Amazing pizza and lasagna. I don't think they do much dine-in business but they accommodated us…read moreanyway.

The food was absolutely delicious, and they were very attentive to us and our toddler. Sweet family…read morerun business, very authentic Italian! Would definitely return next time we're in Cologne.

Italian Food in Germany.....it's really good. This place looks like a dump from the outside but…read morethe food and the service is amazing. I think it's a neighborhood favorite because everyone knows each other. It's my second time here (about 3 years apart) and it is as good as I remember from the first visit. Pastas are great; cooked perfectly. I had the American with spagetti and no olives. Put a little parmigiana on top. Bacon was lightly cooked. Perfect for this dish. Also had the special which was a German sausage in a spicy tomato sauce. The perfect German Italian dish. Owner brought over some grilled vegetables the were cooked to perfection. Did not have thIs visit, but the antipastas look pretty good too. Will have to return next time I'm back in Cologne.

I made a reservation here for out team diner - for 8. I actually had this place mixed up with a…read moremarginal restaurant we went to last year (but the team liked it). I didn't know it was not the same place until we showed up! Ok - I called to see if they could switch from 8 to 10 - the person who answered didn't speak English but I thought he got it - my bad. They jumped through hoops and accommodated our extra guests which was not an easy task. LOVE the authenticity of this place. Great wines, fantastic food and excellent service. EVERYONE loved it and I was so grateful that they took good care of us since not only did I book the wrong restaurant I didn't update our reservation. They saved the day and it was a great place to boot. We will be back next year!

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.

I recommend this authentic Italian Restaurant and Bar in Cologne (Koln)Germany. The chefs,…read morebarista and servers/staff are all wonderful,friendly and accommodating. We were in Cologne for two weeks in September 2019 and during all our time there, we had the pleasure to eat at this restaurant frequently....we absolutely loved all their Italian dishes recommendations, it was the best eating experience we ever had! Esperienza meravigliosa di cibo italiano con autentici chef Italiani, baristi, camerieri /e personale. Ein fantastisches italienisches Speiseerlebnis mit authentischen italienischen Köchen, Barista und Servern /Personal

Die Begeisterung kann ich nur bedingt teilen. Bisher war ich zweimal da und es war einfach super…read moreund einmal schlecht. Das erste mal war es angenehm: ein netter Kellner, das Essen wurde verhältnismäßig schnell geliefert und war lecker. Beim zweiten Besuch wollten mein Begleiter und ich uns draußen an den Rand setzen. Ich muss zugeben, es war ein 6er Tisch, aber es war auch noch genug anderer Platz da. So steht ein schlecht gelaunter Koch oder Kellner (es war nicht so genau zu erkennen) in der Tür des Restaurants und fordert uns in einer unangebrachten Lautstärke und auch Wortwahl auf, uns nicht an einen so großen Tisch zu setzen. Selbstverständlich sorgte seine Ansprache dafür, dass wir von allen Gästen angeglotzt wurden, was irgendwie nicht angebracht ist. Warum wir nicht gegangen sind? Der Hunger war es und auch das gute Essen. Übrigens setzte sich eine dreier Gruppe an den 6er. Wir setzten uns an einen anderen Tisch, wurden von einer freundlichen Kellnerin bedient, mussten dann aber doch 40 Minuten auf Pasta warten. Wir hatten unterschiedliche Pastasorten bestellt, aber dann doch beide die gleiche bekommen. Nachdem wir so lange auf das Essen gewartet hatten (in der Zeit hätte ich es auch selber zu Hause kochen können), verzichteten wir auf eine Richtigstellung. Zusammenfassend: das Essen ist gut und preiswert, aber mit viel Zeit im Gepäck und der Chance auf unfreundliche Behandlung kann man im St. Angelo essen. Schade.

From the owner: Im Ristorante Marcellino werden Sie von Mama Antonietta höchstpersönlich bekocht!Aus besten Zutaten…read morekreiert sie Ihnen die fantastischsten italienischen Gerichte. Ob nun die Lamm- und Kalbspezialitäten, die klassischen Antipasti oder die hausgemachten Pasta,  hier erleben Sie garantiert eine kulinarische Offenbarung, die an Authentizität nicht zu übertreffen ist.Im kleinen Familienbetrieb werden die köstlichen, mediterranen Speisen mit sardischem Schwerpunkt von Mutter Antonietta gekocht und vom Sohn und Inhaber Marcello und seiner Frau Daria mit einem Lächeln serviert. Gerne empfiehlt Ihnen das freundliche Service-Team einen guten Tropfen Wein aus dem großen Sortiment an Top-Weinen aus Italien und Sardinien - hierzu gehören verschiedene Spumante, Rot, Weiß und Dessertweine. Zu jedem Gang wird Ihnen der passende Wein serviert!Da wundert es natürlich nicht, dass das Ristorante Marcellino zahlreiche Presse-Auszeichnungen erhalten hat. Im Römer´s Restaurant Report beispielsweise wird das R

I have to agree with the other positive reviewers. Excellent service and a simple authentic menu…read more If you are craving a break from German food while in Germany, stop by. The chef and staff are Italian and the ingredients are high quality. Ok

After a long flight from the USA we were pretty tired & wanted a quick bite to eat. As we walked…read moreout of our hotel we came across Enoteca . We were greeted in Italian by a very nice & welcoming young lady. It turned out to be the perfect place for a light lunch. We shared the antipasto plate, a basket of delicious bread & a bottle of water (which, much to our surprise, cost 6 euros. Half of what we paid for the antipasto) We ended our lunch with a cappuccino & left totally satisfied. We'll definitely go back for another wonderful lunch before we leave Cologne. Next time we'll add a pasta dish . We highly recommend Enoteca. BRAVI.

My wife and I were searching for a place for dinner on our honeymoon and stumbled upon this place…read morealmost by accident. From the outside it looked like a small, typical Italian restaurant and was fairly empty, which we thought was weird during prime dinner time. We decided to give it a try anyway because they had menus in English. But our expectations were low. We were greeted and seated immediately by a server who spoke English. He was fairly attentive throughout our dining experience. We ordered a Caprese Salad, a Lobster Pasta and a Risotto with marscapone and we were delighted right from the start. The Caprese salade tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and paired well with the toasted bread. The Lobster Pasta was full of flavor, cooked al dente, served with half of a lobster which also had lobster eggs. The Risotto was cooked just right with the perfect amount of bite. The only downside was the Risotto was quite rich and heavy from the marcapone so you definitely need something citricy to cut through the richness. We would definitely come back to try more dishes and you should too.

We ended up at La Dolce Vita purely out of coincidence. It was our second (and last) night in…read moreCologne, we wanted to sit outside, and we had been to the Eigelstein area the night before and enjoyed it. The waitresses were very friendly. We were served a basket of bread with a dish of olive oil and vinegar, as well as a small dish of tomato bruschetta. My husband had the rigatoni al forno (€8) and I had the tagliatelle with tacchino e funghi (€9). Both meals were absolutely delicious and I actually brought half of mine home. Definitely recommend.

Great place! Very open, open tables towards the walkway, super friendly, spoke…read moreEnglish/German/Spanish, menu is short and solid, great wine selection. Service was great, food was fresh, pasta handmade and cook perfectly.

Been here a couple of times. I really love their Spaghetti…read moreBolognese, i just wish the portions were a bit bigger, but they're really OK. Service is good, sometimes, if you sit outside and there are not many tables, it looks like you're forgotten. Not very fast, but, as far as i've seen, that's very Italian. They actually look after you every now and then. Prices are OK i guess, no complains, but the Pizza menu could be better. They say they fulfill your wish and do any creation you'd like, but, sometimes my creativity is worse than Microsoft, i just wish i could see something in a menu that invite me to try it. They accept Credit cards only if you pay the whole bill. I can live with that, it's better than not at all.

Very good meals - had the tuna carpaccio con burrata and the grilled octopus…read more Both were great Great service too Just love this place !!

Food was delicious. My dad had the lasagna, I had the Pasta Navona and my mom had pizza. Would…read moredefinitely go again.

This is a legit, Italian spot in Cologne. Service was a bit slow but, the food was definitely worth…read morethe wait. The Bolognese was some of the best we've ever had and the pizza was delicious. Had a uniquely fresh Italian smell as you walked in, and was a very quaint, small restaurant! I would definitely go back and recommend this place for a good Italian meal!