We had a wonderful experience for dinner while in town. The Moxy hotel suggested that we check it…read moreout and they were not wrong. We enjoyed the olives to start and then shared the house salad. I chose the beef with mushroom pasta, which is on their list of House favorites. It was incredible. We shared a very delicious tiramisu. The restaurant is quaint and friendly. Service was outstanding.

I know, I know. I sure ate a lot of Italian while in Germany. But let's face it, German food is…read moreawful. It's either all pork knuckles, currywurst, and sausages. We met up with a friend who has lived in Berlin for 12 years and she informed us that the hot cuisines right now were Italian, Indian, Vietnamese, and Japanese (but that the well known secret was all the Japanese places are run by Vietnamese so the food is not authentic). She also had friends from Italy who gave her a list of recommendations of the best Italian restaurants in Berlin and this was on their list. And man oh man were they not kidding. The food was amazing. First, it's a very, very tiny but quaint restaurant in what would've been once East Berlin. The staff and chefs are all from Italy and are extremely friendly. Like most places in Berlin, they refuse to give you free tap water, so you have to buy flat or sparkling mineral water. If you speak German sometimes you can get tap water, which is just perfectly fine, but they will tell you at most places it is awful and they won't give it to you. They did this here, too. Anyway, wasn't gonna fight about it. Back to the food. We had three entrees. We had a carbonara, and even if the picture looks slightly odd to you maybe, it was amazing and one of the best we've ever had in the world. My kid was in heaven. And they firmly state they don't make it with cream, as it's supposed to be made. Really killer! Also had the fettuccine con gamberi, which was also amazing. Was very happy with this authentic food, as well. Both these pasta dishes had truly decent sized portions and were reasonably priced. I got the lasagna, which was absolutely delicious. To die for. Only problem was my slice was like a baby portion. I could've eaten two of these and would've gotten something twice the size at any other restaurant I ever went to, so that was the only disappointment. Still, all the food was so good, I almost went back again the next night to eat and try something else. I would've had the whole menu if I was there a month. This is a MUST TRY for anyone in Berlin either living or visiting. Go!!!

A very small but incredible Italian restaurant where a group of 6 of us had an incredible night…read more Our service was a tad slow to begin with but once we got rolling the night was incredible. Our server was great fun, our meal was incredible and we stayed until we could not eat or drink any more...well done.

We had a fabulous meal here! Service was excellent, servers were pleasant and very attentive. We…read morehad a House Specialty appetizer to start, a spinach roll with ricotta and roasted garlic. It was excellent! For the main course, we had a ribbon pasta with chicken and mushrooms in a cream sauce and veal medallions with porcini mushrooms, also with a cream sauce. Both were very tasty. For dessert, we sampled the cheesecake and the pistachio tiramisu, which was quite light and airy. We ate outside and they had blankets available at every table since the weather turned colder today. Overall, it was an excellent experience and I highly recommend it!

There is only one word DUMP! Disgusting and horrible. So bad an environment that we left before the…read morefood came. Sat right by bathroom door , waiter couldn't care less( left a bottle of water (that was unopened and impossible to open), two slices of bread... loud and horrible. Big NO !!!

This place was extremely slow and service was not great. I had one of the pizzas which was good,…read morenut nothing to write home about. The setup and layout is not suitable for large groups.

I went to the wonderful place when I was in town on my own for one night. It was DELIGHTFUL! The…read moreservice was impeccable. I was seated at a cozy table and had the melon and prosciutto salad as a first course, followed by the chicken tagliatelle. Freshly prepared and wisely paired with a nice wine. Friendly staff and warm atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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.

Last night ona quick trip to Berlin, I stumbled across da Piadina (Yelp inspired) looking for a…read moredinner spot. I was delighted! The tiny space (5.5 tables) is truly cozy/intimate. The service - I suspect by the owners - is very personal. And the food is divine. I started with a simple Minestrone, which was enough to be a meal on itself, and loaded with fresh veggies. So good, I could have stopped there. At the owner's recommendation, I had the ravioli filled with mushroom. I was absolutely in heaven. The pasta was light and perfect, the mushroom filling just savory enough, and the cream sauce just divine- good enough to sop up with the complimentary bread, which I'd otherwise avoid. The wine list is short but high quality. The panna cotta is delightful. The crowd was International but not touristy, and mellow. I can't wait to return.

Unexpectedly nice atmosphere! Just the perfect get-together place for a cozy gathering w. friends…read moreor family. I'd love to come back here and try every dish. A nice find

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.

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.

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!

The pizza is excellent, wonderful crispy crust and tasty toppings. Being on a quieter street, the…read moreoutside seating was enjoyable and comfortable. Service was excellent and we enjoyed chatting with our server Krishna, who was attentive and friendly. Highly recommended!

We appreciated Julian's willingness to accommodate us right before closing last night…read more We appreciated Bojana's willingness to cover for Julian after he finished work.