A friend living in Berlin for 12 years had a list of Italian restaurants recommended to her from friends who are from Italy, and this was one of them. Located near Checkpoint Charlie in the center of Berlin, this very, very small but lovely little Italian restaurant makes amazing, authentic food. If you know a little German it will help you here. If you are a local or can get a reservation, that also would help. Otherwise it might be packed. We got the last table available when we came in. We had the Calamari Fritto app special, which was one of the all time best calamari we've ever had anywhere. We also had the Spaghetti con Gamberetti, which was excellent but could use more aggressive seasoning. People in Germany clearly don't like a lot of seasoning. I had the Penne con manzo e funghi stagionali, which was truly excellent. All the pasta was fresh, all the flavors authentic and appreciated. The only thing weird at all Italian restaurants is this spread they give you which I can only describe as sour cream and chives potato chip dip. I don't get it, but whatever. It's not like you get charged for it. Anyway, if you're in Berlin, put this place on your must try list and go! read more

See all

Solid experience in many ways Salads are amazing Pastas are over the top - try the osso bucco pockets Carpaccio is wonderful Cute ambiance Owner operated and as such the service is spot on Give it a try Not too many tourists - more locals read more

See all

This little restaurant near check point Charlie is not to be missed. I stopped by for a quick lunch and was blown away. I had the tagliatelle with fresh truffle in a Parmesan sauce that was to die for. The waiter hand shaved the truffle at the table. A little dolce is advised too and you can't go wrong. You can tell it's family owned. Not many tourists. A real gem. For dinner they recommend reservations. read more

Dolcini - Tagliatelle with fresh truffle - Italian Near Me - Berlin, BE

See all

I went to the wonderful place when I was in town on my own for one night. It was DELIGHTFUL! The service was impeccable. I was seated at a cozy table and had the melon and prosciutto salad as a first course, followed by the chicken tagliatelle. Freshly prepared and wisely paired with a nice wine. Friendly staff and warm atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

The guys running this place were really nice. They let us get a table even though we didn't have a reservation. The tomato sauce was a little too spicy for my taste. The pasta was cooked perfectly. They gave us free bread, which came with a garlic butter. We didn't order alcohol but they had some good choices. They spoke perfect English and most of the customers seemed like expats. read more

Dolcini - Gnocchi and penne with the bread - Italian Near Me - Berlin, BE

It was OK don't get your hopes up.. we showed up at 5 when they open at 5:30 and the guy said come back at 6ish. We showed up at 6 and they said they were not sure if they could get us in even they were empty as if they had a party coming in, but low and behold they let us in for 1 hour. Ahhh the food was mediocre and certain tables get better service. I rank it up with Olive Garden at best!! read more

Really good food, relaxed service, lots house made & fresh. The penne with broccoli & Gorgonzola walnut sauce was Devine. The nightly fish special had a creamy lobster moat that definitely required bread to ensure none was waisted. Waldfrüchte semifreddo was really good & a nice palate cleanser. read more

Very charming restaurant with friendly service. Dining room is cozy and reasonable noise level. I had the pasta with salmon which was delicious. read more

This is a lovely Italian restaurant that was located not far from our hotel. Hoping for a great German meal on our last night in Berlin, we went to a place down the street only to discover that they had a rather limited menu. As we searched for other places nearby, we stumbled upon Dolcini and it was a great find! Everything was in Italian but Mario, the co-owner explained the night's specials and made suggestions for us. We each had pasta dishes - one with salmon, one with shrimp, and one with chicken. They all had good flavor, despite being a little dry. The real star of the night, however, was the cheese with herb spread for the bread. I wish we'd had more of that to put on everything. Honestly, I would've added it to my pasta. For dessert, Mario treated us to their tiramisu, which we really enjoyed. Thanks to Mario for taking such fantastic care of us! He and his brother have a wonderful Italian thing going on in the heart of Berlin. read more

See all

Absolutely nothing to complain about! Appetizers, wine, dinner and dessert were all amazing. Staff was lovely and atmosphere very romantic. read more

Dolcini - Italian Near Me - Berlin, BE

Dinner was fantastic, we ordered four different pastas and all were delicious. The wine was wonderful and the service was outstanding. Definitely recommend this spot for dinner, quaint and charming decor with real candles on the tables. A bright spot in Berlin. read more

Quiet and convenient for business lunch. I like a place where I don't need to shout to be heard. Nice vegetarian dished, mostly pasta. The service seemed a bit disinterested but it was nice to be left alone for our discussion. read more

Wow. We stumbled upon Dolcini and are so thrilled. Mario, the co-owner was so warm And open and managed to seat us quickly, even without a reservation. While we were waiting he served us a quality sparkling wine. Our appetizers - octopus and avocado and the gnocchi were tasty. Chicken compollo was exceptional. Mario recommended a different Italian red wine that was so special, we had to have a second bottle, and then a third. Carbonara sauce was worth the meal. Great value for the money. read more

Lovely restaurant with delicious pasta! The ambience was really nice (candlelight and soft music). I had the gnocchi with pesto sauce which tasted amazing. The portions were quite big and I left feeling stuffed. Surprisingly, everything was very inexpensive as well! The highlight of the meal was definitely the service. The waiter was so kind and attentive. He made great recommendations. read more

In Berlin for a week, we were able to have dinner here twice. Both times we had a great time and very tasty meals. Our waiter quoted everything we'd had several days before. The soups are delicious, the pastas made fresh to order (we saw the chef making them!), the wine selection delicious. It is a small restaurant; probably best to make a reservation. read more

Although there were no recent Yelp reviews, the older ones sounded positive so we decided to have dinner here. The restaurant is a little out of the way, and is not very big. But both the outside and inside seating areas are nice. We were seated right away at a table inside set up with a candle and flowers. There is a nice wine list, and a variety of Italian dishes as well as daily specials. I had tagliatelle with chicken and my husband had salmon with vegetables. We both enjoyed our meals, and I would definitely go back. read more

Considering price and quality you will have a great evening here. Homemade food and great friendly service. Anti past can be shared and the prosecco does the trick. read more

Dolcini - Great restaurant run by two brothers. - Italian Near Me - Berlin, BE

If you're in the middle of Berlin looking for an Italian restaurant, this is the place to go. Great food, awesome atmosphere, and incredible service. I really recommend everyone to go here for an Italian experience. Mario is a great host and takes care of you. Thanks again Mario!! read more

Very nice and reasonably priced menu. The quality of the food was great, on par with similar places in Italy. The service was slow, only two guys, one in the kitchen, the other the server and bar. Nice atmosphere and music. Would certainly go again. read more

Excellent slow food! And a very warm welcome from Mario who will explain to you in detail how to get Italian food!

The gnocchi rivals Italy. Fresh ingredients and full of flavor. Service is amazing. I went her twice during a week long business trip. Just delicious and enjoyable. read more

So glad we made a reservation for dinner; many were turned away as the restaurant was filled by 7pm. We were warmly welcomed by the waiter who sat us quickly and helped us with our coats. Mario the co owner took our orders swiftly and cheekily told us this restaurant had no place for phone usage during dinner else they'd be confiscated by him. Food was great; the octopus and avocado salad was delicious and our mains were likewise. Tiramisu and creme brulee was the ultimate sweet ending to our dinner. Service is impeccable and ambience was just right for a nice family dinner. Thank you for making us feel so welcomed and making our last night in Berlin so wonderful! read more

Wonderful pasta, wine, and dessert. Mario was a gracious host. Highly recommend this restaurant!

Great find only a couple of minutes off the tourist track. Smallish place, no frills interior more like a cafe than a restaurant. Very friendly owner (with a great sense of humour). Good choice of starters (mainly under €10). Main courses are only pasta dishes but excellent choice. Most expensive was the taglialini with truffles and mushrooms (€15) so two courses, (good) beer, wine and coffee was under €30 per head. No time pressure, very easy-going. So, good food, almost unbelievable price and a fun owner mean a great place to go. Not too many tables so probably worth reserving in advance. read more

Wonderful food and service. Prosciutto was very good. Pasta with beef in cream sauce with truffle oil was delicious. Spouse had pasta with chicken in gorgonzola sauce and was very happy. Will return soon. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing food! We were lucky to get a table, so make sure to get there early or make a reservation if you can. Many groups were turned away after us. The waiter was wonderful and joked around with everyone. The prosciutto wrapped goat cheese appetizer was delicious and so was my salmon pasta. It was the perfect place for a romantic date. read more

Best Italian food in Berlin. Perhaps the best Italian food in Europe. Great service, generous portions and made with care. Everything we had was excellent. read more

Also ich finde das Essen nichts Besonderes Italiener hat keine Pizza und Penne war nicht herausragend Nur wenn ich muss wieder

Excellent food. Had a terrific meal one of their daily specials , pasta with asparagus and shrimp. The tomato soup and panacotta was excellent as well. Service was superb!! I will be back!! read more

Great food, perfect proportions, wonderful ambiance and an owner who takes pride in his restaurant. All around a fabulous experience. Pats was delicious! Dessert was perfect! read more

Really good service, great food, and not too expensive. Nice small and quiet place for a meal.

We went today and have my 2 kids with me 5 and 8 years old before I even asked for the table a very unprofessional waiter said that the kitchen was going to close and he was going to ask if they could cook something.. I said that i just looked them up and they just open ..so why he was saying that? Than he look at the kids and said they didn't serve pizza.. and point a place across the street that served it. I looked at him and said that I would like to have a normal meal and we didn't come for pizza.. and by that moment I understood that person is not fit for that job and i have to understand the limitations and incapacity of people and the wrong position and not train to deal with costumer. Just go to the corner and you will see Lafayette gallerie and downstairs viola.. great food for any tasty and waiters that speak different languages and that know how to give a great costumer service.. read more

Absolute best dining experience I've ever had. The service itself would have got this rating to 5 stars, but the food, drinks and atmosphere were incredible as well. Highly recommend to absolutely anyone. I'm a vegetarian and had plenty of delicious options. It's a little off the beaten path, but it is well worth it. read more

Fabulous food and service at a great location with reasonable price. The wine selections were limited but good options for value

Excellent supper. From the beginning you feel welcome and appreciated. The server runs the place with his brother, and it's clearly something they really believe in. We had gnocchi and a pasta dish, along with a mozzarella/tomato appetizer, and some wine. All the food was exactly what I'd want for that dish. The prices were very good, with the main dish prices low enough that you feel like getting that appetizer or two. All the ingredients that are supposed to be fresh were fresh and delicious. What else is there to say? read more