Completely stumbled across this pasta place on my trek from my hotel. Saw groups and couples waiting, walked by the gorgeous food, and the most important: I could smell how amazing the food was.
So on my last night in Berlin, I planned on coming here. I messaged on their WhatsApp to see if I could get a reservation, and nope!
So I made the 45-minute trek with fingers crossed that I could get a table.
I arrived, and they laughed me off. They had 2 huge parties of 12 & 20+ ppl. I showed them my WhatsApp convo, and suddenly they told me to wait! After only a few moments, a table motioned me over as they were leaving.
So I got very lucky TWICE in trying to enjoy in this fantastic place!
My server Federica was so helpful in recommending a dish, and wine pairing.
I found out that like her, all the staff (except one cook) were Italian. It shows!
Since I do not eat beef or pork, Federica recommended a dish with eggplant and tomato sauce (Norma). I prefer fat noodles, so I ordered the pappardelle. I was in love from bite 1!!!
This was by far the best pasta meal I have EVER had (no, haven't been to Italy). But I've been all over the world and this was fantastic. I asked the manager if it was made with duram semolina, and was told no, just flour. I beg to differ, based on what I tasted & mouth-felt.
Highly recommend!!!
PS If you cannot get a table, they do take-away! read more