Arrived in town and my coworkers wanted Italian. Found this restaurant on Yelp within walking distance of our hotel and gave it a shot. Busy on a Sunday night which is a good sign. Cozy dining room and outside seating, but too cold to sit outside on this night. Server was good. Menus in German and English. Complimentary bread and oil. Standard bread service but three different types of bread was nice. Burrata and calamari appetizers were good. Burrata was the better of the two. The calamari was nothing special. Tomato soup was excellent. All of the pasta dishes were fresh, hot, and delicious. My truffle pasta was very good. Creamy, hot, and the fresh truffles were excellent. Coworkers loved their spaghetti bolognese and carbonara. And of course, the beer was refreshing :-) read more

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My final Italian meal in Germany was this very popular joint I stumbled upon on Yelp! Located in a section of Berlin populated with rows of restaurants, this place is happening right now for locals. We went without a reservation and that was a big mistake. Luckily they found one small table for the three of us, but otherwise, the inside and outside dining was overflowing. They also speak little to no English so hopefully you speak German. I think we only go the table because the maitre'd figured giving us a table was easier than trying to figure out what I was saying. Haha! While not as amazing as the two other places I reviewed in Berlin that were also Italian, it was pretty good. We ordered the margherita pizza to start and it tasted good. Sadly it asked for it crispy or well done and they couldn't understand so it was not undercooked but pale as heck. The carbonara was okay but had cream - a big no, no - and was too heavy to finish. The chicken verde (a green peppercorn sauce) was very good and I would highly recommend it. The spaghetti bolognese was pretty good but not as good as other places we tried in Berlin. Still, I would recommend trying this place. Just make sure you have a reservation! read more

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My grandmother and I visited during our first trip to Europe, seeking a warm meal to escape the chill outside. As a gesture of kindness, my grandmother insisted on covering the bill, and we were mindful of keeping costs reasonable. From the outset, we clearly informed our waiter that we did not want any drinks, aiming to avoid unnecessary expenses. The service, unfortunately, left much to be desired. Our waiter was minimally engaging, offering little warmth or attentiveness throughout the meal. We placed our food order and later decided to share a single limoncello as a small treat. Without any prompting or confirmation from us, the staff automatically brought glasses of water along with a bottle of Aqua Panna. Given our explicit request to forgo beverages, we reasonably assumed this was a complimentary gesture, common in many establishments. The food itself was a highlight - flavorful and well-prepared, living up to the restaurant's reputation. However, our positive impression was overshadowed when the bill arrived. Unbeknownst to me at the time, my grandmother was charged 7.99 euros for the unsolicited bottle of water. She chose not to mention it immediately, and even generously tipped the waiter 8 euros despite the oversight. This practice feels like taking advantage of an elderly patron who was simply trying to enjoy a modest outing with her grandson. While the cuisine is commendable, such opaque billing tactics reflect poorly on the business and erode trust. Regrettably, this experience has deterred us from returning, turning what could have been a fond memory into a cautionary tale for fellow travelers. I hope the management addresses these service lapses to better serve all guests. read more

Oh my delicious!! Love the pasta!!!! I love the atmosphere and the service! Please try it's a must

Authentic and traditional Italian! Better than some of the Italian restaurants in the states that have famous reviews. Service is friendly. Menus is decently large and good array of different cocktails and wine. Pizza was great. If you want simple the Chicken with peppercorn sauce is great. I wish I was in Berlin longer to try more of the menu read more

Luardi - Italian Near Me - Berlin, BE

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The positive reviews are all true. This restaurant is run by Italians and they know great Italian food. All ingredients are fresh. Super tasty and with excellent service. I'll be back read more

Luardi - Pizza Napoli - Italian Near Me - Berlin, BE

It was a fantastic night. i love the pasta with salmone. one of the best italian retaurant i ever was. hope to see you soon luardi!!!! read more

What a gem. A must go to when you are in Berlin. Traditional real Italian with Italian staff...and an owner that walks around making sure everyone is satisfied. Inexpensive for the quality and quantity. If we come back to Berlin, we're coming back here. read more

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Food was good, but service was poor. Took forever to get service and once we ordered, waiter never checked on us multiple times was not busy so no excuses read more

Amazing food and atmosphere! Love it! I'll come back for sure. I ordered the Lasagna a la mamma, and it was amazing. I ate it too fast so no picture. Definitely recommend. Very romantic ambience as well. Good wines and beer. read more

Never again Horrible staff/ smoking outside and not washing the hands after and the food was terrible boring if not to say disgusting read more

From having tried pizza all over the world, Luardi's is really on top of their game. The pizza was chewy and crispy just like in Naples. Well done!! read more

Luardi - Bravo Pizza Luardi! - Italian Near Me - Berlin, BE

As a relatively large Italian restaurant at a popular area, I'm disappointed with the Italian food it serves. A salad with scampi uses ready made dressing or one that tastes like those you pour out of a plastic bottle. For 12.50€ in Berlin, I would have expected a decent sized pawn but no. The size is about U15-U20 for those readers from the States. Then, let's talk about the penne arrabiata. A simple dish. I switched penne with spaghetti. The spaghetti tastes like packaged pasta rather than homemade. The sauce is just blah. The kitchen likely used pre-made margarita for the pizza or diluted tomato paste. There should be some garlic but I see none. There is also no heat coming off the pepper they used. Even I couldn't make it that poorly at home. Noted is that the pasta costs 8.50€. Food is so so, did the service made it up? Not in my opinion. Pre-order, he did not ask if I have any question, nor volunteered information about house specials. When I asked for flat water, he brought a small bottle that's just not suitable for a dinner. So, to sum it up, I gave it a two-star. Maybe just an occasional bad experience given it has a four-star average rating. read more

Excellent experience. Great food. Great service. All around memorable and must try if you are in Berlin. We loved it.

What a find in Berlin! This is a real deal of good Italian food. The waiters and waitresses are attentive and friendly, but the best part is the food. It has a wide selections of Italian food. I came here for dinner on my first evening in Berlin and a lunch before departing the city, both time the food was excellent. The salads were great and the Luardi pasta & seafood risotto dishes were delicious. If you like spicy, make sure you ask for their freshly made chili, well worth the visit. read more

Great food, fun wait staff, keeps me coming back when I am in town. Have not found better Italian in Berlin! Entries, Deserts, Wine and all for a reasonable price! read more

A bit cheesy. The waiters were a bit cheesy with their Italian speak and behavior. Food (pizza) was decent but not outstanding An experience that can be repeated, but do not expect "out of this world" pizza read more

We had the pesto pasta, and the penne Bolognese. Both were quite good, not outstanding, but for a late night dinner it was just what we were looking for. Also a good selection of reasonably priced wines. Service was very prompt, friendly in Italian. read more

We passed by this restaurant every day when we were leaving our hotel. One day, we stopped in. I wanted pizza. The minestrone soup had a lot of vegetables. This was good since we went all out with the spinach and gorgonzola pizza to share. Inside is pretty fancy. Make sure not to wear a fanny-pack inside. (Why you would even wear this awful accessory when visiting Germany is beyond me!) Outside seating is perfect on a nice day, but the seats go quickly and you might get caught inside. The servers speak German, Italian, and English. Mix it up with a trilingual combo to make your visit to this Italian eatery top notch. read more

Great italians servers! Happy people. Awesome food! Felt like if i was in Italy. Enjoy! read more

been there a few times for lunch. they are very "efficient" managing their tables and have obviously many loyal customers. I was not very impressed by the food. you can eat it, but you can see they've reduced cost of ingredients as much as they could. most of all I was always annoyed by the cheesy jokes of the staff who put up a show everytime with their pepper-mills and act as if they are your buddies, when you can actually see they don't give a shit about their customers unless you tip them generously. best of all: when the lunch is 9€ and you give them 10 they keep the change as a tipp even if you don't offer it. used to be decent value for money with drink and coffee. now it's not anymore. read more

One step and I was in Italy! Very friendly and helpful staff, and great atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious! I would definitely recommend this restaurant!! read more

A perfectly adequate Italian restaurant on Meinekestrasse in Berlin. The waitstaff are attentive and we even got a table for six on a busy Saturday night (thank you, other guests, for moving to another table)! The food is fine, although not absolutely top rate italian, but then again, we're not in Italy. The wines by the glass are average as well. If you go here for the festive and lively atmosphere, not for great dining, you'll have a wonderful time. read more

Very good service,really nice customer service and good food ! luardi rissotto excellent ! Recommend read more

Luardi - Italian Near Me - Berlin, BE

Service was friendly and good. The food was excellent. We had Pizza, spaghetti carbonara and also spaghetti bolonase. All were very good. I strongly recommend you try it. read more

Yummy! Price ok, service meh-as all german service in our stay here in Berlin-. Nice ambience, but heavy smoking outside which you can feel inside. We had bolognese pasta and it was pretty good. read more

Nothing to write home about. Small Italian place, like many other in Berlin. The place was crowded even Monday evening, most probably because of reasonable prices (25 euro per person with wine). But food quality was very debatable. Carpaccio has been served with very strange sauce, Parmesan and rucola (!). Fish was bearable, but one potato and cooked carrot did not fit the dish at all. And again rucola! Why? My companions got a soup and chicken, which did not impress either. So all in all rather one time experience. read more

Great restaurant. Food quality and taste is excellent. The service is very good. I was amazed how fast they brought the food yet it was very tasty. We ordered the pasta with pesto and pizza margarita. This is definitely the place to eat in berlin read more

Wonderful food in the busiest area in Berlin. A hidden gem to most. Went there with friends and ordered 2 risottos and a pasta. Very delicious and prompt service. The only thing was they made me wait for 10 mins at the beginning in the entrance, even with reservation and the restaurant was not full (at 1830). Will give it another chance in a few weeks. read more

Great food, great service! On top we didn't have to wait long to get our food so no reasons to not hand out the 5 stars! Must visit during your stay in Berlin! read more

Great Italian food and service in West Berlin. We had the penne arrabbiata and the pizza. Both were excellent. The wine list was adequate and the service was very good. Highly recommend. read more

Pesto, pine nut, olive oil pasta with tomato basil mozzarella started was great! Even had Peroni beer. I recommend even if I personally don't like customer herders in the front of the place. If your in the area worth a stop for a nice Italian restaurant. read more

Ok, this place is seriously good. The waitstaff is amazing (they sing!!) and if you are friendly you may get a few freebies throughout dinner :) Highly recommended if you get sick of German fare on your travels! read more

One of my favourite Italian restaurants in Berlin. Tasty food, charming staff and fair prices bring me back to Luardi every time I visit Berlin. read more

I absolutely love not just the food and the ambience, but the entire staff that works there. Each and every time I've been, they great me like family. Can't imagine staying anywhere near Luardi's and not going in. It's a fave! read more

My colleague and I came across this restaurant during a walk around the neighbourhood near our hotel. The woman out front was helpful and friendly, and the restaurant was doing solid business, so we took a chance and went inside. It was the day I arrived in Berlin after an overnight flight and I really didn't have much of an appetite. I only had some of a shared melon and prosciutto appetizer followed by a bowl of seafood soup. The service was friendly, and the food held promise, so we made a note of the place so we could find it again. We ended up here again a few nights later with a larger group. With my regular appetite returned, I was up for a pomodoro salad, gnocchi, with tiramisu for dessert. (I know, quite a difference!) All were very good. The gnocchi was different from what I'm used to: these were like small stuffed pillows and the gnocchi I'm used to are smaller without filling. My colleagues also enjoyed their meals, but there was a mix up on one of the orders. I think that this was a language problem: the wait staff are Italian, and although they have decent enough English, some things don't translate easily or are misheard. Well, what the waiter lacked in language skills he more than made up by being entertaining, trading jokes and poking fun. At the end of our dinner, our waiter offered us all a complimentary aperitif: Sambuca, limoncello, etc. -- a very nice surprise and a great way to end the evening. read more

Amazing atmosphere, excellent staff and great food to remember. Add to that a great value for money and you got a perfect restaurants.