Based on recent ratings I expected to like this Calice d'Oro more than I did. In the end, it was a…read morerather disappointing experience overall. The restaurant sits along a busy street near The Gate. Atmosphere is nice enough...comfortable seating inside and out under awnings, crisp white table cloths, Italian wait staff straight out of "Central Casting Roma" who charm with Italian greetings and banter. But the good times end there. While menus were brought to our table immediately, taking our order took some time and a few hand gestures to make happen. Food, a pizza and some pasta for my friend, were bland and mediocre at best. Have feeling the orders sat a bit before being delivered as they were lukewarm upon arrival. The pizza was undercooked, under-sauced, and rather boring overall. Pasta was reported to be the same. When it was to go it took three asks to settle the bill. Our charming waiter politely suggested our tip was insufficient (it wasn't), and I left feeling much more like I'd been hoodwinked into dining at a tourist trap vs. having an enjoyable experience. I'm clearly in the minority compared to other recent reviews. Maybe it was just an off-night. But I travel to Berlin enough to know there are some really good small independent places to find great Italian food. This place is not one of them. Diners beware.

Fine Italian dining at its best! And yes, in Berlin…read more I enjoyed a late lunch here. I had walked past the restaurant on numerous occasions in the evenings when it is rather crowded. They offer seating both outdoors and indoors. I opted to dine outdoors. Nice atmosphere. The waiter spoke German, Italian, and English. He was professional and efficient. Complimentary warm, fresh bread and olives were served first. I ordered a Latte Macchiato and the Spaghetti Aglio Olio. The spaghetti was perfectly cooked, al dente. It was simple, not loaded with many ingredients, just garlic, roasted red peppers, Parmesan, and olive oil. Delicious. Reminiscing makes my mouth water. It was a pleasant expensive.

This is a new restaurant in the area and will certainly become an absolute hit!! Fresh homemade…read morepasta cooked to perfection! Lovely sauces. Excellent selection of wines and very nice attention. I will be back for sure!

Exactly what we were looking for! A non-pretentious Italian restaurant. No fuss, just good food! We…read morewere sitting outside and had a fantastic evening, rolling away from there

A friend living in Berlin for 12 years had a list of Italian restaurants recommended to her from…read morefriends who are from Italy, and this was one of them. Located near Checkpoint Charlie in the center of Berlin, this very, very small but lovely little Italian restaurant makes amazing, authentic food. If you know a little German it will help you here. If you are a local or can get a reservation, that also would help. Otherwise it might be packed. We got the last table available when we came in. We had the Calamari Fritto app special, which was one of the all time best calamari we've ever had anywhere. We also had the Spaghetti con Gamberetti, which was excellent but could use more aggressive seasoning. People in Germany clearly don't like a lot of seasoning. I had the Penne con manzo e funghi stagionali, which was truly excellent. All the pasta was fresh, all the flavors authentic and appreciated. The only thing weird at all Italian restaurants is this spread they give you which I can only describe as sour cream and chives potato chip dip. I don't get it, but whatever. It's not like you get charged for it. Anyway, if you're in Berlin, put this place on your must try list and go!

This is a 4.5. Loved it. Started with well made Hugo spritz. Then got bread and olive oil- could…read morehave eaten that for dinner. Had brie with honey and walnut app. Maybe a little bland but still tasty. I had the pasta with broccoli and walnuts in gargonzola sauce. It was awesome; still craving that sauce. My daughter had the gnocchi and thought is was good not great. Loved the service and family feel. They were so nice. Definitely going back.

From the owner: Wir spezialisieren uns auf das Herstellen besonderer italienischer, aber auch internationaler…read moreGerichte und möchten ihnen einen guten Service bieten.

Def a 5 star candidate. The food was amazing, the wines so…read moreso tasty, the servers really nice and quick and the atmosphere is so Italian style. I love. Love. Love.

This is an amazing little Italian gem in Berlin! I lived in Italy for about 6 months and this food…read moreis up there with some of my favorites in Rome and Florence. We started with the anti pasta and it was great! Fresh cheese and salami and prosciutto and in season veggies! Absolutely perfect. I ordered the carbonara...I usually never order creamy pasta but this carbonara is off the charts. It's traditional, the pasta was cooked perfectly with the egg and prosciutto. It wasn't too heavy or creamy because they didn't have to add cream because the egg did it for them. I don't think I've had carbonara better! I highly recommend it!! My friend ordered the spinach ravioli and she is Italian and very particular about pasta and she was also in heaven. The pasta was fresh the dough was light and the spinach just made the ravioli a delight. Overall a great atmosphere, good service and great find. If you're in Berlin and you're craving great Italian food this is the place to go. I wish I lived closer because i would become a regular.

Delicious spot for handmade pasta ("Hausgemacht Nudeln"). I got a dish from the seasonal menu with…read moreblack pasta, fish, and a summery lemon-tomato sauce. My friend got the Bolognese. We got a nice portion of pasta each. If you order a pasta, ask for housemade noodles, and thank me later ;) Note: you may have to get your own menus and flag the waiters down to order. But they arrive pretty quickly once you do. Just be courteous and understanding.

This place was a complete waste of time and money. We both ordered pizzas and they were nothing…read morespecial... certainly not freshly made. What was even worse than the food was the absolutely HORRIBLE service. Hands down the worst service I've ever experienced at a restaurant. Never offered refills of water or additional glasses of wine. We had to track down the waitress to order and then had to get up and track her down again to get the bill so we could pay, leave and get better food elsewhere. It was very drab... worn down inside and very outdated. I also found it way too expensive given the bad experience. Do yourself a favor and skip this place altogether.

Dropped in after walking by with no plans to eat here and were very impressed!…read more Welcoming and friendly staff in a cozy atmosphere. Two of ordered pasta dishes and they were both delicious. The prices were more than reasonable and I'd definitely return anytime.

Eating here was like visiting the unmet Italian family I never knew I had. Our waiter (Mario) took…read moreamazing care of us, letting us sit at a larger table to look at the menu while ours was prepared. The food was authentic and full of so many delicious flavors. It seemed to be as busy as they get, but the food still came quickly and without issues. Everyone who passed by seemed to know Mario and he somehow had time to visit with each of them in German, Italian or English! A delightful spot perfect for a date night or just a treat-yourself kind of evening. Bravo!

Went for a late-ish dinner (9pm?) w my dad, who lives in Berlin part time. Super inviting…read moreatmosphere and conveniently located in the Alexa shopping mall, which is the main big mall in this area of Berlin. It was great to be able to just walk in and be seated right away. Our waiter, Rosen, was extremely nice. My dad had some type of pizza -- I think it is known for the pizza but they have a full menu. I did not try it, but I can tell u it is thin crust & square shape, which I really like. My dad loved it. I got the vegetable lasagna with bechamel sauce. Very yummy and huge portion! I had half right there, the rest to-go and that was breakfast for two more days. I woke up craving it! The service was also very fast, but not because it tasted or looked pre-made. It's not fancy but certainly not like a food court. It would be perfectly fine for a casual weeknight date. I've been to a million Italian restaurants that are way fancier and absolutely more pricey, and this place is better than many of them. It seems to have various locations around Berlin, so check it out if u r visiting, touring, here for work. It's a versatile kind a place, plus u can pick up almost anything else u need in the Alexa Mall!

The cooks here are so friendly, my first time coming I asked how everything works and they gave me…read morea rundown of what to do. You pick what pizza you want and the pieces are huge, we normally got two for each and some Fritz cola. This is hands down the best quick bite I've had here in Berlin with a warm, comforting, and inviting surrounding. Every time we have walked in it has been slow only to fill up entirely in a matter of minutes. You can't go wrong with anything they have laid out. I would recommend coming here more than once to truly appreciate their selection of pizza.