
Vicky
at 2023 Aug 09
Vicky
at 2023 Aug 09
Food was more German than Italian!! Very bad wine quality as well. Mediocre seating
Claudia
at 2023 Aug 05
Claudia
at 2023 Aug 05
Das Essen war geschmacklich sehr gut, aber die Nudeln lauwarm. Eher kleine Portionen, aber liebevoll garniert. Der Espresso ziemlich stark, lauwarm in der Temperatur und lieblos, mit nicht funktionierender Zuckerschütte gereicht.
Ich würde das Restaurant nicht wieder besuchen wollen.
Ajay Kumar
at 2023 Aug 01
Ajay Kumar
at 2023 Aug 01
Food is their speciality and wine collection is also good. Try their pastas and you will be delighted.
Finally a place where I can buy caputo flour!!, the restaurant was only ok though
Ich Bins
at 2023 Jul 20
Ich Bins
at 2023 Jul 20
Top Qualität zum angemessenen Preis.
Auch das Mittagessen dort schmeckt top. Ich kann Gusto Italiano nur weiterempfehlen.👌
jairam amrith
at 2023 Jul 18
jairam amrith
at 2023 Jul 18
A pleasant Italian restaurant with traditional dishes and some interesting specialties. The alfresco seating is comfortable, and a hedge provides privacy.
Ingo Showling
at 2023 Jul 14
Ingo Showling
at 2023 Jul 14
Perfektes Einkaufserlebnis.
Hier findet man neben den italienischen Spezialitäten eine Top Beratung, Freundlichkeit auch immer etwas zum sofort essen / mitnehmen. Also vorsichtig, falls ihr vorhabt den Laden hungrig zu betreten.
Guido Marx
at 2023 Jul 09
Guido Marx
at 2023 Jul 09
Italienische Südstadt-Urlaubsatmosphäre mit negativer Überraschung.

Wir hatten ein paar Getränke und zwei meiner Freunde teilten sich einen Vorspeisenteller spät Abends.
Beim Bezahlen kam dann gefühlt wie aus dem Trash-TV, die Überraschung, dass der Vorspeisenteller - als Vorspeisenplatte bezeichnet, plötzlich 50,- Euro kosten sollte, was ihnen beim bestellen weder auf der sehr überschaubaren Karte angezeigt noch mitgeteilt wurde.
Für 50,- Euro hätte man sämtliche der 3 Vorspeisen (ca. 14-18 Euro der Teller) zusammen bestellen können.

Die Vorspeise kostete somit mehr als das auf der Karte angebotene teuerste Hauptgericht von ca. 24,- Euro.

Als wir dann der sehr freundlichen, hilfsbereiten, bemühten Bedienung sagten, dass das ja wohl etwas teuer sei, für ein paar kombinierte Fischspeisen(reste) - waren alle sehr lecker - und wir doch gerne mal den Chef sprechen wollten, verschwand diese und sprach ein Lokal weiter mit ihrem Chef. Der jedoch verneinte und gab ihr zwei 5,- Euro Scheine - quasi unser Trinkgeld für die Bedienung. Das würde er uns anbieten als Rabatt aber sprechen wolle er nicht mit uns. Solch ein Verhalten in der Gastronomie geht meiner Meinung gar nicht und bewegt mich leider zu dieser schlechten Kritik des TEATRO Restaurant in der Kölner Südstadt.

Qualität des Essens (so fern ich das von der Vorspeisen beurteilen kann): gut
Bedienung: OK
Sauberkeit (Toiletten): uuuuh, die feuchten Handtücher, die wild in der Toilette umher lagen - eher ekelig.
Atmospähre: authentisch italienisch
Preise: Ok aber in unserem Fall (hoffentlich eine Ausnahme): unverschämt bis willkürlich
Service Geschäftsführung: unverschämt

Wir werden auf keinen Fall dieses Lokal nochmals besuchen und leider auch Freunde und Bekannte davor warnen.
Very authentic Italian atmosphere, especially the terrace looks amazing. The pizza was very delicious.
•MAANTRA•
at 2023 Jun 26
•MAANTRA•
at 2023 Jun 26
Food was delicious! The waiter was super nice! The Ambiente was nice and cozy 🌞😎🍺 this is a typical 5/5!!!
Delicious food at reasonable prices. It’s a small restaurant so you need reservation. Beef pasta needs a little bit more salt
Delicious food and great atmosphere,
I recommend!
Melissa Moeller
at 2023 Jun 04
Melissa Moeller
at 2023 Jun 04
Delicious pizza! Our family of 6 ordered 5 pizzas and each one was great! Our favorites were the margarita and the Hawaiian.
Just amazing. They treat you very, very well. The food is exquisite. The prices are fine. They cater omnivores and vegans alike. The drinks were OK. It can be a little hot if you’re sitting next to the oven, so pay attention to that if you’re going in the summer. I’ve heard it can be loud since it’s a bit crowded, but to me the noise levels were perfectly normal. We’re looking forward to visiting again.
Zunnur Ain
at 2023 May 31
Zunnur Ain
at 2023 May 31
A little gem in the area. Not a typical pizza and wine dining but their pizza is amazing. Freshly made dough, tasty tomato base, generous topping, affordable price, and friendly people. Made from the heart. I could eat this pizza everyday.
Dulguun Kh
at 2023 May 28
Dulguun Kh
at 2023 May 28
Best italian food in cologne. I have been at toscanini several times already, every time the food is great. Only thing is very hard to get reservation, always fully booked
Perfect traditional Italian food!
Mickaël Broussal
at 2023 May 12
Mickaël Broussal
at 2023 May 12
A good surprise! The food was better than my expectations, yummy pastas with a lot of choices.
Cosy atmosphere with great specialty dishes.
Me and business Colleague called by Saturday night .. we hadn’t made a booking but the Owner was really happy to accommodate us - food was excellent - mixed starters - pigs cheek stew and house tiramisu accompanied by two lovely bottles of Lugano white - Service was first class ! - Will be back in a weeks time
Great Italian food of all sorts plus great service and Great cold cuts
Really good and quick service, would highly recommend, super delicious!!
Great lasagne! They also bring 3 different kinds of sauce with your order. The garlic one was our favourite.
Small neighborhood business. Decent prices, good food & beverages. 🙂
Nice Restaurant. Stuff very friendly. But not easy to find a parking place.
ali sonne
at 2022 Dec 10
ali sonne
at 2022 Dec 10
Tip Top
Such a lovely place. The food is very tasty. The waiter was super friendly. But he judged me for ordering Hawaii pizza😅 well, I know it's a crime, but since they offer it, I couldn't miss the moment to see the face of an Italian bringing a Hawaii pizza🤣
Aaron
at 2022 Sep 04
Aaron
at 2022 Sep 04
Top!
Great tasting Italian food, very friendly and helpful staff.
Jan Pörtner
at 2022 Jul 13
Jan Pörtner
at 2022 Jul 13
Delicious Italian food with friendly service. All dishes were really good served. I recommend to choose from the day menu. The normal menu is like in newspaper format really cool.
Lovely pizza and super friendly. Went with kids and every special wish was accommodated :-)
Abdullah Alagha
at 2022 Jun 30
Abdullah Alagha
at 2022 Jun 30
Loved the service and atmosphere, the pizza is generously topped yet balanced to maintain each ingredient’s flavour; the dough and tomato sauce are supper yummy 😭
Very nice place to eat, reasonably priced. Staff is friendly , food is good , service is great, I recommend to go to this restaurant. You should try it ʚ♡⃛ɞ(ू•ᴗ•ू❁)
Cute lil shop with good selection of Italian products. Try the dried salami (Luftgetrocknete Salami) here!
Kazi Rahim Ullah Rahi
at 2022 May 12
Kazi Rahim Ullah Rahi
at 2022 May 12
A good pizza shop. Their pizzas are delicious. Behaviour is well enough. A good place to hangout. Recommended.
Sevket CALISKAN
at 2022 May 07
Sevket CALISKAN
at 2022 May 07
Perfect Taste...
Very decent restaurant! Delicious food and really good service. The staff was really nice and friendly. Great choice of pizzas and pastas!
Definitely 5* and this is the best Italian restaurant in Cologne, five star goes to service, customer care, sanitary clean and high quality food with best Pizzas, salads tiramisu and of course pannacota . Small reminder- they don’t accept card payment. So make sure to have a cash available.
Mariko Pond
at 2022 Apr 17
Mariko Pond
at 2022 Apr 17
Just like the reviews, Toscanini is a restaurant with great value! The people were super friendly and the restaurant had a cozy atmosphere. All in all we had a great time! I’d recommend making a reservation though since it does get busy and all the tables were full. Highly recommend ordering the Insalata do Capra… the goat cheese wrapped in phyllo pastry was heavenly! Pizzas were also great!
decent food for the price and friendly service
vero rodz
at 2022 Jan 06
vero rodz
at 2022 Jan 06
Delicious Trattoria, excellent service and high quality ingredients! I think it will be my new favorite pizza place. Very good and super traditional.
Highly recommended!!
bryan jordan
at 2021 Nov 07
bryan jordan
at 2021 Nov 07
It was my second time in this restaurant 🍴. I just love this place. The restaurant is a family run restaurant. The Husband cooks and the wife organizes the restaurant and takes care of the costumers.
Everything is fresh and delicious 😋. I definitely recommend this place for a long and good evening.
The only thing that you should be aware of are the prices which is acceptable regarding the quality and the taste.
I love this place and will definitely come back ❤️.
It's fine. Nice staff, but food was not amazing.
Angela Wagner
at 2021 Jun 06
Angela Wagner
at 2021 Jun 06
Service was medium great (maybe due to the long COVID break), not proactive, but at least they were friendly when they did come to our table. We had pasta and pizza. Both were ok, but not overly convincing.
Marisska
at 2021 Apr 13
Marisska
at 2021 Apr 13
I ordered pizza “Amalfi” and it was delicious) Also the staff is very friendly.
Quality products and a courteous staff that serves you with a smile.
Very good food and good quality and good service
MS
at 2020 Oct 18
MS
at 2020 Oct 18
Never disappoint!
Nice fancy restaurant, amazing food and staff.
Staff speaks many different languages.
Food is very tasty and great prices!
Andreas Drexl
at 2020 Sep 11
Andreas Drexl
at 2020 Sep 11
Es gibt ja schon einen alteingesessenen italienischen Feinkost Laden in der Severinstraße. Aber Konkurrenz belebt das Geschäft. Die Auswahl an Käse und Wurst ist beeindruckend. Und die Ware höchster Standard. Das Personal sehr freundlich. Und sie kennen ihre Produkte. Ich bin jetzt der welcher Zutaten kauft. Essen kann ich nicht heute bewerten. Aber allein der pancetta zu meinen originale carbonara gestern... Ein Gedicht. Preise nicht überteuert und erschwinglich. Geh ich wieder hin!
Mattia Valenti
at 2020 Jul 26
Mattia Valenti
at 2020 Jul 26
Very good pizza and starters!
3H Trading
at 2020 Jan 08
3H Trading
at 2020 Jan 08
one of the worst pizza and pasta in köln......we are suffering from last five times .....always make some mistakes ....once very spicy and some time tomuch salt.....and the worker say just keep dishes and run away from here.....
The pizza was good and the wine of the place (Nero d Avola) as well. We ordered one pizza in two with my friend and they have cooked it separately and brought on two plates. Definetely the price for quality. 3 pizzas + 1 liter of wine cost us around 40 euros. Except for that they are always bringing some appetizers. The owners - a couple - Sicilian husband and German wife who really made this place with the Italian atmosphere.
Stepan Chwaluk
at 2019 Oct 28
Stepan Chwaluk
at 2019 Oct 28
If you blink you might miss this place, but hopefully you don't! I came here with my wife (found Amalfi on Google) and we both ordered different pizzas (I ordered the Amalfi, it was delicious). The service was very good and very fast, our server was in a fun mood and the place was packed. From what I saw on the menu, they only serve pizza, pasta and salad but if you're in the mood I highly recommend!
Naim Haliti
at 2019 Oct 05
Naim Haliti
at 2019 Oct 05
Such a fantastic place Highly recommended this Italian restaurant.
Alex McWhinney
at 2019 Jul 09
Alex McWhinney
at 2019 Jul 09
Loved it! A bit pricey, and very traditional, you won't be losing any weight if you go here....
Scarlett WU
at 2019 Mar 20
Scarlett WU
at 2019 Mar 20
Very very delicious Pizza and pasta,people are very friendly there,I will miss all about the food and people 😊.thank you ~
Super pizza, super pasta and super mood! Enjoy a glass of houswine and finish your dinner with amazing espresso
Peter Bongart
at 2019 Feb 22
Peter Bongart
at 2019 Feb 22
First Klass....
Melissa tcy
at 2019 Feb 17
Melissa tcy
at 2019 Feb 17
This Italian place is super amazing! The food is authentic and high quality. I especially love the white truffle main course. The starters are also great! We finished with tiramisu which is also very good. Service is warm and the atmosphere and ambience is cosy.

Definitely will come back again and again! Well done.
The atmosphere and the service are good. Staff is very friendly. But the food quality is not. Pizza is done in an electric oven, is a bit gooey and feels like from an upgraded Imbiss than a restaurant pretending to serve Italian pizza. If you want mozzarella cheese instead of gouda - which is Dutch - you have to pay additional 80 cents. Instead of spicy oil, you get Ajvar (tomato/pepper mix from the Balkan region), the Nizza salad has shredded carrots in it. No, the cook wasn't inspired by fusion, he/she simply doesn't know. Payment by credit card is not possible (only German EC cards) but tip needs to be done in cash only... Still, the place was full... Not quite sure why?
Very decent pizza's for a fair price. Tasted good and were served with a smile.
Karl J. Huber
at 2018 Dec 19
Karl J. Huber
at 2018 Dec 19
Ok
Sabatino Leonardo
at 2018 Dec 05
Sabatino Leonardo
at 2018 Dec 05
Top 👌💪
Sebastian Wawryka
at 2018 Oct 27
Sebastian Wawryka
at 2018 Oct 27
No kidding, thought this was a joke when I got my "fish table" for almost 20€. Had two potatoes of which one was not done. Vegetables tasted like from the microwave. Worst was the fish: Tasted like low-budget frozen food from the supermarket. It was mushy and wet.

I dont know if the cook was on sick-leave. But I do not agree to the reviews written here. I am really not a high-class eater but I really did not liked it. Sorry.
Lex Wick
at 2018 Oct 24
Lex Wick
at 2018 Oct 24
Great deli produce (authentic Italian - try the prosciutto cotto it's delicious) and awesome pasta spot for lunch. Constantly changing menu so repeat trips are worth it.
Little secret spot for a perfect quick authentic Italian lunch. The deli is highly recommended as well.
Eliot Fitzroy
at 2018 Sep 27
Eliot Fitzroy
at 2018 Sep 27
Delicious food with warm and friendly service. Would highly recommend this place. The octopus salad was delicious as were the two pasta dishes we ordered. Great espresso too.
This is seriously the best pizza in Europe. Perfect taste and best ingredients. Very friendly waiters and a perfect place for a romantic dinner. Also perfect prices a real bargain. This is not a joke I repeat this is not a joke. 🤗
Frank Roderigo
at 2018 Jul 08
Frank Roderigo
at 2018 Jul 08
I had Kabeljau / Cod. If it wasn't so overcooked it might have been great, because the quality of the fish and the seasoning seemed ok. But it was dry as hell. I would have complainde, but did not want to start an argument with the waiter who was friendly, but seemed too confident to admit any wrondoing of his kitchen staff.
I left wishing to have tried the pizza instead which looked pretty good.
Nice little Italian with a great lunch offering. Only 7.5 Euro for any pizza or pasta, plus a salad and a coffee. The pizza is good!
Douglas López
at 2017 Oct 13
Douglas López
at 2017 Oct 13
Very good pizza and fast service.
Nice food and that's what a restaurant needs to have 😊
Good service, good food. Not exceptional, but a cool place to hangout.
The backyard is very cute and the lunch special is a good deal for an salad or antipasti, a small pizza or pasta and a fritz cola for 9.99€. The gnocchi is heated and served on a clay pot and it was a good amount of food too.
Marc Filz
at 2017 Jun 24
Marc Filz
at 2017 Jun 24
Mega...
Dave Samuel
at 2017 Apr 16
Dave Samuel
at 2017 Apr 16
Great food
Jiří Dobrý
at 2016 May 05
Jiří Dobrý
at 2016 May 05
While working on the project in Cologne, we never miss an oportunity to step by and eat something delicious here. With the glass of Primitivo red wine, there is not better end of a working day at the bussiness trip.
Richard.P Weijens.
at 2016 Jan 18
Richard.P Weijens.
at 2016 Jan 18
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