Osteria da Massimo (La Vita è Bella) in München

THANK YOU, everything was perfect.

Food is good(even though sometimes delivered cold); staff is very friendly; service is good. Parking around the place is disastrous….recommend use of public transportation.

Pizzas and pasta are incredibly delicious

We went there spontaneously on a Friday evening. The Osteria was packed. Nevertheless, the staff went out of their way to get us a table. We ordered pizza, which was really good. We'd gladly come again.

I often had lunch here and was never disappointed. It's always busy.

Extremely delicious food, we'll be back :)

We waited almost 1.5 hours for our food – with children. After an hour, we asked how much longer it would take, and they said it was on its way. After another 1.5 hours, at least the food for the children and the pizzas arrived – unfortunately, two meals were still missing. That took another 15 minutes. When we wanted to take the pizzas to go, we were told we would have had to pay extra for the box – no apology, nothing. ABSOLUTELY NOT RECOMMENDED – CATASTROPHIC SERVICE! No thanks.

Everything was great. Top boss.

The dishes are generous and well-seasoned, but above all Massimo is the best. Highly recommended 👍👍👍

Never, ever, have I eaten Italian food so well abroad. I had a hearty carbonara, full of sauces, etc. I never imagined that in Munich you could eat like this in an Italian restaurant. Good Italian cured meats, very helpful owner, what more could you ask for? Very fair prices, 100% recommended!! Quality atmosphere!!

Always friendly service, delicious food, cozy atmosphere. I've spent many wonderful hours here.

We went to this restaurant as a large group for our annual Christmas party at the beginning of the month. Unfortunately, from ordering our drinks to paying the bill at the end, we felt very unwelcome. The waitress was rude when she was actually around. The value for money was also extremely poor, and several people in our group didn't leave feeling full. The food wasn't to my taste either, and combined with the bad service, it was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had in years.

About two weeks ago, I also attended the Christmas party for over 50 people, which had been arranged with Massimo months in advance. The food was outrageously overpriced for so many people! Each table was occupied by 8 to 14 people and received three half-filled bowls of pasta. I didn't speak to a single person who left hungry. In fact, many left hungry. The meal cost €20 per person, and drinks were extra. Every pasta dish on the menu is offered at a lower price and served in ample portions. The food tasted okay, but nothing special. The vegetarian pasta consisted only of tomato sauce with cream. It didn't even contain any vegetables, which is what I would have expected. And I don't think cream is appropriate in this context. But hey, it wasn't specifically agreed upon as a vegan dish... Our group felt completely ripped off and disappointed. Furthermore, our complaint was met with rudeness. For me, too: Never again Osteria Massimo.

Our favorite Italian restaurant – we're always very satisfied! The food is great and everyone is always very friendly and attentive. We love coming to Massimo's and his team's place.

The food was okay, and the ambiance was acceptable by Munich standards. The service was abysmal, hence the no stars. The appetizer was announced, complete with plate and cutlery, but then simply forgotten. About 20 minutes later, the waiter finally noticed. We waited even longer for the main course. The next table was occupied about 30 minutes after we ordered, and the guests had already finished their meal by the time ours finally arrived. So, from ordering to serving the main course, it took a good 1 hour and 20 minutes. The first round of drinks arrived fairly quickly, after about 10 minutes. The second round of drinks was simply forgotten. My conclusion: there are better restaurants in Munich for the winter.

We arrived for lunch with about 80 people, having given advance notice. Since we were informed that they couldn't offer à la carte dining with that many people, we agreed on three pasta dishes (one of which was gnocchi). For each table (seated with 8 to 12 people), three rather modest bowls were provided for self-service. Even at the tables with 8 people, this didn't even result in a full plate per person, so everyone waited for refills (as is customary at such events) – but these never happened. Even after asking, we were told that was all there was to it – but everyone was still hungry (even the lighter members of our group). When we asked the owner about the price, he told us that Munich is just expensive -> sorry, but we paid €20 per person (just for the pasta; no appetizer, no dessert, and NO drinks) and for that amount, you should definitely be able to fill up on pasta in Munich (especially in this location) – and it wasn't even with caviar or anything. Furthermore, he said we were just taking up space in the restaurant… Sorry, but that's completely unacceptable and was pure extortion -> NEVER AGAIN…none of us.

Excellent food – tastes just like a holiday in Italy 🇮🇹 – great service – highly recommended – reservations are advised

We visited this restaurant during the Christmas season of 2025 for lunch with a large group of 50+ people – we had, of course, made a reservation well in advance. The price-performance ratio was an absolute disgrace – completely unacceptable. Requests for seconds of the ridiculously small portions of pasta with three different sauces were refused. The staff's behavior was anything but friendly and courteous. I will steer clear of this restaurant in the future, even if I'm alone or going far away.

Went there today for our company Christmas party. The price-performance ratio was outrageous. The restaurant has lost about 50 customers; next year I'll go back to the company cafeteria.

Great atmosphere and delicious pizza. I'd gladly come back.

Fantastic Italian restaurant! The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is simply cozy. I'm always happy when I'm there. Highly recommended!

I think the taste is good. I was a bit concerned about the slowness of the drink service.

A spontaneous visit, without any prior arrangement!! And we were more than thrilled! The food was sensational and the service outstanding!! We'll definitely be booking again on our next trip to Munich!! Grande lode - semplicemente perfetto!!!

We had several different pizzas yesterday! Fantastic! A real treat! Friendly service – we had a wonderful evening and will definitely come back. Thank you, dear Osteria team! 👏

The pizzas are delicious and there's a great selection. The food also arrived very quickly.

The food was fantastic… We had pizza with truffle salami and truffle cream cheese – a dream! I added a little salt and pepper to the truffle pasta (but it's better to add it fresh than too much). Very, very delicious. We arrived relatively late, and the waiter was very friendly.

The food was absolutely delicious! The pizzas are very unique, and the Pasta al Tartufo and Pasta Don Camillo were particularly scrumptious. The wine is also excellent, there's a reasonably priced and varied aperitif menu, and the staff is truly attentive and fun! It was another delightful evening at Massimo's, and we'll definitely be back. A great place for special occasions or those little moments in everyday life. Update: A year later, I visited Massimo's again, and we were once more completely satisfied. The food (two pizzas and one pasta dish) was very tasty and arrived quickly, even though the Osteria was busy. Our waiter, Matteo, was also very friendly. I made the reservation easily via the contact form on the website and received a prompt reply.

We were there for a birthday party. The food was delicious, the wine was good, and the staff was friendly and attentive. We found parking spaces around the corner.

Great pizza, superb pasta! Don Matteo is the best waiter in Munich!

A very cozy and stylish Italian restaurant. From seating to payment, everything was very friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious.

An outstanding Italian restaurant with a great passion for food. The desserts in particular are a treat, but the strozapreti served in a cheese wheel are also highly recommended.

We spontaneously decided to have lunch here with the team on Sunday afternoon. Really delicious food and a friendly owner! Many thanks and greetings from the handball players :-)

Excellent pizzeria in Borstei. All the dishes are top-notch. The owner is always there and takes care of everything. We love coming here. The pizzas are especially amazing, and the homemade pasta is fantastic too.

Impeccable Italian restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere and attentive service. The food was fresh and delicious. Highly recommended!

Very good pizza and overall a great place for a cozy evening.

We really enjoyed it. The food and service were excellent. Thank you!

The appetizer was unfortunately only mediocre. Some of the vegetables were overcooked, and the olive oil didn't seem particularly high-quality. As a chef, I pay attention to quality and know that there are differences – I would have preferred a pure, unadulterated olive oil. The pizzas were decent value for money, but the carbonara wasn't the classic version. There was no soap in the men's restroom, and one of the two faucets was broken. The ambiance was rather basic – apart from a few sayings on the wall and a slicer at the bar, there wasn't much to distinguish it. The service was friendly and tried to create a good atmosphere with humor, but there's room for improvement. Overall, the visit was okay, but not impressive. It might be an option for takeout or delivery – but for dinner, I would personally prefer other Italian restaurants.

We were there on Saturday for Night of the Jumps. With my wife and three kids, I was able to get Mateo's full attention. Today we're back in Munich to visit the Deutsches Museum. We stopped in again. What can we say? Outstanding service. Mateo was absolutely fantastic again. Amazing, and another top rating. Get a waiter! My son is also named after him. The staff went out of their way to help and were incredibly friendly. The pizza is second to none. A real hidden gem. My boys are still raving about it. Unfortunately, it's too far from Stuttgart to go every day. Otherwise, we would come. THANK YOU!

Very good dishes, pasta and pizza. Highly recommended.

Super delicious food, great service. I'd love to come back.

The best pizza in Munich, with a light, crispy crust and great toppings. A great, rustic atmosphere. The beer garden on Dachauer Straße is a bit noisy.

What do waiters actually do for a living? Empty plates sit there for 20 minutes, you almost have to force your drink order, and generally you wait forever for the waiters, but they constantly walk past you empty-handed. It's very loud, too. The food was good, but it could have been better.

Very tasty food and super service

Friendly staff, quiet atmosphere, better food than in Italy. If it were possible, I would have given it 6 stars!

i just enjoyed a delicious and amazing lunch today with the my colleagues. the food was excellent, i ordered the “Pizza Rike.” i will definitely come back to eat again

Homemade pasta, very friendly service, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommended.

The pizzas are good, service is marvellous 🤩

Very satisfying experience, very helpful staff, delicious food, we would definitely come back!!!

Great food but we had to wait an hour for our order.

We always enjoy coming here. Very friendly service and the food is absolutely delicious! For us, it's one of the best pizzas in Munich.

We were there for the first time at the weekend and were pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious, the staff very friendly, and we'll be back when we can speak Italian better.

A great place for delicious pizza quattre stagione!!

Very good food and exceptionally friendly service 👍! 🔝 Highly recommended!

Very good Italian restaurant. Very friendly staff and delicious food.

The tastiest pizza I've ever seen in Munich! The service is also very friendly. Due to the size, it can be a bit noisy at times, but it's still perfectly fine. Also great for larger groups!

Excellent evening, excellent food. The suckling pig fillet was wonderfully tender. The potato gratin was crispy yet soft. Everything was spot on. Stefano, the waiter, was very welcoming and recommended a wonderful wine for both of us.

Some of the best pizza I've ever eaten! The atmosphere is fantastic too!

waited for a very long time, but no body responded even though they were not busy and ignored our request! many guests after us had ordered food but they still didn’t answer us!!! so annoying!

Very, very delicious food, and the service is also very polite. Awesome

I was there for lunch today. The food was disappointing. The pizza was dry and the dough lacked flavor. The seafood on my pasta was frozen, and everything was poorly presented. Both dishes cost just under €17 each. You'd expect something better. The service also seemed unmotivated. All in all, mediocre, hence the 3 stars.

Today was our third or fourth visit to this restaurant in the last few months, and I have to say it was another delight. For starters, we had salmon and mango tartare with shrimp, followed by gnocchetti with chanterelle mushrooms and strozzapreti made from a cheese wheel with truffle. We highly recommend it.

You can sit both inside and outside, and the food is also excellent.

Despite having a reservation, we had to wait a bit, but that was only because Robbie Williams was playing a concert nearby that evening, and some concertgoers were (unexpectedly) having dinner here. The other times we've visited the restaurant, we didn't have to wait a minute. The food is, as always, absolutely 10/10, both pizza and pasta, and our waiter gave us a truly wonderful evening. My absolute favorite Italian restaurant here in Munich, and you have to try it!

Italian restaurant with delicious food and a nice, cozy atmosphere.

Unfortunately, I can't say anything good about this restaurant, even though I didn't even get a chance to eat. Due to a big concert at the Olympic Stadium, I had reserved a table three days in advance. Unfortunately, all they said was, "We'll manage, just drop by." Unfortunately, there was a long line outside the restaurant today, and the couple in front of me even told us they had made a reservation but still weren't allowed in! Service 0/10

The best pizza in Muc ✍️✍️✍️💯and the tastiest profitoroles definitely

Very popular and crowded; Food is very good, but took long time to order and serve food.

It's really good and highly recommended and the conditions are great.

Thank you for the delicious food, the service, and the friendly, helpful staff. Thank you, "sempre di nuovo"

Staff and boss really nice, top pizza

We don’t usually go to a restaurant “just” for the service, but the waiter that took our order was a complete entertainer. He made us laugh whenever he came to our table. At the end, we were in splits with his antics and jokes. I even overheard a group of ladies at a table beside us saying she brought her friends over to this place just because of this great waiter. I don’t know his name but if you’ve visited the place you know who I am talking about. Pizza was also good. The waiter also suggested us what to order based on our choice of cheese, all in all wonderful experience.

Six of us recently went there for dinner with a reservation and were seated in the restaurant. The weather was rainy and humid. We ordered two appetizers and various pizzas and pasta dishes. The drinks came quickly, but the food took a while, although the menu warns you about this. The food itself was impeccable and reasonably priced by Munich standards, and the interior is attractively decorated. Overall, the restaurant would benefit from a fan in these temperatures, but anyone looking for excellent, more than reasonably priced food and a bit of time to spare will definitely get their money's worth.

Great pizza in a lovely beer garden.

I ordered for pickup. It arrived right on time. I wasn't noticed for a few minutes, and the pizza wasn't prepared until after that. I came out of the store 30 minutes late. And not even an apology. They acted like it was normal and ignored me again.

Everything was good! Good food! Good service! Good atmosphere, although due to the main road, it can be a bit noisy at times!

The best pasta in Munich!!! Especially the Fregola Sarda, by far the best pasta in the Isar metropolis. The pear Gorgonzola Mascarpone pizza is also hard to beat in terms of taste. The price-performance ratio is more than top-notch; the homemade Strozzaprete pasta with a generous helping of truffle, tossed in a Parmesan crust, tastes umami-divine and, for under €20 in Munich, is hard to beat, as the portion is also quite generous. I've seen a few pasta dishes with truffles in Munich, where the truffles were on holiday and the FDH was probably the order of the day. People, go to da Massimo, it's really very good, you can't go wrong there!

Solid food for a reasonable price. Good value for money.

On this day, the weather was perfect - a pleasant, shady garden, very friendly service, no waiting time 😎 because of the UEFA match, and despite being on the main road, it was exceptionally quiet outside 👍

Osteria da Massimo is one of my favorite restaurants in Munich. The pizzas are really good, the prices are reasonable, the atmosphere is cozy, special requests are never a problem, and the staff is super friendly, attentive, and fast.

Best pizza in Munich!!!! Hardly any other establishment in Munich can hold a candle to this culinary experience! The pizzas impress with an almost illegally good originality! Obscenely delicious; impresses with a wonderful ambience and incredibly hot food!

Very tasty food. Good pizza and pasta, highly recommended!

We go there every now and then because it is within walking distance for us. In the past the place was quite good, nothing special but not bad either. Yesterday, however, the service and process simply wasn't good. The food was worse than usual, mediocre at best (4 pizzas and once pasta with truffles), it was practically impossible for the waiter to recommend a wine because he didn't know his way around, but an absolute no-go was that the pasta came first, the first pizza 10 minutes later and then each pizza individually, 5 minutes apart. Ie. There was around 30 minutes between the first and last person who got their food... it can't be that the kitchen is so late in giving out food for 5 people. When I asked the boss about it, he just shrugged his arms...great reaction, bravo. It's a shame, the store used to be better...

Very tasty food! I had the Pizza Massimo, incredibly good! The selection of vegetarian dishes is great and also something different🥰 I can recommend it to everyone

Everything was wonderful. We ate there yesterday before a concert. The pizza was delicious and when we mentioned that we were in a bit of a hurry because of the concert, they rushed with the food and payment. We will be happy to come back when we are in Munich.

The pizzas just didn't taste like anything. Service was ok, ambience too.

Wow!!! We were very impressed by the excellent starters, finely balanced in taste and really something special! The main courses were also very, very good, and the pizzas were also absolutely delicious. And all of this at a great price-performance ratio! We'll definitely be back!!!

Great restaurant. Friendly team. Great Italian cuisine

Here you can eat delicious pizza and pasta. The Osteria is also suitable for larger groups. If the weather is nice you can also sit outside.

Always my pleasure. Everything about this has already been said in the many positive reviews

Cozy atmosphere, a bit Upper Bavarian, a bit Italian. Popular and used by many leisure groups. Cheerful happy guests.

True Italian atmosphere and high quality food, served impeccably

Great food! Great selection! Great service! Really good 👍 Highly recommended.

A very nice pizzeria. You immediately feel at home there. The staff is very friendly, and the pizzas and pasta were extremely delicious 😋.

Very tasty food, unfortunately the menu is partly limited due to the rush at games. But the quality of the food doesn't suffer. It ALWAYS tastes good. The staff is friendly and helpful. Special requests will be fulfilled if possible.

crowded and long waiting time. Unfortunately, this is not stated in the placement. Very annoying.

Food was standard but rather expensive. The waiter was very unfriendly and impatient and seemed to be in a hurry to get rid of us - we will definitely not be coming back

Become our trusted pizza!! In my opinion the store is far underrated and deserves much more attention. The pizzas and pastas are very good and they also have a lot of different varieties. The service is also great and very nice.

I had one of THE BEST meals of my life here. We ordered Prosciutto pizza with burrata cheese on top. It was absolutely to die for. We also ordered freshly made pasta with truffles and fresh parmesan cheese. The waiters were all super helpful. Great prices too. We also ate at a michelin star restaurant in Munich and paid much more. I thought the food at Osteria da Massimo was SIGNIFICANTLY better.

Best pizza in the area and nice service!

Very nice experience, good service, food was delicious