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.

I was invited here for lunch by a customer and I really enjoyed it. It's a classic Italian…read morerestaurant with a nice ambience, posh table settings and a big menu. They have pastas, pizzas, main courses, salads and many other choices for food. Drinks list is also good with a selection of wines. Food here is priced ok albeit on the slightly expensive side. I had a tagliatelle with scampi which was really nice and the semifreddo with caramel sauce was also lovely. Service was quick and super friendly. All in all a great experience I would happily repeat again. It's a nice place for a meal.

If you are looking for the best Italian in town, you just found it. I have searched for this place…read morefor a long time ago, and at least I found it. Italian ingredients, italian style, italian waiters, and of course, italian boss. 100% traditional, this places offers a variety of dishes that will put you in a difficulty to choose. The portions are fair, and the prices decent. But from far the the thing that will win your heart is the atmosphere, just like in a small pizzeria, somewhere in Rome. A reservation would be recommended, especially on weekends. Really good for groups, or just a romantic dinner with your fiancé. Even though the location is not that "friendly" (situated in a top neighborhood, but far from downtown), I think it is worth it. So, just to make it clear, in my opinion, the best italian restaurant in town.

We have eaten here for years. The menu is always fresh and written on a chalk board daily. The…read morefamily that runs the restaurant are gracious and welcoming. They have a great outdoor space.

very good pizza, on point lasagna and surprisingly well cooked zander filet with amazing basil…read morecream sauce. better than most italian in cologne. not cheap but worth it! gracie!

I love Cologne for Kolsch and Spargal in springtime, but I was hoping for a bit more quiet then a…read morebrew house but still close to the bustle near the Dom and Hauptbahnhof so I tried Yelp and eyed the map. The result: A surprising combination of great service and three courses consistently excellent! Including homemade and delicate pastas and a variety of fresh fish and accompaniments! Oh, there IS good wine in Cologne!

A true Italian gem! Fresh pasta w black truffles, and beautiful tasting sole. Had the calamari…read moreappetizer - all perfectly cooked. And surprisingly very reasonable pricing. And authentic Italian 5 star service as if you were family of the waiter and the hostess/owner? I would eat here every day if I could. Makes me love Cologne even more.