Core de Roma - Italian Restaurant in Altheim

We made a table reservation by phone. The staff were very friendly on the phone, and we got a table right away. Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly by the staff and given the menus immediately. After ordering our food and drinks, the drinks were served quite quickly. The food also arrived fairly fast. The atmosphere was nice, but the music was a bit too loud for my taste. The pizza was generously topped with salami and cheese. Unfortunately, the Pizza Diavola didn't have any pepperoni or similar toppings; it seemed like they used pure chili oil, so the pizza was practically swimming in it. The crust was slightly burnt, which I personally liked. The price was good, but it would be ideal to use other ingredients instead of so much oil to add some spice to the pizza.

We went with friends and had a great time! The service was top-notch, and the food even better! Recommended for anyone who wants to experience a bit of Italy in Germany.

Excellent service, very friendly

Great family run restaurant. Service and food was excellent . We are an English speaking family with young children and they were very helpful .

A wonderful little gem in Sigmaringen. Welcoming and accommodating for families and those with limited German. The family team running the restaurant gave us the most welcoming experience we’ve had eating out during our travels over the past three weeks across three European countries. The food portions are generous and the food itself is fresh, tasty, and just like Nona makes it (I’m guessing at this last part). We were in a family group - two adults, surly pre-teen (oh, the joys), and a hyperactive toddler. We felt welcome, and included, and left feeling very well fed. The hosts were patient and kind with my rusty German and also speak English, Italian, and French.

I was at the restaurant for lunch today and sat at the next table. I was actually in the middle of writing a positive review when I read a very negative one, to which I'd like to add my own perspective. I witnessed the situation myself and found the way the waiter was spoken to unacceptable. In my opinion, the tone was disrespectful, while the waiter was very diligent, calm, and attentive. I even mentioned it to my husband because it was truly unpleasant to witness. I also heard that the guests in question didn't have a reservation and were still given a table. We personally had to reserve in advance to be able to sit here – therefore, I found this behavior and the subsequent criticism very ungrateful. We had the same pizza; our food was hot, fresh, and delicious. I would like to express my sincere thanks for that. I would definitely recommend the restaurant and hope that people won't be swayed by a few unfair comments. Respect for service staff should be a given.

It could have been a lovely evening. The spaghetti was good, not overcooked. The pizza was something different, the base was more like a tarte flambée. The ambiance could use some improvement; the decor still reminds me a lot of the old Traube. But what bothered me most was that dogs are allowed in the dining area, even off-leash, in a restaurant. That's a shame for people who are afraid of dogs or have a dog hair allergy. Great for dog owners, though, so it wasn't the right restaurant for us.

If it were possible to give zero stars, I would!! The pizza was absolutely terrible—thin on the bottom and burnt and black around the edges, and then topped with smoked meat even though we ordered ham!! Served lukewarm! This kind of thing shouldn't even leave the kitchen!! The salad was tasteless and carelessly dressed with a pre-made dressing. No apology or compensation from the waiter after we pointed it out. Naturally, there was no tip! And another thing: That young, rude waiter is completely unacceptable; he needs to learn some respect and manners!! He's in the wrong profession! After we told him we wouldn't recommend the restaurant, this young waiter became even more rude, which is totally unacceptable!! ONCE AND NEVER AGAIN!!!! NO RECOMMENDATION!!

A true Italian restaurant in Germany! High-quality products, a warm welcome, and friendly service. Delicious food and a super pleasant atmosphere! Highly recommended!

Incredibly good, the best spaghetti carbonara I've had in ages, and the pizza is perfect. Highly recommended!!!

I haven't had spaghetti carbonara like this in ages. The service was very friendly and the music was good. I'll be back...

The Worst Restaurant of 2025 My wife and I recently visited this restaurant during our trip to Sigmaringen. I was swayed by the high ratings and enthusiastic reviews. But I've never experienced such a huge discrepancy between expectations and reality. We ordered lasagna and a Quattro Stagioni pizza. The lasagna was very similar to a frozen one from Kaufland. The pasta sheets were tough as rubber, cold and stuck together inside, and smothered with sauce to mask the truly awful taste. There was no cheese. The meat was only on top—it was more like ground meat made of fat and gristle. There were only a few drops of tomato sauce between the layers. The pizza consisted of four toppings: olives, ham, salami, and artichokes. The olives had pits—without any indication of this (shout-out to the dentist!). The salami smelled like old pork fat and was simply disgusting. There was hardly any cheese, and the tomato sauce didn't taste homemade. While the prices weren't very high, we've gotten significantly better quality for the same money at other restaurants. Honestly, this was our worst restaurant experience in Germany so far.

The pizza was more like a tarte flambée, nothing like typical pizza dough. Salmon and arugula were just slapped on cold. The chicken salad was okay, but the baguette was completely dry (like it was old), and adding oil didn't help... and all that for €25 including a Coke 🙈 Definitely not recommended.

Newly opened restaurant with great and very friendly staff. The pizza is fantastic, with a typical Roman thin and crispy crust.

Great pizzas, very cozy, very friendly service!

I'm Italian, and I can say with absolute certainty that finding a truly authentic Italian and Roman restaurant in Germany is nearly impossible... but this restaurant completely surprised me! I ordered the Amatriciana and the Pizza Parmigiana, and both were incredibly good! Original, authentic, just like in Rome—the taste, the quality of the ingredients, and the way it's cooked... simply perfect. For a moment, I felt like I was back in a real trattoria in Rome. And a huge compliment to the chef, Fabio: not only does he cook at an incredibly high level, but he also welcomed us with a warmth that's rare these days. You can feel his passion. Finally, a restaurant in Germany that's truly Italian—authenticity, quality, and heart. Highly recommended! I'll definitely be back.

A very good place, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was very pleasant. Francesco and Luka served me; they were very kind and friendly.

Delicious pizza and pasta – and very welcoming owners from Rome. I love being here 🙏🏻

Great atmosphere, very friendly service, and incredibly delicious and fresh food. I highly recommend this restaurant. All four dishes we had were absolutely delicious.

Cute little restaurant. Small selection, but incredibly delicious.

Best tuna pizza I’ve ever had in Germany! And the service is super great as well, I definitely will come again when visiting Sigmaringen

A real Roman restaurant, real carbonara with bacon

Good, but was not impressed. Core de Roma is located at the Sugmaringen town, right beside the famous Hohenzollernschloss Sigmaringen, an Italian restaurant in a traditional German house. like their ramp steak, tender and juicy, and then garlic and chili 🌶️ pasta is ok, in the way taste good but not strong enough.

Beautiful ambiance, excellent food, and very friendly staff! We celebrated our wedding here and were thrilled to have our own private hall for the celebration. Everything was perfectly organized, and our guests are still raving about it. Highly recommended for special occasions!

A true Italian restaurant in Germany. We found the staff friendly, welcoming, and welcoming. They treated us like we'd known each other all our lives. A truly beautiful restaurant. 🥰👏👏👏

Really highly recommended, the staff are very friendly and nice and the food is wonderful, I haven't eaten anything so delicious in a long time.

The food is delicious, the service is very respectful and friendly, top service, I can recommend it to everyone

Sorry, that wasn't exactly the best. I was there for lunch with colleagues. The service was okay. What was unpleasant was that the unused cutlery at the neighboring table was left on the bench while the table was being cleaned, where jackets and bags had previously been before the table was set. A slightly faded list of pizzas hung outside the display case, but they weren't even listed on the handed-out menu. Well, you can ask about them. The salad for lunch was drowned in a light sauce, presumably pre-ordered. At least the pasta from the daily special was hot. Unfortunately, that wasn't true of all the dishes. The lasagna al forno had probably been in the oven at some point, but it was briefly microwaved before being served and then basted with more sauce. Unfortunately, it was only lukewarm. The taste was okay, though. A basil leaf was added as a garnish. The portion size was very manageable. Even the women noted that they weren't full. We actually wanted to check out the website beforehand, but unfortunately, that wasn't possible because various virus programs had classified it as dangerous and therefore blocked it. We're giving it three stars because the taste was decent, the service was friendly, and the one-hour lunch break didn't have to be overrun. But at least for us, it will remain a one-time visit.

Finally, a REAL Italian restaurant that respects tradition! The Carbonara without cream was an incredible surprise! Just the right amount of cream, with an authentic flavor reminiscent of Rome. Congratulations for resisting the temptation of cream and choosing to make it properly. The Roman pizza is one of the best I've ever had: light dough, crispy on the edge and soft on the inside, quality toppings, and a unique flavor. A true delicacy that alone is worth the visit. Attentive and friendly service, a welcoming atmosphere: you feel at home, but with the quality of a high-end restaurant. I will definitely be back and recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic Italian experience here in Germany.

We entered the pizzeria for the first time with mixed feelings. It was a gray, overcast day. The large umbrellas in front of the restaurant were still open, and it looked uncomfortably shady, so we went inside. There was little Italian atmosphere, unfortunately still a lot of the "old grape." We ordered spaghetti with tomato sauce and basil and pizza carbonara... and... we were absolutely thrilled! The service was friendly. The pizza had the thinnest and crispiest crust we've ever eaten. The toppings, however, were very good. The spaghetti was al dente, and the tomato sauce was homemade, very fruity and harmonious. Unfortunately, the outside wasn't inviting, but the food was recommendable! Oh yes, the restrooms were very clean.

The most abysmal restaurant experience I've ever had in a long time. But I was incredibly hungry, and unfortunately, I let that guide me. Ambience: It wasn't busy, the table we were assigned was dirty, and there was old cutlery lying around. Even after we sat down and ordered our drinks, the table wasn't cleaned or tidied. Food: I had spaghetti carbonara. When ordering, I specifically asked if there was any cream in the dish, and was told no, it was original carbonara. My carbonara was seasoned with curry, you couldn't taste any cheese, the egg was hardened, and it was noticeably lacking salt. We also had schnitzel with fries. The schnitzel was deep-fried, and the fat was significantly too cold. The schnitzel tasted only of old fat. The fries arrived cold and were unseasoned. The salad served with the schnitzel was from a package of ready-made dressing. The second star is only for the friendly service, but I absolutely cannot recommend a visit here!

Overpriced food poisoning. My partner's bill included the side dishes, even though the main course should have included one. For me, two prawns on the entire dish didn't justify such a price, and I'm sitting here a day later with stomach cramps, hoping it will stop soon. The appetizer was presented with total disregard. A chunk of discount mozzarella with discount Black Forest ham didn't seem very Italian. The waiter wanted to take a bigger tip, gave too little change, and then said he misunderstood it. If there weren't a small sign saying "Italy" on the counter, it would be hard to tell from the decor. Overall, the staff seemed uncoordinated. Never again.

If you want to eat delicious roast beef with onions, you've come to the wrong place. Instead of the 250g roast beef, you get a half-dead steak, just like on the menu. After complaining, we were thrown out. We then went to Brauwerk Zollerhof, where I was once again not disappointed and, as you can see from the pictures below, got a wonderful roast beef with onions. I got just under 450g for €28.

The pizza was great, and so was the beer. Very nice owners. It was lovely. I would go again.

The price/performance ratio for the salads was not good.

We haven't had such a bad meal in a long time. The salad was probably from a package, and the salad dressing tasted very bland. The main course was cafeteria-quality. We were disappointed!

Friendly owners and delicious, authentic Italian dishes! A true slice of Italy! Highly recommended.

Absolutely NOT recommended... I have no idea why the reviews are so mixed. Unfortunately, the roast beef with onions wasn't good; it was completely raw. The sauce was overcooked and appalling for the price. The schnitzel was, unfortunately, just breaded and tough. The wait staff just threw ketchup on the table. All in all: keep going.

We went there with the family and ordered three dishes. Unfortunately, my potatoes with the steak were probably already fried the day before and had just been reheated in the microwave. The salmon noodles were far too salty, and the cheese spaetzle tasted like a convenience store. Overall, the taste wasn't bad, and the staff was friendly. What was disappointing, however, was that the food was relatively expensive, but the quality didn't match the price.

We chose this restaurant for my wife's birthday and were more than satisfied from the appetizer to the dessert. There was no fault in the meal. Everything was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended. Thanks to the family.

These good reviews are incomprehensible. We were very disappointed. Our child ordered schnitzel and told the waiter it wasn't good. It was hard and like leather, which didn't interest the waiter at all. Our food was edible but only satisfactory. We also had to wait over half an hour to pay because there was no waiter in sight.

What can I say... It was recommended to me, and I was a little skeptical because all the restaurants I've tried in the region are run by Italians who have been in Germany for years and cater more to German tastes than Italian ones. In the end, out of curiosity, I tried it... What can I say... Original Italian cuisine, I even had a special request that the Roman chef promptly fulfilled. Fresh products. Quality pasta. I'll be back several times until I've tried the entire menu.

Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend it. Despite a reservation, the table was already booked, and there was a brief discussion about my name... I can only rate the pasta (intentionally—it doesn't deserve the name pasta). The portions were okay, but everything was relatively unimaginative and the flavor could have been improved. The carbonara looks great in the pictures. But that's because the color is enhanced with turmeric! Two stars for at least using real guanciale.

Unfortunately, the service is a complete disaster. Spend a little more money and get decent waiters who don't just speak Italian. The wait times are unbelievably long when there are more than five people. I waited 33 minutes for four drinks. A brilliant performance. And then making statements (yes, the other guests are still waiting) is absolutely unacceptable. There's no structure in the service. That needs to change as soon as possible.

Unfortunately we had to leave because we were not served in a timely manner

After ordering, we waited 10 minutes for our drinks – an apple spritzer and a blackcurrant spritzer. I had to ask the staff several times about it; three of them spoke almost no German, only Italian. During that time, waiters kept coming out with orders and didn't know which table they were at. So they kept calling out "Pizza Margherita" and the like, hoping someone would answer. Eventually, he came over to me with the 4 Stagioni I had ordered, but it was almost cold. The result: a very disappointing and sparse topping for a mere €13.90, as you can see in the photo. At least the crust was delicious. In addition, the seating was far too close together, and the waiters sometimes had difficulty getting past the tables.

Excellent Italian food, prompt service, modern location in a historic building.

Great place, the food was amazing and people are really nice.

Delicious food, attentive service, I can only recommend it. Harald

If you love Italian food, this is the place for you...I haven't eaten something this delicious in a long time🥰 Big thanks to the kitchen!!!👋👋👋 And all the staff...

If you love good, very good Italian cuisine, this is the place for you! Highly recommended!

We had lasagna and spaghetti gamberti con pesto pistaccio. The spaghetti was homemade and very good. Unfortunately, the lasagna was only warmed up, and not even completely, as it was still refrigerator-cold in the middle. We pointed this out to the waiter (who also apologized), but there was no response from the kitchen. We don't want to take anything extra; we're more interested in offering constructive criticism and expect the chef or owner to respond. It's a shame, otherwise it would have been a better review, because the staff were friendly and accommodating, and the spaghetti was excellent.

We had to wait forever for our table to be cleared. It wasn't wiped down. After almost 20 minutes, we finally got the menu. After ordering, we waited 12 minutes for our beer, which arrived without foam and wasn't particularly cold. The pizza was okay. 2 hours to eat pizza.

Delicious flavor, spicy, meat and salad, sauce. It's nice and warm outside 😄🤌🏻))

For lunch, we had pizza with salami, ham, and mushrooms. It was delicious, with a crispy, thin base and fresh ingredients.

Haven't eaten such good spaghetti carbonara in a long time.

Super delicious, great shady terrace and extremely friendly service!!

Good atmosphere, very friendly people and delicious food!

Nice thin base Pizza funghi too bad the edges were burnt otherwise it was nice missed basil on it could have had a bit more flavor grazie mille ;)

It was okay. The salad was a bit disappointing (pre-mixed, barely any dressing on it, the rump steak was tough and extremely thin) – €20 is too much for that. The lasagna was good, but not classic (more like a tomato and cream sauce, no crust). The table wasn't wiped down. The service was very nice – unfortunately a bit too rushed; we were still in the middle of eating when the next course arrived. It wasn't a disappointment, but it wasn't something we'd repeat either.

Service is a disaster, and it's nothing like the always efficient team at the old "Traube." Firstly, communication is difficult because not everyone understands what the guest wants. Secondly, you wait forever for a drink, and often you're simply ignored because everyone is completely overwhelmed. We can't judge the food, but according to other guests, it's supposed to be quite good, provided you get it at some point. It's a shame, but service is the hallmark of every restaurant. Perhaps one or two of them should have just learned the trade first. 🤷‍♀️

We had a very good meal and it was good value for money. Fast service and friendly staff. You can also eat on the terrace.

The restaurant in Heiligkreuztal no longer exists. Information on the website would be the least we could do.

Very nice staff! Food tastes great! Only to recommend.

Simply delicious, and you can tell it's been prepared with love. A compliment to the chef, the staff is simply friendly and always smiling. It's definitely worth a visit, and I'll be back. Many thanks to the entire team.

Pizza was a Roma pizza, but rather worse in taste. Lots of cheese and little flavor. For pizza lovers, nothing better for a quick pizza than from a household oven.

Fabio's eggplant parmigiana is top notch!!!!

Highly recommended. Pizza base a little different than usual, but very, very tasty! Friendly and warm service.

We chose this restaurant for a couple's evening and were not disappointed. Delicious Italian/Sicilian food with friendly service. Gladly again.

A very nice, cozy Italian restaurant just great👍great atmosphere, delicious food. By the way, you can also take it with you. The service is very courteous, friendly and humorous. Cozy atmosphere. The best Italian in the area🍝🍕🇮🇹👍

We had dinner together in the fantastic restaurant today and we were thrilled. There were plenty of parking spaces in front of the restaurant. The staff welcomed and served us very friendly. We ate pasta and loved it. Very, very tasty and lovingly prepared. The staff even gave us a tour of the terrace, from which you can enjoy a romantic view of the lake. Certainly gigantic in summer. We are absolutely satisfied and will come back, thank you! They absolutely deserve the 5 stars ☺️

All pasta dishes are absolutely delicious Very friendly service I'm always happy to come back

Great scheff fabio dream pizzas

Fantastisch! Die besten Pastagerichte im Umkreis! Tipp: Spaghetti Carbonara. Sehr freundlicher Service. Absolut empfehlenswert!

Highly recommended. Friendly staff. 👍🏻

If you really want to eat authentically Italian food, you definitely can't ignore Core de Roma, Heiligkreuztal. The quality of the products is extremely high. The chef knows his craft. Everything is prepared completely fresh. Anyone who reads the menu will be left wanting more. At least that’s the case with us. Absolute insider tip for lovers of Italian cuisine.

Delizioso! One of the best pizzas I've had in a long time! The food is really fresh and extremely tasty, that's how fun it is! The pizzas are rather thin, not doughy but very well topped and fresh, the pasta dishes taste great and the boss and team are very nice! It can also be ordered for pickup or with delivery!

Excellent food like in Italy, excellent quality Made in Italy ingredients starting from the fresh pasta and great hospitality from the chef and the staff. We stayed one evening and for the rest of our stay in Germany we continued to go there every day. I highly recommend it.

Nice atmosphere, good food, attentive service.

We have always ordered. The food is super tasty, the employees are really nice and the delivery is quick and reliable.

This is my fourth time coming unannounced to this wonderful restaurant and every time I am enchanted... From the warm hospitality of this Italian family, from the tranquility of the pond next to the monastery, but above all from the Maestro's excellent cuisine. No matter when you come, everything is cooked fresh, authentically Italian "a la minute". The menu surprises with its variety, be it fish, mussels, meat, pasta or pizza. .today I first had a carpaccio of swordfish on a bed of rocket with freshly baked foccacia. The raw fish was gently marinated in lemon without too much acid, harmonious with the fresh taste of the sea, the arugula was crunchy, just picked from the garden, the focaccia was thin and arched fresh from the wood oven... Then the salad “core di Roma” is wonderfully fresh with artichoke hearts topped with fine slices of Parmesan. Then the aubergines were cut very finely and baked in tomato sauce with cheese. It came very hot from the oven. The sauce was made from fresh tomatoes and the whole thing was incredibly tender and homogeneous. The aubergines were without acid and with the skin on, very finely cut but still with a bite. The wine from Apulia doppio passato was precisely chambered and crowned the whole thing You feel a passionate chef who celebrates the cuisine of his homeland with genuine products and you wonder how he, in this small Swabian village with two hundred inhabitants, is able to create this magic day after day. Thank you Maestro!

Beautiful place! The outdoor terrace with a view over the pond and the original Italian food are a very special luxury for a reasonable price. The service was impeccable, reliable and very personable. The family business impresses with its high-quality cuisine and friendly staff. Grazie mille!! We'd love to come back :)

I was there with my wife, I felt like I was in Italy, the food was cooked to perfection, the friendliness of the staff, the friendliness of the chef, in short we were not in Germany but at home, highly recommended, we will see each other again as soon as possible

Last week, after a year, we were back in Heiligkreuztal and had dinner several times at Core de Roma. All dishes were freshly prepared and tasted very good. They cook there with love. We can wholeheartedly recommend the restaurant and look forward to seeing you again.

I often travel to Germany for work and every time I go, I stop at Core de Roma. It makes me feel at home, pampered and even a little spoiled! I highly recommend Core de Roma... because you really leave your heart there 💚 thank you!

The food - especially the pasta - is incredibly delicious. I don't know of any comparable restaurant in the area where you can get such freshly prepared pasta dishes. Really a taste experience. The restaurant is beautifully located on a small lake. The hosts are very attentive and friendly! Absolutely clear recommendation!

Very friendly staff, Italian language skills are helpful for communicating, otherwise everything is great. The pizzas are different than usual, but excellent.

Personale gentile e cucina da paura i primi romani sembra di mangiarli davvero a Roma e anche i secondi sono davvero speciali

Excellent food and very kind and knowledgeable staff. I will definitely go back.

Finally a real Italian restaurant!!!

Food was very good. Good Italian cuisine. We had a very nice evening. Gladly again.

Super tasty and really Italian. If you love real Italian cuisine, you have to come here

Excellent cuisine, the best in Germany!!

There were two of us 2 weeks ago 1 X pizza - perfect base and right!! proven. 1X Lasangne ​​- original like in Italy - tastes very, very good! Espresso - with perfect crema Service - top

It looks like it's in Rome!! Excellent restaurant and very friendly staff. Sublime dishes to say the least. Thanks again guys for easing my homesickness.

Hello, I have rarely eaten such a bad pizza, very poorly topped, knife blunt and the tablecloth dirty😏it didn't seem appetizing to us. You could do more with it because there were enough staff. Sorry because the staff was friendly. M. MATZ

nice experience! thanks guys, I will definitely be back! berat thanks for the service and chef Fabio thanks for the excellent dinner. Soon

Nice restaurant and very helpful and friendly staff. Chef Fabio is a wonderful and skilled person in the kitchen. His dishes are delicious!! We definitely have to come back

Excellent place, high level Italian cuisine, I recommend you go there in the evening guys

alles sehr gut good. Excellent carbonara. Very nice service and owners. I recommend it to everyone. I hope to return soon.