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.

Fantastic food. Great ambiance…read more Terrific service. Extremely fair price. 5 of us walked in for dinner and left thoroughly gratified, and maybe a little inebriated. A wonderful experience all around.

If you are staying in Cologne and hear the i Severinstr station, this place is inexpensive and has…read moregood spaghetti bolonese. I stopped by with Dan Ray after a long day shooting at FIBO. We chowed down on our pasta dishes in this chill, low key restaurant and it was a great deal and the food was cooked by Ma and Pa according to the waiter. I have no reason not to believe that as it has a bit of that home made feel. Solid!

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!

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.

Anna and Anna are superb! Do not let the underwhelming name of this restaurant deter you! Make a…read morereservation! We were lucky enough to snag a last minute one at 8:30pm on a Tuesday. Such hospitality and amazing food. Worth the price in experience and flavor. If you know and love Italian food, you will not be disappointed. I will certainly return, when I return to Köln. Only about 15-20 spaces in the entire restaurant. Not good for children. Good for a romantic dinner.

Was back in Europe spending some time with the g/f. We spent 4 days in Rome and 5 days in Koeln,…read moreand I tried several different tiramisu desserts in Italy. Listen up...This place has a hidden gem. The tiramisu at PastaBar was better than anything I had in Rome. The updated version still had the thicker cream but this time there was a bit more liquor (ok with me) and came with fresh fruit (outstanding). I've heard they also have a great chocolate cake (which was sold out). I will go back to PastaBar for tiramisu each time I'm in Koeln, and plan to try the chocolate cake as well. FYI - I deduct one star b/c the pasta was ok. Even though this place apparently makes pasta for Moroccan royalty, I preferred the more al dente pasta found in Rome.

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.