L'Osteria Esslingen in Esslingen am Neckar

There is one star overall for the location. Unfortunately, that was the only positive thing about our visit. We were put off at the bar even though there were enough free tables. Not enough staff right now because it's the break. So far so good and bad. When the city is full to the brim on a sunny Saturday, you just wait. It would have been nice to at least get a drink at the bar to pass the time, but that wasn't the case. The few staff available were, if at all, trained to successfully ignore the guests or, better yet, to get rid of them straight away. You can leave if you don't like it. The boss should think about whether it would be better to send the staff home. To eat. Two out of three dishes flopped. The spaghetti wasn't al dente and the zoodles were swimming in a soup of celery and a few mushy tomatoes. There is still a lot of room for improvement.

Very very tasty. I was there with my group of girls and we were thrilled

We were here 1.5 hours before closing time and were turned away because the kitchen was already closed. Since the dining room was still full, I think that was exaggerated. Food gets 4/5 stars, service varies greatly depending on who you get.

Food was excellent, compliments to the kitchen. However, the service was anything but satisfactory. Despite reservations, we had to wait over an hour for our food. Very unfortunate...

The food was very good, but unfortunately, we had to wait over an hour for it. Furthermore, the service wasn't particularly attentive – the waitress never made eye contact. It's a shame, because with better service, this would have been a great experience! The ambiance is very nicely decorated, but unfortunately, it's impossible to have a conversation because the restaurant is very noisy.

The staff was very friendly and attentive. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. The pizzas were very large and delicious. We really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely come back.

Incredible!! We had to wait at the entrance for 10 minutes until someone came to let us in; and the guy wanted us to sit at the bar with our baby. How can we eat comfortably in the bar area with a baby? This is unacceptable for such a famous restaurant!

Wonderful view outside, also very cozy inside. Delicious pizzas and good pasta. Friendly service.

Wer hier her kommt muss Pizza essen. Die Pizzen schmecken mega lecker und sind dabei auch noch riesen groß. Bei vier Personen an einem Tisch gibt’s lediglich das Problem, dass der Tisch für die Pizzen zu klein ist :)

Wahenrad offers large pizzas in a prime, idyllic location in Esslingen. Always worth a visit.

Today we went on a company outing with over 50 people and even though we were able to order a la carte, everything went perfectly. The service was extremely friendly, attentive and fast, even if my colleagues suddenly didn't know what they had ordered. Everyone was absolutely satisfied with the quality of the food and drinks. It was a complete success and would also be highly recommended for large events.

Dinner with colleagues. The seating felt cramped and it was full. Nice for the restaurant, but too crowded with neighboring tables for a "nice exchange." But that was really the only "disruptive factor." The food and service were very good.

Beautiful location & friendly staff. Both the pizza and the pasta taste just as delicious as the desserts and the espresso! I can highly recommend!

Best pizza in the greater Stuttgart area. Friendly service and a great atmosphere.

Food arrived quickly and was very tasty👍

Good food, good location, reasonable price. I would go again just to sit here. Pizza and pasta are very successful.

Esslingen: While I was eating pasta, I saw some shiny black big flakes, tasted like plastic. At the time, I ignored it. After going home, I ate the leftover pasta which I got it packed from the restaurant. I noticed that it was the TEFLON coating. I threw it. They must have used a really bad pan that was damaged. I don’t know what will happen to me, but I hope I will survive. Please change the pan and use steel or iron. Please stop using Teflon coating.

Chain restaurant with good food and service. Pizza quality around Esslingen is hit or miss but the spicy pepperoni pizza has always been on point.

Service is very rude, something you don't get from other restaurants. We didn't feel like eating there anymore because of the terrible service.

I ordered a salami pizza, the pizza chef must be Indian. The amount of pepper that came on the pizza is impossible to eat, when I asked the waiter he didn't care, he just said it was part of the ingredients, but it's not written that it's like eating hot coals 🔥

Great location, mega big and delicious pizza! There was even a tiramisu on the house for my birthday - thank you very much

Boring take on Italian food. We have eaten here twice now since moving to Esslingen and each time we have ordered different foods. The pizza is boring in flavor, the salad is generic, and the pane had zero flavor - but it all looked pretty, and photo ready for all of the tourists. Sad because this place is always packed with tourists just coming though for the day/weekend they bring in the money, so there is no need to change their food flavors. There aren't many choices here in town besides all of the basic flavors of German food, so having an Italian place that seats a lot of people with a great view would be awesome to keep returning to, but sadly we won't be returning.

Boring take on Italian food. We have eaten here twice now since moving to Esslingen and each time we have ordered different foods. The pizza is boring in flavor, the salad is generic, and the pane had zero flavor - but it all looked pretty, and photo ready for all of the tourists. Sad because this place is always packed with tourists just coming though for the day/weekend they bring in the money, so there is no need to change their food flavors. There aren't many choices here in town besides all of the basic flavors of German food, so having an Italian place that seats a lot of people with a great view would be awesome to keep returning to, but sadly we won't be returning.

Es hat alles geschmeckt aber die Bedienung hat gehörschaden und ist nicht fähig zu kommunizieren das heist sie sagt nicht ob es bestellt wurde sie gibt nicht mal ein Zeichen wie nicken oder ja sagen und dann finde ich nicht gut weil man dann nicht weis ob die Bestellung aufgenommen wurde . Aber sonst war alles super!

Great, the store is highly recommended 👌👌👌

If you're looking for pizza then this is a good place to go. With a nice convenient location that is also very idyllic. The flavors were fresh and bold and the customer service was also very friendly as well. ——— German (Deutsch) Wenn du auf der Suche nach guter Pizza bist, dann ist dies ein grächter Ort. Die Lage is not only practical, but also idyllic. The ingredients were fresh and the aromas were strong. The customer service was also very friendly. ⸻ French (Français) Si vous cherchez une bonne pizza, c'est une excellente adresse. The location is not only practical, but also very idyllic. The flavors were fresh and intense, and the customer service was also very warm. ⸻ Spanish (Español) Si buscas una buena pizza, este es un gran lugar para ir. It has a convenient location and a very idyllic environment. The flavors were fresh and intense, and the customer service was also very friendly. ⸻ Italian If you are looking for a good pizza, this is an excellent place to go. The position is comfortable and also very idyllic. The flavors were fresh and decided, and the customer service was very cordial. ⸻ Portuguese If you are looking for good pizza, this is a great place to go. The location is convenient and also very idyllic. The flavors were fresh and striking, and the customer service was very friendly. ⸻ Chinese (Simplified) (中文) If you are looking for a delicious pizza, then this is a good choice. The location is convenient, and the environment is very friendly. 口味フィード而漚郁，客服也全部全事。 ⸻ Japanese If you're looking for delicious pizza, this is the place to go. It's conveniently located and has a very nice atmosphere. 味は新鮮で力まします、报客ももなりますたでたでた ⸻ Korean (한국어) If you are looking for delicious pizza, this is a good choice. It is conveniently located and the atmosphere is very peaceful. The flavor was strong and the customer service was very friendly. ⸻ Thai If you are looking for good pizza, this is a good choice. It has a convenient location and a very nice atmosphere The taste is fresh and intense and the customer service is very friendly ⸻ Arabic (العربية) If you are looking for delicious pizza, this place is a great choice. It enjoys a comfortable location and also a charming atmosphere. The flavors were fresh and bold, and the customer service was very friendly. ⸻

A very nice spontaneous evening. Good food, service funny and friendly. Irena & Dragana thank you! ♡ top service ♡

Service first class! Delicious food, great service! ❤️ Irena, Dragana the best

Very loud. Pizza could stay in the oven for another 5 minutes according to my taste...

I stated when booking that it was my birthday. Unfortunately that was forgotten. I know from other birthdays in L'Osteria Esslingen that a candle is brought. I was looking forward to that. For free. Too bad.

Not super easy to find, but once you get in it's great! The food was a lot but really great. Service is also really great Highly recommended!

The restaurant is located in a rustic house near Esslingen's old town. The pizzas are huge - actually too much for one person. Two sizes would be great. It's nice that you can choose two different halves - so you have more choice when it comes to toppings. The selection itself is classic, no special features. The pasta selection is ok, the homemade pasta also tastes very tasty. Unfortunately there is no salmon or truffle pasta.

Ordered a starter and pizza, both were served almost at the same time, after we asked to bring the pizza later, the staff were annoyed and as punishment we received a cold pizza. The starter was very tasty but the service was subpar.

Everything was wonderful, very friendly staff

Delicious as always and child-friendly :)

When it's as crowded as it is on Saturday evenings, it's unbearably loud. Conversations hardly possible. Food excellent, atmosphere nice.

Very tasty, huge pizzas! Unfortunately always very crowded and loud. Difficult to come by spontaneously. Unfortunately it's not comfortable but it's great if you want a pizza

Very good food, the staff also very friendly

The food was great, the service was great! Our empty plates sat on the table in front of us for what felt like forever. The neighboring table wasn't cleared either.

Spaghetti and pizza were very good...gladly again...👍

Yes, I would happily recommend the restaurant, the food is great, the service is great...

I have had the opportunity to go several times and the food is delicious, the staff very friendly 🙏🏼 I love the place

The pizzas here are both huge and super tasty. We even topped each pizza twice. The service had been so good. Even though it was very busy, the waiters were very attentive and even took the time to make recommendations to the guests. This is how you want to be treated as a guest. We'd love to come back.

It's always a great experience to come here. Super friendly staff. The food always inspires me anew and the ambience is also absolutely contemporary. If I had to find something negative, I could just say it is usually very crowded, which means the volume is appropriate, but a full restaurant actually speaks for itself. So thank you very much for your service.

Absolutely recommend the food and service - keep it up. Very personable site manager. Hopefully see you soon and greetings from the wooden heads

Nice nice environment, very fast and helpful service. For a pizzeria in Germany, good quality, even gigantic pizza ingredients. Pleasant evening.

Stopped by spontaneously and got a table straight away. There is a great view of the water in the back. The staff is super friendly and personable. The drinks felt like they were brought to our table straight after we ordered. The food was great, one of the best Alio e Oglios I had in L'Osterias. Really a great restaurant and worth recommending.

Huge and delicious pizzas and a nice atmosphere. It was my first time there and it was for a business lunch. Was very good.

We have been here many times and are always thrilled! A visit is definitely worth it

Super child-friendly, also suitable for larger groups

Always my pleasure! Quick, tasty and wonderfully suitable even with children.

Tastiest pizza in the whole world!!! Best service in the whole world!!!

Ordered pizza to pick up, unfortunately it was ready long beforehand and therefore almost cold. Tuna was pretty fishy, ​​I've eaten better

Went with my girlfriend on February 14th and waited for 30 minutes even though we had a reservation. Then they sat us at a table by the window for 3 people and then they removed us because a large group was coming and then a couple of 2 sat in our place. The food is excellent but the service and attitude towards customers is terrible.

The boss has to think about the space that his employees offer his guests. There were five people today who wanted something to eat and we were offered a table where no three people could eat even though half the restaurant was empty and they said you had to make a reservation. The employees were very unfriendly when you asked for a larger table and even said that was for 6 people. Discussed with customers because if it were possible I would give zero stars. I think they are the only ones in Esslingen who can keep a chain. There is better pizza 50m away.

Everything was fine, we were very satisfied. We would love to come back 👍

Very tasty food and very nice staff.

Thank you, it was very nice and our dog Eloi also felt very comfortable. A great experience every time

Very tasty dishes. Pizzas are oversized and very tasty. Service is very attentive and courteous. The location is really perfect and right on the river. I can only recommend it.

It was our first time, but we will definitely come back. Good pizza, fresh products. Nice service. An atmospheric place almost in the very center of the city.

Went to L'Osteria in Esslingen on Saturday and were super satisfied. We were seated quickly, the waiters always came straight away and didn't keep you waiting. Everything worked perfectly with the Amici app. Our waiter was very friendly and often asked if everything was good or if we needed anything else. We were also more than satisfied with the amount of food, we would definitely come again. Child-friendly and not barrier-free.

Good service, good food, and the ambience is good too.

Nice location, standard chain food. Extremely large pizza. Simply a food that didn't excite me.

The service was great, the pear on the gorgonzola (which can actually be very tasty) was unfortunately hard and carelessly placed on top. Otherwise we were satisfied.

Very nice atmosphere, food and super nice service.

We ate here with our friends and ordered two half pizzas. When the waiter brought out the pizza, one of my friends had a much smaller portion than us. We brought the problem to the waiter's attention, at first he just apologized, but when we put the pizza aside they brought a new one without a word. We don't blame the waiter at all! He did his job and was very nice to us. However, the chef could be more careful to ensure that the half pizzas are reasonably equal.

Hallo, ich war in Ihrem Restaurant . ihr Koch hat mir wirklich nicht gefallen. er sagte, dass er mir aus Syrien so unhöflich war . es war mir nicht so angenehm, dass er groß auf seinem Kopf viele Haare hatte. und Bart und Schnurrbart im Gesicht . Er hat mich sehr aufgebracht

...it was always nice again ..delicious food ...great service ..always my pleasure

Very large pizzas and ultra tasty.

The food is very tasty and the atmosphere is of course nice, but on our last visit we ordered two large (0.5l) cokes and we were deeply disappointed: the coke tasted completely (!) like water and was in a glass without a bottle. Halfway through the glass it started to taste like cola, but the first 2 dl was a diluted cola imitation.... I guess they fill the 0.5 glass with 0.33 cola bottle and add ice and soda to it . Terrible! I didn't want to bring it up because I didn't want to ruin our evening, but we were very disappointed. Like a dirty bar where people get watered down drinks... Terrible, but really. And even the price of the large cola: 5.25 euros So dear L'osteria, you should perhaps think a bit about what will be served for your guests.

Typical L'Osteria pizza, you can't say anything against it. Tasty and filling, but the prices are slowly going through the roof. Sure the pizza is big but 20 euros for a pizza😅 I grew up in times when a margarita cost 5 euros.

A very nice place, very good food. Unfortunately, super bad acoustics and very loud

The food was good, tasty. The organization of the staff was a bit poor, but overall everything was fine. The place was nice, clean, with a slightly mysterious atmosphere. I recommend it.

Perfect place to eat well and have a great time.

Delicious pizza, be prepared: Extraordinary size.

The food was delicious. The pizzas are (almost too) huge. Pasta dishes almost a little small.

Positive: Location and ambience are great. We also liked the open kitchen. And the employees were all friendly. Negatives: Women's restrooms looked terrible. There was no toilet paper or towels, they were lying around on the floor. (Well, the restaurant can't do anything about that directly, but it would be an advantage if there were regular checks) The pizzas looked great, but were too big for our taste. When the pizza no longer fits on the plate and I touch it on the table (which was probably clean, but was probably cleaned with a rag that had been in use for a while) we no longer find it very appetizing. The taste was ok, but it gets cold very quickly and given the size, that's a shame.

The pizza is delicious, crispy and huge. The service staff is attentive and very friendly.

The pizzas here are huge and baked nice and thin and crispy. My pizza Vegetariana was very tasty. Food and drinks came quickly and the service was above average. We'd love to come back!

This time everything worked out great, especially the friendly service. The last time there was an extremely arrogant, unfriendly service man with a bald head and a stocky stature...unbelievable, the guy should be fired without notice! But you took advantage of the second chance, and I'm happy about it. A tip: pizza for the second time only served lukewarm to cool. Next time serve it hot, because it gets cold on its own...and then of course you get 5*

We recently visited this restaurant in Esslingen. We were very pleased. The pizza is delicious and the drinks are too. Let's come back again.

L’Osteria in Esslingen is a dream for all pizza lovers. The pizzas are huge, perfectly prepared and simply taste great. Whether classic or creative, there is something for everyone here - and at really fair prices. The staff is another highlight: always friendly, attentive and eager to offer guests a great experience. The atmosphere in the restaurant is modern and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed evening with friends or family. Conclusion: If you are looking for an outstanding pizza and excellent service, L’Osteria Esslingen is the right place for you. Absolutely recommended!

Very nice insider tip, great atmosphere, nice food and friendly service. Update: 01/01/25 During our last visit, my sister wanted to make a reservation by phone and was told to just come because there wasn't much going on. The shop was very busy on site and some tables were free, but we were treated undesirably, despite the explanation that the colleague on the phone did not want to accept the reservation request and that we had to listen to it on site, but the gentleman at the bar said it was full , Then you should take the reservation over the phone even if the shop is empty and not treat us on site as if it were our fault. We felt very uncomfortable and unwelcome and left without anything to eat. You should rethink your practices and not stop guests on the phone from making reservations, and let your staff be friendlier and more accommodating. I won't go there again and won't recommend it to my friends either.

Penne was hard, the shrimp 0815 restaurant is in a great location. The service was good

Love the pizza that falls over the edge of the plate. Great staff provide friendly services in multiple languages.

Food was as you would expect from Losteria; good (if you like thin pizza dough) but unfortunately a little more expensive than expected The waiter treated us very unfriendly and ignored us when we wanted to order again, never had such bad service

Thank you for the first-class service! We would love to come back!!! The food was delicious and the conditions were very nice and accommodating. Many many thanks!

Delicious food, friendly service staff, courteous manager. I'd love to come here regularly.

Super friendly service, very accommodating and friendly. The food arrived super quickly and was also very tasty, with the calzone perhaps a little less "edge" would be great 😄 But otherwise great, I'd love to come back 👍🏻

Super nice restaurant, friendly staff and super delicious food. Will be repeated

Good quality at a good price in a beautiful location. Service is often rare. Quality level for pizzas and desserts stable. But very loud at weddings and reservations are necessary.

Great load!!! Top staff!!!! Delicious food!!!! Keep it up!!! No comparison to Metzingen

We actually enjoy eating at l'Osteria regularly, but today's experience makes us rethink that. We arrived at l'Osteria in Esslingen with 8 people (4 adults, 4 children). At first glance it was quite empty there. Nevertheless, we were turned away, there was no table available, too many reservations. Even split seating would not be possible. Ok, bad luck. So with somewhat disappointed children we set off towards the nearest Italian restaurant. In fact, it was absolutely full there. Looking for other alternatives, I then used an emergency plan to see when the next free table would be available at l'Osteria. Lo and behold, about ten minutes later. So we went there again and got our table. There were also plenty of free tables around us. The probability that several large tables will suddenly become free (and reservable) in about 15 minutes is rather low. So we seriously ask ourselves why we were rejected? Are children no longer welcome here? Or guests in general a burden? This experience left us very disappointed!

As always, great pizza. Service was very friendly despite the huge crowd.

Disappointing service at lunchtime We spontaneously wanted to eat lunch at L’Osteria and were turned away at the door because there were supposedly no free tables available. A little surprised, we looked online for a reservation right there on the spot - and lo and behold, suddenly a table was bookable! This behavior leaves a very negative impression. It seemed as if spontaneous guests were being deliberately turned away even though there were seats available. This is neither hospitable nor professional. The experience completely spoiled our desire for a relaxed lunch. It’s a shame, L’Osteria – that’s how you lose guests!

Wir gehen eigentlich gerne und regelmäßig in der l'Osteria essen, aber unser heutiges Erlebnis lässt uns das überdenken. Wir kamen mit 8 Personen (4 Erwachsene, 4 Kinder) in der l'Osteria in Esslingen an. Dort war es auf den ersten Blick recht leer. Dennoch wurden wir abgewiesen, es sei kein Tisch verfügbar, zu viele Reservierungen. Auch aufgeteilt sitzen wäre nicht möglich. Ok, Pech gehabt. Wir sind also mit etwas enttäuschten Kindern losgezogen in Richtung des nächsten Italieners. Dort war es aber, in der Tat, absolut voll besetzt. Auf der Suche nach weiteren Alternativen habe ich dann als Notfallplan geschaut, wann der nächste freie Tisch in der l'Osteria verfügbar wäre. Und siehe da, etwa zehn Minuten später. Wir sind also erneut dort aufgeschlagen und haben unseren Tisch erhalten. Um uns herum waren auch noch jede Menge Tische frei. Die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass mehrere große Tische in ca. 15 Minuten plötzlich frei (und reservierbar) geworden sind, ist doch eher gering. Wir fragen uns also ernsthaft, aus welchem Grund wir abgelehnt wurden? Sind Kinder hier nicht mehr Willkommen? Oder Gäste im Allgemeinen eine Last? Wir sind sehr enttäuscht von diesem Verhalten der Mitarbeiter!

We had dinner with 4 girls on December 20th, 2024. Very tasty food, great ambience and friendly service. 100% recommendation price performance top. We would love to come back

An all-round great restaurant, very, very good cuisine and excellent staff (nice, friendly, fast and courteous). We would also give 8 stars for the service but unfortunately that's not possible. We will definitely come back.

Nice atmosphere but nothing more. The conditions were very unfriendly and the food was ridiculous. Ordered Penne Arabiata for almost €11, got a handful of pasta that wasn't even cooked through...

This huge pizza is always delicious 🍕