Dear Pasta e Gamberoni,…read more Unfortunately, I live on the other side of the world but I will visit you next time I am in Essen (hopefully this year!) Your truffle spaghetti is out of this world yummy, with huge chunks of shaved truffle, Your spicy tomato sauce is also one of my favorites. Also, your panzerotti in cream sauce. Your gambas (giant shrimp prawns) appetizer is delicious as well as your mushroom beef carpaccio and the prices are more than reasonable. I love how intimate and cozy your atmosphere is. + how sweet all the people who work and dine there are. Your bread is like crack, and I could swim in your balsamic and olive oil selection. Don't ever change. xo Sincerely, me.

Worst customer service ever. Reserved a table upfront. But when we arrived, all tables were taken…read more It took forever to get some attention from the staff. Then they were extremely rude and told us to go for a walk (in icy conditions in December!!!). We were told maybe we would have more luck later. Don't even try to make a reservation, it does not help. They also don't seem to appreciate your business at all. I was never ignored so much or treated so rudely in any other restaurant before in the entire world. Would not try to go back, if they paid me to do so...

Long on ambiance, extensive wine list and good food. This was my second visit to La Grappa. Last…read moreyear I had a memorable meal and an excellent wine. My only complaint would be that the owner/manager was perhaps not as friendly and helpful as I would expect from a restaurant in this price range. This time I asked for a wine suggestion. Without asking a about our tastes or price range , he pulled out a bottle and said it was discounted from €120 to €60 a 2015 from a region and winery I have never heard of. I felt humiliated. Just saying, maybe it's just me.

Reservation was made one month ago and then crossed out so we were unable to eat. The owner was…read moreextremely rude and not extremely helpful to find another reservation.

This has been one of the best Italian restaurants in Essen for years. Even Lang Lang and Sir Norman…read moreFoster have been spotted here. The setting is simple but elegant. This is a small and cozy place, it may seat up to 40 people. Make sure to make a reservation even on weekdays, not to be disappointed. They have a general menu which is complemented by seasonal dishes which are not on the menu. These are changed every 2 - 3 days. Front of house Franco makes you feel comfortable and explains all the dishes which are not on the menu. The wine recommendations are always good and reasonably priced. Of course you can always go for Tignanello or Sassiscaia. Simple dishes like Spaghetti arrabiata are cooked to perfection. The pasta al dente and the sauce spicy but not overwhelming. The seafood is always very fresh like the monkfish with sage and pine nuts. If you crave for a piece of meat, go for the simply grilled filet of beef. This place can be pricey if you go for the fish and meat but still good value for money.

Great Italian food and service!! Working a trade show in…read moreEssen several years in a row and have returned multiple times.

Leider so, wie man sich einen Italiener in Essen vorstellt. Einfache Holztische (????), eine super…read morenette Kellnerin und mürrische Kellner, Pizza mit viel zu wenig Salz, schlechten Meeresfrüchten und trockenem Oregano drüber geknallt. Naja, was soll man machen, in diesen Zeiten. Bienvenuti, amici - friss oder stirb. Ich bin sicher, sie haben es nicht leicht - aber ich hab es auch nicht leicht. Und 23€ für ein großes Altbier und diese Pizza ist mir einfach zu teuer (für Trinkgeld reicht es immer!!! MUSS).