Little Italy in Frankfurt am Main

Spontaneous dinner in “Little Italy” because I didn’t want to eat in the hotel restaurant. Good alternative in Squaire if you don't want to eat in the self-service restaurants. Friendly service, the pasta was unfortunately very bland and the sauce was very watery. It's a shame - I was hoping for more.

With a long layover in Frankfurt, I decided to have lunch at Little Italy and was pleasantly surprised by the experience. Here, you can get a true taste of “German-style” service—it’s quite an initiation into local customs! The staff wasn’t unfriendly, but they were often sharing jokes among themselves, adding a unique charm to the atmosphere. As for the food, the minestrone was a bit salty for my taste, but the Bolognese was excellent, rich in flavor and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere is lovely and welcoming, with a clean, comfortable setting. It’s also very reasonably priced, and with the added bonus of Wi-Fi, it’s a convenient spot for travelers. Highly recommended for a laid-back meal with a bit of German flair!

We wanted to have something quick to eat in the evening and ended up there. There are typical Italian dishes here, the friendliness of the staff is fine and so is the food. It's not a highlight, but it's not bad either. The prices are a bit higher, but probably typical for the airport in Frankfurt. A margarita for €15-16 or an Italian salad for just under €20.

We were just happy not to have to get a sandwich for dinner. I had pizza, my mom carbonara. Pizza was great, the carbonara was probably more of a ham noodle dish. Nonetheless, as I said, we were happy to eat something decent and not pay Marriott prices. We got away with 37 euros for two and were 😊.

Carbonara with cream? Ridiculous. Already ordered stuff when I noticed it but come on. A three year old can handle carbonara the Italian way. Call yourself a German restaurant and add carbonara as extras but calling yourself Italian is ridiculous.

Quick lunch while waiting for our train turned out to be a good choice. Both the spaghetti, pizza and salad were delicious! Great service too.

Well, unfortunately we can't say what the food would have been like, because we didn't even get that far. After an older employee made it clear to us in a very “friendly” way that the table we were sitting at was reserved, even though there was no “Reserved” sign on the table, we then went to ALEX opposite. Greetings from table 17... which, strangely enough, still wasn't occupied half an hour later and not even when we said goodbye to the nice waiter at ALEX... but maybe someone else will come. And we will bring back the “Reserved” sign, which we probably secretly put in our pockets, despite the many free tables :-)

Naja, wie das Essen gewesen wäre, können wir leider nicht beurteilen, denn soweit sind wir gar nicht gekommen. Nachdem ein älterer Angestellter uns auf sehr „freundliche“ klar gemacht hat, dass der Tisch an dem wir Platz genommen, reserviert wäre, obwohl kein „Reserviert“ Schild auf dem Tisch stand, sind wir dann gegenüber zu ALEX gegangen. Grüße von Tisch 17… der dann komischerweise eine halbe Stunde später immer noch nicht belegt war und auch nicht als wir uns dann im ALEX vom netten Kellner verabschiedet haben… aber vielleicht kommt ja noch jemand. Und das „Reserviert“ Schild was wir wohl heimlich in die Tasche gesteckt haben, trotz vieler freier Tusche, bringen wir bei Gelegenheit wieder zurück :-)

Zero hospitality. Senior staff is terrible.

The price-performance ratio is right, for a restaurant in the airport the food is tasty and can be seasoned. The service friendly and attentive.

We were spontaneously looking for a decent restaurant because we didn't want to resort to fast food. The ambience looked okay and nice. The service was very disappointing. You had the feeling that the service staff didn't care about customers and didn't enjoy their work. Pizza Diavolo was okay. You could eat. The Penne Amatriciana was miserable and not at all fresh and according to the original recipe. Complete flop.

Unfortunately, the restaurant lacks manpower. There is only one waitress who takes orders and prepares the food. We ordered minestrone soup and an olive dish as shown in the picture. We ordered vegetable spaghetti and tuna salad. The appetizers arrived first and the order was delayed for more than 65 minutes. Yes, I am not exaggerating. The restaurant manager can check the cameras and after inquiring from The waitress She said, “I brought the appetizers and the order is taking a longer time, knowing that after we ordered, a group of people, numbering 8, arrived at the restaurant. They were served and all their orders were delivered before us. When I inquired from the waitress again, she said, ‘You can cancel the order and leave.’ In fact, this is what happened. For this reason, I advise the restaurant manager to provide a sufficient number of appetizers.” Workers in the restaurant serve customers fairly and do not discriminate between them because of color or shape.

The worst spaghetti carbonara I had for the last 5 years. Do not recommend it 😔

Very good pizza, not as Italy, but good ham and good crust. I bit expressive on as it is in the train station.

The food isn't even mediocre. I had penne all'amatrciana, which was seriously made with molded cooked ham instead of bacon (who comes up with ideas like that???). The tomato sauce was obviously sweetened and the onions were practically raw. No thanks.

Great atmosphere. Wonderful service. Good food. I enjoyed the bruschetta and the branzino was pretty good (see picture). Prices were reasonable. I’m particular about olive oil and the extra virgin olive oil at the table seemed not so authentic. Overall the place is good with nice people serving you.

Very good restaurant great food and service

I couldn't even get in given the rudeness of the waiter. On Google it says it closes at 9:30 pm and before 9 pm they came shouting saying “only pizza”. Obviously, even if I wanted to, I wouldn't spend it in this place.

Great service, great quality of the food. Great starter. Centrally located in the airport. Gladly again.

Just been ripped off for the first time. Warmed penne with canned Bolognese, salad with chicken (which was already close to expiry), 1 beer and 1/4 white wine for € 48.40. Real cheek! It's been a long time since I've had such a bad meal for so much money. The shop is empty and the staff insults you and tells you to sit somewhere else next time. Never again!

During my recent visit to Little Italy at Frankfurt Airport on 2nd of August mid-day, I encountered a situation that was quite disappointing. My friends and I were looking forward to enjoying a meal, but we felt that the service was lacking. After choosing to sit outside, we waited for nearly 10 minutes for the waiter to approach us, despite the restaurant having only 2 customers. When he finally did come outside, he seemed rushed and took dishes from another table without acknowledging us. After waiting some more, my friend went inside to place our order, but the waiter responded in a manner that felt dismissive. Feeling uncomfortable, we decided to leave, and as we were walking away, the waiter came outside. In our polite conversation, I mentioned it had taken a while, but his response was unexpected and not welcoming in which he said 'Go to your Mcdonald'. This experience left us feeling quite disappointed, as we hoped for a more positive interaction. I believe that every customer deserves respectful service, regardless of their background. It might be beneficial for the management to ensure that all staff provide a welcoming environment for all guests. Thank you for considering this feedback.

gets the job done... another quality dinner option in the Square. good to know - stays open in the after lunch but before dinner hours

You need a strong stomach for the food, only the service is good here

Delicious food in a great atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the train station or airport. Absolute recommendation for a lunch break or a relaxing evening. There is also a changing weekly menu.

We’re staying overnight at the Hilton Garden Inn before a morning international flight, so we weren’t expecting much for dinner. We were pleasantly surprised by Little Italy. The staff was friendly, the food quite good, and a decent bottle of wine to go with it, all at pretty fair prices, especially considering the location.

They need more servers there; but, the server we had did great and was covering down on a high customer to server ratio. The food came out absolutely terrific, and the staff pulled it off to make it a great evening.

It is a fantastic restaurant and one can never say that it is an airport restaurant. The food is simply delicious. The opening hours mentioned are not correct. I walked in at 8 PM, but it was showing closed on Google. The server, Julia did a fantastic job of making you feel welcome.

We were with you for lunch today and it was once again very tasty, just like it was 2 weeks ago. Today we decided on the lunch menu that was offered, which was very good in terms of price and taste. For dessert we treated ourselves to two espressos and a tiramisu together, That was also excellent. The waiter tried hard, but could have been a little more talkative. We were worried at first because there was a lot going on at the Paulaner next door, but we weren't disappointed.

Food was good and at the airport so it’s convenient if you’re catching a flight at the Frankfurt Airport.

Customer service is a little unfriendly. In my personal opinion, the peperoncino didn't have enough garlic flavor. The pizza and salad are satisfying.

My waiter was too cold. No smile at all. No eye contact. After finishing my food, waited for him to come to my table for 20 mins. He didn't come even close to my table. Definitely don't want to go back.

I went at 1pm. The sign said seat yourself so I did but after waiting for 15 min as wait staff walked past me with no acknowledgement of my existence, I finally left. The staff is more snarls than smiles.

We stopped here for lunch with colleagues on business. In terms of taste, pizza, calzones and a pasta dish were definitely recommended, and the price-performance ratio was absolutely fine! I seasoned the pasta a little - but salt and pepper mills are available for exactly this purpose to suit individual tastes. During our visit the restaurant was about a third full and our food was served after about 10-15 minutes. I found the service to be friendly and cannot confirm previous critical reviews in this regard. Although the restaurant is located in the middle of the Squaire, we found the ambience in the “outdoor area” to be very pleasant and quiet. All in all, a clear recommendation!

I had lunch there today with some Fraport employees. I was absolutely positively surprised, the food was great, portions were great, there was a service from the employees there and the chef was the master that day. I highly recommend it. Top.

Super nice service! Very child friendly.

This place deserves more than a 3,8 rating. Food was great and service was very thoughtful. Prices are really good for an airport restaurant.

Have such delicious food, where the price/performance ratio is not what you would expect in an airport/train station

Great food. Great value for a restaurant at the airport. We had penne and pasta. Both tasted very good.

Very large portions and tasted very good Was delicious Fast service Price for Frankfurt airport was very good Always my pleasure

Despite all the bad reviews, we can only say good things. Despite the high workload, friendly, attentive service. The food was plentiful and tasted good.

Man, it was great here! Waiters very courteous and attentive. Food really delicious! The minestrone is nice and rich, but not overly seasoned. The pizza is nice and crispy and the toppings are juicy. And that “in” the airport. Simply cool!

Delicious food and friendly service :)

The service was not acceptable today - I went there today and it was full. But there was a couple which sat at a table for 6 so I checked with them and they ask me to separate the table a little to have more privacy (which I did). After the staff came for my order, he mentioned that this is not allowed and I should ask first for permission(like a child?) I asked him if that means I cannot eat here because they are unable to order on that „separated“ table. The answer was „yes they can’t“. I left the restaurant without a food. The worst is that I am often there and that‘s not how they should treat loyal customers - not even a sorry from their end!!

Excellent prices Service was outstanding

We were tired and exhausted on the journey and after running on the train and waiting in queues at the baggage drop-off point and were just looking for something quick. The hotel restaurant was too expensive for us. The station hall was too cold. Then we stood in front of Little Italy, which at least promised some coziness. I had Tris Pasti al forno and my wife had Penne Chef and a small salad. We were both completely thrilled. The price was reasonable, the service was friendly.

Wir waren auf der Reise und nach Run auf die Bahn und Warteschlangen bei der Gepäckabgabe müde und durch und suchten nur was Schnelles. Das Hotelrestaurant war uns zu teuer. Die Bahnhofshalle war zu kalt. Dann standen wir vor dem Little Italy, dass zumindest etwas Gemütlichkeit versprach. Ich hatte Tris Pasti al forno und meine Frau Penne Chef und einen kleinen Salat. Wir waren beide restlos begeistert. Der Preis war angemessen, die Bedienung freundlich.

The problem with this restaurant is that there is nothing original Italian about it, it is a fake, no one is Italian in this restaurant, like all the food, like the owner who has never known a real Italian restaurant.

Now they are already so expensive, have the best space and are not able to prepare a real (original) carbonara. Guanciale instead of bacon. Without garlic. Instead of parmesan Pecorino. The only real thing was the egg, bravooo.

It tastes pretty good. There's a lot of meat sauce. There's also a lot of seafood in the seafood pasta. But it's a pity that there's no accompanying bread.

This restaurant is really very good... great food and service. Excellent value for money, especially for a restaurant at the airport. The location is also relatively quiet and relaxing...🙂

Dieses Mal war der Kellner sehr freundlich und aufmerksam, das Essen hat geschmeckt.

A big thank you to Tony. Despite a table of 22 rowdy English folks turning up a little late, Tony and the team were very accommodating and helpful. We're well aware that it must have been a very stressful night but the food was excellent and magically all came out a pretty much the same time.

This is my fourth time dining here. It has become my go to place whenever I spend the night at the Marriott before a trip. This time my wife and I met up with my high school friend and his wife. Once again, the four of us enjoyed four great meals, some excellent wine, and superb service. You don't have to fly to Italy to enjoy a Little Italy!

Good vegan options, great penne all'arrabiatta, swift and attentive service

After a hectic day of traveling, I had a superb meal of salad, pizza bread, and pasta bolognese. I will absolutely visit again when I pass thru Frankfurt International Airport.

Wir waren schon zweimal hier und es war jedesmal lecker. Sowohl die Pizza als auch das Vitello Tonnato oder die gegrillten Calamari.

Wir hatten nach unserem Flug großen Hunger und unserer Pizza wurde schnell zubereitet und war lecker. Wir können das Restaurant empfehlen.

Wir waren schon oft hier am Flughafen um unsere Reisen 🧳 zu beginnen. Leider haben wir dieses Restaurant erst heute entdeckt. Wir waren sehr positiv überrascht. Die Preis- Leistung war für den Flughafen völlig in Ordnung ( auf dem Gelände, kostest ein normales Brötchen mit Schinken und Käse 5,20 Euro zum Vergleich) bei einem Restaurant. Das Essen war sehr sehr lecker. Der Service war klasse und die Empfehlung der beiden Kellner Gold richtig. Hier werden die Speisen von einem echten Italienischen Sizilianischer Und Kalabrischen Koch zubereitet, und das schmeckt man. Wir waren sehr zufrieden und werden definitiv wieder kommen.

Am Flughafen sollte man schon erwarten können, dass man um 20:55 Uhr noch etwas zum Essen bekommt. Nicht so im Little Italy: „Wir haben die Küche leider schon zu, wir wollen pünktlich Schluss machen.“ Echt mies!

Ich finde das Ambiente echt wunderbar, es passt einfach alles zusammen um ein feeling von "Italien" darzustellen.

An amazing surprise for a late afternoon dinner if you are staying the night at one of the airport hotels. Service was great and fast, the place looks really cute and traditional, and the food was absolutely delicious! Will totally return here!

Ich gehe ich mit meiner Frau ca. 2-3 mal im Monat im Little Italy essen. WIr wurden bisher immer sehr zuvorkommend und sehr aufmerksam bedient. Wir haben alles schon probiert, Pasta, Pizza, Fleisch, Fisch und verschiedene Desserts. Das Essen ist bestens und die Preise sind OK. Wir sind sehr zufrieden. Schön wäre es, wenn der Rotwein im Klimaschrank gelagert würde. Leider ist der Rotwein meistens etwas zu warm.

Nice restaurant, and tasty seafood. Beautiful decor too.

Gestern haben wir eine super Pizza gegessen, und bedient hatt uns eine sehr netter Kellner, der auch Italienisch sprach.

Essen ok. Preise angemessen. Service ist aber gar nicht gut. Der Kellner ist sowas von pampig und gleichgültig. Schade drum.

Salad served with stale slimy lettuce. Wait staff completely bored and inattentive. Not good.

Waiters here definitely need a customer service training. I went there once with my colleagues and they asked for a suggestion of wine. The waiter was clearly annoyed by their question and selected a random wine on the menu for them. I ordered a small salad with my menu, the salad was not brought and appeared on the receipt in the end. When I made the remark to the waiter, he complained that I should have tell him before... Am I supposed to do his job ? I decided to give it another chance today, came and asked for the waiter to be seated, he said "yeah yeah" in an annoyed way. I sat, waited 10 minutes and no one brought me the menu so I decided to leave.

We had exactly 40 minutes between two trains and still managed to eat a very good pizza with a nice glass of Temperanillo. It was not very busy and the pizza's where served very fast. Thank you!

One waiter was really antipatico, as if i disturbed him: no word when command taken and when i had to pay, throwed the credit card when done... a robot would have done better. I waited 20 min after they took my main dish for having a dessert without success... then i left to pay, but without tip that is sure!! That's really not nice for a restaurant to feel so treated being a customer. Pity since the food is correct for the price. I took polipo grilled.

Service is arrogant. You will only be recognized when they want to recognize you. I helped a table of 5 Chinese guys get attention because server obviously ignored them. He said to me he serves in specific order. The place was empty. Not cool. Pizza was mediocre at best. Side salad was a throw away - wilted brown side veggies. I’d avoid this restaurant that doesn’t understand the meaning of “customer”.

Wir können wirklich sagen so was gutes hatten wir selten ..... Wir hatten heute 6 Stunden Aufenthalt in Frankfurt .. da wir mittag Hunger hatten hatten entdeckten wir diesen Schicken Laden ... Wir saßen draußen was ja schon mega ist da andauernd Flugzeuge übers Dach geflogen sind Landebahn Das Essen ist wirklich Top und der Preis stimmt auch wir können es nur weiterempfehlen Sehr Gute Preis Leistung für einen Flughafen

Preis-Leistung ist okay für diesen Standort

I enjoyed the acórese salad, seafood mista, wine, and a good book to read during my layover.

Super freundlich, gutes Essen zu günstigen Preisen, sehr schnell und sehr lecker. Der Wein spitze und Zu guten Konditionen. Kann nun nur empfehlen

Menus quick but took ages for someone to come over and take order. Drinks took another 10 minutes. Food was quickish to come out. I had Calzone. Quite heavily dohey, slightly burnt on outside too with practically no cheese inside! Resembled eating a pie rather than a calzone which meant it fell apart when cutting it up. Took another 15 minutes to get the bill. Not a fan on this occasion.

Gute Pizza und nette Bedienung. Können auch größere Gruppen gut verkraften.

Einfach super schön entspannt vor dem Flug essen. Hier ist es möglich. Die Preise sind vollkommen okay und die Pizza fantastisch. Auf unserem Rückweg kommen wir wieder. Klasse Service und hübsch ist es hier auch.

Wir waren im Oktober sowohl vor Abflug als auch nach der Landung hier essen. Das Essen war preislich total ok, sehr reichlich und wirklich lecker. Endlich mal ein Tiramisu, das weder zu sehr nach Kaffee, noch nach Alkohol geschmeckt hat. Die Bedienung und das Servieren der Speisen und Getränke erfolgte zügig. Einzig die Freundlichkeit des Personals könnte noch gesteigert werden und die Pastagerichte könnten ein bisschen mehr Würze vertragen, das ist aber nur mein persönlicher Geschmack. Kann man auf jeden Fall empfehlen.

Super Essen zu unglaublich niedrigen Preisen. Jederzeit wieder

Leider extrem schlechter und unmotivierter Service. Die Größe der Portionen war gut, geschmacklich aber alles recht fad und die bestellten Rinderfiletspitzen wurden total tot gebraten.

Ordered steak, potato, veggie and it was acceptable. Pretty sure the steak was close to frozen when cooked. I ordered med rare and got med well on the outside and close to rare on the inside. Under seasoned slightly too. Potatoes and veggies were on point though. For desert I had Crème Brûlée and it was pretty good.

Richtig guter Italiener. Egal ob die Pizza oder die Fleischgerichte, das Essen war wirklich gut und zudem auch noch ausgesprochen preiswert. Der Service war super und das Ambiente auch gepflegt.

Das Essen war sehr lecker! Man darf es fast nicht sagen: Aber der Laden ist zu günstig. Bruschetta als Vorspeise für 3,90 Euro? Damit hätte ich am Flughafen echt nicht gerechnet. Daumen hoch 👍

Preis Leistung wirklich ok! Wir waren zufrieden...!!!