Capobianco Al Fiume in Essen

Greetings from the Rhineland, everything was great. Great pizza great, lasagna good. Good beer, nice atmosphere. Nice by the water; what more could you want. And not to forget, very friendly and attentive service.

Great pizza, but the starters we got were world class!

We ate here for the second time today and we were very satisfied. The food was very good. The waiters were all very friendly and accommodating. We'll be back.

Great atmosphere and good food!

Nice view, food ok but overpriced, staff ok too. Manager who smokes inside in the entrance area and doesn't care that the dining room smells of smoke doesn't work at all.

Ordered the 4-course menu today and was particularly looking forward to the beef fillet. It took almost 2 hours until the main course and then the potatoes and vegetables were cold and the beef fillet was actually almost raw. Anything can happen, but what annoyed us more was that we still had to pay the full price and there wasn't even an excuse. We were only asked if the food should be brought back, but it was already after 9 p.m. and considering the previous waiting time, it wasn't an option. This is not a service. I always had a good impression there before, but now they've seen me for the last time.

Very cozy, great service. Yummy. Very successful evening.

A nice atmosphere and really delicious food

Essen authentisch italienisch. Gemütliche Atmosphäre. Man kann gut draußen sitzen. Personal sehr nett. Einzig der Inhaber sehr dominant und machomäßiges Auftreten

The food was good and met my taste exactly.

We cannot begin to confirm the bad comments and ratings this evening, on the contrary!!!!!! The shop was very busy and everything was full, but our food came out quickly and we and our friends enjoyed it very much!!!! The service was very friendly and accommodating! Very nice restaurant on the Ruhr. How happy to come back! Ciao ala prosima!!!

The location is nice, but that's about it. Unfortunately, the food and service were very disappointing and therefore absolutely not a recommendation. Staff is totally overwhelmed, disproportionately long waiting times for drinks. 40 minutes for 1 glass of wine is not possible. Boss who would rather smoke than support his staff and is not customer friendly. Unfortunately you can't give 0 stars. There are far better Italian restaurants with a feel-good factor in the area

It was tasty, but the service wasn't that good...I don't want to talk or write about it, then I'll get upset again and that's not good. In any case, the fact is that we will no longer eat there. This restaurant will never see us again. Change my mind, have been there again, it's okay 👍

Very nice evening with excellent service. The pizzas were very good. We felt very comfortable. Gladly again.

I'm really thrilled all around! The food was really very good and the service was very friendly ☺️ Dolce Vita in the middle of the Ruhr area!

Very nice service with a great ambience and delicious food :)

Original Italian food culture at its finest!! The boss, Angelo Capobianco, personally takes care of the details. In my experience, this is excellent for an unusual celebration, such as a big birthday. Thanks again!!

Very nice Italian restaurant. Staff very nice and accommodating. The manager is also very pleasant and accommodating. We had pasta and pizza, both were excellent. Price performance is just right. There were only two or four of us here and everything was always right. Apparently there are often large groups there as we can see and they all look happy.

Top ambience, very nice staff and 1A food!!

Good food, friendly service and a great ambience.

The best pizza in town! When we feel like a perfect pizza alla Napoli, there is only one address for us: Capobianco Al Fiume. Of course, it's not just the pizza that tastes good here, the pasta and starters are also delicious and promise a wonderful evening in an Italian atmosphere. Be sure to try the homemade tiramisu. We're always happy to come back!

Great food, great ambience and top service. Highly recommended. 👌

The ambience and the food were great! We had different dishes and I can recommend the pizza! The steak was also very tender.

The food was really tasty and the service was very nice. Further recommended

cozy and elegant atmosphere, very tasty food

Italian restaurant with a good location. Food is OK.

Super lecker und freundliches Personal! Bestes italienisches Restaurant in der Umgebung, sehr authentisch und gemütlich

Drove past it for many years. If only we had come by earlier. Food really good. Ambience is really no longer up to date. Chef Keller very good. Sunny greetings Brandtravel motorhome rental Rent mobile homes cheaply in Essen Stadtwald

Real Italian with outstanding quality

We were all thrilled. Food, ambience and service top👍. Great wine and cocktail menu. Go to address in Essen!

Very, very good tiramisu... top atmosphere, parking spaces in front of the house.

I really enjoy eating here, the atmosphere, service and great cuisine; ) Thanks for that

There were six of us eating there, the service just wasn't good, nobody came empty drinks, empty glasses remained, food was a 6 out of 10 on average, table reserved at 7 p.m., 6 other guests there, food came at 8:35 p.m., Had to be returned because it was too salty! Our conclusion after the visit: We wouldn't eat here again!

Found the food, especially the Foccacia Pomodoro, sensational! The service is original Italian, the atmosphere is cozy and modern! For me my favorite Italian 👍🏻 Updater after 4v years: After a few ups and downs and today's visit, we are aware that everyone has their own experiences but for us the quality of the food (after another change in cooking) is TOP, TOP, TOP again. The menu has also been designed to be more varied, so we will definitely come back more often. The service was always friendly and accommodating and we felt welcome. Thank you

Great offer, moderate prices, very pleasant service - we'll be happy to come back!

Our bosses invited us to the summer party there and the food, the drinks, the ambience, everything was great

The restaurant offers everything you need for a relaxing evening! Nice ambience, nice service and really delicious food. We didn't have to wait and the service wasn't unfriendly. Really very accommodating. Thank you for the lovely evening!

The Capobianco in downtown Essen is really good, but our first visit here on the Ruhr was overall disappointing. First of all, it was loud on the terrace. They can't do anything about traffic, but do you have to sand your own wooden furniture with an electric sander next to the open terrace on a Saturday afternoon? The tables weren't clean, the head waiter had his shirt hanging out of his pants, the temporary waiter apparently had his first day and things didn't get any better. The appetizer we ordered was forgotten and bread was only available upon request. My gnocchi was swimming in sage with butter, which was too much of a good thing. The risotta was very expensive, quite tasty, but a portion that was far too large. Who eats so much rice and cheese? I think the organizing hand is missing in the restaurant. All of this can be easily turned off. Well, the staff shortage is omnipresent. Almost three stars.

There are no rolls with herb butter right on the water, great otherwise ok

Ordered steak with mushrooms, unfortunately it wasn't good, the wine was poor quality, the bread was good, the conditions were nice, but the food wasn't for me. I wanted to go back but just drink beer and have a nice river

I really should have said something on the spot, so I'll keep it brief. More appearance than reality. Had high expectations, but were disappointed. - Drinks good - Pizza boring - Restaurant chic and cheap Conclusion: Nope

A wonderful excursion should end in Steele at Capobianco Al Fiume. Unfortunately we weren't welcomed into the restaurant and had to find a table ourselves. After more than 10 minutes a waitress came and took the drinks. Several tables were served drinks after us. At the inside counter, the “boss” complained and gave instructions to the unsettled workforce. After we ordered pasta main dishes and several tables in front of us were delivered, two pizzas that we had not ordered came to our table. After a long wait, the pasta dishes arrived, which were probably prepared without salt water. We returned one of the two dishes because it had been sitting in the kitchen for far too long and the sauce had mixed with the pasta to form an unsightly mass. We skipped dessert and since no attempt was made to ask us for more drinks, we asked for the bill. Here too we were forgotten, so after paying we left the restaurant disappointed without saying goodbye. It's a shame that the overwhelmed employees (3) in service and in the kitchen (1) didn't get any help.

The ambience was great, the service was friendly but obviously overwhelmed, the kitchen staff shouted at each other and we waited 90 minutes for the main course - the food was rather lower middle class and far too expensive because it simply lacked quality and taste - the best thing was that Wine. We've eaten there several times and have always been satisfied, but today was definitely the last time.

- We waited over an hour for the food, one meal was delivered incorrectly (the restaurant wasn't even mediocrely busy at the time) - New drinks could not be ordered - empty glasses, bread baskets, etc. were not cleared away until payment was made - Cutlery was only brought for 4 out of 5 people, it took SEVERAL minutes until the last cutlery came

Actually a nice location. Had to wait a long time for our food. Shortage of staff. The staff were arguing loudly, which we found very unpleasant.

Very briefly: five of us had dinner. One of the drinks was forgotten and delivered 10 minutes later. Afterwards, my main course was forgotten and was served 40 minutes later, after everyone else had already eaten. Another drink was forgotten and was not served after being told twice. We asked for a dessert menu. This was brought after about 15 minutes. The food itself was quite good. Unfortunately the service was a disaster. The store was clearly understaffed, but that shouldn't be an excuse.

Very great restaurant with a view of the Ruhr. The staff is very friendly. The food is really delicious! Price performance top!!!

Excellent location on the banks of the Ruhr when the weather is nice. The only thing that wins here is the location. The tables outside were OK but not very clean. The tables weren't fully set either. Cutlery was sometimes with a napkin, sometimes without, and some of it wasn't clean. There were no additional napkins. The chairs were made of plastic. The food and drinks were very expensive. There were no small pizzas or drinks for children. As a starter there was baguette in a basket without a napkin. Warm vinegar & oil, salt & pepper were ready in the sun. Tasty is different. The pizza was very large, the quality was mediocre. Lots of cheese, few toppings. The vegan pizza without cheese stood out. The minestrone was partly made from frozen vegetables. Half of the food remained. Service was very slow even though it was relatively empty. Empty glasses were left at the table as new ones were delivered. There is another way to provide friendly, courteous service. He acted rather bored or demotivated. Someone from the team walked around the occupied tables several times smoking. Very disappointing for the price. That was the last time there.

Service a disaster. Location is great

Never again! Drinks only arrived after 45 minutes, tables were dirty from the previous person, food didn't come, after 90 minutes of waiting we left without eating... kitchen completely understaffed, restaurant full of guests... - proper personnel management is different, otherwise it would be It was definitely delicious, but the service left a lot to be desired, at least on that day...My wife and I actually wanted to spend a romantic evening there for two and wouldn't have paid attention to the budget,...but not like that, friends !

Very nicely located, directly on the Ruhr. Many dishes in various Italian variations. Very attentive service. Sun terrace with sandy area. Highly recommended!

Our favorite Italian. Great view, good service. The food is fantastic

Unfortunately, our visit to this restaurant was very disappointing. The restaurant looks appealing from the outside and the view of the Ruhr is really beautiful. However, that was the only positive aspect of our evening. Despite a half-empty terrace, we had to wait a full 70 minutes for our food. When my pizza finally arrived, it was almost cold. The dough was very tough on the outside and totally soggy on the inside. In my 35 years and after visiting around 70 Italian restaurants, I can say that I have never had to add salt to a pizza. Unfortunately it was necessary here. The pizza was not only inedible, but also far too expensive for the quality. My companion's pasta was also bland and needed a lot of seasoning. I cannot recommend this restaurant under any circumstances. Another drawback is the limited parking options. So it's best to come on foot or take a taxi/Uber. The plastic chairs outside are hard and uncomfortable, the table was unfortunately dirty and there are no additional napkins at the table, completely unacceptable given the high prices. The long wait for our food in these uncomfortable chairs made the visit an unpleasant experience. Even when we wanted to pay and spoke to the waitress, we had to wait over 20 minutes for the bill to be billed. If you still really want to have an experience here, you should bring a lot of patience, time and perhaps a cushion for the chairs. We definitely won't be coming back. There were simply far too many points that were unacceptable.

I don't know how this restaurant got 1st place on Kabel Eins. Gnocchi tasted good, but was put on the plate carelessly... No herbs, no decoration... Nothing... The bruscetta was so hard that you couldn't cut it but only had difficulty biting it off... Mixed salad was more like it Rabbit food, no napkin to go with the bread. Personally, I can't recommend this restaurant. Too bad!!!

Ate delicious pizza and sat outside.

The best Italian cuisine. Well-cared for, tasty, with attention, friendly staff. Recommended 👌.

Gnochi 10 pcs. In a huge plate, a bit lost but excellent. Lots of salad, but mediocre in taste There was no greeting from the kitchen. Bread first in a basket without a napkin - hygienic things are different. We didn't feel like welcome guests, but the still water came unchilled as requested. Location right on the Ruhr - great. Tables not too close together, great. Unique experience - i.e.: we won't go there again.

Always my pleasure. The Spaghetti Carbanora, for example, is terrific!

Simply a great atmosphere and great food there

We had reserved a table, but had to wait a while until a table was free. The food itself was good (the gnocchi with gorgonzola could have been stronger), but the service was rather poor. After asking twice to pay, I went to the location after more than half an hour to pay. We had the reservation on a Sunday for 7:30 p.m. I know that staff in the restaurant are scarce, but in my opinion you have to reduce the number of tables or the boss has to lend a hand instead of drinking espresso martinis and wine with his friends at the entrance.

Simply recommended! Taste and service top!

The food was excellent. Dr Service responded to the special requests for food.

Too loud, too long waiting times

Ich habe das Restaurant letzten Donnerstag besucht und war begeistert! Das Ambiente ist wirklich schön, das Personal äußerst aufmerksam und das Essen war köstlich. Obwohl nicht alles auf der Tageskarte verfügbar war, hat das Team das Beste daraus gemacht. Lediglich eine Musikbox über uns hätte eine kleine Reparatur benötigt, was dem tollen Gesamteindruck jedoch keinen Abbruch tat. Ich freue mich schon darauf, bald wiederzukommen! Ein herzliches Dankeschön an das gesamte Team!

We wanted to treat ourselves to a delicious snack. Unfortunately, the extremely unfriendly lady at the counter was unable to provide us with a drinking vessel for our large dog. Even when she offered to sell us an aluminum container for pasta, she only responded with a grumpy "that's not possible". Conclusion: We don't go where our dogs are not welcome. At Aquario a few 100 meters away it also tasted very good.

If I could, I would go for food And service doesn't give a point at all.

It could be so nice here if the staff were friendlier. The boss is probably also very bossy and yelled at his employees even though there were guests there. The toilets are broken and no towels. Very inappropriate for the category.

Even though the restaurant was empty, our food did not arrive for an hour. He didn't come to the next table either. We reminded the waiter. The cooks were making other preparations in the kitchen. So they couldn't prepare food for anyone. It's okay if you don't go. The customer doesn't matter. Spend your money in places that value you more.

Nice Italian restaurant right on a river in Essen. We were looking for a place to eat and watch football and randomly found this place. The pizza was amazing! Can't find anything like it back in the United States. While no one spoke English, we met the owner and he was very hospitable, treated us like royalty. We got by using Google Translate to talk to the staff and view the menu. 100% worth it. Amazing view, friendly staff. Go check it out

Very tasty food! Best view while eating and staff is super nice! I can only recommend!!!!

"A fantastic experience! The Italian restaurant offers an authentic atmosphere and delicious dishes. The service was excellent and the staff very attentive. The pasta was perfectly al dente. An absolute must for all lovers of Italian cuisine!"

Great location, pizza is not good though, was super greasy and was floating in oil...

The tastiest pizza I've eaten in a long time. Service was super friendly and the drinks arrived at the table quickly. Fantastic atmosphere right on the water and simply recommended. Spontaneous visit after a walk along the Ruhr and we are more than thrilled. Eat here and enjoy a great experience

I had dinner here with my wife. The staff is very hospitable and quick. The food quality and drink quality is very high. Our expectations were exceeded. We will come here more often. Warm greetings to our waiter, Mario

Nice to sit outside. Food and service is high quality. Highly priced even compared to other restaurants in the area.

Great food, great location! The staff was very accommodating to my mostly English speaking family, the owner checked in on us and it was a great spot to walk along the river afterwards.

Very unfriendly service. A stale wheat beer and a boss behind the counter with a fag in his mouth, although in sunny weather he could have drunk his drink while smoking while standing on the beautiful terrace. No recommendation. We weren't the only ones who felt that way.

Super nice staff and great food

It was a successful celebration ❣️ The food was sensationally delicious and plentiful. Thanks for the great service 🙏 We would like to come again! ❤️❤️❤️

Unfortunately, legal tender (cash) is not accepted. Since there are other restaurants, there is no need for discussion in the future.

Personally, I find it unpleasant to come to a bar that smells of smoke and have to eat in a restaurant behind it. To be fair, you have to say that you didn't notice the cigarette smoke in the restaurant and that the view of the Ruhr was phenomenal. The food was tasty, but probably not hot for everyone at the table. The service was okay. But not always present, so we all only got one drink.

A taste of Italy on the banks of the Rest. Capobianco Al Fiume is a hidden gem along the picturesque Ruht River that will captivate lovers of Italian cuisine. With an idyllic location and enchanting ambience, this restaurant offers an unparalleled dining experience. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, perfect for a romantic evening for two or a relaxed meal with friends and family.

We were there spontaneously and were allowed to choose where we would like to sit. The service was very friendly . Drinks were brought quickly and we didn't have to wait long for our food. We were thrilled, we gave it 10 points for the taste.

Five stars for the food, service and ambience. We felt very comfortable today, thank you for the nice, attentive and non-intrusive service. The food was very tasty, everything was beautifully and appetizingly prepared. After all, the eye is there. We will be back. Unfortunately no photo was taken. 😗

Good food in a nice atmosphere. Unfortunately, the waiters weren't seen often, even though there wasn't much to do.

Lovely place, very good food, delicious pizza, excellent service

Nice place, excellent food, kind and qualified service, I will gladly return.

Very tasty and professional service

Very good service. Food fantastic. Finally an Italian, owner-managed restaurant with authentic Italian food. Where else can this be found 🙈🙈🙈 Keep it up.

extremely delicious! Vitello Tonnato is highly recommended. Fast, friendly, again at any time! Great location, outside in the summer right on the Ruhr.

A beautiful view of the sunset on the Ruhr. Carbonara original like in Rome, expertly prepared. Very fast, friendly team. Highly recommended 🇮🇹

By far the best pizzeria in Essen Steele and the surrounding area! Please put Quattro Formaggi on the menu 🙌

Very tasty food. Definitely recommend pasta and pizza. Very nice staff. Nice ambience. Great view of the Ruhr. Gladly again!

The food, the location and the ambience were just great. It's definitely worth another visit.

Incredibly good service, there were 6 people there and they were served very quickly and very nicely. Super great employees!!! Would go again and again.

Incredibly good restaurant. I can only recommend it, the service was simply perfection and the food a 12/10. Always my pleasure!

I can only recommend wonderful service

Incredibly fast service and great and lovely employees. We were well advised and warmly welcomed with a group of 6 people. Cleanliness and politeness are worth more than 5 stars. Only recommended.

Food was very tasty and came to the table quickly. The service was very friendly and accommodating. (especially Mario) Gladly again.

Just beautiful. The view of the Ruhr, the friendly service and the delicious food. Only recommended