As a frequent business visitor to Muelheim and Essen it's…read moreimportant to find good places to eat and entertain . The menu looks, at first sight , standard Italian fair for the domestic German market, however the food was very good indeed. Anti pasti selection had many old standards,not radical cuisine,but the quality of ingredients was very very good. Linguini with porcini and truffle was super! Served in a Parmesan basket there was an added touch of flair with the chef grating a generous shower truffle on the plate at the table, very nice personal touch. Gorgonzola for last course took 20 minutes to arrive, but I'm sure that's because the chef wanted it to be at the right temperature... So no complaint on that score, Espresso , good authentic Italian roast, no Tschibo ersatz here. Attentive waiters and good value. Best place to eat within 3 km, no wonder they are busy ! Be sure to book in advance...wines ...long list, go for what you know...

From the owner: Menschlichkeit , Vertrauen, Freundlichkeit und Liebe ist ewig Konzepte in allen Sprachen der kleine…read morePrinz. Wir bieten italienische Gastfreundschaft und Ambiente gemütlicher Ort, wenig geschmackvolle Küche.-sagt der Chef Sergio "Und das leben wir hier." Ich möchte alles tun, damit die Gäste sich so wie zuhause fühlen und dabei was Neues erleben. Deswegen gibt es in kleiner Speisekarte und auf der Tafel Pasta aus Parmesanlaib oder Fisch in Salzkruste, weißen und schwarzen geraspelten Trüffel auf der Pizza oder argentinisches Steak oder Hummer, der direkt nach dem Flug in den Topf eingeladen wird. Der junge Koch Alex präsentiert seine Kreationen auf dem Teller nicht nur mit Stil, sogar "mit Salz und Pfeffer". "Die Küche mit Geschmack" ist sein Motto-" und erfüllt Einzelwünsche für jeden Gast, wie für jeden Freund"

Dear Pasta e Gamberoni,…read more Unfortunately, I live on the other side of the world but I will visit you next time I am in Essen (hopefully this year!) Your truffle spaghetti is out of this world yummy, with huge chunks of shaved truffle, Your spicy tomato sauce is also one of my favorites. Also, your panzerotti in cream sauce. Your gambas (giant shrimp prawns) appetizer is delicious as well as your mushroom beef carpaccio and the prices are more than reasonable. I love how intimate and cozy your atmosphere is. + how sweet all the people who work and dine there are. Your bread is like crack, and I could swim in your balsamic and olive oil selection. Don't ever change. xo Sincerely, me.

Worst customer service ever. Reserved a table upfront. But when we arrived, all tables were taken…read more It took forever to get some attention from the staff. Then they were extremely rude and told us to go for a walk (in icy conditions in December!!!). We were told maybe we would have more luck later. Don't even try to make a reservation, it does not help. They also don't seem to appreciate your business at all. I was never ignored so much or treated so rudely in any other restaurant before in the entire world. Would not try to go back, if they paid me to do so...

From the owner: Seit 1978 besteht das Restaurant Costa Azzurra in Duisburg…read more Wir verwöhnen unsere Gäste mit Spezialitäten der italienischen und der spanischen Küche. Geniessen Sie Italiens und Spaniens Köstlichkeiten nicht nur im Restaurant, sondern auch bei Ihnen zu Hause! Unser Partyservice bietet Ihnen alles, was Sie für ein gelungenes Fest benötigen.