L'olivo Ristorante Italiano in Ratingen

We had a wonderful evening at the L’olivo cooking school in Ratingen. The atmosphere was simply superb – warm, inviting, and perfect for feeling at ease. The food was top-notch, incredibly delicious, and prepared with great attention to detail. A particular highlight was the chef himself: great guy, relaxed, friendly, and genuinely passionate about his work. A truly fantastic experience that we can highly recommend. We'll definitely be back! Provincial Team

We went there on a whim without a reservation, and I think we were just lucky that a table for three was still available. I believe a reservation is always a good idea there. Delicious food, good value for money. The service was incredibly attentive. Our son even got a free scoop of ice cream. If I'm ever in Ratingen again, I'll definitely eat there again.

We went to L'olivo last night after a day at the trade fair, just like last year. What can I say? The food is super delicious (try the olive oil with bread!), the decor is cozy, and everyone is super sweet and friendly! We had (another) lovely end to the day with fantastic quality food and will definitely be back next year!

Simply nice people. A pizza maker who knows what he's doing. Absolutely delicious, I can only say.

We visited the cooking school with the kindergarten team. The service was excellent, the food delicious, and the atmosphere inviting. We had an educational and extremely sociable afternoon. Thank you very much!

Authentic and delicious! Very friendly staff, and the cooking school was simply fun. I highly recommend it.

Every little detailed is thought in such way that you will feel the place as cozy and familiar as possible. I recommend everything in there, from having a conversation with the owners to eating anything off the menu. Absolutely sublime!!

This little family-style restaurant completely won me over! It’s cozy, welcoming, and you immediately feel at home. As soon as you sit down, you’re greeted with a small platter of green olives and their own authentic homemade olive oil – such a thoughtful touch. We ordered the lasagna and the tagliatelle with salmon and cherry tomatoes, and both were outstanding. You can tell everything is cooked with passion, and you can taste it in every single bite. For dessert, we shared a tiramisu “with a twist” – made with pistachios and topped with lightly salted chocolate crumbs. The flavor combination was absolutely divine. The menu is quite small, but that’s part of the charm. It changes every few days, which makes it exciting to come back and discover what’s new. Every dish feels carefully planned and perfectly executed. The restaurant is run by two Italian guys who are both super friendly and really cool. Honestly, it’s the best Italian restaurant I’ve ever been to, and I recommend it wholeheartedly!

A beautiful, upscale Italian restaurant with a bistro atmosphere. We held a corporate event there with about 20 people. The service was absolutely fantastic, the food delicious, and the location very cozy. Vegan options are also available upon request, which I've rarely encountered as unusual and delicious as this (porcini mushroom polenta on creamed spinach with select vegetables). All in all, I highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you for the fantastic service, this delicious menu, and the incredibly cozy atmosphere! My compliments go to the kitchen, the management, and the staff! A must-visit in Ratingen!

Nice welcome Spartan menu. Vegetarian options weren't really welcome.

A true gem! High class Italian cuisine, not the regular basic Italian food you sometimes get. Everything was delicious and gorgeous to look at. They pay attention to the little details here. Service was excellent! Our waiter was friendly, fast and we never had to wait long. Prices are slightly higher than in other restaurants in the area but obviously you are paying for the great quality. So it’s worth it! Really enjoyed our dinner here. Will definitely come back.

L'Olivo is my favorite restaurant in Ratingen. The food is absolutely delicious ... I have heard that Chef Ervin is the "king of sauces"... so true! Homemade pasta, wonderfully fresh ingredients, excellent wine... warm hospitality, attention to detail, fair prices. Treat yourself to a truly great dinner; you'll thank me later ;-)

The amazing owner created a special dessert for us by combining two desserts. He's very friendly and speaks French, so what more could you ask for? We highly recommend it.

Eight of us booked the pasta course at the cooking school. We began with a welcome glass of Prosecco in the main restaurant. Afterwards, we went to the cooking school in the back of the restaurant. Chef Ervin Trungu guided us through the course with enthusiasm, heart, and professionalism. Two different starters and a dessert were prepared in smaller groups. The pasta was made together. The atmosphere was informal and cheerful. The result was a sensationally delicious evening meal. We were able to enjoy the specialties separately at a large table away from the guest area of ​​the restaurant. Delicious wine, among other things, was offered during the course. The red wine—a Primitivo from Apulia—tasted very good. After the event, everyone was happy and satisfied and definitely wants to come back.

What a wonderful place for the dolce vita. Authentic, creative cuisine, great wine, cool ambience. I'm thrilled!

I can only absolutely recommend it! Spent a wonderful evening with friends! Best Italian in Ratingen

Wow. We were invited to a private celebration here and the kitchen and service were everything. Despite the number of pieces, the dishes were on point and we had a lovely time. Highly recommended.

I recently attended my second cooking class. The first was steak and the second was to focus on pasta and create a shared menu; from starter to dessert. You never stop learning! Very committed, great first-class and good quality ingredients. I always think that’s important. Simply TOP! The owner is a professional chef, has worked on ships for several years, which is a hard job - and makes pasta himself!!! Nothing from Barilla and Co. That's his passion. And it's infectious - so it inspires people to continue applying these experiences and hardware. Because he can inspire, is very likeable, a great cook and in the end it tastes good too. An authentic guy and great shop - even just to eat. But it's better to pre-order. Keep it up. An important shop in Ratingen.

Delicious steak, friendly service, cozy atmosphere.

We took part in a very nice cooking course with work colleagues and can only recommend it! Erwin was great and the food was also a pleasure, thank you very much!

Excellent food from starters to dessert. Very friendly and attentive service staff. All in all, a successful evening including small talk from the chef at the table, followed by a spontaneous look behind the scenes at the cooking school, where fresh pasta and saddle of veal were diligently prepared in a friendly atmosphere. We are thrilled and will definitely come back. Certainly also as a cooking student.

Great place, with very tasty food cooked by the boss and friendly service. The aperitifs are freshly mixed and very tasty.

Overall disappointing. Throughout

That was cheeky - so never again! An unsolicited starter (bread with oil) was charged €2.50. That doesn't work at all! For dessert I ordered the chocolate soufflé. The chef said that he had failed because there was far too much chocolate, so it was crunchy. That's how it was. I can't understand why this soufflé was also paid for in full at the end! It would have been customer-friendly to grant a discount here.

Cozy little restaurant with a nice atmosphere. We like to eat well and were delighted with the quality and taste of the food. Everything is fresh, homemade and tastes great. The service was always present and friendly. Price-performance top!

Great dining experience and very friendly service

I haven't had this much fun at a cooking school in a long time. I can only recommend this to everyone. Relaxed atmosphere, good mood and also delicious, fun for every team. Thank you very much, I will try the recipes at home.

There is no better word than: perfect! Staff super friendly, boss responds to special requests and conjures up a wonderful meal. My friend's words: he has never eaten such a good appetizer. Thank you for this wonderful evening 🥰

Such a sweet shop. We felt like we were with friends in the living room. Super cozy, extremely friendly and attentive service, clean toilets and a great kitchen. We enjoyed it very much. We were definitely not there for the last time. Thanks for the great evening.

The restaurant has a very nice atmosphere. It's super cozy. The quality of the food on offer is also very good. Everything was really delicious. Unfortunately, the price and portion size don't quite match. Hence a star deduction. The portions are quite small. In addition, we didn't get both the starter and the main course together (4 people), so we had to eat separately. The service staff apologized several times and offered grappa on the house.

Wonderful venue; inspiring, cozy atmosphere; Excellent food, 5 star service... For me the first address for Italian restaurants in Ratingen!

Yesterday I went to L'Olivo for the first time with a friend. The atmosphere is super cozy and the service was warm and to the point. The food was great! The chef and owner came to us at the end and showed us the kitchen where the cooking courses are held. We got freshly cooked eggplant with parmesan and bruschetta. Also incredibly delicious! You can tell how much passion goes into the whole concept and I'm already looking forward to taking a cooking course there.

Good doesn't have to be expensive. You are good and recommended.

What a wonderful little gem. At L'olivo everything just fits together perfectly. Attentive & friendly service Creative & delicious dishes Homely atmosphere If I could, I would even give it 6 stars. Thank you very much for the delicious and lovely evening with you.

It was delicious and the service was great

Best Osso Buco in years! Thanks Ervin The best Osso Buco is Jahren! Danke Ervin

We were looking for a restaurant in Mitte between two places and decided on Ratingen. We chose L'olivio based on the reviews and were not disappointed. Very tasty food and incredibly warm and attentive service. This is no longer a given today. We can only thank you for the lovely evening and recommend the restaurant with a clear conscience.

We ended up here more by chance... - and thrilled!!! It wasn't the last time we were here. A bit expensive but price-performance quite reasonable.

Anyone who thinks this is a pizzeria is completely wrong. There is authentic, high quality Italian food here. I've been here several times with varying blackheads and it's always been convincing

Very good food, good wine, friendly service. Delicious. We ordered pasta truffles and cod on basil risotto from the daily menu. We'll be back when we're in Düsseldorf.

Good Italian in Ratingen. The location is rather simple, the service is very friendly. Very good antipasti plate, the main courses were a bit disappointing. You can definitely go again!

Auf dem Weg zum Flughafen habe ich dieses kleine Lokal entdeckt und hatte spontan ein herrlich leckers Abendessen. Vitello Tonnato und vor allem der Fenchelsalat sehr lecker. Besonders freundlicher Service, nette Atmosphäre. Leider zu weit weg von unserem Wohnort, sonst würde ich öfter Gast sein.

Very tasty wild garlic risotto.

Personal freundlich, lange Wartezeit, Nudeln sehr weich, Sauce schwach gewürzt, Dessert lecker, aber sehr sparsame Portion.

If you are in Ratingen, you should definitely plan an evening at l'olivo! The service is really top notch with stars. You get an excellent wine and pasta recommendation from the boss himself! The drinks impress with their creativity and attention to detail! The whole atmosphere was really very warm. And the food was simply delicious - an absolute recommendation! We would be happy to come back and thank you for your hospitality!

Absolute recommendation for anyone who is looking for new culinary interpretations of dishes that are not only delicious, but also appeal to all taste buds in their conception of variety in the mouth (crunchy, creamy, sweet, sour and coordinated spices). I'll be back!

Popular Italian restaurant in the area. The starter was very good, the rest not so good. The former were full of garlic and the latter was quite dry. The dessert was a real disappointment, the cannoli was definitely not artisanal, you could feel that it was heated, the outside part was very hot and the inside was cold and absolutely not crunchy like a cannoli should be. A little disappointed.

A nice little restaurant!! The owner is very friendly and accommodating, the food was delicious! We recommend.

Yesterday I attended the pasta cooking class with my best friend. We prepared great dishes that were also very, very tasty! I really enjoyed having the opportunity to make pasta myself, from the dough to the shaped noodle. A great experience for everyone who loves pasta! Giacomo our chef was very accommodating and kept in mind from start to finish that I couldn't tolerate onions and even prepared me a second portion of bruscetta so that I wasn't disadvantaged in any way. It made me feel really good and it was simply delicious! Thank you very much again! :) The only downside was that yesterday, supposedly for the first time, too many customers attended the course at once, which made it difficult for Giacomo to do justice to everyone. My friend, who initially waited a long time until she could roll out her dough, was not given as intensive instructions and integration as the others. I would like to see better organization for the next courses that take place. It was therefore challenging for everyone to make do with the space and the utensils. Nevertheless, all in all a great experience, I can only recommend it! :)

A truly Italian experience, amazing food, good wine, great service and a relaxing atmosphere! Been traveling in Italy a lot and can only recommend this family run little gem in Ratingen! The crowning was desert - WOW

Once again: simply amazing! I even think it's too cheap for the fantastic quality. Thank you Ervin for the hospitality! Service should also be mentioned: we were pampered to the highest degree. Unobtrusive, professional, approachable. Thank you L'Olivo for the enjoyment!

Excellent quality, good service, pleasant environment

We went there spontaneously. Small, cozy shop, nice atmosphere, very attentive service and really excellent cuisine. Gladly again.

Exceptional food of a quality that is second to none. Italian food at its best. Stars suspicious.

The food was simply great, the service was super nice and accommodating! If the restaurant were near us, we would go there more often!!!!

Last night we spontaneously decided to try out a new restaurant, we called immediately and got a table. Our expectations were always exceeded that evening. The restaurant offers A1 service with stars. We can't stop dreaming about yesterday's meal, it was delicious - a heavenly treat for the palate! The prices aren't cheap, but they're definitely worth every penny. We will come back and let ourselves be pampered. 🍷👨🏼‍🍳 GRACY!

Das Ambiente ist nicht besonders, eher schöne Bistro Atmosphäre. Essen gute Qualität und lecker, Portionen für den Preis zu klein und zu teuer. Da schlagen sie weit über das Ziel

Hammer! You simply have to eat here. I feel like I'm in Bella Italia 👍🏻

Well, delicious food but too little and way too expensive... In my opinion!

Edit: There was a different review here earlier We have now given l’Olivo another second chance. (We didn't accept the restaurant's invitation in order to remain objective) The experience was now completely different. The service was absolutely attentive, quick, professional and not intrusive. The food was again first class. We particularly want to highlight the ragú. This is a classic after “Easy to learn hard to master” which l’Olivo succeeds with flying colors. A specialty that is unfortunately served far too rarely elsewhere is the arancino with spinach sauce. Opponents of spinach should also definitely think about it, as it is prepared very discreetly and not bitterly. The dessert was good, but unfortunately couldn't quite keep up with the starter and main course. But we will be happy to get a new opinion on this :-) The price level remains appropriately high for the food. The portions are definitely filling. We'd love to come back. Maybe also for a cooking class.

Wow, we were here by chance and were really impressed. Very nice service and great food.

L'olivo can already impress with its great cuisine, combined with the charming rooms, it is not only delicious but also cozy. Since yesterday we also know what great evenings you can spend there with nice strangers. The Streetfood Italiano cooking class was so great. A complete success. I'm already looking forward to the next course.

Complete enjoyment, eating here makes you happy. Nice: lots of vegetarian options...

We were guests as a couple and decided on a 3rd course menu. Overall we were impressed with the food. The ingredients used were of good quality and processed to the same standard. The homemade pasta is highly recommended. The service was very courteous and attentive. We work in star restaurants ourselves and therefore appreciate good food. Kind regards to the team.

Extrem klein aber sehr fein! Der Service mit sehr viel Leidenschaft und Aufmerksamkeit. Einfach super sympathisch. Gute Auswahl an Speisen und eine tolle Tagesempfehlung. Rundum perfekt!

Ich war schon oft in Italien, aber ich habe hier meinen Nr.1 italienischen Moment genossen. Top Service, Top Koch, Top Ambiente. Jeden Cent wert!

Ein wunderbares Kochevent mit Erwin, der mit Leidenschaft und Humor die Liebe zur italienischen Küche vermittelt.

Here is a small restaurant Carpaccio was wonderful Bruschetta was delicious Taglliatelli with truf is one of best Beef was ok but the vetables and sauce was perfect U should try here U can even find difficult this taste in Italy

Tatsächlich der beste Italiener in Ratingen. Eine gehobene Küche und ein richtiger Gourmet. Zu empfehlen Gästen die Ahnung haben von einer guten und stillvollen Küche.🙏🥰

Wir hatten einen tollen Abend mit leckerem Italian Streetfood :-) Es war unser zweiter Kurs bei und mit Ervin. Wie auch bei unserem ersten Kurs hatten wir sehr viel Spaß, haben viel gelernt und hervorragend gegessen. Lieben Dank!!! :-)

Wir feiern (eigentlich) jedes Jahr unseren Hochzeitstag in einem anderen Restaurant. Diesmal waren wir hier und es war ein sehr schönes Erlebnis. Der Abend wurde von einer freundlichen, kompetenten und aufmerksamen Mitarbeiterin begleitet. Das Essen (Antipasti Teller / Dorade / Kalbsrücken / Tiramisu / Creme Brûlée) war durchgehend auf hohem Niveau. Der Rosé war auch sehr lecker. Preis/Leistung ist unserer Meinung nach mehr als angemessen. Einziger Wermutstropfen, bei unseren Besuchen in anderen Restaurants gab es immer zum Abschluss ein Digestif auf Kosten des Hauses. Aber das ist Meckern auf hohem Niveau. Wie es aussieht, werden wir auch weitere (Hochzeits)tage im L’Olivo feiern. Als nächstes sehen wir uns mal die angebotenen Kochkurse an…

Das Vitello tonnato ist zum Niederknien

Unglaublich gut , sehr sympathisch

Das Gesamtpaket stimmt hier wirklich! Top Essen und sehr freundliche Bedienung-sehr gerne wieder!

Super Essen, sehr nettes Personal, tolles Restaurant.

The food was very good. Friendly service.

Das Essen ist super lecker und frisch zubereitet. Der Service war sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.

Wir haben einen sehr schönen Abend in diesem Restaurant verlebt. Ein Essen für 8 Personen, gemischte Antipasti zu Beginn in die Mitte, alle super lecker und besonders zusammengestellt, individuelle Hauptgänge über Fisch, Pasta und Fleisch, sowie einige Desserts in die Mitte auf den Tisch gestellt. Es waren wirklich alle sehr sehr zufrieden. Der Service war ausgesprochen freundlich und aufmerksam, die Atmosphäre im Lokal aufgrund der überschaubaren Größe sehr angenehm. Wann immer wir wieder in Ratingen sind, wir kommen wieder.

Zuerst einmal das positive. Das Essen ist absolut TOP, da gibt es nichts zu kritisieren. Dann hört es aber auch auf. Mir ist durchaus bewusst, dass es aktuell absolut nicht einfach ist gutes Servicepersonal zu finden und die gesamte Situation nicht einfach ist. Was wir heute erlebt haben, war aber aus meiner Sicht nur schwer bis gar nicht entschuldbar. Wir haben erst fast eine Stunde auf unsere Vorspeisen gewartet. Diese wurden auch nur gebracht, weil wir mehrfach nachgefragt haben, ob wir noch etwas zu essen bekommen. Der Hauptgang kam dann relativ zeitnah danach, was OK war. Getränke gab es wenn überhaupt nur auf mehrfache Nachfrage. Das kann alles mal passieren, einen schlechten Tag hat jedes Restaurant. Wenn man dann allerdings die Rechnung bekommt und nicht mal eine Entschuldigung oder das Angebot einer Wiedergutmachung, hört bei mir das Verständnis auf.

Completely delightful. Ate twice here in one week. Excellently prepared dishes with great flavour and charming service.

Di italiano questo posto ha solo il nome.. mangiato male e pagato molto.. si salvano solo le due cameriere che sono state molto disponibili ed educate..

Würde gerne einen Extra Stern fürs Essen und den Service vergeben. Sensationell!

Super Essen, wirklich mal was anderes. Freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal. Absolut empfehlenswert !!

Ich habe dort mit meinem Freund zu einem besonderen Anlass zu Abend gegessen und bin hin und weg - nicht nur die liebevoll angerichteten, sehr deliziösen Speisen haben unglaublich gemundet, sondern auch das Ambiente war sehr einladend - selbst für ein Restaurant in Ratingen. Der Inhaber/ Koch hat uns einen sehr schönen Abend gemacht. Mille grazie. Das wird nicht mein letzter Besuch gewesen sein !

Hier taucht man in eine unglaubliche Welt der Geschmäcker ein. Alles wird mit Liebe zubereitet. Das spürt und sieht man vom ersten Augenblick. Sehr geschmackvolles Ambiente und großartiger Service runden den Besuch ab. Für uns mit großen Abstand das beste Restaurant weit und breit. Vielen Dank für dieses Erlebnis und den großartigen Genuss.

Sehr leckeres Essen zu fairen Preisen und nettes Personal. Immer wieder gern.

Sehr schön eingerichtetes Restaurant, super freundliche, zuvorkommende Bedienung und das Essen ist absolute Spitze. Ich war hier bis jetzt zweimal essen und ein drittes Mal kommt bestimmt bald dazu! ;) Kann dieses Restaurant jedem der in Ratingen gut italienisch/mediterran Essen gehen möchte nur ans Herz legen!

Das Essen war sehr lecker und super schön angerichtet. Die Bedienung war auch super nett. Wirklich nur weiterzuempfehlen.

Waren mit einer Gruppe von 5 dort essen und enttäuscht über das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Service war sehr aufdringlich, zu dem unfreundlich und absolut nicht flexibel für Änderungen - bei Fragen ob was geändert werden kann, kamen pampige Antworten. Das Essen hat geschmeckt, allerdings erwartet man für den Preis einfach mehr.

Il titolare del locale,Ervin,è una persona squisita, così come lo sono i suoi piatti! La qualità del cibo è eccellente e i sapori che si ritrovano sono autentici. Consiglio vivamente!

Sono capitato a ratingen con una coppia di amici e siamo stati a cena in questo ristorante veramente entusiasmante servizio molto attento e simpatico cibo di ottima qualità e preparato in maniera interessante location molto curata Da provare assolutamente!!! Ottimo prezzo qualità!!!

Très bons plats et très bon accueil ! On a vraiment apprécié cette adresse , très bon plats italiens, je recommande sans hésitation

Super bem recebidos,uma simpatia de servico agregado a uma excelente qualidade de comida,. Adoramos e voltaremos sempre que possivel, Um muito obrigado a toda a equipa pela simpatia e amabilidade...encantados💞💞

Das Restaurant hat nicht sehr viele Sitzplätze und ist daher schön überschaubar. Die Einrichtung hätte noch etwas schöner sein können, das wird aber durch den freundlichen Service mehr als ausgeglichen. Zur Vorspeise hatten wir einen Antipasto Teller der nicht allzu groß war, aber schmeckte. Die Hauptgerichte waren dann doch etwas sättigender. Wir hatten Tagliarini mit Trüffeln und überbackene Rigatoni. Zum Abschluss dann noch klassisch Tiramisu und Créme Brulèe und einen Espresso dazu. Das war dann alles sehr lecker.

Oltre che molto caro, qualità non italiana dei cibi, servizio molto maleducato e lunghissimo nella consegna dei piatti e neanche assieme.

Sehr freundliche und aufmerksame Bedienung. Die Vorspeise sowie der Hauptgang waren sehr lecker. Wir werden definitiv nochmal dort essen.

Super nettes Servicepersonal, wunderschönes Ambiente und tolle regionale und frische Küche, für jeden ist etwas dabei. Alles war total lecker und schön angerichtet. Sowohl drinnen als auch draußen kann man gemütlich sitzen.

Sehr entspannte Atmosphäre, äußerst schmackhaftes 4-Gänge Menü zubereitet mit Hilfe von Ervins Wissen und hervorragenden Zutaten. Bis hin zu selbst gemachten Nudeln. Perfekt. Der nächste Kurs wird in Kürze gebucht.

Wir sind zur Zeit zu Besuch in Düsseldorf und haben durch Zufall dieses tolle Restaurant entdeckt und waren begeistert. Das Essen war exzellent und der Service war super zuvorkommend.

Es war ein absolut schöner Abend. Sehr freundlich und aufmerksames Personal. Das Essen war sensationell… herrlich im Geschmack und toll angerichtet. Der Chefkoch Ervin kam auch persönlich zu uns an den Tisch, um Nachzufragen, ob es denn geschmeckt hat. Fazit: ein leckerer, köstlicher Abend in einer lockeren netten Atmosphäre. Absolut empfehlenswert für Genießer, die gehobene italienische Küche schätzen und lieben.