No. 16 in Frankfurt am Main

Good atmosphere and interesting way to pour wine 😅 Nice food 👍🏻

The two gentlemen who served us were very nice and personable—there was no shortage of friendliness. However, the service overall seemed rather chaotic and inattentive. Dishes were mixed up, and the lady who brought them to the table sometimes didn't know whether she was serving lamb or venison. About the dishes (subjective impressions): Homemade pasta: unfortunately tough. Beef pasta: dry and significantly less than advertised (supposedly 300g for 2 people). Pasta with meatballs: very tasty. Venison dish (assuming it was actually venison): very good in taste. Salad: large, fresh, and at €21, a reasonable price. Vegetarian pasta: unsalted, bland, and poorly prepared. Wine (€58): mediocre and overpriced. Ramazotti (€12): unreasonably expensive. Dessert (€42 for two scoops of ice cream, a small chocolate cake with a liquid center, and panna cotta): The price-performance ratio is outrageous—especially unfortunate since it was intended as a birthday surprise. Water (0.75 l for €8.50): no comment. The portions are very large overall, but seem unbalanced: after three-quarters of a plate, you're usually left with only dry pasta. Conclusion: The restaurant certainly has potential, but at the moment, they're resting too much on the existing hype. The price-performance ratio isn't right in many places, and the service needs urgent improvement.

No. 16 is pure Frankfurt tradition. This Sardinian restaurant, a family business, boasts a cult following, with its homemade pasta, game dishes from its own hunting grounds, and always well-filled wine glasses.

Excellent food with very big portions. Great and lovely service and overall great atmosphere! I definitely recommend this place!

We were very satisfied with everything! Starter, main course, drinks, service… everything was great!!! The homemade pasta was especially delicious! We'll be back!

We were taken to No. 16 by a friend for dinner. It was fabulous in every way. The food, the service, the ambiance.... All fantastic.

First time trying Sardinian cuisine. Super delicious food with very generous portions. Prices are a bit on the high side, but the quality justifies it. Unfortunately, parking is a bit difficult around here.

Yes, they really do have wine with surface tension here. The food is delicious, and there's definitely plenty of it. Very friendly service.

There were three of us there today and we ordered three pasta dishes and wine. When we arrived, a maximum of four tables were occupied. After we ordered, it took over an hour for our food to arrive. Then only two dishes came because one was forgotten. So we had the choice of letting the food get cold or having someone wait. Instead, we shared between three. A dish that was supposed to be made with fresh pasta (the most expensive) ended up with ready-made spaghetti. As an apology, we were given a bag with five slices of bread. All the tables that came after us had already received their appetizers and main courses. Some who arrived after us left before they had even gotten anything to eat. We were still in good spirits until then and asked for at least a refill of our two wine glasses with white wine as an apology. We were refused. I don't understand that either. This is an expensive restaurant, and nothing is done for any oversights or delays, even upon request, except for the small amount of bread that these Italian restaurants usually serve up front. Two of us weren't there for the first time, but all of us were definitely there for the last time. Anyone who actively chooses to do this these days apparently doesn't need customers, and fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives in Frankfurt!

The food was a dream. ❤️❤️❤️ I can't say more. A tip from me! 💡 The portions are so large that you can always share one between two people. This way you can enjoy much more of the menu!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

This was my third time at No. 16 and I would come back again and again. Totally authentic food and FINALLY PASTA THAT'S REALLY ALDENTE! Just like they eat it in Italy. I also passed this on as a compliment to the restaurant. They thanked me and said that many people get upset because the pasta isn't cooked through... A tragedy, in my opinion. The portions are very large. You should either come when you're very hungry or share something. Packing isn't a problem, though. The concierge is very tasty, and the quality of the food is generally fantastic. During peak times, you have to be patient, and the service gets a bit hectic, but the family team manages everything with ease and extremely good coordination! So, please keep up the good work in terms of quality and taste; we'll be happy to come back again and again!

The Italian food was great. We've actually visited many restaurants on our travels in Italy and this restaurant is spot on. Classic Italian quizines with tasty orders and wine to match.

The portions are not only delicious but also large, and you'll be filling. The staff is friendly. If you're looking for a Sardinian restaurant in Frankfurt, you've come to the right place.

My beloved place to be in Frankfurt ❤️❤️❤️

A German Italian restaurant invited by an Italian person. It was delicious.

Once again, it was really delicious, friendly, and enjoyable. I sometimes miss the old atmosphere and the old location, but it's always worth it. Thank you for the great evening, dear team!

This can't be topped! The best restaurant there is... If you haven't been there yet, you're definitely missing out and should make a reservation immediately...

Very, very tasty pasta. Share a few dishes.

A great place with authentic Sardinian cuisine and generous portions – you can even take some of the food home. I ordered Sardinian gnocchi, fregola and a selection of antipasti, and we had house wine with them. I had dinner with colleagues and everyone was delighted with my choice. The atmosphere is cozy and the service is friendly and attentive. As an Italian, I can confidently recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates authentic Sardinian cuisine. Thank you for a great evening!

Anyone looking for authentic Sardinian cuisine in Frankfurt will more than find it at Ristorante Nr. 16. This charming restaurant is a true gem – stylishly decorated, with attentive, unobtrusive service, and a menu that breathes the soul of Sardinian cuisine. Every dish impresses with its quality, freshness, and refinement. Particularly noteworthy are the homemade pasta creations, the freshly caught fish, and the delicate seafood – prepared with that Mediterranean lightness that is typical of Sardinia. The wine list also leaves nothing to be desired, offering a selection of excellent wines from the island. A big compliment to the kitchen – here, the cooking isn't just simple; it's a passionate celebration of what Sardinia has to offer in terms of cuisine. The aromas, the textures, the presentation – everything is harmonious, honest, and full of flavor. Ristorante Nr. 16 is more than just a restaurant. It is an invitation to a small culinary journey to one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean – and a place you will always want to return to.

We will definitely avoid Ristorante No. 16 in the future!!! Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience at Ristorante No. 16, which is why we will not visit in the future. As the innkeeper himself said – there are many Italian restaurants in Frankfurt. Fortunately, that's true, and many of them place great value on hospitality and service orientation. On the occasion of my big birthday, we wanted to spend a nice evening with the family - instead, the mood was significantly dampened by the way the innkeeper treated me. Unfortunately, the chemistry wasn't right from the start, but in the catering industry this should be compensated for by professionalism. Here the opposite was the case. The food was okay, technically solid, but not exceptional. Some dishes were clearly too salty. The service at the table was quick and the employees made an effort - we would like to emphasize that. However, the main problem was in the reception and dealing with guests. We arrived about 30 minutes before our reservation time - certainly not ideal, but unfortunately necessary in our case. Yet we were completely ignored for over 20 minutes. No brief note, no greeting, no explanation – neither a simple “We don’t have any space at the moment, please be patient,” nor a friendly offer to wait. Instead, we stood in the narrow entrance area - with a stroller and a sleeping child - while more and more guests arrived. When I mentioned at the actual reservation time that we would like to sit down, I was told disproportionately sharply that we had arrived too early and that they were making an effort. The tone was particularly inappropriate - loud, didactic, and finally even condescending when they suddenly switched to Italian and called me “arrogant”. I have rarely experienced such a level of indifference and arrogance towards guests in the catering industry. We are aware that hosts can also have a bad day - but respectful treatment of guests should always be guaranteed.

Holy Moly…. Those are portions! Delicious pasta dishes and vino. It's great to go with a few friends. Calamari were the burner.

Very nice place where Luigi and Luana's children and grandchildren live up to their parents. The food is very tasty, everything still tastes like it did 40 years ago at Rohrbachstrasse 16, where it all began. A straight A!! We'll be back.

I love #16! The best Italian restaurant in all of Frankfurt! Incredibly delicious food and even more delicious tiramisu!!! Anyone who loves pasta has come to the right place! Unfortunately the prices are very high, but so are the portions. Atmosphere is also great!!!

Our favorite italian restaurant by far! The most authentic food and the nicest people. Highly recommend :)

Delicious pasta and nice service

We've been going to No. 16 for over 30 years. The food is delicious, BUT the prices are constantly rising, the portions have gotten smaller, the homemade sausages have unfortunately become worse, the bread has been reduced to a minimum, the prices for a glass of wine are no longer even on the menu, when paying, the owner calls it a bargain, and the schnapps afterward has been completely canceled. What a shame! The acoustics are very, very loud.

Best Italian Sardinian food in Frankfurt. You need to book at least one week in advance. They are very generous with their portions.

I have rarely eaten so well, very friendly service. Be careful, glasses are filled completely, you need a steady hand 😄 The portions are very large, we ate 3 starters and 3 main courses with 5 people.

It doesn't get any better. Finally, the best tiramisu in the world.

We were recently at Ristorante No.16. We were warmly welcomed and given a nice place. The food is relatively meat-heavy, but this is probably due to the typical Sardinian cuisine. Nevertheless, it tasted excellent. The starters in particular stood out again, even if they had their price (Tartare di Manzo). All in all, it was a great visit and if you're looking for a classier, slightly under-the-radar Italian restaurant that has more to offer than just pizza, Ristorante No.16 is the perfect place to go.

The food was very tasty, but we felt a little lost by the service, no bread in front of it and to pay, come to the counter 🤷‍♀️ I would have expected more for these prices

Exceptionally good and home-made pasta with great sauces and so much more. Simply incredibly delicious. Go and enjoy, highly recommended! The portions are quite large. We like to take a main course each, share a main course and enjoy one of the best tiramisu we have ever had in the world. Attention, we always order the tiramisu with the meal, later it is often sold out... the house wine in the glass is also delicious and “fun”, we have never experienced such excitement in a restaurant and we are looking forward to it.

The really special restaurant. Sardinian cuisine as it’s best. Authentic, delicious and plentiful. Anyone who knew the origins of No. 16 on Rohrbachstrasse experienced a sense of deja vu, at the latest when the wine was poured at the table. The grandchildren can do it just as well as their grandfather did back then. Sensational.

Super tasty, service always very good. I can only recommend it.

The three of us spent a very nice evening here - and sometimes that's what matters. We were able to exchange ideas undisturbed in a quiet atmosphere. The friendly service gave us good advice. Self-confident and positive in attitude. Class. Yes - the portions are large, as is often described, but: the food was really unusual and we enjoyed it very much. We shared the starter; We enjoyed the main courses alone. The red wine was very good. We also celebrated the overflowing glass. The ambience is interesting. The house appears new, the furnishings have many beautiful details - even in the toilet facilities, effort has been made to use good materials. But especially in the guest room you can see the work of a specialist. Someone even thought about the details of the service employees' aprons. So in summary: Not cheap – but very good.

3 stars overall for price performance. The price is high and my expectations were too. My rating is subjective and does not necessarily apply to everyone. Food was very good for non veg, not so great for vegetarians. Unfortunately, wine wasn't my cup of tea. The glasses are filled to the brim. Service was nice but not outstanding. Responded to inquiries but didn't actively offer anything. Such as parmesan or dessert or similar. Ambiance is a matter of taste. Nothing extraordinary. Stuffed animals are not my thing.

A really great New Year's Eve experience for ages... would love to repeat it next year 🎇

Incredibly delicious. Very generous portions

Delicious food and really good service. When ordering, keep in mind that the portions are really big! Really recommended!

Extremely delicious food, generous portions in a very friendly atmosphere with equally friendly service.

Still the best Italian in town.

I have known No.16 for more than 25 years, the food remains good, only the portions have become a little smaller.

The food was incredibly tasty and the portions were more than generous! Every bite was a pleasure and you can tell that the cooking here is made with love and high-quality ingredients. The service was also friendly and attentive. Absolutely recommended!

Absolute #1 in Frankfurt - Nr16 makes the best pasta in the city - as authentic as in Sardinia. Always happy to come here - the tiramisu is a must!!

Nice atmosphere and then things get difficult. Unfortunately, the service was really poor, our waitress, who is probably called Josie, immediately thought of the song lyrics "Josie's on a vacation far away", not only did she shine at my absence, orders were also placed despite her read everything again, forgot everything (ordered two starters, only one came, the second only when asked) and sometimes mixed things up (the wrong main courses came to the table several times) until finally everything was correct. The glass of wine is filled to the top with the justification "We are a traditional house", tradition or not, I still don't want to run the risk of having the red wine on my clothes or dirtying the table where I have another glass want to spend a cozy evening. The only positive things that stood out were the waitress with the crazy glasses and the gentleman paying. As for the food, the bruschetta was actually very good, although priced in the upper league. The Pasta Tres’ Arrastusu - well. The companion sitting next to me just said, "It smells like vomit" - the food actually had a strong sour smell, possibly due to the advertised Sardinian sheep's cheese. The second disappointment, the suckling pig turned out to be some kind of cured meat/sausage, we assumed fresh meat here. There was also minced meat (the taste was more like beef), but there was nothing on the menu and we were very surprised and the combination didn't necessarily make the dish any better. The portion size should justify the price, I could go with that if we were talking about fresh meat. We weren't even asked whether we would like dessert or espresso. Conclusion - a hyped shop that, in our opinion, unfortunately doesn't live up to the hype, there are much better and cheaper Italian restaurants in Frankfurt and the surrounding area.

The restaurant is a real highlight! The atmosphere is cozy and stylish, the staff warm and attentive. The dishes are creatively prepared, with high-quality ingredients and perfectly seasoned. We particularly recommend the noodles and the homemade tiramisu, which are full of flavor and beautifully presented. A culinary experience not to be missed!

I know the number. 16 for 30 years now. The prices of the portions seem expensive at first glance, but two people can easily eat it. I ate my best fillet steak here several times. The tiramisu is also the best (all dishes are sensational). Anyone stopping in Frankfurt should definitely reserve a table and dine here (warning, it's like sex here: slow enjoyment is the most lasting and best way. So please bring enough time for a nice evening)

Best Italian....Sardian restaurant in Frankfurt. Honestly insanely amazing. I once went on a Harry Potter Walking tour through London and this is on the same level. If pizza quattro formaggi was a restaurant, this would be it. Make sure to reserve in advance.

A very tasty Italian restaurant in Frankfurt-Bornheim. There is no pizza, just delicious authentic Italian cuisine served in pots. The portions are very generous, you can also have the leftovers packed up so you can enjoy them again at home. The appetizer platter was very varied and offered more than enough food for two people. You have to wait a while for the main courses, as the menu suggests, but you will be rewarded with very tasty pasta. The service was courteous and friendly, and the atmosphere in the restaurant invited you to linger. It's nice to be able to try such authentic cuisine instead of the classic pizza-pasta Italians. It is essential to make a reservation as the restaurant is very busy - even during the week.

Top Italy 100% Definitely the best restaurant in Frankfurt, unique and quality dishes with large portions and very fresh ingredients. The wine list is spectacular and the environment is one of a kind!! A culinary experience that will be difficult to forget.

Super tasty and great service 👌🏽

Very nice place, with an excellent menu! Just a small suggestion: Could you please consider to change the letters font in the menu? It was very difficult for all of us to read the menu, and we certainly lost a lot of information! It’s a pity! Your plates are simply fantastic but we couldn’t “read” them! 😌

Always green, TOP! Food, wine, portions... price/performance... excellent Sardinian cuisine... recommended and original!

N 16 is a very nice, private restaurant with a warm and youthful atmosphere. Rubén is a wonderful person, helpful and friendly, in short, the perfect host! Pretty good food, quick and friendly service. Well done!

It was so perfect. Big portions, good food and best services. One of the best Italian in town.

Fantastic food, great wine and top service. That's how it should be!

Very good pasta! It took a long time to bring the food but it was still very delicious :)

The food and service are top. Only the tables outside are much too small and there is a lack of decoration, tablecloths and good dishes. You don't feel like you're in an upscale restaurant. The eye also eats.

Our favorite Italian 🍷👌❤️ Authentic, well-prepared Sardinian food. Great wine, warm owners and simply quality food that we always want more of.

We have been regular guests for years and always will be. We love the host, the food (especially the world's best salad), the hospitality - everything.

Authentic Sardinian cuisine run by lovely Sardinian. Portions are mostly huge so bear that in mind. Try the lamb and the seafood pasta!

It feels like coming home. All dishes are very high quality. Service sensational. This is now a rarity. Absolute recommendation

Huge portions, very tasty. Recommend the Bomboloni pasta

Very authentic and very tasty Italian

Wonderful! Excellent restaurant with typical Sardinian dishes and generous portions (leftovers can be taken home). I ordered the Sardinian gnocchi, the fregola, a mixed starter and we drank the house wine: I was with some colleagues and they all thanked me for choosing the restaurant! Thanks also to the service for being really kind, as an Italian I can really recommend this place! I will definitely come back!

Super delicious restaurant. Note for smokers Smoking is also prohibited outside, but that wasn't a problem for me.

Pasta alla mom! Like a vacation in Italy.

It quickly became my favorite place! The service is A+. The food just like that! And the best thing is the food! Kind regards, John

Probably no longer an insider tip, but still something special. Excellent food and the concept is not run of the mill. One of my tip recommendations.

Glasses of wine are given as full gifts as they were 20 years ago

By far the best Italian Sardinian restaurant in Frankfurt. Great service incredibly good food

As always, delicious food, good service and a pleasant atmosphere. Unfortunately the selection of open wines is small

Great authentic Italian carbonara. Only recommended!

The best noodles in town! I always like to go there to enjoy the Sardinian cuisine. The steak is also very tasty and tender. There's nothing I couldn't recommend!

Personal food experience, 5/5 stars possible

Anyone who wants a break from the run-of-the-mill Italian restaurant. Sardinian recipes, super tasty, fresh, homemade, great, young service team. Full plates, full glasses, full of Sardinian life. Highly recommended. Gladly again!

I ordered vongole pasta, which is not commonly found in Germany, and it was delicious, but not special. The wine was delicious, and I was impressed by the wine poured in a full glass, saying it was done the traditional way by my grandfather. I am taking off one star because the price is too expensive.

Ristorante 16 can be found in the middle of Bornheim and parallel to the lively 'Bergerstrasse'. In a quiet location with parking options. The food tastes good. The portions are enough for two people (which justifies the somewhat high prices). The staff are friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is very cozy and nicely decorated.

As always, great, large portions, good quality, friendly service, what more could you want.

This was the worst Italian restaurant I've been to in my entire life. It had no taste and lacked “love”. The staff wasn't particularly nice or helpful either. The ambience was mediocre and standard. Personally, I wouldn't recommend it.

I was very grateful for the information in the reviews that the portions are very large and are best shared. Then the prices justify themselves again. The quality was also outstanding. Reservation is a must, at least on weekends. I just don't like these 2 table times (6 p.m. - 8 p.m., 8 p.m. - XX p.m.), you either have to eat super late or get "kicked out" and have to end the evening somewhere else (unfortunately there are hardly any restaurants that don't handle this) . You can only pay with card from 50€. Hence 1 star deduction.

We've been eating there every now and then for about 3 years and we're thrilled every time. The food is always the same, great quality and everyone is very friendly and attentive. We look forward to our visit weeks in advance and have never been disappointed. Thanks for your great work :)

Great food, good portions and very cozy. Try the tiramisu! 👍🏼

This is mainly about food. When it's full it's loud and the ambience is quite plain. We shared a starter of Sardinian specialties. Delicious. My rigatoni with suckling pig was wonderfully al dente and very tasty. Huge portion in a tin pot. There are only 2 average open wines of the quality country wines without any special character. A bit too expensive for 7 euros from a 2l bottle. As far as I know, the variety of Sardinian dishes are not available anywhere else in France. Tip: simply share dishes, then you can manage the portions and the prices will be more affordable.

Great restaurant with very tasty pasta and even better staff.

Three words to describe this restaurant: Warm, delicious, home-like. You get authentic Italian food and the portions are really good!

I've wanted this much-lauded Sardinian restaurant for at least 30 years. I've only just managed it after moving to Löwengasse. It's certainly nice to sit on the terrace here in summer. Overall, the inside wasn't a good fēng shu for me, the yellow light bothered me somehow. We had ordered a table for our first yelp meeting, and due to some short-term hospital absences, it wasn't a problem to downsize. Despite the notoriously high prices, the house was still packed. 7 € for 0.2 l house wine white or red. Of course, as is well known, given to the brim. The staff is familiar with surface tensions, went really quickly and barely missed a drop. I didn't find the wines particularly remarkable. However, I was really pleased with the Starnberger Helle in the right Willibecher for €5. Bottle of Vöslauer water tasted good (€8). The portions are overall oversized, but look like a smaller amount in the large pot (which is often served on the table). I would have liked the antipasti mistu (€23), extremely tasty. The homemade sausages deserve special mention: heavenly and perfectly seasoned. I even finished 2/3 of the main course (€32). Extraordinary and delicious: Freguledda was the name of the dish: fregola (roasted durum wheat semolina that reminded me of large pearl barley) with fresh vongole veraci (clams), bottarga (Sardinian dried caviar), garlic, onions, basil, fresh tomatoes, parsley, a dash of white wine.

The best Italian place in Germany hands down, top-notch food and service make this a must have experience in Frankfurt, I hope there were more restaurants like this in the world

The 3rd generation is now working with us. The food is still great and we enjoy going there. The portions aren't quite as huge as they once were, but that doesn't have to be the case. Reservations are recommended if it is full as the acoustics are relatively loud. Lovingly managed...

Sorry but that was the worst service. It was insisted that we had to order a menu with 11 people. That's why one person had to leave the birthday group. Then we were hardly looked after and we sat there mainly without drinks. Generally unfriendly and arrogant :( The food is okay, but is completely ruined by the whole experience and really isn't worth it.

Excellent pizza, fresh and quality products, helpful and friendly guys. I recommend top pizza in Frankfurt

Unfortunately, it didn't meet our expectations - the staff was condescending and the prices were more than reasonable... I've eaten better quality in many restaurants here and was treated much more courteously! I wasn't valued as a customer here - it's a shame. Will avoid this restaurant in the future.

Der beste Italiener in ganz Frankfurt! Ich kann es jedem empfehlen dort mindestens einmal essen zu gehen, ansonsten verpasst ihr was. Kleiner Tipp: direkt beim Bestellen des Essens ein Tiramisu reservieren, sonst sind die ganz schnell weg. ;) Auch wenn das Restaurant etwas teurer ist, lohnt es sich alle mal ;)

Wow! A great Italian in the heart of Bornheim. The pasta is incredibly tasty and very filling. It's enough to share a starter, a pasta and a dessert. The pasta is made in-house. Service is very friendly. Gladly again!

Leider die falschen Räumlichkeiten. Nr. 16 war ursprünglich ein kleiner, Familien Betrieb in gemütlichen Räumen. Dahin sollte die Familie zurück

Frankfurt ohne Nr 16? Das wäre wie Paris ohne Eiffelturm.

Portionen werden über die Jahre immer kleiner.

Die Nr. 16 ist in der Weihnachtszeit immer wieder ein Highlight in der Frankfurter Gastronomie. Sehr schön und stilvoll geschmückt erzeugt es eine besondere weihnachtliche Atmosphäre. Der Service rund um Laura und Vincenzo ist aufmerksam und immer mit einem Lächeln unterwegs. Qualität vom Essen ist gut aber auch nicht mehr. Bei den Preisen könnte man etwas mehr erwarten. Pasta Murdega für 2 bestellt und ausreichend satt geworden. Der Tiramisu ist in Frankfurt der Beste den ich kenne.

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