this little hole in the wall restaurant is absolutely amazing. Everything is fresh fast and truly…read moreauthentic. It's like a little Italy in the middle of Germany. Everybody is so nice. The sauces are amazing. The pizzas come out super fast. They have amazing lemoncello. The only thing is you need to have cash. they take euros and us dollars! They don't take any credit cards.

BRING CASH! We just arrived in Cologne today. We were not in the mood for German food. Found that…read morethe reviews here were excellent so went here for late lunch. Staff was attentive, friendly and spoke English. I'm Italian and can be discerning on Italian cuisine so I was surprised to find how genuine and delicious the meal was. Pizza was prepared with a thin chewy crust and sauce and ingredients were very fresh. The insalata rucola was also delicious and fresh with plenty to share with my husband. The restaurant was elegant, artsy but not too fussy and not too noisy either. My only warning to travelers is that this restaurant doesn't accept payment via credit card! You must bring cash.

This is a great Italian place if you are craving pizza in Cologne , Germany…read more Being from America, we expected a bit more friendly wait staff. But don't let that stop you from trying this awesome place. I get why it got 4 stars. Food rocks. Service so-so.

This is a nice compromise place for the hungry tourist (who doesn't like "good enough" Italian?)…read more It's good food at a nice price, and if you're so inclined, there is pizza to go. It isn't a luxury experience, but the food tastes good, the waitstaff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable. It might be a little touristy, but this hasn't turned it into the kind of place with the 100 hundred page menu or the solicitor outside trying to convince you to spend money at their restaurant.

Came here on a whim for dinner with colleagues and was able to sit outside due to great weather…read more Ordered pizzas pasta risottos and desserts galore. Service was leisurely comfortable and they were nicer than most German establishments of this casual caliber. The place Was busy and because it sits on the main square there were lots of musicians who provided entertainment but will approach your table for money after. Portions were super generous but some dishes were a bit on the salty side.

We ate at several places while in Germany but this was my favorite. The weather was great and we…read moreate outside. We ordered a salad and pizza. Everything was so fresh! The salad had fresh mozzarella cheese on it. The pizza had bacon and spinach with a pesto sauce. This was Italian food and it so delicious. The staff spoke English and were very attentive.

Food was very good. Portions were interesting; some things were large, some small. Price point is a…read morelittle high. (12$ for 5 pieces of shrimp) but all in all the food was pleasant to taste upon your tongue. Server was nice, but towards the end of the meal forgot about us. Restaurant was clean and had a nice dim ambiance.

Collina's is a gem just below the Kölner Dom. It's a touristy & somewhat smelly area and this…read morecharming Italian restaurant is easy to miss. Service is friendly and personal. I enjoyed what must be the best steak I've eaten in the 8 years I've lived in Germany. It's pricey but worth it. I'll be back!