DA VINCI Restaurante in Kassel

It's not the same anymore; I've rarely eaten so badly. All the dishes have been returned. This has nothing to do with Italian cuisine, sorry.

I've rarely left a restaurant so annoyed. If you haven't had a stressful day, you can pick it up there! Cafeteria atmosphere. Average food. Unbearably loud, far too many people, all talking too loudly, combined with too much music. Maximum number of people in minimal space! No oxygen to breathe.

Beautiful restaurant with delicious food, but you should expect that the prices are not cheap

The food was delicious and of really good quality. Unfortunately, the service wasn't particularly attentive, which somewhat dampened the overall impression. We would have also appreciated a small nightcap on the house at the end, but unfortunately, this wasn't offered.

Nice restaurant, friendly service and good food

If you love homemade pasta and value both fresh ingredients and good wine, Da Vinci in Kassel is the place for you. My recommendation: Start with a generous tomato salad, followed by spaghetti carbonara – molto bene! 👌 After that, you'll be a repeat customer.

where simple pasta becomes a jewel. The restaurant blends seamlessly into the architecture of Kassel’s Vorderer Westen – and yet it breaks it at the same time. A deliberate contrast, never loud, always intentional. Below, the large winter garden with terrace opens like a shell slowly unfolding, a bright glass structure that gathers the light. Tucked away, never on a grand display, it is an intimate place waiting to be found. All at once, you feel as if you’ve stepped into another world. This symbiosis between Italian culinary art and what so often hides anonymously inside packaging is here presented like jewels. What elsewhere might simply be thrown into boiling water – spaghetti, noodles, ingredients without ceremony – is here brought back as something both natural and precious. Ingredients are celebrated, displayed, honoured before they reach the plate. Each variety of spaghetti is a treasure, not simply served, but introduced – like a jeweller placing a piece under the light. I don’t often write reviews, but here I must. Perhaps you won’t always be lucky – and yet you will always be rewarded. These spaghetti, tossed inside a giant wheel of Parmesan, are an event in themselves. The cheese opens, releasing its warm, soft scent, as if unveiling a small, secret world. And when truffle shavings are added – or, when out of season, a good truffle oil carries the aroma – the evening becomes complete. And when summer arrives, the full moon rises above the rooftops, and life itself seems to welcome you, there is no need to travel to Italy. You can simply stay here, in Kassel’s Vorderer Westen, and dream yourself into the present – with a plate before you that wants nothing more than to be enjoyed. Perhaps it is this mix of restraint and generosity, of the everyday and the exquisite, that makes Da Vinci so special. It is a place that celebrates the simple until it becomes a feast. An evening here is not just a meal, but a memory you carry away like a gift. One can only be grateful that it exists – this small, glowing place of Italian joy in Kassel.

The food was very good, but the service was extremely poor. The waiters ignored us and didn't respond to hand signals. We had to actively ask at the counter to get the bill.

Great Italian restaurant in Kassel, very nice atmosphere. Excellent food—especially the fried seafood and pizzas. Very attentive and friendly staff. I definitely recommend stopping by.

Super delicious food...good Italian cuisine. Great pasta and good pizza. We'd love to come back.

The food is nothing to complain about. The ambiance is also good. Unfortunately, the staff is a bit slow. Overall, it's worth a visit.

Four of us were here. The starters were very good and plentiful. However, the pasta main courses were underseasoned and bland. The spaghetti with prawns was very dry and underseasoned, and 4 small prawns for €18 is quite a bit of a stretch. The atmosphere was very loud and cramped, with every available spot taken. The service: you had to be very patient. Ordering was relatively quick, and the starter came quickly, but then no one from the staff appeared, and we were ignored. After 20 minutes, our starter plates were cleared away, and the main course took a very long time to arrive. It wasn't possible to order a drink in between.

We were there for the first time yesterday, and I have to say, it was fantastic. We received a warm welcome and the food was sublime. We started with the antipasti platter for two, and for the main course, we had the pasta from the cheese rind (with truffle oil). It was the best pasta I've ever had in a restaurant. My companion also thought it was simply fantastic. 👌 We didn't have to wait long for our food or for reordered drinks. All the staff were very friendly and always had a smile on their faces. We also found the ambiance extremely appealing, and we couldn't understand the noise level, which some reviews found disturbing. I think it also depends on the individual guests. It was a wonderful evening, and it definitely won't be our last at Davinci.

The wine was excellent, the service was top-notch, but unfortunately the pizza wasn't good. What a pity.

The bread in the Bruschetta Mix was too hard for me personally. The Penne Arrabiata with garlic had too many garlic pieces simply cut into it. I would have preferred the garlic to be incorporated into the sauce.

Very delicious but a small portion for the price

An absolute dream – Da Vinci Kassel is pure love on a plate! I don't even know where to begin because this restaurant simply surpasses everything I could wish for in a dining experience. For me, Da Vinci isn't just a restaurant, it's a place where you feel like you're with good friends – only these friends just happen to be able to conjure up absolutely fantastic Italian cuisine. 🇮🇹🍝🍷 As soon as you enter the restaurant, you feel the warm, inviting atmosphere. It smells of fresh pasta, basil, crusty bread, and a touch of dolce vita. The decor is tasteful, elegant, yet cozy – you immediately feel like you've arrived. And then the food… WOW. Simply WOW. Every dish is a little masterpiece. The pasta? Fresh, perfectly al dente, with sauces to die for. The pizzas? A dream – thin crusts, juicy toppings, with that typical wood-fired oven aroma that's addictive. Whether meat, fish, or vegetarian – everything is prepared with so much love and skill that it's almost unbelievable. The service? Warm, attentive, fast, and genuine. No stiff friendliness, but rather people who are passionate about what they do and live the place – you can tell right away: They put their heart and soul into it. 💖 I've rarely experienced a place where everything is just right – quality, atmosphere, people, taste, value for money. For me, Da Vinci is my absolute favorite place in Kassel. Whether it's a romantic dinner, a family meal, or simply an evening of indulgence – I keep coming back and each time I leave a little bit happier than when I arrived. Grazie mille, dear Da Vinci team – you're incredibly good. Keep it up! 🙌✨

We were there for a business dinner on Tuesday evening, and it was very busy. Unfortunately, there weren't enough waiters on site. They were also stressed and seemed unfriendly. I think a smile and maybe a charming apology if it takes a little longer is part of the job. The food was average... Constantly checking on the waiter made the evening rather tiring. We wanted to give our business friends a pleasant evening, but that was difficult when you're constantly sitting in front of empty glasses and uncleared plates. It's a shame, but there are other Italian restaurants in Kassel.

We used to love going to Davinci, but unfortunately, a lot has changed. The food was cold, the portions were too small for the price, and the service was unfriendly – not a single smile. It's a shame!

Super good restaurant in a cozy and quiet area. The restaurant itself exudes atmosphere. Run by Italians and the food is good and authentic. Would recommend it to everyone.

Food was of varying quality. Carbonara was probably the worst I've ever tasted. The rest of the family said their food was okay, but nothing more. Service was far from what you would expect, sluggish and not really welcoming. However, the place was quite ok, and the atmosphere was good, to mention some bright spots.

We were there on a Friday evening (with a reservation, of course) to celebrate my husband's birthday. It was very busy, and with a wedding party and a big birthday party in the house, we were perhaps just a little unlucky – unfortunately, the service was almost nonexistent. We were very cramped at a tiny table. Otherwise, the atmosphere is actually very nice! We got our menus fairly quickly, but it took forever to even order. That the food also took a while isn't surprising and not a major criticism. The starters were very good – I highly recommend them. The pasta dishes, on the other hand, unfortunately seemed to have been kept warm for a long time and weren't particularly flavorful. A drink for the child, which we ordered at the beginning of the main course, unfortunately took until almost the end of the main course – especially with a child, I would have appreciated a bit more attention in this regard. We would definitely try it again if we get the chance, hoping that it will be more pleasant when the crowd is a bit quieter.

Great location, good service, and delicious food. 😊

Definitely. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was nice, and the service was fast and friendly.

Such a nice restaurant with really friendly and attentive service. But the food was unfortunately quite poor. The cuttlefish smelled strongly of fish, and my Gorgonzola gnocchi were lukewarm and lacked any flavor. The wine was great and at the right temperature. Since it was fully booked, the question arose as to the level of taste of the guests.

The food was excellent. It's a shame everything else couldn't keep up. The service was poor. Drink orders were only taken on a hand signal. The bottle of white wine then sat on the counter for 10 minutes. It could be better. There was no active selling. Unfortunately, we had a seat in the glass case. Not particularly nice. A shame. With so many Italian restaurants competing for our attention, there's no reason to come back.

Very nice outside in the summer, a bit noisy inside. Excellent service, slightly high prices.8

We were at Davinci last night; the food was of very good quality and beautifully presented. However, the service seemed a bit hectic and disorganized. We had ordered an appetizer and were surprised that it took so long. Then our main course came first instead of the appetizer. We had asked for the appetizer first, and it did arrive. However, the main course was cold afterward, as it had most likely just been sitting on a warming plate/heat lamp for so long. But the food is very tasty. A lot needs to be done in terms of service. It was similar at other tables. And when we paid, we waited 15 minutes before anyone even came. We completely understand if it takes a while. But that was too long, and then not even a "sorry, it's a bit stressful today, may I offer you another espresso, etc." We thought that was a bit of a shame.

Food delicious price performance is right

Service was sometimes overwhelmed, especially when the place was full. The food was generally appealing, the taste and quantity were OK, but couldn't be rated above satisfactory. The wait for service was too long. Not surprisingly, given the busy place, there were too few staff, which affected the wait time and friendliness. I could have easily had 2-3 more drinks, but after the food was delivered, the attention on our table waned. The restaurant is overhyped, especially since the ambiance at times feels like a train station concourse, which leads to the loud noise when the place is full.

Unfortunately, I didn't have a good experience. I received food with a very dominant ingredient that had been deliberately set aside beforehand. However, the food was replaced. Neither I nor my companions particularly enjoyed it, and I wouldn't choose it again. The service was overworked and not very friendly.

I stopped here for the first time by chance because the restaurant of my choice was closed, contrary to what Maps had shown. Google wasn't sure whether DaVinci was open or closed on Whit Monday, but since I was only a few hundred meters away, I stopped by. It was open. The surrounding area is one of the nicer residential areas in Kassel, with quiet streets lined with old trees and Wilhelminian-era houses. Very pleasant. The glass-enclosed pavilion, which converted the former terrace into a dining room and is visible thanks to the lighting, offered a free table for me and my companion. Actually, the friendly Italian waitress assigned us a table. Yes, they skimp on service here, but it's very customer-oriented. The furnishings and decor are also sparse: despite the cloth napkins, there's no tablecloth. It's a shame, as that distinguishes a restaurant from a simpler eatery. The food here isn't cheap, but it's certainly appropriate for the quality of the cuisine. Yes, you can enjoy delicious Italian food here. The pasta isn't overcooked; it's simply yet beautifully presented and enhanced with delicious sauces. They'll be happy to help you choose the right wine. The wines are good, and they also serve Italian Moretti beer. All in all, this restaurant is highly recommended and worth repeat visits.

The food was excellent, nothing to complain about. Kudos to the chef!! One star deducted because the waitresses were simply unpleasant. All of them, really. Except for the bartender—he at least said goodbye to us :) Otherwise, they weren't at all inviting and seemed very annoyed. It's a shame; it totally ruined the atmosphere. No interest in our presence; we had to call someone over every time... what can I say... smiling doesn't cost anything. Was there even dessert? We didn't want to ask any more questions; we were glad we finished quickly and could leave.

A Solid Restaurant with Room for Improvement The Da Vinci restaurant in Kassel offers a pleasant ambiance and an appealing menu. Unfortunately, the visit wasn't convincing in all aspects. The meat dish I ordered wasn't cooked to the desired degree, which somewhat spoiled the experience. The coffee was also more lukewarm than hot. While the service was friendly and attentive, it was noticeably slow—longer wait times resulted. Nevertheless, the restaurant's potential is evident. With a little more attention from the kitchen and service, the visit could have been much more well-rounded. I would be open to another attempt.

Never again. 2 hours of waiting. Pizza not cooked through.

Very nice area there and the ambiance was great, but unfortunately our food was cold. That wasn't nice.

The price-performance ratio is decent, the food is delicious 😋, and the staff is very friendly 😃😃 Unfortunately, the limoncello was missing at the end 😞

A very nice restaurant with a great atmosphere and tasteful decor. The service was excellent and quick. The food also arrived quickly. The food was hot and well presented. Unfortunately, the flavor was rather bland and almost unseasoned. The risotto and pasta were very bland. The appetizer plate was also not very tasty. We wish the kitchen had been more bold with salt, spices, and garlic. Then it would give it 5 stars! Dessert was good!

A wonderful restaurant that we'll definitely be returning to, even though we live about 100 km away. Due to the weather, we happened upon this restaurant visit by chance, but it was more than worth it. Everything we had, from starters to main courses and desserts, was delicious. Homemade pasta and clever creations are standard fare. The kitchen and service staff seem to be a well-coordinated team, offering guests a truly excellent package that justifies every cent. Highly recommended!

Great Italian restaurant with top-notch service, friendly staff, and even though it was very busy, the service was absolutely prompt. The one-star deduction for the food is actually because out of the 20 dishes, not every one was absolutely 5-star, and some pizzas actually had minimal toppings. Otherwise, top-notch

Nice restaurant with good food.

Very nice cafe, I can recommend it

Highly praised, but I've eaten better. Waited a long time for drinks and food (1.5 hours), even though there wasn't much going on. Food was kept warm for a long time and was not as described on the menu. (cheap bacon instead of Italian smoked bacon). If you think Italian flair is popular here, you're wrong here. I could mention other things.

Unfortunately, the last visit with a slightly larger group (12 people) was not so successful. Some dishes were very salty, other dishes weren't really warm and the noodles were sometimes hard. Too bad. The ambience was positive!

Very tasty food, service very nice and competent

The food is tasty, but the service is not good. My dessert (Tiramisu) was literally thrown on the table.

The food and ambience were convincingly good. Unfortunately, the staff seemed arrogant, listless and unfriendly.

The restaurant is very busy, we were lucky and got a seat. It is better to reserve in advance. The service is very friendly and accommodating with Italian charm. The food is a delight for the eyes and the senses. The price-performance ratio is good. Thank you for the great evening.

Delicious Italian food more than pizza. Fine selection of Italian wines. White, red wine and rosé. Highly recommended.

Good and fast service, delicious food with reasonable prices. Try pizza because the crust is great!

Pure Italy. Great price-performance ratio. Nice and courteous service.

I wanted to celebrate my birthday at Da Vinci with my family tonight. Unfortunately I'm very disappointed. The soup was tasty but lukewarm, the drinks didn't arrive but were charged for, the chili oil we ordered was only brought when we requested it (demanded) and the waiter carelessly slapped the food on the table for us. Smiles, not included in the price?! We've been here several times, but I don't think we'll be back. It's a shame, because it was actually always good in this restaurant. I'm not that sensitive, but we felt unwanted here today and maybe my writing will change something. All the best for the future, because that's what the Da Vinci will need.

Ambiance was great, service was fine and the food was tasty. Thank you👍🏼

The service was so bad that we won't be back. We waited hours for our appetizers and food. Plates and glasses weren't cleared. I didn't get a glass or a spoon. It was very disappointing.

Once and never again! Despite reservations, we had to wait over an hour for our food. We asked the waiter several times about our food, but his answer was always: “In a moment.” When we finally wanted to pay, we asked in a calm tone the reason for the long wait. Suddenly another waiter intervened and they both raised their voices - in front of the other guests. To our surprise, we were called “pushy,” an outrageous insinuation that had no connection to the situation. Such disrespectful behavior is unacceptable! What was particularly disappointing was that guests who arrived after us received their food much earlier. Absolutely unprofessional!

The food was delicious and the atmosphere pleasant. Unfortunately, the service significantly dampened our impression. We had to wait over an hour for our food, while other guests who had ordered later were served much faster. Furthermore, one of our orders was completely forgotten, and despite asking twice, we were simply fobbed off. It's a shame, because the restaurant has great potential – but the service desperately needs to improve.

Unfortunately, our visit to DAVINCI in Kassel was a complete disappointment. Despite having a reservation, we had to wait 45 minutes for a table – and then we got the worst seat, right by the entrance. We were barely seated when we had to wait another 45 minutes for our food, even though it was just two pasta dishes. When the food finally arrived, it was also a disaster. The spaghetti carbonara was overloaded with far too much cheese, and the sage pasta simply tasted like cheap cheese – worse than over-seasoned macaroni and cheese. To top it all off, the restaurant allowed a lot of animals, which was neither hygienic nor pleasant. The service was inattentive and slow – an absolute no-go! Definitely not recommended, we won't be back!

Separate room for business lunches. Rich selection of wines. Cozy atmosphere

Super nice restaurant, both pizza and steak are excellent!! The bruschetta was super good!

We were there for the first time on a Saturday. Unfortunately it wasn't a nice evening... starting with the nice yet inattentive service... Unfortunately WE were only able to order the drinks when we asked. My risotto (with truffle) was tasteless and I didn't taste any truffle at all. I wasn't the only one who felt that way. It's questionable whether we'll give it another chance, although the homemade pasta is tempting.

We were there several times over the weekend and before. The food is super tasty, only some very very small portions and nothing for those who are very hungry. Unfortunately the service is a disaster. Unfortunately, something has always gone wrong so far, which we find very unfortunate. Orders were forgotten and after over an hour we were asked what we had ordered again. Then we had to wait another half hour. Reservations were overbooked, leaving at least 10 people waiting outside the door for their table. That shouldn't happen in a restaurant like this and is pretty unpleasant if you go there hungry. The staff seems very stressed... Very tasty, but super disorganized :-(

Delicious food and very nice service. Went there with 22 people and everything went great.

We had reserved a table but had to wait 40 minutes to be seated. At least the boss gave us Prosecco several times and the delicious food put us in a better mood! Absolutely recommended, reservation, especially on the weekend, is a must.

My new favorite Italian restaurant - it was such a lovely evening - really good service - very professional - delicious food and the non-alcoholic cocktail was so good - we'll be back. Thank you very much ☺️

Ate the 4-course menu today. Highly recommended.

Went there for the first time yesterday and was more than thrilled. We were there with a group and had a separate room, so we were completely undisturbed. The food was delicious, I thought the prices were pretty normal. The pizza was really big and super tasty. The service was friendly and despite the fact that it was extremely busy (including a queue in front of the door), we didn't have to wait long. Gladly again 👍👍

Very good food and great wines, but I would have liked more Italian flair and Italian individuality. Service top! Price/performance very good.

Yes, good ‘noble Italian’. I often travel to Italy for personal and professional reasons. I'm always amazed at what I pay for good Italian cuisine there. A bit crazy here...

The food was great 😋 And the service and ambience were great too. It won't be the last time there.

Delicious restaurant, good service

Don't have to go there again, there are better dishes and especially in the service

Wir sind am Freitag abend mit 5 Personen dort gewesen und waren sehr zufrieden. Pizza und Linguini im Parmesanlaid am Tisch zubereitet waren klasse. Waren am nächsten Abend wieder dort. Tip: Stark besucht, deshalb vorsichtshalber Tisch reservieren.

Beautiful ambience, very friendly service, great quality. Always happy.

The food was semi good, it could be better. I had pasta with shrimps in saffron cream. It's just sticky, the shrimp were cooked well, that took out the noodle mush. The staff very friendly.

The food was delicious, but I was a little disappointed. I thought of a taste explosion; the individual components could have been expressed more. I ate spaghetti with duck and truffles.

Food and ambience, like at home in Sicily. Super tasty and beautifully prepared. Service was also great, despite the fact that the restaurant was full on Boxing Day. We had booked the fireplace room and would have liked to have stayed longer after more than 3 hours, but other guests should also be able to enjoy this. Mille Grazie. Famiglia Klapp/Balistreri, San Nicola L'Arena

The food was really good, but the service (especially from the chef) unfortunately spoiled the experience. There were seven of us there and everything took an incredibly long time - we were in the restaurant for a total of three hours. First, a main course was completely forgotten. After the main course we had already ordered coffee and dessert, but here too we had to wait a long time. When I asked, the boss reacted very unprofessionally and arrogantly. Instead of apologizing, he just explained that there were 150 guests - which is irrelevant from a guest's perspective. It's a real shame that the very good quality of the food is overshadowed by such poor service. Unfortunately, with such an attitude, a visit is not worth it.

It's very loud and it's hard to have a conversation

We have reserved. That was a good thing too. The food was great. The staff also very much. friendly even though they were busy.

Good service, nice atmosphere 👌

The design is superbly cute 🥰 . The pasta and pizza taste very good. I picked up the food, asked for a fork, they did not have single used ones. But, they gave me their metal fork, and told me I don’t have to bring it back as I was traveling there just for the night. So kind ❤️

Sehr laut. Man musste laut reden damit man sich versteht. Zu viele Menschen auf kleinstem Raum. Die Bedienung zeigt keine Emotionen. Der junge, der bedient hat sich noch nicht einmal auf das Trinkgeld gefreut. Das Essen ist mittelmäßig. Mein essen wear aber ok. Aber der Salat hatte so viel Knoblauch, dass ich eine heiße Attacke bekam.

I booked a table on November 2nd, it was my birthday and I wanted to celebrate it with my partner over a nice meal. When we got there there were already 8 people waiting for their reserved table! Despite Prosecco we left after waiting 40 minutes. It's a complete disgrace the way they treat guests there, I'll never enter this restaurant again!

Unfortunately not like it was a few years ago! The service staff seemed very unfriendly at first and then stressed, even though the store wasn't full! The fun factor and the friendly smile were missing, unfortunately!

Food and ambience very good. Service was perfect from reservation to service on site. Absolute recommendation!

Food very good 👍 and not too expensive either. Gladly again

Great food but the service seemed a bit slow.

Immer wieder einen Besuch wert. Super leckeres Essen, freundliches Personal und man bekommt für sein Geld auch die entsprechende Leistung. Gerne wieder.

Nourriture, service et ambiance sont très agréable !

Very good food. Service seemed a bit overwhelmed and some drink orders were only served after repeated requests. Rest really good.

Very good food. Waiting time normal, with too few staff for a Saturday evening. There was no porcini mushroom ravioli because there were no mushrooms. In the right area sauna temperatures and felt like there was no oxygen in the room. The waitress responded to our request and opened a window.

Excellent location, delicious food, friendly staff even when the house is full!

The restaurant and ambience is really good but my rump steak was cold (that could happen because it was cut) but the waiter's reaction was sh...;.."if you had ordered it medium it would have been warm..." I ordered it medium and the second one Trying it was cold again... OK. The waiter is always right 🫡

Nice ambience. The service wasn't friendly, but the food was good.

Das Ambiente und Personal ist super. Hatte hier Lamm bestellt. Garpunkt wurde getroffen und das Lammfleisch hatte ein guten Geschmack und war zudem sehr zart. Die Soße hat gut zum Gericht gepasst. Preislich auch im Mittelfeld.

Empfehlenswert wer gehoben aber auch zu einem fairen Preis Essen gehen möchte. Die Fleischgerichte sind sehr zu empfehlen. Passen gut zum Wein. Bedienung war wie immer sehr gut. Finde auch gut das aktiv gefragt wird ob alles in Ordnung war und nach Verbesserungsvorschlägen. Interessiertes Personal :)

Lexkere original Italian cuisine and very nice service.

Das Essen war sehr lecker und obwohl ich kein Fan von Wein bin hat mit den servierten im Restaurant sehr zufrieden. Etwas recherchiert und es qualitative nicht diese typischen günstigen Weine. Die Pasta und Pizza waren natürlich auch lecker, nicht nur der Alkohol. 😅

Mein bestelltes Essen war TOP und auch das meines Freunds, die Bedienung war TOP, die Preise passen , Ambiente TOP und schön

Haben hier ein Geburtstag gefeiert im kleinen Kreis mit einem Kumpel von mir. Tolle Locations, leckeres Essen und freundliches Personal. Das Geburtstagskind hat auch ein Dessert aufs Haus bekommen. Stimmung im Restaurant war sehr heiter, alle fröhlich.