Dined at 4pm on a Thursday - and restaurant was empty, hence clean tables and floors. Nice…read moreambiance. Server (Ben) was very courteous and attentive. Food came out very quickly from kitchen. Both meals were fresh and tasty! We both felt prices were typical for the area, but they were a good value based on the quantity of food....

We stopped in for a fast casual dinner and were quite pleased with the food and service. We ordered…read morebruschetta as an appetizer and pizza salami as our main dish. Both were well prepared and quickly served. Based on how delicious the pizza was we would definitely return to try other dishes. There is inside and outside seating and they take credit cards. Perfect for families or couples.

We were searching for a place that had good reviews and outdoor seating on this beautiful May…read moreevening in Maastricht. We decided pizza would fit the bill and there were two open seats at this place on the main square. The staff was super friendly and accommodated our lack of Dutch language skills. The salami pizza was super thin crust and crispy - very good. The mushroom omelette was also very good. Everything was a fair price. Both light meals were perfect given all of our big meals during 10 days of travel. They also gave a complimentary after dinner drink. A nice touch.

It feels like you have been transported back to the 1970's with the red checked table cloths and…read morehirdy girdy Italian music. However if you can get past that then you will find that the chef can whip up a tasty pizza. I think I challenged him a bit with a veggie one but my mushroom and artichoke pizza was pretty tasty. The decor could do with a fresh lick of paint but ok for a tea whilst on holiday.

Pizzas are excellent depending on which ingredients you choose. Pizza bianca is great, for ex. But…read moreseafood dishes are not what we expected. Usually you wait long even for your drinks because they don't have many waiters. Friendly staff that speaks mainly italian but understands Dutch. The oven is inside the front part of the restaurant so in the summer you can't seat there because it's so warm and in the winter you go home smelling like you were in the kitchen. They have a bigger sitting area at the back of the restaurant, ideal for groups and big families. Good for a casual dinner 'at the italian' but they have a lot to improve yet.

The most authentic pizzas you can get. Real oven, real pizza, real Italians. That's amore!!!read more

I stopped by Al Mercato in Maastricht for dinner recently. In terms of food, I tried their Beef…read moreCarpaccio, Margarita Pizza, and Gnocchi (with pesto, shrimp, and burrata). I also had a glass of their (Negroamaro, Masseria Pietrosa, Puglio) wine. Overall, I'd give the meal: 8.3/10: - Beef Carpaccio: 8.5/10: Nicely prepared beef carpaccio with the right (amount) of garnishing, etc.) - Margarita Pizza: 7.5/10: Overall quite nice and worth trying. The crust was a bit too burnt for my liking - Gnocchi: 7.5/10: The shrimps were the highlight. The gnocchi itself and burrata were decent. The pesto was a bit bland for my liking, especially given that it should complement the gnocchi and burrata. Also, portion was a bit less than expected - Wine: 9/10: Surprisingly one of the smoothest wines I've had and worth its own mention. It was also quite balanced and soft so it complements most items in my opinion

We have been going here for years and lately even almost every week, if that doesn't say enough…read more. Than lets start from the beginning, when you walk inside you can already see the traditional wood burning oven where they bake one of the best, if not the best pizza around. The pasta here is also very good, always al dente and tasty. They also do takeaway and you always get a little appetizer on the house. Ran by a friendly Italian family, the chef will sometimes sing in italian while baking pizza. And they are very good with kids even the little ones! My personal favorites: Pizza salame e cipolla, The tortellini and Tris de chef (three pasta's of which I sometimes will just ask for a full plate of the middle one, delicious!) Ask for garlic pesto/butter on your pizza! Thumbs up!

Sjiek Kookpunt is an adorably cute Italian restaurant/wine bar/cooking school/grocery store. The…read morerestaurant portion is only open for certain days/time for lunch and dinner, so check the website before you go. They have an excellent selection of wine and various Italian snacks, meats, etc. for sale. It is charming but with so many elements, their food was a bit lackluster. It was tasty but not memorable at all. It has only been 2 weeks since I ate there and I have no idea what I had... You certainly won't be disappointed, but it won't knock your socks off. This is a great "safe" option if you are in the area. Of note, there is perhaps only 30 seats in this place so it is really small. Great for an intimate meal but avoid coming here with more than 4 people. Food: 3/5 Tasty, but safe Service: 3/5 Average, certainly no Italian hospitality here Atmosphere: 3/5 It is very small, so not good for big groups Value: 3/5 Around 25pp with a bottle of wine

Favourite place to go to whenever I'm in Maastricht. The meat and pastas are amazing and they have…read moregreat wines. It's especially nice with good weather when the terrace is out.

This is a very nice italian Restaurant close to downtown…read more The people are fantastic and the food is very, very good. The hostess and the chef are very helpful and friendly. The chef will accommodate any request and does a great job. I've had several of the pastas, pizza and lamb chops. All were excellent. I especially love the Scampi Tony.

I've walked past this unassuming restaurant many times, and today I decided to try it out. As soon…read moreas I walked in the door, I knew the food was going to be good. The inside of the restaurant is absolutely exquisite. There are fresh flowers placed on each table and dim lighting that looks even better at night. There are a few tables available outside but I would recommend sitting inside since it tends to be a not so quiet road. I ordered the panzerotti scampi and a martini bellini, which both came out very quickly. My drink came with a small platter of olives, and the pasta came with a bread basket. Solid portion size, unlike some restaurants that only give four raviolis... very decent shrimp--they were large in size and perfectly chewy. I enjoyed the pasta, although the tomato based sauce could have been a tad less salty. I liked how the pasta dish included a handful of arugula and a couple pieces of broccoli. Service was 11/10. I was immediately seated when I walked in, and my waitress was incredibly friendly and attentive. Would love to come back when I'm in the mood for pasta and cocktails. Great little corner.