Ciccio's Italienisches Restaurant in Dortmund in Dortmund

A real Italian restaurant, packed house, almost like Oktoberfest... I'm here for the ARTe art fair, right next to Hall 1 beside the Westfalenhalle.

Pizza Rucola is fantastic. However, service seemed a bit cold, shall smile a little 😁 rest is all fine. Would again love to go there

Exceptionally good 👍 and friendly staff

Great ambience, fast service, delicious Italian beer

The food tasted okay, but unfortunately the gnocchi weren't homemade. I could have made the dish at home. The quantity wasn't sufficient; I don't tend to eat a lot, but I still didn't feel full.

A charming Italian spot with delicious pasta and authentic flavors. The atmosphere is cozy, and the staff is friendly. Perfect for a casual meal or a special night out. Highly recommend the homemade tiramisu!

Food was super tasty, but when the restaurant is full, it is very loud

I was the day before in a steak house. But the filet here was much better. Amazing taste and super friendly staff. You should drop by.

Very satisfied. Only the music was too loud.

We arrived as strangers and left as friends. The food was incredibly delicious, and we received very friendly and courteous service. The ambiance was very chic and cozy. Over the course of the evening, we had a lovely chat with our waiter, Gaetano, and with the chef, Mario. We had such a wonderful evening. Thank you both for the absolute pampering in your wonderful restaurant.

Very delicious food. From the appetizers to the dessert, everything was excellent.

The food isn't cheap, but it was tasty. Unfortunately, the drinks are, in my opinion, overpriced. My orange juice tasted like colored water, and juice isn't cheap. The service wasn't up to par either. When a few more people arrived, we waited 20 minutes just for the menu to order dessert after dinner, and after ordering, another 20 minutes for the dessert itself, which didn't need to be cooked, just plated and served.

Great lunch menu, great attentive service staff

Despite a spontaneous visit after a Borussia Dortmund home game, we easily got a table for three. The service was fast and very attentive. The pizza was top-quality and highly recommended. Due to the size of the room, it was quite loud—but completely understandable after a home game. On quieter days, it's definitely more relaxed here.

Highly recommended. 👍 Very good service. Good food.

I had reserved a table outside, but it was full. Then we were seated inside at a table for two. The tables are so close together that you hardly dare to talk because your neighbor can hear you. The service was very unfriendly. The shouting there is completely unacceptable...we were glad to get out.

Absolutely the best Italian restaurant in Dortmund! Always happy to go back! Super friendly staff! Truly the best quality food! I'm happy to recommend it to my friends and family! I'm already looking forward to the next time :) Best regards

Absolutely dismal service. They must have picked the completely wrong day. Any further comment would be unhelpful.

Very poor service with below average food…not to call food a garbage name Surely will not come again

It was fantastic! The service was superb; the team was flexible, fast, attentive, and very friendly. The food was simply amazing. Very fresh and tasted perfect.

Great italian restaurant in Dortmund ! Amazing ceiling! And lovely service

I can definitely recommend it, but it's also geared toward larger groups, so it's quite busy and a bit louder. The staff is very well-organized and friendly.

The two of us were there on September 8, 2025, and arrived around 4:15 p.m. We felt UNWELCOME from the very beginning. No smile from the waitress, just a reminder that we should leave by 5:30 p.m. Since we weren't familiar with the area, we stayed and waited almost an hour for a pizza. Conclusion: unfriendly, unprofessional, never again.

Lasagna super.Great beer. Super !

Everything is fresh and of the best quality.

The atmosphere was very loud; we could barely hold a conversation. It felt like a mass processing area in a cafeteria. The staff seemed stressed and wanted to get everything done quickly. They weren't very attentive to guests.

It was very busy today, and service took a while—but no matter! The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and the prices were fair. I highly recommend it!

Thank you, it was good. Burrata as an appetizer, spaghetti aglio e olio as a main course—both highly recommended. Service was friendly and attentive. Prices are reasonable by today's standards.

Due to an unfortunate circumstance, we ate at Ciccio's today. After trying a nearby burger joint, we arrived hungry. We received a friendly welcome and were seated right away. The service was quick and very attentive and friendly. The pleasant ambiance made the short wait for our food more pleasant. And the food was delicious. We would eat here again anytime.

The food was okay, but the portion size was very manageable. The service was, unfortunately, a complete failure. It started with an annoyed escort to the table. The next item was the drinks order. Two people were sitting at the table. Person 1 ordered theirs, Person 2 was completely ignored and had to shout their drink order to the waiter as they left. The whole thing had a touch of mass production. Empty plates were constantly being cleared away impatiently in front of our noses, and questions about whether we could have another drink or dessert were clearly not in the server's best interest. Hopefully, the guest would leave faster, which was confirmed with a brief "thank you" upon payment. Goodbye? Thank you for your visit? Nope. The service had absolutely no Italian hospitality. The food was okay, but it in no way compensated for the impersonal, superficial service.

We have loved coming here for years!

The food was excellent. Unfortunately, the service left much to be desired, and they only attended to one guest.

The ambiance is very inviting and chic, and the restaurant has an overall upscale feel. The service matches this – attentive and stylishly dressed. In keeping with the style of the establishment, there was a welcome from the kitchen. Unfortunately, we weren't entirely impressed with the food: the vitello tonnato had too much of a mayonnaise-like sauce for our taste, and the pizza was a bit dry. Given the great ambiance, the price-performance ratio is overall okay. The bottom line is that it's hard to rate the experience: the food would be more in line with three stars, but the service and atmosphere were top-notch.

We were there in the afternoon before a concert. The pizza was quite good. However, we would have liked to try something from the huge antipasti counter. We sat outside, which was cozy. The only disappointing thing was the service. The man with the spiky hair only came when asked, but he never really looked at us. He wasn't very friendly either. It's a shame, but all in all, it was okay.

Unfortunately, the food wasn't as tasty as hoped, and the strips of beef fillet with chanterelle mushrooms in a cream and mustard sauce were quickly gone. It was an unpleasant return trip. The ambiance is very nice, parking is difficult, and the service is very attentive and friendly.

Prices are higher than elsewhere, service is unfriendly, and the pasta is mediocre. Check your receipts, because you might find things you didn't order or in a different capacity.

We tried to reserve a table on the website. They gave us a standard "We'll get back to you" response. When we still hadn't received a confirmation after three days, we called again. Then we got the confirmation. There's no parking on a Saturday night anyway. A large restaurant, live music, lots and lots of tables. No one wanted to know if we had a reservation. We were shown to a table. We ordered drinks and chose our meal from a clear menu. We were served warm bread with a dip beforehand. The food, a salad, and a pizza, arrived relatively quickly. The noise level increased with the number of guests, as everything is very open. The food was average in taste and slightly above average in price. We probably won't be back.

Authentic Italian, very good food

Italian lunch break – and the right way! Ciccio's is our new insider tip for a lunch break where you briefly forget that you actually have to work. We had the lunch special – and what can we say: Authentic Italian food, lovingly served, and served faster than you can say "Buon appetito." We started with a small salad and bruschetta, both fresh and well-seasoned. Then came pizza Napoli (with anchovies and olives – as it should be!) and a pasta dish with cream and bacon, straight from the Italian soul food department. Taste-wise: molto bene! Particularly commendable: The service was attentive, friendly, and even kept up with the pace of the courses – no stress, no waiting, but also no "Here comes the next plate while I'm still chewing." Just right. The only minor drawback (but not a point deduction!): The baguette, which came with the truly delicious tuna cream, was a bit underwhelming in terms of flavor. Maybe it was just jealous of the rest of the food 😄. Finally, an espresso – short, strong, Italian. Just the way it should be. In conclusion: If you're looking for a true Italian feel during your lunch break, Ciccio's is the place to be. We'll be back. And not just because we fell in love with the bruschetta. 🇮🇹

We've been enjoying Ciccio's for many years. We've tried a variety of dishes, all of which were delicious. The prices are reasonable. We've always found the staff to be friendly and attentive, even when it was very busy. The ambiance inside is pleasant, and the painted ceiling is a real eye-catcher. We can't comment on the outside area; we've never sat there. The only downside: for someone with mobility issues, finding the restrooms (which are supposed to be very clean) is a challenge, as they can only be reached via a staircase. Our conclusion: We definitely recommend it.👍 It would be a good idea to reserve a table in advance and, if you're coming by car, allow some time to find a parking space.

For the second year in a row, we were guests at Ciccio's Restaurant. We attended a major conference and dined at Ciccio's in the evening. Because of the conference, the restaurant was packed, and the waiters were very busy. We received a very friendly welcome, and the service was perfect. The wait wasn't too long—under the circumstances mentioned above—in fact, it was quite quick. The food was good and there was a pleasant atmosphere. A compliment to the kitchen and the waiters; everything ran smoothly, despite the large number of guests. The atmosphere among the staff was great, and we were able to spend several pleasant evenings with them. Thank you again for your professional and friendly service. We look forward to being your guest again next year when we are in Dortmund.

This is a truly fantastic Italian restaurant! I was completely impressed. The food was incredibly delicious. The service was authentic, very friendly, and attentive. The ambiance was very appealing and stylish. We felt completely at home. It's just a shame I'm not from the area; if I were, I would definitely go there more often. The next time I have the chance, this restaurant will be my first choice!

Beware of large groups! They tend to charge for dishes twice! Not right. It's happened twice already. Very noticeable - so even though the staff was nice, I left feeling sad. Be careful ⚠️

The food was very good, but there was one big downside for me. I found it so loud at times that we had to break off some conversations and we couldn't understand each other anymore.

A large, charming Italian restaurant with delicious food. Even larger groups can easily accommodate and enjoy their meals together. We enjoyed the pizza, lasagna, and panna cotta. The service was friendly and efficient. Special requests were fully accommodated. Prices are mid-range. The opening hours are good, but the restaurant is closed on Sundays. Unfortunately, there's no Coca-Cola on offer. The interior doesn't seem to be air-conditioned, but there are several pleasant, shaded outdoor areas. As city dwellers, the adjacent main road didn't bother us. Parking is difficult. Card payments accepted.

The food tasted very good; I'd go back anytime. 10 out of 10.

The food tasted good, nothing to complain about. However, I think the prices are too high for pizza and pasta, even if they taste exactly the same as at other good pizzerias. It didn't necessarily taste any better. I can't comment on the meat and fish dishes. The restaurant was very, very busy at 6 p.m., and the waiters were naturally very busy as well. It was way too loud! Unfortunately, it was very difficult to have a conversation, and the back of the restaurant is so crowded with tables and chairs that if you want to go to the bathroom, you end up having unwanted physical contact with almost every guest because you have to squeeze through the narrow aisle.

Very good food, friendly staff.

i had a steak, sauce, cabbage with carrots and crisp potatos. tasted really good. steak done good, its was roasted on both sides which is good. potatos tasted good and some crisp tho could be a little bit more crisp. there was missing salt/peper/seasoning on the steak and potatos, tho can put it on yourself so its fine. great service, friendly people. the tone in the room was nice, tho room for improvements.

What a great pizza I ate today 🍕. I had an arugula pizza. It was crispy, but not too crispy. It was generously topped with Parmesan and arugula. I also ordered salami. It tasted amazing and I'd definitely order it again next time! Highly recommended!!!

We were there with a large group for lunch. The food was good, and the service was very attentive.

Nice shop, and pleasant to sit in the first room. There is a train station atmosphere in the large one. 3 stars only because we had to clear the table after 60 minutes for the next guests. We know hospitality differently.

The best restaurant in Dortmund, excellent food with good wines, top atmosphere, to return

Very good food and very authentic service😍Every year again👍

The dishes are super tasty and very freshly prepared. In combination with an exceptional ambience and a... Very nice and courteous service, it is an absolute recommendation package.

We had pizza, pasta and a meat dish and were all very satisfied. It was really tasty and everything was fresh. The service was also great. The price-performance ratio is also right. We'll be back.

There were two of us there today, the food was good, the service was friendly and accommodating, I thought the atmosphere was great, especially the ceiling, the shop wasn't overcrowded, but well attended. Definitely worth a visit.

Great Italian restaurant within walking distance of the Westfalenhallen.

We were there in the afternoon before an event in the Westfalenhalle. The restaurant was well attended and reservations are recommended. Service was top, as were the pizzas. The atmosphere is more like a check-in hall, it seems very stressful. I would visit it again to eat reasonably and at normal prices.

We arrived at 5.30pm on recommendation and were surprised by the ambiance inside. No matter the ceiling or the beautifully set tables. A waiter brought the 2 of us to a table for 2 and the table waiter was attentive. What I found very nice was that when my husband asked, he got his favorite pizza, Four Seasons, from the pizza baker. Thank you. The answer from the table waiter was: "If we can make the wish possible, then it will be fulfilled." The food was delicious 😋 and the pizza was very large. Paying in cash wasn't a problem either.

Great Italian restaurant. You feel like you're in Italy. Very friendly, courteous staff, delicious food. And there was even a musical entertainer. Highly recommended.

Very tasty and richly topped pizza - I can only recommend it.

The food was good, but there was so little on the tortellini that you might think it was the rest of the other dish🙄 To make up for it, there was free dessert... my fish platter was great...service was very nice

Nice atmosphere, good service and great food

There were three of us on a Saturday evening and we each had a starter, main course and dessert. All dishes were tasty and attractively presented. The dessert variations for 2 people could be larger. The overall price level is already high. The service staff is quick and the courses were served quickly and at the same time, but a little more time with the guest would be nicer. Things got better towards the end of our visit and with fewer guests, but at the beginning it didn't seem inviting. The table positioning is catastrophic, the neighboring table was about 20 cm away, so that you had the impression that there were 5 people sitting at the table and not 3 people. Due to the high frequency of the restaurant, it was extremely loud and restless. We would come back for the kitchen at any time, the service and atmosphere can be improved at the price level. Therefore, unfortunately not the first choice for us if we wanted an Italian evening.

Sensational Italian! Ambiance, service and food world class! A pianist plays music! The high ceilings are artistically painted and the furnishings are very tasteful.

Delicious food...nice service...gladly again

We were at dinner with our colleagues, almost 30 people, the service was excellent. The food is great! This is our second visit!

Super friendly staff Excellent food

Great ambience, delicious food, a bit expensive.

Unfortunately, I did not receive an answer to my table reservation by email, only a confirmation of the request. Then had to take another restaurant. Was at Mama Mia, Chemnitzer Str. in Dortmund and it was also very good. FG

The best pizza you can get in Dortmund!

Great food, great prices, nice restaurant, friendly service. Would love to come back.

The food was okay, what can you expect from a pizza at an Italian restaurant. But the restaurant was to crowded, the tables are 5cm from each other. So not a lot of room for a bit of private conversations. And the que was amazing to get in, the couple behind us had a table much sooner than we had. And we even had a reservation at 1830 and we got a table just after 1845.

Food was good, but simple. Restaurant was full and service was a bit overloaded. Otherwise ok.

Real Italian restaurant! Owner-managed, good menu, great dessert, a bit drabby. P.S. Parking spaces in the underground car park

Great selection of food and drinks in a spacious setting. Plenty of outdoor room when the weather is warm, which is a plus. Service was a bit lacking, but got the job done.

Ate once on site, food good but expensive. Then ordered to be picked up. Out of 3 pizzas 2 were wrong, after changing it still cost €21.50 for a margarita!!!! settled and received a bottle of water as “compensation”. Impudence!

It was really very good! At first I thought the price was a bit expensive... But when I got the food, I was speechless... I ordered a pizza and I have to say, it was so big and filling that I didn't even finish it. So really, great! The service is also nice and the atmosphere is very cozy and clean 😄

Excellent Italian restaurant in Dortmund. Service is very friendly and prompt. The food was well prepared and very tasty! Always happy to come back 🙂 It is advisable to reserve.

The food is good, but absolutely overpriced. For the price you can expect significantly better quality. Despite asking, there was no bread for the soup and starter. The rooms are visually appealing, but the noise is unbearable.

I would prefer to give 0 stars. Beef fillet for 40€ and fart dry, 10g potatoes and then cold. Worst Italian restaurant I've ever visited!

Very tasty...it was fun. The only thing that wasn't pleasant was the volume

We stopped here for lunch on a spontaneous visit to Dortmund. There was a very good seafood pasta, very nice service, and everything was okay in terms of price. We will definitely come back on our next visit.

I can only recommend, service is lived here. But more importantly, the food tasted delicious.

Great restaurant in a great location. We really had a nice time here. The people are authentic and very attentive and friendly. The food is just super delicious. We will be happy to come back!

I wouldn't eat there again. The food was noisy, warm and poorly seasoned. Actually it was just gnocchi with tomato sauce. Very expensive for that.

There were two of us in the restaurant at 12:35 p.m. The ambience was once again very appealing. The friendly, Italian service went out of its way to ensure that we as guests had a pleasant stay in the restaurant. Our freshly prepared dishes left nothing to be desired. This Italian restaurant is definitely highly recommended as it is located in the middle of the city of Dortmund.

Here I ate the best pizza outside of Italy 😍😋🔝 A clear recommendation for this restaurant, which is run by Italians! I'd love to come back!!!

Really very nice shop. Welcoming and cozy. The employees were also very friendly. We had everything from the food with us. Pizza, steak, pasta + bruschetta. Unfortunately, the fried cheese in the truffle spaghetti was slightly burnt, which also affected the overall taste (maybe I was just unlucky). However, everything about the other dishes was great. All in all a pleasant experience.

I never write reviews, but I have to make an exception this time. The service is great, the pizza is incredibly good and we also had swordfish - the best I've ever eaten. I will definitely visit more often!

Super great restaurant with really, really good food. Located near the trade fair, stadium and Westfalenhalle. Highly recommended. Despite Dortmund's home game, we got a seat and were served quickly. Just great

Top service and top food Really great

Wonderful! Consistently a very good restaurant, people like to tip here. We made reservations in advance and were taken directly to the site. We ordered 2x pizza and 1x pasta and starter and dessert. The ambience is wonderful, the service is more than quick and always available. People always politely asked how it tasted and whether everything was OK. Even though the store was full, there was never a feeling of being forgotten. The food couldn't have been better. All in all a 10/10. We'd love to come back.

We ate at this store today around 4:30 p.m., even at that time the store was very busy. The service was very friendly and was very attentive. Despite the crowd, we were always served extremely quickly and asked if we would like anything else. The food is a solid 10/10, this place is absolutely worth the money! People like to tip here! I can recommend this restaurant unconditionally.

Very nice Christmas dinner on the first holiday. Although it was full, there was attentive and quick service and freshly prepared food.

Been here for the first time, we'd love to come back. The restaurant was very full (Dortmund game), but everything was great. Very nice waiters, great restaurant and very tasty food. Keep it up! :)

Super Essen und gute Atmosphäre

Absolute recommendation!!!! The food was exceptionally good, the ambience and service excellent, super friendly and very fast.

Food arrived quickly, despite the restaurant being busy