Luciano IL RISTORANTE dal 1969 — Restaurant in Cologne

I had low expectations to begin with as I just needed a in-out dinner experience. However even with this Low bar - as well the place bombed. I spent with tips 60€ - for a truffle pasta / lemon sorbetto and 2 Kölsch (beers). For this price - I got truffles (which don’t taste / smell like anything) - these are probably the least expensive expired stuff for 36€ you would expect much more. Normally it’s common to offer some shaved Parmesan - but I had to ask for it. I have to admit while it’s a bad idea to add Parmesan if you trying truffles but it was really that sad / bad truffles.

Also , they try to mask the ridiculous cheap truffles by putting a fair bit of truffle oil—- at this point I may as well eat pasta from McDonald’s and sprinkle artificial truffle oil.

Furthermore, I tried to mix in not act like a typical American tourist. Made significant efforts to speak German while ordering , but the service was no where close to warm.

Also the kölsch served was not from tap but bottles which I found strange as the place is at heart of Köln. Maybe this was not justified to expect but I somehow felt it would be from Tap.

Good points -

Limoncello was Ok nothing mind blowing.

The Parmesan was real - so at least I had a cheese pasta (not truffle pasta ;)) for 36€

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Don’t waste your money on this place. It’s probably only good for regulars who know them definitely as a tourist you will find the food /...

I was here with my beloved one on June 6 and June 7 - after a very disappointing experience wit the Service at the Daitokai Restaurant. The service and the food at the Luciano was on the 7th as good as on the 6th. Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of my starter - scampies with hazelnuts - as it was smelling and tasting so great that I couldn't wait to eat. It really help to forget my anger about our treatment by the service team of Daitokai and it becomes a great evening thanks to the team and the...

We come to this restaurant very often! It is always fantastic, the waiters treat you like family, the food is always superb, their tiramisu and coffee as well. The cookies they give you at the end made me cry the first time I tried them, as they were identical as the ones my grandma used to make me when I was little. It really is a traditional Italian restaurant. t is not cheap but if you are looking for good quality Italian food, nice ambiance and friendly service,...