Al Catzone - Pizzeria — Restaurant in Berlin

I had the pleasure of visiting Al Catzone for the first time recently and it did not disappoint.

Firstly the decor is wonderful, a mix between neon/pastel chic and a charming, wooden paneled DDR canteen. We had the place pretty much to ourselves during lunch so I can't speak for the atmosphere when it's busier but the lovely German owner made us both feel extremely welcomed.

We decided to push the boat out and order the most expensive pizza, with Truffles and a Neapolitan Genovese base along with the Aubergine Parmigiano with some fresh sourdough bread.

The Aubergine Parmigiano was light yet rich, far too easy to demolish between two people. The vegan cheese was crumbly and added some nice texture along with the fresh basil leaves balancing the richness of the tomatoes. The Aubergine itself was good, I definitely wouldn't say no to having it again.

The pizza was most assuredly the standout. The dough was fantastic, crunchy with just the right amount of softness and chewiness. It was almost savoury, you could probably eat it plain quite easily. The base was a homemade neapolitan Genovese paste. A really earthy and creamy taste that paired perfectly with the truffle shavings on top. They were probably the freshest and tastiest truffles I've had. There was a slight sweetness to the pizza that I think helped the pizza not be too over the top in terms of truffle flavour. I'd guess it might be a lot for some to have a whole pizza otherwise. The sprouts were a nice aesthetic touch. The size of the pizza was also great 👌🍕

The bread was also very easily eaten, a crunchy crust with a soft and aerated inside. Nice with some high qaulity olive oil. Perhaps it goes without saying but the restaurant is completely vegan. It blew the last vegan pizza place I went to which I believe to be over hyped. This place gets it right. You're not losing anything in qaulity or taste. Unlike some might wrongly assume. I'm very much in anticipation of trying more pizzas when I'm next in the area and also the pasta which I hear is...

I did stumble on this place by mistake the other day and it was good that I did! During the 72 hour True Italian Food Festival I first went to another restaurant but they didn't have any space left and didn't want to serve the event special to go. Craving for some pizza, I turned around and checked Google Maps for my favorite style - Neapolitan. I wasn't going for my usual spot but wanted to try a new place. I settled on Al Catzone. The pizza Roony Mara was my choice and I have to say that sauce was just amazing! Actually never was a fan of capers but the fried ones on that were great. I would have liked just a tiny bit more taste to the dough by adding a bit more salt but that's just me personally and no reason to deduct any points. I originally thought taking it to go as I was alone but in the end took a seat at the small bar which was the right choice. In true Berlin city style, I had a little chat with the nice lady of the bar and her cousin who was visiting from Hamburg, so even though I was alone, I felt welcome and not lonely 👍 That way I found out it was a family business and they really appear to enjoy what they are doing. On top the Espressotini and the vegan Tiramisu were on point.

All in all, this may not be my the part of town I'm in regularly or my usual neapolitan place but I have saved it as a favorite and will definitely come back - in the end it would be boring to just stay in you "Kiez" and go for the same stuff everytime. If I would have done that, I wouldn't have found this gem -...

First off, let’s talk about the service—or rather, the lack thereof. If you’re planning to eat here, make sure you’ve cleared your schedule for the next couple of hours. Service here is slower than a snail running a marathon, so bring a book, or maybe War and Peace. You might just finish it before your pizza arrives.

The owner, Anna, doesn’t exactly roll out the welcome mat either. She has a knack for making customers feel like they’re interrupting her day by simply being there. Offer any feedback, and you might just get a lecture about how you’re disturbing the “positive vibes” she’s supposedly cultivating. Apparently, those vibes are very delicate and can’t handle any critique—no matter how constructive.

Now, let’s address the menu. I’m not sure who designed it, but they must have a vendetta against readability. Tiny letters on a strange pink background? It’s like they’re trying to test your vision before you even get to taste the food. Bring a magnifying glass—or better yet, just guess and hope for the best.

But let’s give credit where it’s due: the pizzas, crafted by the talented Indian chefs in the kitchen, are delicious. They’re the reason to visit Al Catzone—just be ready to overlook...