Al Castello in Idar-Oberstein

Nedo and his wife put their heart and soul into their work here. You'll always be presented with a daily specials menu featuring delicious Italian specialties. The homemade tagliatelle, seafood salad, and carpaccio are highly recommended. They also offer gluten-free pizza dough.

Good food. Friendly staff. Cute courtyard.

Very good restaurant and good service. Overall, good food and delicious wine. I'd happily go back. 10/10 I can recommend it to anyone who happens to be in Idar-Oberstein.

It was our first time eating there. The atmosphere was lovely, the service was very friendly, and the food was delicious. We'd love to come back.

I've never had anything like this in an Italian restaurant before! A combination for €13.80 with 100 grams of pasta isn't exactly advertising for a business. And then this stupid statement, "That's how it is with us!" Never again!!!

Once and never again! I've never had such a bad combination for €13.80! The bowl was barely a quarter full. It wouldn't fill you up, and it didn't taste good either! An Aperol Spritz was cheap at €5.90, but the glass was a quarter full!! Never again at Al Castello in Idar-Oberstein

Great food, great host! Very friendly and the food was fantastic!

The food, service, and ambiance were good, but for the first time in my life, I paid more than €7 for a 0.5-liter beer. Very expensive.

Yesterday, I went to this restaurant with my family (4 adults and 1 child) for the first and last time. We ordered 1 Coke, 1 beer, 1 non-alcoholic cocktail, 1 alcoholic cocktail, and 2 large pizzas. The cocktails were a disaster: about 50 ml in huge glasses – they looked half-finished. The waitress simply said, "Paid so much – so much in it." Absolutely outrageous for €6. Then two sets of cutlery were removed from the table and placed at another table – without explanation. When the pizzas arrived, we had to ask for plates and cutlery. They brought us four plates (there were five of us!), but no cutlery. Another employee then literally told us, "You only ordered two pizzas, so there are only two sets of cutlery." Only after I reacted in shock did he bring ONE additional set. In the end, after asking three times, we waited over 30 minutes for the bill – and then we were suddenly told that card payments weren't possible, even though the waitress had previously said otherwise. The pizza was tasteless, and the service was abysmal. In the surrounding restaurants, both the food and the customer service are significantly better. I haven't experienced anything like this in any other restaurant. Never again.

Instant feel-good factor in a cozy atmosphere, incredibly delicious Italian food 😍 Prices are completely reasonable, the lovely chef rocks the place and his friendly staff. We'll see you again 😋

If we decide not to cook ourselves, this is always the place to go. The food, service, and ambiance are all 5-star.

Very good restaurant! Also many gluten-free options, although this isn't indicated on the menu. We had an excellent gluten-free pizza!

THE best Italian restaurant in Germany!! A hidden treasure with amazing food and friendly staff! You always feel at home eating here. Beautiful views of the town square. Cozy vibes in the winter and relaxing vibes during the spring and summer. I crave their pasta at least once a month! If you are in the area you HAVE to go.

Discovered this little gem near closing time - turned down for dinner at nearby place, & the owner here gave welcome, apologizng that all he could serve was "a good pasta dish" (due to the hour.) Respected my allergies & served up a nice pesto pasta with salmon. Came back soon after to try the pizza - very good - the service is welcoming & pleasant. Enjoyed the outdoor setting & the background live (quiet) music. Back a 3rd time - veggie pizza - yum! Good ambiance, good food, good prices, good music. Hmmm... what to do for Sunday dinner...?

Very friendly and helpful service, very pleasant ambience and above all very good offers for allergy sufferers

Unfortunately, our pizza wasn't cooked through, the onions on the salad were a thumb's width apart, and we were given a dessert we didn't really want (strawberry tiramisu instead of tiramisu). The tiramisu tasted too much like whipped cream for us. We were also later overcharged for a glass of wine. Overall, it was too expensive for the quality of the food.

Everything 5 star. Service is great, food is delicious, location is very cosy, prices are very good! Go have dinner here!!

In Idar-Oberstein for a few days and ended up eating dinner here on 2 nights. Great welcome from the staff, great food and beer. Would definitely eat here again if I was ever back in the town

Very good restaurant, the best pizza 🍕 I've had in a long time. Friendly and courteous service.

I've been to Castello several times now and I'm impressed every time. The friendliness of the staff is simply exceptional – you receive a warm welcome and immediately feel at home. The service is attentive but unobtrusive, always with a smile. The food is an absolute delight: fresh, lovingly prepared, and delicious. Whether it's pasta, meat dishes, or the delicious desserts – you can tell the cooking here is done with passion.

The most beautiful place in this otherwise dreary city. The food came very quickly, was warm and very tasty. A very nice and open owner. Good music playing in the background.

- Very pleasant service, good daily menu

Good carpaccio, good pizza and tasty pasta, large portion and cozy atmosphere. Service is top notch and it is not expensive for the quality. A real Italian.

Delicious food. The chef is Italian and knows what he is doing and serving. The dishes are authentic and really as you know it from Italy. Recommended.

Un endroit sympathique, au look un peu vieillot mais sans que ce soit dérangeant, au contraire. La pizza a le goût classique de celles qu'on retrouve en Allemagne. Le service est agréable. Cela dit, le passage aux toilettes à la fin du repas était une expérience moins sympathique... si d'aspect tout semblait propre, le sol collant laisse une très mauvaise impression.

👍👍👍👍👍🌟 I can highly recommend this Ristorante, you will receive a warm welcome here and the host is always happy and fun to be around. I was happy to be a guest here and will definitely visit this beautiful ristorante again. Thank you for the evening.

Experienced a wonderful moment of hospitality and enjoyment. Thank you very much... you can also reach it to eat with a wheelchair.

Food wasn't very good for the price

This is the real deal. If I were to use one word to describe my overall experience and satisfaction with this place, I would use the word "superb." From start to finish, you can tell this place takes lots of pride on their product (food, experience, locale and atmosphere). I will absolutely return and recommend to family and friends.

Wow! If you are anywhere near Idar-oberstein, I highly recommend you consider this place as a dining option. Food, service, and atmosphere are nothing short of excellent. Great experience from greeting to finish. It is very evident that this place executes everything with pride. My favorite dish is their "Salmon Lasagna" (seasonal). I will definitely return with my family and recommend them to my friends.

We liked it very much. We got a seat straight away without registering - in contrast to other restaurants that simply didn't want any more guests because of the numerous Christmas parties. Very tasty and rich food. Extremely attentive, friendly service from the waitress and the boss personally. The price-performance ratio is also really great! Even well-behaved dogs were allowed to lie under the table. Thank you very much and keep it up... Any time !! Petra and Daisy

A very nice rustic restaurant. Service was very friendly and the Pizza Edelstein was excellent, very tasty, I can only recommend it 🥰🫡

We had a wonderful evening here. The food was really delicious and the portions were so big that you could also enjoy the tiramisu for dessert - perfect! The service was also extremely friendly and we felt very comfortable in this family atmosphere. We would love to come back next time we visit Idar-Oberstein!

The pizzas are small and relatively poorly topped. I think there is careful emphasis on getting everything out of the customer. Unfortunately, like me, it can happen that you go home a little hungry. That shouldn't be the case because you pay decent prices. An example: the menu shows a 0.2 liter Cola Diet for €2.50. But if you order a Diet Coke, you get a 0.4 liter glass for €4.80. This is how you quietly, quietly and secretly make almost double your sales. Guys, that's not fair. But you should always treat your customers fairly and decently, which is why I only give it one star.

As desolate as the "downtown" of Idar Oberstein may be, this cozy Italian restaurant saved our evening! Multo bene, tutti perfetto...

Sehr schlecht Pizza (Tiefkühlpizza).Chefin sehr unfreundlich und unverschämt am Telefon.Kann ich keinem weiter empfehlen.

I ordered a pizza and picked it up. The pizza was comparable to a frozen pizza, completely cold and almost no toppings on it, the boss was also very unfriendly. I personally can't recommend the Pizzeria Al Castello to anyone. Very disappointing

Actually a nice, cozy pizzeria. Also nice staff. However, the portions are for small children or older people, so very, very poor for a lot of money. Sorry, but you have to earn it first.

Very good food at reasonable prices. Very nice, courteous service

Super nice owner. We arrived very late. Restaurant almost empty but we were still able to stay there. Delicious food! Very hospitable, super friendly.

Goede Italiaan om even aan te sterken voordat je aan de stijle klim naar boven begint. Niet alleen naar de kerk in de berg, maar verder naar het kasteel op het hoogste punt!Entree=€3,-Echt een aanrader!

The first time I've experienced that the reviews differ so much from reality. I ordered a large pizza and apparently the small one came. Tiny pizza meets huge plate ^^. And the taste was rather mediocre.

Landlord ambushes guests on the street like a bouncer! Tomatoes with supposed buffalo morzarella had a utopian price!

Very friendly and very tasty food.Italy in Germany.Just great.

Great place, great food wonderful service.

Very nice environment for Italian food, also very nice staff, but due to the large number of visitors, the wait for the bill took a little longer than expected. But the food was delivered quickly and the prices were also very fair.

Very good pizzas and pasta dishes. And very affordable. Worth repeating. Very nice owner. And with the bill we received a nice glass of limoncello.

Super! Always a nice and friendly welcome. And certainly not expensive

Super friendly owner! The pastas and pizzas are great for a good price!

Super nice location, the owners are very friendly and are open to requests and suggestions. We had a very nice time with our 3 little whirlwinds! The food was great, the children even asked for more pizza. Overall, we can't say anything negative about Al Castello and look forward to our next visit here. Many thanks to the owners

I was here for the first time today. Everything was perfect - friendly service, delicious food and a great ambience. If I ever come to Idar-Oberstein again, I would be happy to be a guest at Al Castello again.

Real gastronomy, with solid good quality and friendly, competent service.

Everything is right here! Food, service and ambience. Plus punk: The food isn't as greasy as in other pizzerias, so it's not as heavy on the stomach 👍

Schöne Ambient, freundliche und aufmerksame Bedienung, Sehr gute Pizzen und Gerichte. War sehr schön, besser als bei einigen mit höherer Plazierung.

Very friendly host and the food tasted good too.

Sehr freundlich und zuvorkommende Bedienung, draußen sitzt man angenehm, das Essen war hervorragend und schnell zubereitet.

I can no longer make any recommendations. Only the owner and his wife are friendly. That's pretty much the only positive thing. The food is mediocre to the point of being bad. Prices slightly higher than the competition. Toilet not really dirty but not inviting either. A pity. Started well.

Very nice place! Good food and friendly people.

It was almost closing time and the owner had no issues to give us service. Good food and excellent service!

The food was nothing special, neither my friend's pizza with the almost non-existent dough, nor my pasta or salad. A pity

Cozy, inexpensive, and friendly service

Such a fantastic restaurant, loved the food and the service. Definitely going back.

Great food, friendly service and great atmosphere.

Very good food, nice staff, very pleasant atmosphere 👍

I've been to this great pizzeria several times this year with friends. Most recently last Wednesday with my daughter. You immediately feel at home here, great atmosphere, great boss and delicious food. For pizza lovers, the gemstone pizza is a must try. This is how I imagine coziness! Danger of repetition :-) It was great again today, gemstone pizza and a super nice boss!!!

By far, the best service I’ve received in my 3 years here and I’m consistent visitor of this restaurant. I love bringing my friends here for them to say how much they love the staff and the food. THE FOOD. Absolutely amazing probably the best Italian food in the country and definitely the best in Rheinland I suggest everyone come to Al Castello’s first you’re ever hungry within a 2hr drive it’s that good 100%

Food was not outstanding but good for the price and the best of the restaurants we tried in Idar Oberstein. Very friendly owners (they really do their best to make you happy) and a cozy setting that makes up for a lot.

Absolut klasse, super lecker, 🍕 Pizzateig top knusprig, Salate sehr schmackhaft und toll angerichtet, Balsamico Essig, tolles Olivenöl dazu am Tisch, supernette Bedienung, bis zum nächsten Mal. Offene knisternde Feuerstelle/Kamin in der Gaststätte🤩👍😊

Gemütliches kleines Restaurant in der Fußgängerzone gleich an einem kleinen historischen Platz

Immer wieder ein Erlebnis! Der Inhaber ein Gastronom durch und durch mit Seltenheitswert. Gutes Essen, guter Service!

Tolles italienisches Restaurant mit sehr gutem Essen, schönem Ambiente und freundlichen Personal.

Das Essen ist wirklich nicht zu empfehlen. Im Gegenteil: Bei der Pizza könnte es sich genauso um eine Tiefkühlpizza handeln, die ein wenig belegt wurde. Sehr enttäuschend!

Nudelgericht war einmalig okay ...

Great little cafe. The food was good. The drinks were good. The staff were friendly. The prices were fair. Great location in a cute little plaza. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Plenty of parking in the area.

Ohne Worte. Schaut euch die Bilder an. 😍🤩👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Food was average but in this area it's good

Ich liebe das Ambiente bei Al Castello sehr, die Eigentümer sind sehr zuvorkommend immer freundlich und ein Lächeln. Das Essen ist auch immer sehr gut. Würde ich jedem weiterempfehlen. Das Restaurant ist Familien freundlich, Hunde freundlich einzigartig.

Bel locale. Ottimi cibi. Si mangia buono e gustoso. Consigliatissimo

Absolut empfehlenswert, Chef super freundlich mit Zeit für seine Kunden. Hier fühlst Du Dich wohl. Leckeres Essen und schönster Ort zum Essen in Idar-Oberstein.

Sehr freundliche Bedienung und auch sehr gutes Essen

Sehr leckeres Essen, toller Service, schönes Ambiente.

Sehr empfehlenswert. Leckeres Essen. Freundliche Bedienung.

Pizza war sehr lecker. Der Teig ist schön fluffig. Preis/Leistung auch voll Inordnung.

Mooie locatie op het plein, zeer vriendelijke eigenaar en bediening. Heerlijke gerechten op de kaart. De gerechten staan vrij snel op tafel maar dit gaat beslist niet ten koste van de kwaliteit.

Heerlijk gegeten, de tiramisu,en tartufo zijn zeker aan te raden, Het eten was goed, de bediening vriendelijk en het voorgerecht stond snel op tafel ondanks dat het vrij druk was. Als we weer in de buurt zijn komen we zeker weer een keer terug

Lovely restaurant. I had the schnitzel which was very tasty. Hubby loved the tiramisu

Super leckeres Essen und ein top Service

Vom Empfang, über das Essen, bis hin zur Rechnung war alles überzeugend! Egal ob Suppe, Pizza oder Steak, hier kann man vernünftig essen gehen! Ein unbedingt weiter zu empfehlendes italienisches Restaurant hier im kleinen Idar-Oberstein!

Das Essen war sehr gut. Der Chef sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Service Kraft sehr unfreundlich und wohl schlecht gelaunt

Süsse kleine Pizzeria Sehr freundliches Personal Pizza, Pasta und Pommes sind sehr lecker.

Pizza war okay. Normale Standard-Pizza. Leider war der Salat nicht so toll. "Dressing" geschmacklos. 1 Stückchen Paprika, 2 Scheiben Tomate, 4 Scheiben Gurke, bisschen Ei. Käse und Schinken lagen sehr lieblos als "Päckchen" drauf. Leider nicht schön angerichtet. Der Service war naja, Kritik jedoch nicht erwünscht. Vielleicht haben wir einfach einen schlechten Tag erwischt...

Leckeres Essen, tolle Bedienung. Kommen gerne wieder.

Schönes Ambiente, schnelle Bedienung 👍

Leckere Pasta, sehr freundlicher Chef. Würden wieder dort essen.

Tweede jaar op rij dat we hier eten, de eigenaar is enorm vriendelijk, het eten is geweldig en er wordt goed met de kinderen omgegaan.

Sehr zu empfehlen, Essen sehr gut, Inhaber sehr freundlich. Hat uns sehr gut gefallen.

Essen war super , und der Wirt sehr nett..

War super lecker und ganz liebe Wirtsleute 🤗❤️

Heerlijke pizza. Snelle service, maar niet gehaast!

Gemütliches, familiengeführtes Restaurant mit italienischen Klassikern, die alle lieben, und mit Spezialitäten. Alles selbstgemacht und von guter Qualität. Die Zabaione ist der Hammer und m.E. eine extra Sünde wert.