La Trattoria - Italian Casual in Hagen

Great place. Excellent food., maybe not exceptional, but this is not something you would expect from a town restaurant. It is great.. Well made food with excellent service in Italian English and German. Definitely recommend place to visit if you are around and hungry or not.

Yes, best Italian restaurant in Hagen.

A gem in Hagen. I simply googled the best pizzeria and then reserved a table. A lucky find and well-deserved – the best in Hagen. It was super delicious, but you should preheat your coffee cups.

We were kindly given a table for four spontaneously. The staff was very friendly, courteous, and attentive. After the appetizers were cleared, we and our hungry children had to wait 1.5 hours for our food. It wasn't announced that we would have to wait so long because the place suddenly became busy. When we complained, the very nice waiter (Antonio) explained to us that 60 people were being served and the kitchen needed a break. This information would have been helpful in advance, as the evening was already well underway. We ordered three different dishes, two of which were the same. Everything was fine, except for my dish, linguine with prawns. It tasted very neutral—basically lacking in flavor, and the prawns were, in my opinion, on the verge of being overcooked. The table behind me said exactly the same thing, but didn't dare object. After two bites, I very politely expressed my opinion, and the waiter was very understanding. After a long wait and an unsatisfying dish, I didn't want an alternative. I also clearly stated verbally that the other dishes at our table were delicious. When the bill arrived, my meal was charged the full amount of €21.90. I pointed this out, and it was explained to me that the chef had made that decision. I sent back a full dish, wasn't offered an alternative, and now I have to pay for the entire meal. That's not right! Even in a direct conversation with the chef, there was no understanding. I've never experienced anything like this before, apart from the fact that I've NEVER sent back a dish... so I'm not a repeat offender, and this is certainly not a scam. So, in conclusion: The service is very attentive and gets full marks. The chef, who is also the head chef, didn't do a good job for us personally. Annoying! P.S.: The background noise is very loud, and the music was even louder.

So, it was incredibly good. I'm from OWL and spontaneously decided to go there for dinner! I made a reservation in advance, which I highly recommend. It was packed. The food was wow, the service was picture-perfect, and I'm not one for extreme praise, but credit where credit is due! Respect, keep it up, I'll be back! Great!

Excellent service, friendly and courteous, I recommend it to everyone. I will definitely be back.

Extremely high culinary standards. Special requests are accommodated. First-class food and service.

La Trattoria has a very nice ambiance, a pleasant atmosphere, and at first glance, appears authentic. The ingredients are exquisite, the pasta is handmade in the restaurant's own pastificio – it all sounds like fine cuisine. Unfortunately, the execution falls short. Our pasta was so hard that it was more crudo than al dente. When I pointed this out, I was told this was intentional – as if I had no idea. It's easy to distinguish between al dente and crudo. I've enjoyed Italian food for decades and am often invited to business dinners in Italy – I've never been served anything like this. The prices are high and match the expectations created by the menu and atmosphere. Unfortunately, the kitchen falls short of this promise – and that's a real shame given the price level.

Very friendly staff, prices a bit more expensive than at other Italian restaurants but absolutely reasonable for the quality you get. Fresh fish, homemade pasta, everything so far has been excellent. Tuna tartare is a must! Highly recommended. Unfortunately, I have to revise my last post. I'm no longer a regular customer. I had to pay over €30 for one (1) pangrasius fillet. That was a few months ago. I was so upset about it that I forgot to mention it. I felt so ripped off. The waiter had actually recommended it to me, sorry, we're out!

An invitation to a business lunch brought us to La Trattoria. What can I say? A friendly atmosphere and service. Antipasti were so delicious and beautifully presented. The main courses were a dream. I'll remember this restaurant. The next time I'm in Hagen, I'll stop by again.

Delicious food, typical Italian, unfortunately no pizza but otherwise everything was great

It's a shame the service can't hold a candle to the chef. We had reserved a table...the terrace was pretty empty...we were shown to the worst table by an unprofessional waitress. We asked for a different table, since all the tables were free, but she practically insisted on this one...we were already considering leaving...then we agreed on another table...but the table we wanted was rejected because it was set for four people. Two minutes later, two other people were seated there. The food was okay...unfortunately, we were offered one more drink...after that, we were no longer of interest...there were no requests for more drinks or dessert, even the payment had to be made inside because no one else came...very, very sad. When I went inside to collect the money, I expressed my displeasure, but even this was fobbed off, and the waitress was defended...so the customer wasn't worth much there.

Finally made it to La Trattoria! And I was absolutely thrilled! The starter, main course, and dessert were all absolutely delicious! And the price was absolutely reasonable. It's great to know there are such great restaurants in Hagen! We'll be back!

Great service, fantastic food. You can enjoy everything in peace. A pure taste experience 👍

Always top-notch! We've been absolutely thrilled with every visit so far. The food is authentic and prepared with love. The service is always very friendly and attentive. It feels like you're on vacation in Italy...

We went there for dinner today and ordered fillet for just under 60 euros per person. Unfortunately, the fillet wasn't medium as requested, but rather well-done. It came with a few potatoes and a bit of vegetables. The taste was okay, but unfortunately, it was very little for the price. When we asked about it, the waitress apologized, but otherwise, no one seemed interested, even though we received a very warm welcome and everyone was extremely friendly and accommodating. I would have liked someone to ask why we were dissatisfied.

La Trattoria in Hagen is a real winner if you like Italian food! You immediately feel welcome as soon as you walk in – the team is super friendly and always up for a quick chat. You can tell that they put their heart and soul into their work. The food? Really, really good! Whether it's pizza, pasta, or the delicious appetizers – everything tastes super fresh and is lovingly prepared. The pizza has a crispy base, the toppings are just right, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. What's especially cool: The daily specials are always worth a try! The bottom line: If you're looking for authentic Italian food in a relaxed atmosphere and want to be looked after by a super friendly team, La Trattoria is the place for you. Highly recommended!

Been there 3 times and always tried something different, everything tasted excellent

Impossible food! It was a true delight again! Million thanks! Good Italian cuisine! Italian cuisine full of flavor and quality! Marco and his team are passionate about celebrating Italian flair. I've had the pleasure of being their guest several times, and I've also taken advantage of the "to go" option. The fish dishes are always excellent, and of course the meat dishes, but pasta and pizza are also highly recommended. The whole experience is rounded off by the wine recommendations and the final espresso and/or grappa! If you're in the mood for Italian food in Hagen, this is my first stop!

Highly recommended, a bit more expensive, but great

We received a warm welcome and were shown to our reserved table. Our orders were taken promptly. The food was very, very tasty, with excellent flavor. The pasta was cooked to perfection; I really enjoyed it. The tiramisu was also excellent. I will definitely come back and try other dishes.

Unfortunately our visit to this restaurant was very disappointing. Dealing with criticism seems unprofessional; excuses are sought rather than understanding. There were six of us there. Although our order was taken after about 30 minutes, a larger group that arrived after us was served first. We had to wait a total of around 1.5 hours for our food. After about 45 minutes we asked politely where the food was and repeated our inquiry an hour later. Only then did the waiter visibly react and go into the kitchen to apparently pass on our order again. When the food finally came, the pasta wasn't cooked through - according to the chef, it was "al dente", as it is eaten in Italy. But the difference between al dente and simply almost raw pasta is clear. It looked more like they were trying to quickly complete the forgotten order somehow. Unfortunately the pizzas were too salty. What struck me as particularly negative was that my wife was spoken to in an unfriendly manner by the chef when she expressed her criticism - behavior that has no place in a "professional" restaurant. After paying, we were asked whether everything had been OK, but our comments about the long waiting time and the average food were hardly heeded. There was no apology or a small gesture like an espresso on the house – as many other restaurants do for less serious problems. Even saying goodbye when leaving the restaurant would have at least left a conciliatory impression - but even that didn't happen. I recommend taking a look at other reviews before visiting, especially how they handle criticism. Apparently I'm not the only one with such an experience. By the way, I had to subsequently adjust my rating because someone was bothered by certain wording. 😘 Addendum: This is neither a misunderstanding nor a targeted negative intention. The experiences described do not actually correspond to the image we had of your house - and yet that is how we experienced them. In the restaurant we were able to observe how criticism is dealt with, and the reactions to negative reviews also speak for themselves: Instead of reacting constructively, reviewers are devalued with supposedly humorous comments. My criticism is objective and justified. I don't see a personal conversation as productive after we were passed over, treated badly and ignored by the kitchen and service staff. Unfortunately, the demands you place on your quality differ greatly from what we actually experienced.

Nice Italian restaurant where you can spend an entertaining evening.

Perfect...in an instant you find yourself in Italy

Highly recommended, cozy, very good cuisine

Very very very good food. A little too expensive. But every now and then it works ☝️☺️

One of the best Italian restaurants I know. Food tasted outstanding, very nicely prepared, pleasant portion size, simply great. Service as we often knew it before, very friendly and simply professional. Prices are pretty sporty, so definitely not a bargain, but the quality absolutely matches it. Clear recommendation, we would like to come back.

The food is decent but not outstanding, the food/performance is not up to par. We were there twice and expected more. The wine selection is really very good.

Unfortunately disappointing! It started with the appetizers. My friend got fish tartare even though she had ordered beef. When she asked, she got her beef tartare, which was not prepared at the table as described on the menu. There was no apology whatsoever. When my wife asked for a paper napkin, she actually got a zewa. We ordered fish, which was served with asparagus, among other things. The meal came without asparagus and was then refilled upon request. The fish was overcooked and everything was lukewarm. Again, there was no apology or explanation. The dessert (I had panna cotta) was very good. At the end, when the young waitress asked if everything was okay and my friend said no, it was simply ignored. Mistakes happen everywhere, but you should be able to deal with them. If you're in this price range, I expect something different.

A really wonderful evening at La Trattoria in Hagen! The ambience is designed with great attention to detail and immediately creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. The service was authentic, warm and attentive - you immediately feel like you are in good hands. The food was excellent: selected dishes, tasty and prepared with a lot of care. You can tell that people cook with passion here. I would definitely like to come back – a clear recommendation!

A very nice restaurant with perfect service.

Very good appointment with great people and very tasty lunch. 🍝🤤🤩

We eat there about 4 times a year. Yesterday everything was a little weaker. I missed the limoncello a bit at the end. Maybe yesterday wasn't such a good day. Of course we will come back and hope for a better experience.

We were there again with 4 people these days. We were very amazed at the change in the menu! But not to our advantage. Here we simply lacked the individuality that would still be there in 2024. Too bad

It's so fantastic because it's a lovingly decorated Italian restaurant, with great service and authentic Italian food! The staff looks after you so lovingly that you think you are the most important guest. Antonio's wine recommendations are always appreciated and the homemade pasta is a treat! Thank you for everything!

We enjoy going there both professionally and privately. Great for years.

Leckere Variationen als Vorspeise, dazu ein vollmundiger Primitivo und ein traumhaftes Filetto Doppio! Vielen Dank Marco, und einen herzlichen Dank an das gesamte Team für einen gelungenen Abend! Bis bald-a presto!

Great restaurant, perfect service, absolutely delicious dishes.

Two pizzas, a bottle of water and two apple spritzers for 61 euros! Certainly not again. Pizzas extremely salty, staff very friendly, not again based on the prices alone!

Our favorite Italian 🫶 If you like fine Italian cuisine, this is the place for you! - Authentic and nice staff - Homemade pasta - Delicious Italian food - A great host!

Hello, we had dinner here today. Perfect spaghetti carbonara. A nice warm atmosphere. Perfect service and cuisine. Highly recommended. We'd love to come back. 😎😎

Whether for pleasure or business, I always enjoy visiting La Trattoria. After a Negroni as an aperitif, there is hardly any way around the beef tartare, which is always prepared at the table in the evening service. Whether three or four courses, you will always be happy with the regular menu if you don't like the varied and original weekly menus. The selection of open wines is completely sufficient, but for bottled wines it is naturally even larger. The host is friendly and personable, the service is quick, attentive and professional.

Der beste Italiener aber Italiener mit Betonung Deutschland ..Danke an das Team und Marco. Würde weiter empfehlen und öfter wieder da sein.

Best culinary experience I have had in Hagen, best Italian food I have had in my travels too! Marco personally walked us through the menu and paired us amazing wine and food! The kitchen is open so you can see that the food is fresh as they cook, and even more amazing that the service is only two people! Will definitely be coming back for more😋

The best Italian but Italian with an emphasis on Germany. Thanks to the team and Marco

Best culinary experience I have had in Hagen, best Italian food I have had in my travels too! Marco personally walked us through the menu and paired us amazing wine and food! The kitchen is open so you can see that the food is fresh as they cook, and even more amazing that the service is only two people! Will definitely be coming back for more😋

Bad service, the waitress treated me condescendingly the whole time. Food was overpriced and not tasty.

Our absolute favorite restaurant since it opened in 2018! Delicious food, great ambience, highly recommended!!!

Sehr gutes italienisches Essen in gemütlicher Atmosphäre. Der Service ist sehr aufmerksam und zügig. Hervorragende Vorspeisenplatte zum Teilen, Pizza und Pasta frisch und selbstgemacht

Nice atmosphere and very busy for a Monday evening. Starter plate was ok. The highly praised spaghetti with melted Parmesan, on the other hand, was very bland - a stronger cheese would have been better. The fish main course was ok but not a splashy meal. I expected it to be tastier. Dessert was again very good. Price/performance ok.

We have eaten there several times, including from the lunch menu at a lower price. The food was always very tasty. Today I attended a vegetarian cooking class with Mario. We cooked a lot and very, very tasty. Mario and his staff were very friendly, open and generously shared their cooking knowledge with us. I learned a lot and the result was simply delicious. The leftovers were lovingly packaged for us and the family was able to enjoy the several courses at home. We will now enjoy eating there even more (because we know the background) and I will definitely take another cooking course. Thanks Mario.

Fine Italian cuisine. The food and drinks are second to none, simply great! The service is attentive but not intrusive. We always enjoy coming to Marco Ippolito's trattoria!

Simply great food and great service. Not cheap, but worth the money. Gladly again

Paintings on plates. Maximum delicious. Service cannot be improved.

On the recommendation of our Italian friends, we went there several times, the food and wine recommendations were perfect every time, and the fish and meat menu changed. The food is freshly prepared, you can see the kitchen from the outside, there is nothing to complain about in terms of taste or quality. Price/performance are reasonable. A very nice atmosphere both outside in summer and now in autumn. What particularly stands out is the unobtrusive but always attentive and really friendly service. We would be happy to come back. 👌

Pizza was delicious, base nice and thin, lots of toppings. The waitress was young, but managed it well in his own way.

Great service, super delicious food, noodles are made in-house

Taste ok. But for €46 I only got a piece of steak + half a potato and two mini carrots.

Unfortunately, on our last visit there was no relationship between price and performance. One dish was completely bland, while others were so over-peppered that it wasn't enjoyable and you couldn't eat it all. The notice was skillfully ignored by the service staff; there was neither a discount, a nightcap or any other form of compensation. It's really a shame that no insight has been shown here. Then I would rather invest my money in other locations.

Highly recommended. Pizza expensive but excellent.

We were a group of 8 people and had a reservation for 7:00 p.m. on a Friday. Overall, we liked the taste of the food and drinks! However, we were a little disappointed with the service, each of us was only served one drink and we weren't asked if we could have anything else, and the food took at least an hour to be served, so our appetite worked up a dessert also passed. Furthermore, we didn't ask how we liked the food or whether we were satisfied, even though the shop wasn't overcrowded... If the service would improve, the restaurant would be recommended!

Again and again, only recommended. Thanks The staff is like the food, very good.

It fully reflects Italian cuisine, very good real Neapolitan pizza, excellent service, very kind and helpful, I recommend

The polite waiters, the stylish ambience and the ability to call service at the touch of a button make the visit particularly pleasant. The steak was perfectly prepared, the salad was wonderfully fresh, and the dessert was simply heavenly.

Too expensive for what you get. The truffle pasta hardly tasted like anything.

Wir waren zum ersten Mal hier und es passte alles von Anfang bis Ende. Sehr persönlicher Empfang, schöner Platz zum sitzen . Exellenter junger Mann, der unsere Essenwünsche aufnahm. Er filitierte auf meinen Wunsch auch gekonnt meine Seezunge am Tisch. Alles sehr aufmerksam und kein bisschen aufdringlich. Als wir gingen, hat uns der Chef noch das Innere des Restaurants gezeigt. Alle Angestellten dort winkten uns freundlich zu und der Küchenchef kam extra raus und wünschte uns ein schönes Wochenende. Wir haben selten solch eine Ausgewogenheit zwischen Atmosphäre, Qualität des Essens und Freundlichkeit erlebt. Großes Kompliment. Hier wird alles richtig gemacht… Und das Essen ist grandios

Always worth a visit, great delivery service

The pizza with salami I chose was almost impossible to cut from the base. The taste is rather simple and there is quite a lot of fat floating on top. The shandy I ordered was too sweet for me and therefore took some getting used to. Given the prevailing temperatures, I would have liked better cooling. Ambiance: We sat outside and had a view of the traffic and the parked cars. Price/performance: Let's put it that way. For the very reasonable price I have eaten much better Italian food.

Everything is perfect at La Trattoria! Nice and cozy atmosphere, great food and great service (and the boss)! Little gem right in Hagen. So if you want to go for something a little more fancy and have great Italian food in Hagen, I can highly recommend La Trattoria. We always like to go there and have never been disappointed (except that the pinsa was unfortunately taken out of the lunch special. But the explanation from the boss was understandable 😄)

Super delicious food in a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Excellent service! Always worth a visit.

Absolute recommendation! Fantastic food, great service and lovely ambience. We also particularly liked the child-friendliness of the entire team!!

Eating Italian... in Germany. They will see me again... often!

Really excellent food. Service very courteous and friendly. We'd love to come back.

Great food, best Italian in Hagen. Service top.

We were here as a family of 5 as part of our Ruhr Valley bike tour. Very friendly service and very(!) good Italian cuisine. Professional standards. It was really fun.

Wir haben mit sieben Personen gegessen. Der angepriesene Fisch (in kleinen Stücken) mit campis mussten wir in den Bandnudeln suchen. Wir waren nicht zufrieden und kommen nicht wieder zum Essen.

First of all, I have to say that I received an excellent welcome. The food I ordered was very good. The place is nice and cozy. I recommend it.

Great food made with soul. A gem

Es passte mal wieder alles. Wie immer sehr schmackhafte Speisen mit der Pasta aus eigener Herstellung; dazu auch schön angerichtet. Die Weinempfehlung überzeugte ebenso. Antonio hatte wie immer im Service alles im Griff - Grazie. Wieder ein rundum gelungener Abend.

Everything was fine again. Tasty food, also beautifully presented. The wine recommendation was also convincing. Antonio stands out from the good service. An all-round successful evening.

Absolutely dishes with sophistication and good taste. Nevertheless, a slightly exorbitant price for me. The open wine I drank - a Lugana - convinced me. At €8.90, it’s still an ambitious price.

Super delicious food. The service was the last today. Hopefully it will be fine next time.

Everything perfect. Waiter very friendly. We sat outside, it was very comfortable. The food was super tasty. Highly Recommended.

Very friendly staff, fine cuisine and good service 😄

Very nice. Mega tasty 😋 😋 😋 and the service was really nice and friendly. We like to go there 🥰

The food was simply divine 🙏. I have never had such a great starter, main course and dessert in the last 3 years 🙏. The service is so great and very pressing and she translates everything you don't know 👍. We'd love to come back ❤️

I was in hagen for business trip while we had lunch at la trattoria… very italian restaurant, to highlight all pasta are handmade and there very many different choices. We had tagliatelle alla bolognese…same taste of my grandmother used to do every sunday… Moreover…serving are huge 🤩

I can't understand the positive reviews. One of the worst Italian restaurants I've ever been to. The Vitello Tonnato was dry and chewy and obscured by a strange sauce with lots of fruit? The macaroni was soaked in a watery, glassy sauce with tons of garlic bits. Very strange and just not good! It's a shame, because the very high prices are ridiculous and lead us to expect better!!! Definitely not again...

Ich esse hier sehr gern, weil alles frisch ist. Letztens hatte ich wieder einmal Polpo. Sehr sehr gut. Der Service ist auch sehr aufmerksam.

Wir habe uns auf einen schönen Abend mit leckerem Essen gefreut. Da wir gerne frischen Fisch essen, haben wir nach dem aktuellen Angebot gefragt. Antwort des Kellners, Steinbutt und Seezunge. Seezunge war auf den Punkt gegart und sehr schmackhaft. Steinbutt eine Heimsuchung, was uns nicht gesagt wurde, da wir es nicht auf de Karte hatten, Steinbutt a la Calabria, also mit chilli. So scharf ungenießbar, der Steinbutt trocken, absolut übergrillt und auf Nachfrage beim Personal, ist eben a la Calabria. Und das ganze zu einem stattlichen Preis. Das wars. Für uns das letzte mal. Essen einfach nur teuer, da gibt es bessere italienische Restaurants

Very tasty, very friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere and fast service.

Very tasty food, but very expensive. Very good service. Friendly and helpful staff. Good selection of wines. We will definitely eat there again.

My absolute favorite among Italian restaurants. I really enjoy eating here because the dishes are fresh. The service is always very courteous.

We were there twice and absolutely loved it. Everything is correct. Definitely one of our favorite restaurants. Thanks to the family and staff

Delicious food, super nice service!

You should definitely visit this restaurant once. One of the best Italians I've had the pleasure of visiting. Everything just fits there. Nice ambience. Really very good and attentive service. And the taste is a 10/10. Thank you very much

Very nice staff and super delicious food

Very tasty, Italian cuisine at its best! First culinary highlight in Hagen.

All I can say is... top!!! Very nice location...the service was top...friendly waiters and waitresses... My fillet was great and the sauce that went with it was a dream!!!! I ordered extra bread so as not to waste any of the sauce....!!! The dessert was also very tasty and all in all it was a nice evening. We will come back....and then I need the recipe for the sauce😉😃

Im großen und ganzen nicht zu überbieten 👍🏽