Luardi Cucina della mamma — Restaurant in Berlin

Great atmosphere, located in a really lovely area in Berlin. We were told to visit the area as it’s a great tourism spot and happened to stumble upon this restaurant. To my luck, it turned out to be the same restaurant I wanted to visit a few days ago due to the massive hype around it; the place definitely lived up to expectations. I’ve been to Italy and the food at this restaurant was even better than what I had in its country of origin.

We got the Bruschetta, Pizza Rucola, Orrichiette Luardi, Mozzarella Salad, and some Pinot Grigio, as well as a cappuccino. The bread on the bruschetta was fresh out the oven and crispy, the mozzarella salad was super light and refreshing, the pizza had a great balance to it, the pasta was perfectly al dente and the sauce was creamy and flavorful but not overpowering, and the wine was excellent, as well as the cappuccino, which tasted authentic and not watered down like other cappuccinos you’d try within the country. Worth the prices listed.

As for the service, they are quite fast with it. The waiters are also very friendly and I really appreciated the fact that they spoke 3 languages, one of them being English. Made great conversation and gave recommendations on what attractions to check out within the area. Overall, great experience. Would definitely recommend you visit...

Title: Berlin's Hidden Italian Gem: A Dining Experience

Rating: ★★★★★ 5/5

As someone who is always on the lookout for authentic Italian food, discovering this particular restaurant in Berlin felt like hitting the jackpot. The first time we went, even though they didn't have all the items we wanted on the menu, the waitstaff handled it with such grace and professionalism that we barely noticed the hiccup. Their pizza and pasta tasted like they were straight out of a traditional kitchen in Italy, and they even surprised us with a small birthday cake with a candle. It was perfect!

Moved by our wonderful experience, we decided to come back the next day. The warmth of their welcome made us feel like regulars already. The quality of their pizza, pasta, and salads did not falter one bit, delivering the same deliciousness we had savored on our first visit.

I can't recommend this place enough. Our whole family left with full stomachs and happy hearts! This Italian restaurant in Berlin has mastered the art of making us feel at home with their consistently excellent food and unmatched hospitality. If you're an Italian food aficionado like me, you can't miss this delightful piece of Italy right...

As many reviewers also stated, we came because of the exceptionally good reviews for this restaurant. However, in my opinion it does not seem to be justified. First of all the food, which was at best medium for that price of 17,90€ for a Quattro Formaggi. Furthermore, we sat next to a man who occupied a whole table for 4 persons alone, smoking constantly and drinking different drinks while other waiting guests, like families, had to wait for a table. Would have been the man just a random guy then I would have not taken this into account of my review, yet this man seems to be kind of manager or highly respected man in this restaurant, knowing everyone personally, which then becomes a kind of mistreatment of other guests. Additionally, the restaurant has seemingly an hierarchy among the waiters for which I pity the waiters who were treated like dogs in front of the guests while the superiors commented everything and gave commands without doing something productive. This results in my mediocre review for this restaurant. I would recommend a smaller und less known place and...