This is Kiel's best kept gastronomical secret ; ) Yes, you can have a very, very good Italian meal…read morein Kiel - who would have thunk it. However, you have to have a reservation, otherwise Claudio won't let you in after you rang the doorbell. The place is tiny - by the looks of it an old car repair shop - and the decoration is, well, let's say eclectic. The food though is really great, freshly prepared by the maestro himself in his tiny kitchen. As long as your are OK with a small menu and a also rather short (but good) wine list, you are in for a treat.

Pizza war sehr lecker und trotz der Größe gut zu schaffen. Der dünn ausgerollte Teig ist einfach…read morelecker. Cocktails und Bier waren auch gut. Service ist mitunter suuuuper langsam, also etwas Geduld mitbringen. Im Sommer kann man gut draußen sitzen.

I was craving Italian food on my first night in Kiel. I came across this restaurant, which turned…read moreout to be surprisingly classy. They had cloth tablecloths and checked my fast fashion jacket at their coat check, probably because it was cozy inside. This is one of those Italian restaurants that feels like it could be in Italy. The menu seemed authentic with some enticing options. I ordered a cocktail as an aperitivo before my meal. I didn't have a reservation and even though it was busy, they managed to find a table for one. Check out Ristorante Rigoletto when you visit Kiel.

Went there for a romantic dinner early november, on a week-end trip to Kiel, and it was perfect!…read more Really good food, (I had the gorgonzola ravioli), nice atmosphere, and excellent service. Small restaurant (better to book a table), table away enough from each other, and really nicely decorated. Go for it!

+ nice location + fresh & delicious (fast) food…read more- poky seating layout - noisy - staff lacks training - uncomfortable seating A good choice to get tasteful food quick and easy....nothing to enjoy an occasion with friends or family as the place is designed uncomfortable to make your place free as soon as possible once having eaten.

Excellent Restaurant in Kiel; great homemade Noodles that you choose and your dinner is made in…read morefront of you. Very cordial service. Excellent wine tasting and selection. Would highly recommend this restaurant if you're visiting Kiel.