If you like to eat a mound of big, plump mussels and dip french fries in tomato sauce, then this is…read morethe place for you! (The french fries, however, are a separate order.) Mussels are one of my favorite dishes, and da Franco really delivered on quality and quantity. Located on the Rheinpromenade, it offers a gorgeous view of the Rhein. Although our visit was on a gloomy Winter day, I can imagine how gorgeous the view would be on a warm summer or fall day.

Wonderful authentic Italian food in a beautiful square. Great friendly service. Got a pizza,…read morepasta and salad and all were delicious.

If you find yourself in Remagen you must stop here! Luciano and his wife, Maria know how to do…read moreit! We knew we were in a special place when we arrived. He said "Buona sera!" Then he pulled up a chair and told us what he could make for us. No menu to read. We said we wanted some wine, he brought us a great glass of wine from Abruzzo. We ordered a lasagna and a fusilli with tomato and basil. Wow, wow, wow. So very good! Pasta is fresh made in-house. We then had the tiramisu. Again, perfection. A very good meal made better by the personality of Luciano. What a gem of a restaurant !

This was the second time we did eat at La Madonnina, first on a Friday, now on a Monday evening…read morewhen most of the other restaurants on the Rhine front are closed. Formula was the same on both nights. Bruschetta (lovely, but on deep fried bread) followed by some of the best pasta you can get plus some drinks. Friendliness of the service can be variable.

The food was not good. The pizza looked like it came from the supermarket freezer and the shrimp…read morepasta had very little shrimp..