L'Osteria in Köln

The food is delicious but the pizza is unmatched hahaha quite big for one person

Absolutely unfriendly service. On Saturday, there were plenty of free tables, and online reservations were available immediately. They turned us away at the entrance, saying we'd have to wait 30-45 minutes. When we pointed out the online reservation option and the number of free tables, the waiter became rude and said, "We could always go somewhere else." Outrageous!

We were initially denied entry and simply given a stool and told there was no entrance. They could have been a bit friendlier! The food was okay, the service was very friendly, but the music was too loud to have a conversation.

Normally we always like to eat here because the atmosphere and service is always pleasant, but today something was going on because we waited almost 40 minutes for our two pizzas... it was a beautiful day but because of the long wait we missed a lot of the sun. Too bad...

Not recommended, left after 40 minutes of waiting for pizza, pasta. Staff very unfriendly when we dared to ask. Better go somewhere else.

This restaurant was one we have been visiting for years. Today we went there again, but the taste wasn't even close to what it used to be. An extremely dry, inedible pizza. A beer that doesn't taste anything like it used to. And don't forget that prices are increased periodically. If you increase prices, the reason should be to maintain the same taste and quality. Both together – price increase and loss of quality – are not possible. Today we were there for the last time.

Not haute cuisine but tasty, service friendly and fast, nice atmosphere

Pizza contents are much lesser than other L'Osterias. E.g. I ate a couple of times in Düsseldorf L'Osteria. The same pizzas had more than double toppings and much more delicious. Not recommended (this L'Osteria, not others)

After a long day at Koelnmesse, we had a wonderful dinner at this location. Each of us ordered the crayfish pasta after a round of Aperol spritzes with mango and passion fruit. The server was very kind and attentive. He even provided us tap water, which doesn't happen often enough in Cologne, where the tap water is healthy and safe to drink, and is more sustainable and environment-friendly than bottled water. After dinner, we had a very generous helping of tiramisu. We will come again during our next visit (We will never again visit the location next to Koelnmesse - that was a stressful, disrespectful disaster).

Top service!! I haven't been treated so well in a long time. Fast service and friendly handling. The food was also great and the place we sat at was quite quiet, making it perfect for a Saturday lunch. :) Gladly again soon!

Super friendly welcome and very nice atmosphere! The drinks and food came very quickly. Everything tasted great and any special requests will of course be taken into account :)) Great management and service! Gladly again!

They make a very good and light gigantic pizza

Pizza is quite big but delicious. Beer is good. All in all ok restaurant

The food was bland, without spices and without any taste. I had the calzone but it wasn't good at all, despite the high price of €16..! Never again...

Lovely restaurant. The server was very nice and looked after us well. The pizzas met the usual high standards we have come to expect from L'Osteria. Will come here again 🙂

Great service, the food was good. The restuarant is just in front of the train station.

Food and wine were bad very bad . Tasteless and wine tasted more like aerated drink .there is nothing called hospitality

**Updated after one month Losteria didn't respond via email even though they asked me to under this post and then deleted it** 2 mistakes in 2 visits On one date, they really did everything in their power to mess it up, absolutely everything. After we ordered, our food was served 15 minutes later. Great, but unfortunately everything was wrong, so they took it away, and we had to wait a good 60 minutes for our food. After we'd had enough, we got up and wanted to leave. The lady insisted that we pay and wait anyway; apparently, we were born to wait there. After a total of 90 minutes of waiting, we were given the full bill and half a free tiramisu for two non-alcoholics. So, you couldn't have gone any further wrong. Unfortunately, there were mistakes like this on previous visits, and *every* time the bill was wrong. Adding larger drinks instead of smaller ones can still be considered a typo. Therefore, I recommend not only avoiding L'Osteria but also checking your own bills. The emails and complaints were never responded to. Just ignored.

The food was delicious and the service was really courteous, friendly and in a good mood. Unfortunately it was very loud. Because of the loud music, everyone has to talk louder. Normal conversation is almost impossible.

Good performance as usual, so not the first and not the last time.

Unfortunately our visit to this restaurant was disappointing. The welcome was unfriendly and emotionless, which left a negative impression right from the start. It took a long time before we could even place our order. For lunch we had to wait a whopping 30 minutes for the food. The service also left a lot to be desired: There was no eye contact with the guests, which made the whole thing even more impersonal. A salad we ordered wasn't served, and we didn't receive a spoon with our pasta - something like that should actually be a given. Another point of criticism is the toilet. The women's toilet was in a pretty poor condition - the yellowed toilet seat and the clogged sink didn't make a good impression. Despite all these shortcomings, the food was very tasty, but due to the poor service and hygienic deficiencies, we unfortunately cannot recommend the restaurant.

Food was delicious and it was a great portion size! Our server was very friendly and we got our food quite prompt. Would most definitely recommend to others.

Tasty pizza , pasta was ordinary

As usual, good food and very friendly and fast service. This restaurant is also typically noisy, just like L'Osteria, but that's part of the concept and we always like to come here.

The food was good and the portion was ok. In terms of price, the restaurant is on a higher level, but still absolutely feasible (of course you also pay for the location). I was missing a little something with the bread (herb butter or something similar). The glass I received was dirty and really a bit worn. The toilets are clean and completely ok. The atmosphere feels cozy and it's easy to sit there and watch people. The espresso was very good.

Pizza was very tasty. Unfortunately, ordering took quite a long time. You also had to actively look for a waiter to order something to drink. Otherwise it was nice.

Very friendly service, attentive and very nice, food as always TOP, highly recommended!

We ate a pizza and a salad. The size of the pizza is impressive. But why aren't there pizza plates the same size as pizza? The paper base also doesn't help cut the pizza in a "free-floating" way. I also find it unhygienic when the overhanging pizza is served on the waiter's arm. The salad with gambaretti and avocado wasn't worth the money. It was a mix of lettuce with 5 small gambarettini, 6 quarter pieces of cocktail tomatoes and half an avocado. I expected more for the price. In addition, the salad was initially forgotten when ordering and only arrived after I was reminded. My husband has almost finished his pizza at this point. Years ago we were in a L'Osteria where we were dissatisfied. I had to convince my husband to go to L'Osteria with me again. We will not be making another visit. We are more impressed with (almost) every classic pizzeria. And the beer price (0.3 l kölsch for €4.50) is huge...

The service is always excellent. The waiters are very friendly. delicious pizza and pleasant atmosphere. We always go here with friends when we are in the center.

Despite the carnival (state of emergency🤡), the service was very nice and friendly. Unfortunately the pizza wasn't quite warm anymore. All in all, the visit was very pleasant and the food was delicious.

As always, very tasty, even if the blobs of 'Nduja calabrese have become very small for months now (it would be nice if you were a little generous with them, or topped like before...). Very crowded at carnival time, which is why it's a bit crowded, but the staff is still friendly and professional as always.

Super nice service, the food arrived quickly and was delicious. The tiramisu was great. What more could you want 😉

The ladies in service were very nice and friendly. The food was nothing special, but completely okay. However, one thing was a bit unpleasant: A gentleman in service - with a very neutral demeanor - brought us the food. A side salad was forgotten. Apparently also in the kitchen. When asked, the gentleman fetched it himself from the kitchen and reached into the salad with his bare hand to put it in the bowl to mix with the dressing and then put it in the dishes. Since he had previously worked in service, from our point of view it was anything but hygienic. This should be done differently in general, but especially if the kitchen is open to view.

Very very tasty. Spaghetti top. We'll be back!

Was there on a Friday evening during full operating hours. We were served by a new employee who was very helpful and friendly. He often asked if everything was okay. I will definitely eat there more often

As always, we were guests before the girls' session and it was great again. Fast and very friendly service (always time for photos - thank you again) and the food was also great. We'll definitely see each other again next year! ☺️

Great restaurant. Even though it's Valentine's Day and it's super crowded, we were well looked after and got everything really quickly. The food was delicious as always!

Went here today with the family. As always, everything was freshly prepared and very tasty. The staff is on the ball and very friendly.

The food was perfect and the staff were perfect too. I can only recommend

They usually close the kitchen before 9:30 p.m. for everything other than pizzas, which is not reported in the published hours. After ordering a salad that is on their menu at 9:28 p.m., they tell me that it can't be done. After leaving the place, I noticed that one of the waiters with big curly hair was making fun of me, as if he couldn't see himself through the glass...

Very tasty and fast, friendly service.

I was there for the first time with a friend. We ordered 2 pizzas which were unfortunately so dry that we could hardly eat them. They looked really great and the service was super friendly.

They have a lots of table and want to show you they are very busy

Very bad reception. Rude staff. Don’t recommend. First and last time in this place

Very good foods. Lovely person. And good price.

Very good, pizzas are huge, delicious and filling

Title: Disappointing Experience My last experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing and unfortunately did not live up to my expectations. The service was extremely poor, which made the entire visit very unpleasant. After what felt like an eternity of waiting for my order, which was just a plain Coke, I was already frustrated. But the disappointment didn't stop there. When I finally received my order, I had to wait another long time to get the invoice. It was just very unsatisfactory and really spoiled my visit. I really expected more and unfortunately I can't rate this experience positively. PS: Forgot your card reader...

Food was good. Service tried hard but hectic.

Had such a great time here yesterday! The service was top-notch—super friendly and attentive without being over the top. You can really tell the staff and management put a lot of effort into making everyone feel welcome and comfortable. The food was very good—fresh, flavorful, and just what you'd hope for from a good Italian spot. Everything we tried was delicious, and you can tell they care about quality. Overall, it’s just a great place with a nice vibe, good food, and attentive service. Definitely coming back soon!

The place is very beautiful. You can easily come with your family. The food is quite delicious. I recommend you definitely try the tomato soup. Prices are reasonable compared to other Italian restaurants. We paid more money at another Italian restaurant and ate worse food. I recommend this place

Very nice staff, good service, the food was very tasty. We had pizza and salad, as well as panna cotta, all very tasty. We felt completely comfortable, I can really recommend it!

Unfriendly staff and strange smelling food

Pizza and pasta OK We were missing food that we can usually find at Italian restaurants, such as Pasta de la Mare.

We went to this restaurant for the first time on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Unfortunately the experience wasn't good at all! The organization of the restaurant is completely inadequate. Most of the tables were occupied and there was only one female server for the entire service. We were finally able to order our drinks after 30 minutes and it took another 15 minutes for them to be brought. Afterwards we had to wait about 20 minutes to order our food even though everyone in our group was hungry. I ordered an appetizer and when I got it I asked for bread more than 10 times. To be honest, I don't want to continue writing this bad story!!! I absolutely cannot recommend this restaurant.

It is quite loud and on busy days the staff reaches their limits but they always give their all

Again! super nice service! Thank you very much and see you soon 😉

Nice place, huge pizzas 🍕 delicious

There is a very nice atmosphere in L' Osteria

Friendly staff good service. Simply good. See you next time.

Very good, very tasty, very quick!

One star deducted because it is very narrow and small.

During my visit to L'Osteria on Münsterstrasse, I tried a selection of dishes that left a mixed impression. The lasagna impressed with its crispy baked cheese, which didn't seem dry, and a tasty sauce. One small point of criticism: the minced meat was ground too finely, which took away some of the dynamism from the texture. The "Conchiglie di Fiume" which we also ordered was a pleasant surprise. The noodles absorbed the sauce excellently and presented a successful overall picture. The service is particularly noteworthy: the staff was friendly and attentive and made us feel welcome. Even small extra requests were implemented easily - a real plus point for the restaurant. When it came to starters, however, there was still room for improvement. The bruschetta was unconvincing: a thickly sliced, cold bread about two inches thick that was barely seasoned. I would have liked a classic, aromatic preparation here. In addition, the timing of the cuisine should be reconsidered - starters should be served as such and not at the same time as the main courses. Unfortunately, the Pizza Maria with salami was disappointing. Although the pizza dough itself was very tasty, the base was simply too thick, which lacked the lightness and crispiness that you expect from a good pizza. Overall, the food was solid and had some bright spots, but lacked consistency in quality. The service, on the other hand, highlights the experience positively and shows that hospitality is very important here. With more attention to detail in the kitchen, L'Osteria on Münsterstrasse could develop its full potential.

Very tasty, large pizzas, very nice service. Unfortunately very crowded, good thing we had reservations

Only stopped in for a Spaghettieis. €5,5 for something that you can get at the convenience store. No fruit or anything, a bit sad.

Service was very friendly and accommodating. We were served straight away and the food came very quickly, even though the restaurant was very full. Pizza and pasta were hot and tasted very good. Redeeming the voucher was no problem at all. Unfortunately the tables are very close together, that's the only point that bothered me a bit. Otherwise, a clear recommendation😊.

We weren't allowed to stay there to eat because our 1-year-old son was sleeping in the stroller and apparently there wasn't room for him. There were currently at least 10 tables free. And we were already at the assigned table. And then we were approached by a young waiter and told to leave. Really outrageous! I will never go there again or recommend it!!!

To reserve: super easy online. Select Date and you will immediately see available times. A reminder email the day before. The service is great. Food came quickly even though it was busy. Our dog was also very welcome.

The food was very good, it really surprised us a lot. The menu has a lot of variety and very interesting dishes. The only bad thing is that when we went it was full of people so it took a long time to pay, but hey, that's the least of it.

remorseful staff, burnt pizza served as if nothing was happening

We often go to L'Osteria because the food is always very tasty and the price-performance ratio is right.

It was a very pleasant atmosphere and the food was delicious 😋 We would be happy to come back on our next visit to Cologne👍

Good service, you get your food quickly, the location is also great!

L'Osteria in Cologne offers a fantastic selection of authentic Italian dishes that impress both in terms of taste and portion size. The service is friendly and attentive, making the visit a completely successful experience.

Service was very friendly. Food was great

Nice atmosphere and great pizzas - thank you!

Spontaneously got a table for 2 :) Unfortunately service was not satisfactory. At the bar we were mercilessly ignored for 20 minutes. When we spoke to the waiter, she referred us to the barmaid, who ignored us. The waiter was there quickly at the table, but it took another 25 minutes until the drinks were finally there -> actually an aperitif was there. So after 45 minutes!!! Unfortunately, the aperitif came only a few minutes before the main course and unfortunately it also came before the starter (which we could at least give back without any problems). So just because of the service, we can't recommend sheep for the actually good food

Reservation went well, food was very tasty, and special requests were taken into account. Drinks took a while, but it was also full

Had dinner there with 8 people in the evening. Good price-quality ratio of the food. Friendly service. Only it was a little loud because it was very crowded. Any time.

The pizza was very good, but we were pleasantly surprised by the size of the pizza.

We would have to wait 50 minutes for two pizzas and a pasta. In the end only pizzas came and pasta was forgotten. 1/5 hour wait for food?

Although there were at least 15 tables free and no reservation sign, a young man explained to us in a snobby and disrespectful manner that reservations had come in and there was a wait. When we were told that there was so much free, some with and some without a reservation sign, and we were annoyed at the way we were dealing with paying customers, we were assigned a table after 2 minutes. The restaurant was never full during our 90 minute stay, but always had at least 5 to 8 tables free. So what was this all about???

Today the girl with the leather leggings was very unsympathetic, our pizza came uncut and unfortunately wasn't tasty. I know better from many other losteria. Was very disappointing today

CALCULATE YOUR ORDER YOURSELF. I went there today with my family. When we paid together, we tipped the total price, and the waiter thanked us. After we looked closely at the bill, we noticed that the quoted price already included a 10% tip, so a total of 34% tip, which for us was clearly too much for the rather disorganized service and the lack of transparency. After complaining, we were given €10 back, but since we didn't think it was right, we unfortunately withdrew the entire tip. Too bad. Otherwise the food tasted good and we found the music to be too loud.

Already eaten better. Pizza half burnt and "pizza bread" as a starter, was another pizza that only tasted of basil.

Have you ever tried brewing tea in lukewarm water? This facility offers you such an opportunity. The pizza turned out to be half baked. The sauce consists of pure vinegar. The service matches the quality of the food.

We were in town for a family vacation and to visit the Christmas markets and this place was around the corner from the hotel. We made reservations to make sure we got a table and when we arrived we were immediately seated and a server came over quickly. We ordered 3 pizzas and a spinach ravioli dish and all were served very quickly and all were excellent! I also enjoyed my great dark beer Erdinger Weissbrau. The service was good, the food was and the price were great. We spent about $100 for 4 of us with drinks and we brought home leftovers.

The place is pretty good, the food too, but the wait to order was very long and the waiters didn't come. I had to go to them myself

As always, very good food, very friendly service, but very loud.

Absolutely substandard service. Waited 40 minutes for a pizza and then left. Waiters walk around aimlessly. We haven't experienced anything this bad in a long time.

Toilet desolate. Kind regards, table 32

Very tasty pizzas in a very special place. The old town is simply very beautiful

Super slow service ! Was told to not stay more than two hours but your waitress are not even looking after us.. or not taking orders or checking up.. who is to blame? Location is great! Food is standard but good

Arrogant service, poor management

Great food and staff Big and tasty pizzas

The pizza was very tasty. It was very crowded, but luckily we had reserved online

It was a digrease. Awful service and boring food

Delicious pizza! Pizzas are large so pay attention to this.

One pizza and one pasta takes over 1 hour. You didn’t hear wrong. One hour. Awful. Loud music. Unhappy workers.

A bit noisy, as there are a lot of people and the tables are set extremely close to each other. But overall was ok. The portions are quite big.

Very beautiful environment with very helpful and kind staff!