Giovanni Rocco in Hamburg

Hospitality the way you want it – at exactly the right moment After we were simply thrown out at Remo's despite having a confirmed reservation, we walked in to Giovanni Rocco's, a little frustrated - and what a blessing that was! Even though it was packed, we were immediately greeted in a friendly manner. The atmosphere was warm, the staff genuinely courteous, and after just 15 minutes we were seated at a table. No stress, no drama – just honest service. The food was excellent, tastefully and lovingly prepared. You immediately notice that people work here with passion and respect for their guests. Giovanni Rocco saved our evening. You feel welcome here. Thank you very much – we will definitely be back!

Good pizza, rustic atmosphere: also outdoor seating, close to the Reeperbahn. Very good value for money

The waiters are unfriendly, they don't feel like reordering, and they don't need to because several guests were already waiting for a table outside. Pizza was okay, not a stunner. To pay you had to come to the front, in the middle of all the waiting guests. I find it impossible. Zero service thought. The restaurant is also not suitable for a nice chat because the noise is more reminiscent of a train station.

Got a table on Sunday evening without booking in advance, the staff was very nice, the food was great and served quickly. A bit noisy in the fully occupied restaurant, but still cozy.

Super friendly and accommodating. Sat outside, it was really nice. Soup, pasta and pizzas were absolutely 😋😋

The atmosphere is quite nice. They have taken us even though we only called 1 hour before for 4 people. I had one of the recommended dishes, which was beef pasta with truffle cream sauce, and it was very delicious. My wife had salmon pasta, and it was also very delicious, especially the sauce. Prices were also good for the portion and the taste.

We had an overnight stop in Hamburg and had already booked a table there three weeks ago. The food is fantastic (we had bruschetta, lasagna and pizza salmone). The service staff is very friendly and well organized despite the full restaurant and outdoor area. The volume in the restaurant is louder than usual, but that's part of the charm. You feel like you are in the middle of Italy. We'd love to come back.

The shop is always full, but very cozy. Really cozy in the candlelight. Cuddled up close. Great feeling. Not at all etepete. I can recommend the dumplings with pear/ricotta. The pasta with porcini mushrooms is also a hit. The service is loud, and fast. But not in a negative way, but rather a real southern flair.

The food was truly delicious – high quality, freshly prepared, and full of flavor. The kitchen knows its craft and offers Italian classics at a very high level. Unfortunately, the visit on a Saturday evening was anything but relaxing. The restaurant was completely overcrowded, which unfortunately had a significant impact on the atmosphere: it was very loud, hectic, and uncomfortably warm. The tables were extremely close together, so there was hardly any space, and the feeling of being cramped was anything but cozy. The service was also disappointing in this situation – the employees seemed stressed, inattentive, and barely able to keep up. There was a lack of calm and clarity, which spoiled the overall impression. I know from experience that a completely different face is presented during the week – more relaxed, pleasant, and with significantly better service. Therefore, my conclusion: Highly recommended for a visit during the week, but unfortunately not on Saturdays.

I celebrated my birthday at Giovanni Rocco with a large group and it was simply a perfect evening! The ambience is wonderfully inviting – typically Italian, warmly loud and full of joie de vivre. The planning in advance went smoothly, and we didn't lack for anything on the evening itself. The food was simply fabulous! The antipasti platters put together for us were delicious, the main courses were on point - and what particularly impressed me: everything came at the same time! I have rarely experienced this so perfectly in other restaurants with large groups. Whether for a cozy evening for two or a big celebration – Giovanni Rocco is an absolute recommendation! Grazie for this wonderful evening! 🍷🇮🇹

We went for dinner with friends. Beforehand, we did a reservation. They put us in a table with less seats than requested, so we had to crowd together to fit. Some ordered pasta and some pizza. Pasta was good, tasty sauce. Pizza was rather awful. The dough was too thin and almost none flavour. Toppings were okeyish

Great food, great value for money. The staff was nice and really quick. The store was packed, so the noise level wasn't exactly low.

A must-visit when in Hamburg. Always full, always good. Highly recommended.

One tip, allowing guests to get up from their seats and then moving them to a closer table, is not professional in my opinion. Generally far too loud and extremely stuffy for my taste. The food was good.

There was a welcome Prosecco. Even though I was a single person sitting in the corner in the entrance area, I was served very courteously and the food tasted delicious. I can recommend the restaurant.

Best boss, very nice staff and the kitchen never disappoints! It is very busy every day and correspondingly loud, but that only speaks for the restaurant…

There's a Prosecco on the house to start with and an aperitif at the end. My bruscheta had little flavor and only 2 small slices. On the other hand, prawns, made according to the house style, were very good. Busy Sunday 7 p.m. Food still went quickly.

I was traveling to Hamburg for work and my brother recommended this restaurant to me. It was my first time there, but definitely not the last, I'm a restaurateur myself and I have to praise the whole team and of course the boss. This family atmosphere and the delicious food, a small, clear menu with lots of interesting dishes. I ordered a pasta with chestnuts and I have to say I'm thrilled. Next time we're in Hamburg we'll definitely stop by again and try something else delicious. Five stars are not enough, this restaurant deserves more ☺️

The service is very good, so good that my colleague even broke his fast.

Super hospitable and the food is great too

Food was really good. We'd love to come back. Were there early in the evening on Tuesday. Not much going on. A champagne as a reception, a schnapps as a farewell is great. Can recommend the store.

Food good, atmosphere very cozy. Service very quick. The restaurant was very full even on a Tuesday evening and the noise level was correspondingly high. It's a shame that nowadays only cash payment is possible.

An authentic, lively Italian restaurant. It's loud and crowded, but still cozy. Service is great, food is good and affordable. A note to the operators: if it's full and loud, you don't have to play loud music.

Best Italian food in Hamburg, thanks Giovanni 🤝

Arrived back in Hamburg today. The first evening always belongs to Giovanni. We always really enjoy coming here. The food was a dream, the service was perfect, the atmosphere was great. We love this restaurant!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

Crowded, dim: good food from the open kitchen! As a welcome there were two sparkling wines on ice and juice for the kids. Good price-performance ratio. Lively shop

Hidden Gem! Lovely staff, great service and delicious italian cuisine.

The family business offers a very nice atmosphere, a lot of very friendly staff, probably the tastiest pizzas in the world, juicy, delicious steaks grilled to perfection, fast service and therefore seems to be very popular. Acceptable average prices and therefore absolutely recommended!

A very original place, the food is real Italian with precise flavors, we really enjoyed it

THE trendy Italian in St. Pauli. Very, very good authentic cuisine

The best Italian restaurant in Hamburg

Been going here for years and love it!! The food, the drinks and the staff are great!!!

Very tasty food, everything was top notch

Good vibes, good food and good people! :) Great evening and the perfect place to celebrate your birthday!

The food was delicious. Unfortunately, the music was too loud, so it was hard to have a conversation. In addition, the service was very inattentive and towards the end we were no longer paid attention to. Too bad

The food was very tasty. The restaurant was very loud so it was almost impossible to have a conversation in the front. If you want to chat with your friends you should make a reservation and say that you want to sit at the back of the restaurant. Even there, however, it is still relatively loud. Food was delicious

Great food, reasonable prices, just a little loud

Too crowded, too loud but tasty and typical scene..

Welcoming with complimentary white wine & fresh bread with garlic butter, a great evening began in this restaurant. We had pizza and pasta. Both are very good quality and fairly priced. Friendly service. At the end there was a free schnapps on the house at the bar. Definitely my choice again on my next visit to Hamburg. 100% recommendation.

Went there with 18 people, had appetizer platters and then a la carte. It was a round thing

Super nice people, delicious food

Super tasty and very authentic! We'll definitely be back 😍 We had delicious bread and an aperitif on the house beforehand. One of the best pizzas we've ever eaten!

Went there with 15 people, everyone, really everyone, was super happy with their food, it was super tasty, the service couldn't be beaten in terms of attentiveness. We were made to feel at home. Thanks for that!!

By far the best Italian in Hamburg. Everything just fits here. The quality of the food, the staff and the atmosphere are 100% perfect. Even the boss is always on site and gives you the feeling that you are in an oasis of well-being.

You can say it in a nutshell... Best Italian restaurant I've been to so far. Don't think anyone else can keep up. Quality of food 10/10 Staff 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 I can only recommend!!! everyone there 👏🏽.

Super great shop. Great ambience. The food was very tasty, really good. Unfortunately it is very loud. But we're happy to accept that. We'll be back

We ate delicious pizza, salad and pasta. Beforehand there was a nice kitchen greeting and a drink. The service was also very good.

Pasta was great. The service too. I'd love to come back.

Went there twice during our visit to Hamburg and the reviews weren't exaggerated. The food is super delicious, beef fillet is buttery soft, rump steak is on point, instead of vegetables I had delicious spaghetti with it. According to my girls, tagliatelle with salmon is absolutely delicious. Service top. Live cooking. And aperitif & digestif on the house, which I only know from the Greek with ouzo. Unfortunately Hamburg is too far away, otherwise it would be our regular Italian from now on...👍🏻🙏🏻😋

Really delicious foods but they asked to pay with cash and I had to get money from ATM and back to pay. Otherwise, everything was really good!

Stopped by spontaneously and absolutely loved it! The pizza was great, the waiters were super friendly and the Italian cuisine was authentic and delicious. Clear recommendation!

THE top Italian restaurant: varied dishes, very good wine selection, top ambience and service.

Everything is fantastic - the only thing that was a bit too loud for us was the music, as older people sometimes have difficulty hearing. The particularly successful dishes are worth highlighting!

The shop is packed with mostly young people, reception with a glass of champagne on the house, food and drinks great and at completely acceptable prices, Giovanni and the team are very welcoming and on the ball, you have to deal with the noise in the restaurant.

Small, quaint Italian restaurant Great atmosphere Enjoy your meal Nice service Young audience Cool shop

The lasagne was inedible and I saw 3 mice.

Wir kommen aus Lübeck und haben zu elft heute wieder einmal einen schönen Abend mit super leckerem Essen und aufmerksamen Service verbracht. Vielen Dank Giovanni und Team. Wir kommen gerne wieder.!

It couldn't be better, great service, incredibly great food, everything was perfect here. Will definitely come back again.

Absolutely delicious food, outstanding service and a really great atmosphere. We had a great evening and the restaurant is highly recommended!

I've been going there regularly for over 20 years. Previously 5, now only 4 stars, but still recommended. Nice atmosphere. Restaurant was always exceptionally cheap compared to others. Unfortunately that is no longer the case. The free Ramazotti after dinner apparently no longer exists either. Food was really okay, but not outstanding. Unfortunately, the back area is as cramped as sardines in a can. I found that a bit uncomfortable and it wasn't that tight before.

... great restaurant in the heart of St Pauli. We always enjoy coming there

I’ve been here twice and I truly love here!! The first time I got schrimp pasta and second time duck pasta. They are both SO DELICIOUS!!! My friends got pizzas. They are amazing too! They serve breads and wine before the meal. The butter is SUPER yummy and the white wine tastes good too. HIGHLY RECOMMEND:)

We had the pleasure of spending our Christmas party with 24 people at Restaurant Giovanni Rocco and it was an unforgettable evening! As soon as we entered the restaurant, we were warmly welcomed with an aperitif on the house and had a nice small talk with Giovanni - a gesture that started the evening perfectly. The hospitality of the entire team was outstanding. After the aperitif we were all served a glass of Prosecco, which further increased the festive mood. The organization was impeccable: despite our large group, everyone received their food at the same time, and the quality of the food was first class. As a starter we were served a delicious antipasti platter. The pasta was excellently prepared, and the meat and fish dishes left nothing to be desired. The atmosphere of the restaurant is traditional and cozy, ideal for our Christmas party. We were particularly impressed by the attentive service. The staff was always present without being intrusive and responded to individual requests. At the end of the evening, our employees were able to treat themselves to a drink at the bar - a generous gesture that rounded off the evening perfectly. A big thank you to Giovanni Rocco's team for this extraordinary evening. We are already looking forward to our next visit and can highly recommend this restaurant to everyone!

We went there today, January 5th, 2025, after a spontaneous visit to a musical. When I asked to reserve a table for 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., I received a prompt response: come over, it works. We were greeted warmly and had a nice chat in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the second room, which, despite being well occupied, didn't get too loud. As soon as we were seated, a drink greeting came from the kitchen and with the order some white bread with herb butter or oil, pepper and salt. Bruscetta, some ruccola - delicious - Calzone - good Papparedelle con Porcini - delicious Pizza Magarita - delicious At the end there was also a grappa, amaretto or espresso on the house. Everything was great and a recommendation for anyone who wants a good and cheap Italian restaurant around the corner in St.Pauli.

After my third visit to this wonderful restaurant, I finally have to leave a review that does justice to the excellent food and service. Shortly after receiving our table, two aperitifs were already on our table, which were a gift from the restaurant. And this was the case with every guest who came to the restaurant. A really great and now rare gesture. We once ordered bruschetta for two people as a starter, but the extremely friendly and charismatic waiter brought us each bruschetta as a starter, but he immediately pointed out that we only had to pay for one. What a service! For the main course we order pasta with truffle sauce, fresh truffle and strips of beef steak as well as a pizza with diavolo salami, truffle sauce, fresh truffle, parmesan and rocket. Both dishes tasted outstanding. Completely satisfied so far, we couldn't leave this Italian restaurant without dessert, so we ordered mascarpone with fresh strawberries and a tiramisu. The waiting time was shortened at this point with a light and fresh hazelnut liqueur - of course this was again on the house. When it came to the desserts, we were once again impressed by the fresh ingredients and the incredible taste. With the entire meal we ordered two glasses of Primitivo and a bottle of mineral water. In total we paid €82.50, which seemed more than reasonable considering the quantity and the overall success of the meal as well as the very good service, so we were prepared to give a generous tip at this point. So it can be said that it is very worthwhile to visit Giovanni Rocco if you have an appetite for fantastic Italian food and want to be completely pampered. An incredibly great Italian that deserves much more than this five-star rating!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

If you're looking for peace and quiet...you've clearly come to the wrong place here. ;-) Top shop, full staff, kitchen and prices great. The coat is on fire here! Class!

Once again we were pleasantly surprised by an amazing dinner. Admittedly we did look at the google ratings before deciding to dine here. Where do I start. The restaurant has a flair, a mix of Italian tradition and somehow cosy. Although when we phoned to reserve we were told it’s not necessary because it’s quite we found it to be well visited and by no means crowded. The food was amazing. Unfortunately I didn’t get a chance to take photos but they would not look any different from those that ate already posted here. The service was very good. The wine selection was limited but perfect 👌. I can only recommend this for anyone looking for a good meal in a restaurant where people still understand their business.

A great Italian restaurant that shines with a cozy ambience. Delicious food and really friendly staff.

It was really delicious and despite the store being full, everything was quick and always friendly. Highly recommended.

The restaurant is a bit noisy when it's full, but it has a nice atmosphere and good food. Of course, it is particularly well attended on New Year's Eve. If, like us, you reserve a table for two people many weeks in advance and then nothing is known about it and you are seated at the famous cat table between the entrance and the counter, this is annoying. After a short discussion, we got a seat at a table for four at the back of the restaurant and left after just 90 minutes. Service was competent, quick and friendly.

The best truffle pasta I have ever eaten in Germany. I can really recommend it! Pizza was great too. Always happy when we are in Hamburg!!

So persönlich geht es sonst kaum zu. Alles wie Familie. Jeder Wunsch wird erfüllt. Obendrein gûnstig. Italien in Hamburg - die Gäste sind fröhlich. Wie der Patron.

Delicious food, but so busy that it's too tight depending on where you sit. Staff great for the rush we experienced. The ambience is probably a lot nicer when there are few guests on site. But definitely worth a visit. Watching the pasta being made at the counter is simply brilliant 😊

Tastiest appetizer+pizza ever🤌😃

There were three of us there in the evening. The food was fantastic, delicious, that's what Italian cuisine tastes like. If you want to spend a quiet evening, this is the place for you. The atmosphere is just like Italy, warm, a little louder, but always hospitable. We'll see each other again next time we visit Hamburg.

Not much to say except... GO THERE!!

It was super crowded. Until the last place. Good thing we had reservations. Food, drink everything perfect. Thanks

Very narrow, very loud, food tasty but nothing special

The best shop in Hamburg, the waiters are great

The Italian is led by Albanian. Very nice staff. Price performance very good. Great service! Always and again!

A lively, cozy restaurant where the guest is king. There were four of us for dinner and everyone was completely satisfied. Thank you for the lovely evening and the very nice service and the delicious food. We'd love to come back.

I would like to take the shop with me to Berlin. Thank you that there are people who love hospitality.

Unfortunately our reservation was lost when we wanted to visit the restaurant on November 23rd, 2024. It seemed we weren't the only ones feeling this way. The already very cramped restaurant was full of people who were supposed to be put off with a glass of champagne. We were supposed to wait 10 minutes, but after that there was still no table available and more and more people came, so that the restaurant was completely overcrowded and the staff was overwhelmed. We then decided to go….

Super great atmosphere there, very, very nice employees and also very open! A great place to celebrate your birthday🥳

At Giovanni's you can eat very, very tasty food. I can also recommend the house recommendation beetroot gnocchi. The staff was very friendly and quick. There is a point deduction for the ambience because it gets very loud in the restaurant when there is a lot of visitors.

Great food, very hospitable staff.

Thank you very much for the great evening. There were 6 of us from Lübeck with you. The ambience is how we imagine Italy. Unfortunately we can only give 5 stars. Too little for such hospitality. Gastronomy with heart. We'll meet Again.

We ate at the restaurant as a group with a reservation. Due to a delay we had to take a seat in the next building Definitely very loud, very busy, tasty and really good service

Very nice atmosphere not far from the Reeperbahn! Had a very good meal there! Get a free Prosecco at the beginning and a schnapps afterwards! The waiters very friendly and helpful! The only negative is that I would have liked to reserve a table, but I couldn't reach anyone with the number posted online! Nobody responded to emails either! We'd love to come back!

Unforgettable evenings every time. Service top top top. Great host. Of course the food was great too. Great value for money.

Das Essen hat keine Wünsche offen gelassen …aber ganz schlechte Bedienung! Wir hatten von 18;00 bis20:00 Uhr reserviert und nach 1 Stunde sollten wir den Tisch schon verlassen!! Sehr unhöflich sogar !! Deswegen nur 1 Stern !!

Great Italian restaurant. Casual. Very nice service and good food. Price performance is right. Always my pleasure.

Amazing service and one of the best pizzas you can ever try. They will welcome in the best possible way. Highly recommended

Friendly, courteous service. The music takes some getting used to but is not annoying. Good price-performance ratio.

Cozy and authentic Italian that makes you feel good. There was a welcome aperitif. Starters were very tasty. The pizzas were okay, but the pasta looked great. You should reconsider the “paying area”, it is located right next to the toilets. If it's really full and you have to wait there for a short time, you'll quickly get a door in the back.

Inconspicuous Italian not far from the short break. Friendly owner, brilliant food... And ordered pasta from an Italian restaurant for the first time. Great if you, as a tourist, want to eat very well not far from the Reeperbahn. Keep it up.

Always happy to come here - delicious food, good atmosphere, fine drinks, nice service - heart, what more could you want?

A beautiful restaurant with a great flair and lots of charm! I once again had a wonderful evening with a friend. And this is due not only to the fantastic Italian cuisine, but also to the staff! You don't experience this much warmth everywhere. Thank you for that! And a magical Christmas time ✨

I have been eating out for years and it is one of the rare places where I enjoy both the cuisine and the close attention of the staff. I would like to thank the owner and the staff wholeheartedly.

My favorite restaurant in Hamburg! Cool music, good food, good service, good value for money, great atmosphere!