Don Vito - Home of the finest Pizza in Lübeck

Delicious stone oven pizza in a beautiful ambience, gladly again 🤤

The pizzas are incredibly delicious, and I love that you can basically do half and half so you can try more 😍 The wine was also excellent! The only downside was that the service, while very friendly, was a bit inattentive, which is why we ended up skipping dessert. But we'll definitely be back!

Top pizza, no standard... 👍🏻 It couldn't be better in Lübeck

The pizza is really good. But you have to like rye in the dough...

I was there with my family a while ago, and we both agreed that the pizzas were among the best we've ever tasted. The service was friendly, and the ambiance was chic and clean. The restaurant was chosen for its variety of toppings, as you can find combinations here that aren't available anywhere else. Unfortunately, this doesn't extend to the vegetarian (let alone vegan, but that's understandable) selection. In one category, you'll find three "meatless pizzas"—meatless, but with Parmesan or other hard cheeses made with animal rennet, as noted in the description. If I remember correctly, the selection has decreased since my visit, which is a shame. I really don't understand why they can't remove these cheeses from the vegetarian pizzas and come up with other variations that are just as delicious. There seems to be no shortage of creativity here!

Super nice atmosphere! Absolutely top-notch service! The pizza was classic Italian perfection! The first address for pizza!

At Don Vito, they make the pizza dough a little differently. They use slightly darker flour and a fine layer of ground semolina or something similar on the outside, which creates a wonderful, crispy texture on the bottom and edges. I loved the slight crunch, but not the whole-wheat flavor of the dough—it's a matter of taste. The sauce on the pizza could also have been given more attention. We were there in a large group, about 16 people. So I almost forgive the service for simply forgetting my pizza salciccia. But they could have admitted it. Otherwise, it was a successful evening. As is so often the case, this restaurant also lacks soundproofing. The lack of comfort obviously helps sales, but it takes away a point from me in terms of ambiance, which I otherwise find very pleasant.

Very friendly staff, a very nice atmosphere, quiet and cozy. The pizzas were amazing. My wife usually leaves the crust alone sometimes, but these pizzas are amazing. Highly recommended.

Fantastic pizza! Top service! Magnificent view!

It was magical. Very tasty and the service was great.

I haven't had such good pizza in a long time. We'll be back.

Best pizza ever. A real experience. Super friendly service. Great atmosphere.

We're always happy to come back. We really like the new ambiance. We received a very friendly welcome and service. Highly recommended!

Pizza and service really very good!

Drinks, food, atmosphere and service - all TOP! Great selection of pizzas. Always happy again.

World's best pizza with unsurpassable taste and unique creations. We always like to come back and enjoy the food and everything surrounding it. Thank you also for the very courteous service!

As always, it was wonderful and delicious. The ambience is really special and the food is simply delicious!

Don Vito is a real discovery for pizza lovers who value authenticity. This rather inconspicuous pizzeria attracts you from the first step through the door frame with the tempting smell of freshly baked pizza. Once inside, you won't be disappointed - the ingredients are fresh and the preparation is very reminiscent of traditional Italian techniques. The pizza itself is a delight: the dough is perfectly baked, the toppings are generous and of the highest quality. While the restaurant has limited seating, which adds to the charm and intimacy of the place, it can also be a little uncomfortable when it's full. Still, a visit here is totally worth it, especially for those looking for the true, artisanal Italian pizza experience. Conclusion: If you are longing for an authentic pizza, you will definitely find it here - and at a price that is more than fair for the quality of the food. The small number of seats could be a problem, but you get a pizza that is absolutely convincing in terms of taste and preparation.

Really great restaurant. Finally different creations of food (not the typical standard that you get on every corner). Location is a dream.

We ate very tasty pizzas. A really delicious taste experience. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We would love to come back.

Food: Excellent pizza and wine. Everything is fresh, high quality and prepared with love. Service: The way you want service. Dennis was terrific. Attentive, friendly, quick, reliable with a healthy dose of charm and wit, so that you felt perfectly looked after. Atmosphere: Beautiful antique location with its own flair, great attention to detail. A place where you can enjoy a delicious evening. We'll be back!

Such a wonderful place :) I always enjoy eating here - especially the pizza. The staff is very accommodating and friendly, so you always feel like you are in good hands.

The best pizzeria in Lübeck......

I haven't eaten such delicious pizza dough in ages! And the toppings on all three pizzas were also finely tuned, in one case even very much tailored to individual wishes. The service was super friendly and accommodating and fully deserved the name service. We booked right back 2 days later reserved a table.

For me the best pizza in town! The dough is really delicious and the toppings are unique, and we also really enjoyed the dessert! Great service, I'll be back!

Do you like pizza? You cannot miss Don Vito! Best tasting pizza I have ever eaten. 100% success rate - no matter which pizza you choose on the menu! The service is outstanding, super friendly and helpful staff.

It was a super delicious meal in a pleasant atmosphere. There were four of us and we were very satisfied. We'll be back!

Very nice atmosphere & excellent pizzas

5 Sternis 🌟 🐭 The pizzas, desserts, drinks and the ambience are great. The boys are great! Good atmosphere - always happy!

Full hut and we spontaneously come with one more person, which is also unprofessional as a guest. But it was implemented by the service (apparently without any problems). Thanks to Vincent and Dennis for the great service on such a hectic evening. Pizza great as always and one of the best in town; I love the dough! By the way, there are still cloth napkins here! 👍

Best pizza in Lübeck – with one but I went to Don Vito in Lübeck with my family yesterday. The pizza Giro d'Italia was truly outstanding – crispy crust, great toppings, and the other varieties I tried were also consistently top-notch in terms of taste. Someone here knows how to make pizza, no question. But what about the prices? The signature pizzas are all around €20, the most expensive one is close to €26 – that's definitely the most expensive pizza I've ever eaten in Germany. Plus a local beer for €9, and a Fürstenberg for a "cheap" €6.40. You pay less on Berlin's Ku'damm, and they try to impress with a wannabe VIP flair, while still maintaining good quality, mind you. I understand that good ingredients have their price. But at some point, things tip over – and this is where the threshold is reached. Especially as an established restaurateur with a constantly full shop, it would be better to keep prices stable at some point instead of continuing to increase them. Hopefully, at least some of the exorbitant prices will reach the staff – they were friendly and attentive and definitely deserve their share. Conclusion: A straight A in terms of taste, but a big minus in terms of price. If you love pizza, you'll find true craftsmanship here – but you should check your checking account first.

Excellent pizza. Quite an extraordinary compilation. Very imaginative and extremely tasty.

Great food, brilliant service and simply an institution in Lübeck. Every time the food is simply delicious and authentic. The family-run business always has that certain something that you can also find in the delicious dishes. Please make a reservation as it is very popular here.

I ate the best pizza ever here. The ambience is also ok. Always very well attended. Therefore, plan for a waiting time and it is best to reserve in advance. Definitely worth a visit.

Delicious food, but this time a slightly darker ambience than up in the tower. However, some of the pizzas have such complicated toppings that the selection becomes slightly confusing.

Very attentive, nice and polite staff. Food was super tasty and served quickly. Homemade limoncello very tasty. Despite limited guest space, very pleasant atmosphere. The music in the background is very pleasant.

Exceptional pizza and delicious salad in a new, very attractive atmosphere! Great new facility after renovation and even a few parking spaces ;-). Service super friendly.

We were really excited about the bruschetta and the pizza! A really great selection of pizzas! The service was great - very friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The restaurant was busy but cozy. We come more regularly now!

Unfortunately, good food alone is no pleasure without real service. And never try to reserve a table there by phone. Original statement: This is disruptive during operation. What? Sorry, I'll definitely never bother you again. And instead of possibly pointing out in response to my review that they are understaffed or that there are other reasons, the restaurant writes the following... No regrets, no sorry, no indication of wanting to do better in the future Answer from Don Vito: No, you're absolutely annoying - there's no service or nothing for that. I'll also tell you why. Anyone who rings the bell in the middle of prime time on a Friday evening just because they think they are the one kissed by God and that their concern is special has not heard the shot. Don't do this - not to friends, not to relatives, not to anyone. It's okay to call twice. Then you wait a moment and call again after four or five minutes. But four times in two minutes is absolutely annoying and shows bad character. You are obviously a clever fox when it comes to using the internet. Make a reservation online – it’s that easy. No, my friend, you won’t get any service from me. On the contrary, I demand an apology from you for such bad behavior.

I never thought that eating pizza would blow my mind again until I was with you yesterday! Incredibly delicious and in my opinion “best in town”! (I have already tested almost all the Italians in Lübeck). Thank you very much and you won't have seen the last of me :-)

After about 30 years (due to moving out of HL) I was back at Vito's on the weekend to celebrate my wife's birthday. A lot has happened! The dining area is no longer in the tower, but down next door. There were six of us and we had reserved. This is also strongly recommended (at least on Saturday). At around 6:15 p.m. the restaurant was already full...a good sign. They mainly serve pizza and no other frills. But the pizza is also excellent!! We all had a different pizza and the unanimous opinion of all six people was: It was the best pizza ever!! It was a very nice time (also because of the charming, young waitress), who joined in on all of our fun. Our conclusion: It was a great experience and a lovely evening. We'll be back!! Please keep it up! Greetings Joe

It was our first time at the new Don Vito tonight, it was a very pleasant experience. The bruschetta and pizza were absolutely delicious and the pizza crust was different and very special. The atmosphere in the restaurant was very nice (we even chatted to the couple at the table next to us) and the decor was modern and stylish. The service was good and the staff were very friendly and competent. I can definitely recommend this restaurant.

Since I've been so kindly asked to leave a review, I think I should. The burrata with grapes marinated in raspberry balsamic vinegar, served with crispy baked pizza bread with olive oil, was truly a taste sensation. It could have been a real highlight if the burrata hadn't been ice cold. But I wasn't there to complain, I was there for an enjoyable meal before the opera, and so the appetizer was absolutely fine for me and even worthy of a compliment. The pizza, on the other hand, was practically tasteless and, in my opinion, inedible in consistency. It was the same bread as the appetizer, just a bit thicker and therefore a bit fluffier and juicier. But it didn't fit the idea of a pizza at all. I don't want to eat warm bread as the main ingredient in a pizza. The topping of ham, mozzarella, crème fraîche, corn, and a bit of Parmesan sounded appealing, but was unfortunately a disappointment. What bothers me isn't the composition of the dish, but rather the extremely rich pizza base, which I would have never eaten in its entirety after an appetizer without feeling nauseous. So I ate two slices, not even a quarter of the pizza, and by then I'd had enough of it, because the taste wasn't anything special. The really friendly young waitress even offered to take the pizza off the bill, which I found extremely kind – and it was worth a large tip to me – but it wasn't the young lady who took the entire amount, but an unfriendly young man who even cheekily commented on his decision not to take the pizza off the bill. In the end, it's legitimate, and I was quite willing to pay in full for what I ordered, because just because I don't like it is no reason not to pay. However, this is precisely where the concept of service comes into play, which simply isn't present in this restaurant. One can certainly handle situations like this more creatively, but this was the most unfortunate of all imaginable scenarios. That's how you lose customers, and permanently! This doesn't show a trace of a service-oriented approach. I wish you continued success if I'm ever in Lübeck again. Today I know better than ever which restaurant I won't visit again. Now I'm looking forward to a nice visit to La Boheme's Shenzhen 🤣

Ein Bekannter hatte mit dieses Restaurant empfohlen: „Dort gibt es die besten Pizzen“ leider kann ich bei diesem Urteil nicht ganz mitgehen. Die Burrata mit in Himmbeerbalsamika marinierten Weintrauben dazu sehr crosses Pizzabrot mit Olivenöl schmeckte mir sehr gut, wenn auch die Burrata viel zu kalt war, aber geschmacklich war das trotzdem ok. Die Pizza überzeugte mich allerdings nicht, hier war der Boden viel dicker als bei der Vorspeise, dadurch zwar fluffiger und weicher, aber ich will ja kein ganzes Brot mit Pizzabelag essen, so oder so, ich hätte das nach der Vorspeise nicht essen können. Aber die ganze Kombination aus Schinken, Morzarella, Céreme Fresh und Mais und etwas Parmesam klingt besser als es tatsächlich schmeckte. Ich aß zwei kleine Stücke, nicht einmal 1/4 der ganzen Pizza und sagte auch, dass mir diese Form der Zubereitung nicht schmeckt. Die Bedienung bot sofort an, die Pizza nicht zu berechnen, was ich sehr freundlich fand, allerdings kassierte dann ein junger Mann, der frech kommentierte, dass wenn mir die Pizza nicht geschmeckt habe, dann könne er sie dennoch nicht stornieren. Tja man kann sicher als Gastronom in einer solchen Situation so oder so reagieren, hier aber reagierte man auf die unangenehmste Art, die ich mir vorstellen kann. Ich weiß, wenn ich künftig wieder einmal in Lübeck bin, wo ich ganz sicher nicht essen werde.

The pizzas are really excellent – ​​a refreshingly different and delicious option! The service is always friendly and quick. The newly renovated guest room is attractively designed, but it can get quite loud.

Been here for the first time and I was thrilled. An extravagant menu with pizzas that tasted fantastic. Great service...we'll be back ❤️

I was already convinced with the starter!! 10 out of 10 points

Very special & delicious pizzas. We always come back and are regular customers.

Anytime, anytime. Top-notch pizza 🍕 and good wines. Excellent service and good value for money.

My favorite restaurant in Lübeck :) Friendly, uncomplicated, and delicious! Thank you!

Everything was great. Highlights were the very friendly waiter and the exceptionally tasty pizzas.

Very nice ambiance and a great selection of pizzas. The food is truly delicious. The staff is very friendly.

DonVito is a true gem in Lübeck! The staff is super friendly, and the pizza creations are simply exceptional. The place to be for every pizza lover!

Just always nice here! The food is fantastic and the service is exceptionally friendly and attentive!

Everything was very good and highly recommended. Great food, atmosphere, and staff.

Really good pizza! Surprising combinations, absolutely perfect. The best ingredients. This meal was great fun, thank you very much!

Excellent pizza with spelt dough. Delicious drinks and polite, attentive servers. Advance reservations are recommended. You can get a taste at Vater's at the top of Höchststraße. Small and cozy with 2-5 tables inside. Have fun!

We really enjoyed it! Since the renovation, the ambiance has become very tasteful and stylish, with great attention to detail. It's become very high-quality. The food is delicious, and the service is truly excellent. The new entrance itself is inviting, as you enter the open kitchen and are warmly greeted. The restrooms are also very stylish and clean. We'll be back, and not just at Christmas like every year :-)

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don Vito Pizza in Lübeck is simply fantastic! The pizzas are exactly as they should be – a thin, perfectly crispy base, fresh ingredients, and a fantastic selection of toppings. I was particularly impressed by the authentic Italian touch; you can taste the passion and skill in every bite. The service is super friendly, the atmosphere inviting, and the value for money is absolutely spot on. Whether takeout or dine-in – Don Vito is my absolute favorite for pizza in Lübeck. A clear recommendation!

Very nice ambience & super pizzas - top service

Magnificent! Anyone who still thinks that Lübeck is just the city for marzipan has never eaten pizza here. Lübeck is now the city of at least the world's best pizza! The difference to a run-of-the-mill pizza begins with the base. It was explained to us that the dough consists of 4 different types of flour and that the advantages of each type were discovered through extensive experimentation. The base is crispy but not too hard and a delicious base for the overall pizza. And the topping! is awesome!! It will take us longer to try out all the delicious varieties and we are looking forward to it. Absolute recommendation! 5 stars for the food, the friendly, competent advice and the beautiful room. Great!

For me the best pizza in Lübeck! Very original pizzas, high quality ingredients and friendly staff :)

Perfect pizza and the new interior turned out great! I'm always happy to come over.

Absolutely the best Italian restaurant in town! Here you can feel the passion and lifeblood of a real Italian family. The pizza creations are a dream - each one is a work of art made from the best ingredients and incredibly tasteful. The service is warm and immediately makes you feel at home. There is also a wonderful, authentic atmosphere that makes every visit a special experience. If you love Italian food, you can't miss this gem. Mille Grazie for so much enjoyment and warmth!

Delicious! Top location and very nice service.

I always come here when I'm in Lübeck and it's always great ✨

The pizza was amazing and the staff was super friendly! Thanks to the new premises, the two of us immediately got a comfortable place without a reservation. Gladly again!

Why you should visit the restaurant Pro: -fantastic pizza dough, I have never tasted such a combination of 4 different types of flour (completely different from well-known pizza doughs) -finest and freshest ingredients -An unprecedented taste explosion in the mouth (Pizza Mantova, Bruschetta Goat) -very attentive service with a lot of charm and charisma Cons: -I was very sad when the plate slowly emptied (I'm completely serious!!!!)

Unfortunately very unfriendly staff! I can only advise not to visit this restaurant...

Delicious as always in a new atmosphere. We were there with our children, the staff was very friendly and accommodating...👍🏻

Very good pizza at a removable price

Very chic restaurant with a great pizza menu with good prices. I liked it very much

Absolutely recommended. You enter the restaurant through the kitchen and immediately feel as good as you would in an Italian trattoria or with friends at home. The service is very good. The pizza is exceptional and super tasty. There is Select from Venice, super rare in Germany. We would love to come back here.

The pizza creations are unique! Hard to decide. But definitely super delicious!

If you want to spend a great evening with friends with delicious food, this is the right place for you. Everything is just right here! The restaurant is rather expensive, but you are rewarded with the highest quality ingredients. The pizza was one of the best in my life and everything around it was great. I'd love to come back. Unfortunately, as it was very busy, there were a bit of a long wait, but it was worth the wait. Absolute recommendation.

The location is very nice, we sat outside. The card is original, it admits. B. a pizza called Karl-Heinz and the prices are justified. The only thing that was a bit poor was the service, I guess there were student assistants. A beer was brought to the table that wasn't for us, but I then found it on my bill. The pizza itself tastes very good, at least ours was delicious.

After the renovation, great stylish restaurant rooms. What's interesting is that you can pass by the entrance and watch the salads or pizza being prepared. The pizzas are still unusual and very tasty. The basement area was also renovated; the sanitary rooms and storage are there, which can be seen through glass panes. The outdoor area has also expanded. All in all, an improvement, great!

The pizza was quite tasty, but personally there wasn't enough tomato sauce for me. The base was partly too dark, which made cutting the pizza a bit difficult. The card is too unusual for me personally. I just read through the comments here, which is why I decided to write something here. One answer says: “None of my guests have to pay for something that is absolutely not what they wanted.” That's not true. My father made it very clear that his pizza was truly a disaster. The waitress apologized for it, but that was it. The base of the pizza was extremely dark and there was hardly any sauce on it, which made the whole thing very dry. The small mixed salad consisted of lettuce and tomato soaked in balsamic vinegar. He didn't even eat half of either. Of course it has something to do with a matter of taste, which is why I wouldn't have said anything. But the statement that criticism would be taken into account now bothered me. The criticism was not addressed, nor was any of the price waived or compensation offered.

Standing in front of a locked door despite reservation confirmation. That's cheeky. 😡😢 The matter was then made up for with a voucher for the next evening.

Home of the finest pizza is unfortunately a bit exaggerated...the toppings are plentiful and tasty, the pizza dough itself is not that well developed in terms of taste, I had the impression that it was sourdough, overall the prices are for a pizza that is less than 30 cm in diameter has, quite lavish.

I ate my first pizza in the tower in the 70s. The new (revised?) Don Vito concept is convincing in all respects: the Adam and Eve pizza was first class, the tiramisu was tasty. The prices correspond to the high quality. In Germany I still know the MIO in Leipzig, which serves such authentic Italian food, and in the USA I know Angelina’s in Pensacola/Florida. The service at Don Vito is super friendly and the ambience is right. All in all, I can say that Don Vito Lübeck stands out in a very positive way from most of the ristorante and trattoria establishments where I have dined.

Ambiance is modern stylish. service very friendly. For pizzas, it is better to use Pellattis instead of sugar-sweetened tomato paste. Unfortunately, the sugar masked the entire taste of the pizza. It's a shame the dough would have been supper again.

The staff was very friendly, but the pizza left a little to be desired. The mozzarella, which is so highly advertised on the menu, is tasteless and the pizza is significantly smaller than 2 years ago. Paying an average of €20 for this doesn't deserve a very good rating.

Ridiculously bad service. After 1 hour we left the restaurant without a starter because the tables seated after us had already arrived at the main course.

Lächerlich schlechter Service. Nach 1h ohne Vorspeise das Lokal verlassen, da die nach uns platzierten Tische schon beim Hauptgericht angekommen waren.

We were dazzled by the beautiful images and flowery texts on the website. In school grades, the food is somewhere between a 3 and 5, depending on the dish. Especially the starter plate for 2 people. Raw carrots, beans, cabbage… all coated in a spicy vinegrette. It's a shame, we were really looking forward to delicious food.

The pizzas are really delicious and the service was also friendly. The building is also very beautiful. The food is prepared for public viewing. The toilets are clean and visually appealing. However, part of our order was forgotten, which wasn't a bad thing because the pizzas were big enough. Everyone was full! Our tiramisu was very coffee-heavy (you have to like it), the espresso was very good. Unfortunately, we noticed that almost all pizzas labeled as vegetarian have Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese on them - unfortunately this is not vegetarian because the rennet is produced from calf stomachs. They have to (unfortunately) die for this. A corresponding change in the menu/dishes would be desirable. Therefore a star deduction. Nevertheless, the pizza was the best I've eaten so far. My family was of the same opinion. A visit is highly recommended!

In Naples, where I actually ate the last pizza before this one (6 stars for guessing!), you wouldn't use such dough for pizza, but here we are in a rustic Lübeck defense tower. That fits well. I like the Neapolitan style of dough better if it's a simple Margherita or something like that. For hearty toppings, a dark, coarse, slightly acidic base is definitely ideal. If pizza were the same everywhere we wouldn't have diversity but rather simplicity

Great starter, we had the burrata, delicious. Delicious exceptional pizza. With fresh ingredients. Very nicely combined. A rather very very...very crispy edge. Then apply a little oil over the edge. Service very friendly and yet, depending on who, there is still room for improvement. The ambience of the toilet is great... in the guest room it's a matter of taste. If you like black as a wall color, this is the right place for you

I find defending criticism with kebab stalls very funny

Cheers! For us the best pizzas north of the Alps. Very friendly service, exceptionally tasty pizzas and a very nice chat with the boss. An experience!

For me the best pizza in and probably outside of Lübeck (with the exception of Italy ;-) The dough is thin and crispy, the topping creations are varied and sometimes original, always juicy and hearty. If you like pizza, you should eat here. Service friendly and quick.

Another great evening with delicious food. Friendly welcome and nice, attentive staff. As always, our highlight is the in-house pizza variations.

The best pizza in Lübeck...every pizza I ate there was an experience!👌

Overpriced, never had a worse antipasti. Terrible ambience. Pizza thought - would be original - was probably nothing. Dough too firm. Were there on a recommendation, never again. Maybe it's only suitable for eating, everything else, oh well.

Pizza was cold and not very tasty. Price wasn't appropriate. The location is quite strange. Overall disappointing.

Very tasty pizza with special ingredients!

One of the best pizzas in Schleswig-Holstein ♥️

Am besten immer reservieren. Gutes Restaurant.

- Onlinereservierung klappte sehr gut👍 - Mitarbeiter sehr freundlich - Nettes/gemütliches Ambiente im alten Wasserturm - Preise sind normal - Pizza war für unseren Geschmack durchschnittlich, aber nicht überragend - ist zwar durchaus italienische Pizza mit hochqualitativen Belägen, aber keine neapolitanische Pizza