Osteria Ribaltone in Berlin

A super cozy, authentic Italian restaurant with very friendly service and the food – absolutely delicious! It'll probably be our new regular Italian restaurant!

Fantastic atmosphere. Unstressed waiters who are very attentive and courteous despite the busy shop. The staff is unique. Very good food. Sharp on the table and to the point. Extremely delicious. The atmosphere here is simply with a friendly extended family in Italy. We had a fantastic evening!

The food wasn't great for that price. You can eat much better elswhere for half the price. The staff was talking about the visitors very badly. The didn't novice that we can speak Italian. They don't want any tourist to come. Shame on you.

I had the pleasure of visiting Osteria RIBALTONE and I absolutely love it! As soon as I entered the restaurant, I was struck by the pleasant atmosphere and, above all, the warm welcome from the staff. The service was first class: friendly, attentive and professional. The menu had a great selection and the waiter's recommendations were excellent. The food was simply perfect – fresh, tasty, beautifully presented and, above all, of very good quality. Overall, my visit was perfect from start to finish ❣️ I can recommend it to anyone who values ​​excellent food and service. I'll definitely be back! An absolute must for anyone looking for a really authentic Italian restaurant ❣️

A restaurant where you simply have to feel good – there is no other way! The service is exceptionally warm and the cuisine is first class. You can immediately feel that the owner is a passionate restaurateur who knows his craft. Tip: Be sure to reserve in advance, as the restaurant is fully booked almost every day! We have now become regular guests - for us it is the best Italian restaurant in Berlin and Brandenburg!

We had a fantastic meal here and would love to come again Friendly staff, seems a bit chaotic, but everything runs smoothly

Everything was great, especially the dishes from the daily menu. The small drawback is that you can only pay in cash

Very poor service and not many options. I recommend another option

It used to be a good restaurant, now you get a cheerful waiter + a frozen lasagne from 2 days ago and a bill with other things that weren't ordered. Poor quality and overly expensive, Italian food is better found at Rewe! The owner has no idea what's going on here... Joke Registered

Just perfect place to eat Italian food in Berlin. Biggest recommendations 🇮🇹

The restaurant and its team bring Italy to the heart of Berlin! Excellent cuisine and super friendly Italian staff! Absolute recommendation!

Great food, good service and, especially in summer, a wonderful ambience. The truffle pasta in particular is highly recommended.

Great atmosphere, super accommodating service, great good!

Clear recommendation, authentic Italian cuisine with real Italians who more than respect their craft! The truffle pasta tastes excellent!

Great cuisine and friendly waiters

The food was great as always, but it wasn't really clear to the guest who was responsible for their own table. Still friendly, fast service. Cash only!

As always, a very nice and lively evening at Ribaltone with delicious food and great hosts.

Certainly an institution in the neighborhood, apparently lots of regulars. The shop is very narrow and extremely loud, which can also be described as “quaint”. But overall it's annoying: the "boss" rattles off the daily specials at the table, there's hardly anything on the menu - prices are not transparent. The service is unpleasantly intrusive and unprofessional (I know that there are guests who appreciate this, but when the waiter has bad breath and feels like he's shouting in your ear, distance is desirable). Last but not least, the food: absolutely average, nothing more - e.g. T. served on chipped plates. All of this at prices that are completely inflated. In the end, farewell to the regular guests….

It's the second time that I visited this restaurant & the quality has remained superb. The waiter will inform you of the daily specials which are quite a big selection (in addition to their regular menu). Everything we ordered was amazingly flavourful. Made reservation via email.

One of my favorite restaurants in Berlin. Great authentic Italian cuisine, super attentive service and very particular ambience :-) Have been there many times - consistently performing on top level. We love to go there, so do many of our friends and colleagues ! Clear recommendation !

Great service, very tasty cuisine, great wines

Be careful, the prices may end up being different than expected 😞😞😞🥳❤️‍🔥

The best food is only available there!!!

Absolutely authentic Italian. Full, loud and sociable. The food is great but the ambience alone is worth a visit. Be sure to ask about the daily specials and reserve a table at the edge.

Food was very good, unfortunately the seafood was a little dry, I think it was frozen

Great restaurant with great food, rustic ambience and friendly, relaxed service, even though it was super crowded. We had a very nice evening, thank you very much.

Very good cuisine, top service and authentic atmosphere.

I said that I don't eat meat and can't tolerate dairy products, so they brought me fish, which I don't eat either. For me, fish counts as meat and it was simply a mistake in communication. The waiter then shouted at me, told me several times that fish is not meat (yes, after the third time I actually understood it)... it was totally uncomfortable in the crowded restaurant and I just wanted to cry. I still got something to eat and it was delicious, but it's just not possible to shout at your customers and put them down in a full restaurant

Just wow. It's rare to find such an amazing balance in taste.

Friendly wait staff that are always ready to help. Delicious pasta and a variety of Italian classics from a home style kitchen. Can certainly recommend the Vitello Tonnato.

Excellent cuisine. In my opinion the best Osteria in Berlin

Super tasty, service on point, great atmosphere

High quality food at a fair price

Das Essen war eine Katastrophe! Wir waren am 2. November zu viert in der Osteria Ribaltone und keine der vier servierten Hauptspeisen war das Geld wert. Die Überheblichkeit und Unprofessionalität der Kellner passte zur miserablen Qualität. Allenfalls ein Getränk im Außenbereich würde ich hier noch bestellen.

A very authentic place with great food and service. Absolutely recommended! Be sure to reserve in advance. Gladly again!

An authentic Italian in the heart of Berlin. The service was outstanding. Great recommendation regarding wine. Priced in the middle segment. That was worth every euro! Reservation in advance is recommended.

Didn't reserve. The place was full. The boss had a table lined up for the four of us... and five minutes later the time had come. If you want to look quietly into the eyes of your loved one, you should go somewhere else. Life is pulsating here, you wonder how the team manages to transport so many good dishes safely to the cramped tables and so many drinks to the place without spilling. And top quality served in cheerful serenity, happy faces at the tables. Nothing more is needed...

The waiters here are super nice. The food so good. Truffle pasta here is bomboclat. Highly recommended!!

Friendly, good value, good food,good atmosphere.

Excelente restaurante italiano situado en un frondoso sector de Berlín. Todos los camareros y chef Marco eran absolutamente encantador y acomodado para mi lacj de alemán. Cada plato, fue descrito en detalle en perfecto inglés! La comida, el ambiente y el servicio era excepcional. Muy recomendable .

Unfortunately it has lost some quality. A bit too expensive for what the kitchen and service offer

Great starters, great pasta, great meat and fish, great dessert AND: great service :)

Super tasty food, nice staff. The restaurant is a bit overcrowded, but that's purely a matter of taste. When I'm back in Berlin I'll be back straight away!

A great cosy Italian restaurant, wonderful atmosphere, down to earth friendly service, and helpful and great staffs ... delicious foods with weekly specials... Exquisite wines, deserts, coffee etc ... They don't take cards, so bring cash ... Great hands on, friendly owner/operator... And competitively priced ...👍🏼👌🤌

So cosy, good service and amazing food

I never knew that there was a pinsa and that the dough was different than pizza. Very tasty pinsa😛

One of the best Italian restaurants we've ever been to! The food is absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced. What we liked best was the homely and friendly atmosphere. You feel like you are in Italy for a moment. Definitely a clear recommendation! Be sure to try the house tiramisu, which is served in an espresso pot.

Very good food. Class service. Great atmosphere. We felt very comfortable and had a lovely evening with great enjoyment

Very nice Italian restaurant. Very tasty food.

Very tasty food! You taste the fresh raw materials. Fast service, typical Italian nice cozy atmosphere. Forgot a bottle of spa fizz, but it was really great to eat!

I recently had the opportunity to eat at an Italian restaurant and overall it was a very pleasant experience. The Italian cuisine was really tasty and the food came surprisingly quickly, which is always a plus. The first waiter and the older one were super nice and open-minded. Despite the location being fully booked, he managed to organize a spot for us, which I really appreciated. The food was delicious, although I would have liked the bolognese with more sauce. However, it is also completely okay to serve it differently - after all, tastes are different. A small drawback was the waiting time for our espresso. Despite asking various waiters several times, we had to wait for almost 20 minutes, while the main course was served after only about 5 minutes. This was a bit annoying, but not enough to spoil the overall impression. I would definitely come back and recommend the restaurant!

Me senté y luego me fui después de que el servidor fue grosero cuando pedí un menú en inglés. Definitivamente fui discriminado por no hablar o leer en alemán.

Even in review number 1000 there are only positive things to report 🫶

The waiter was very rude and unprofessional when I asked for an english menu. Will not recommend this place to my worse enemy. He discriminated agains me. The worse and humiliating service you can get.

Food was solid (vitello, lamb ragú). Bread was dry. Personally, I think there are better spots for the prices.

Authentic, warm and lively. Happy place in a beautiful location with a very good day menu. The pasta dishes have a soul food character, whether truffle pasta, cacio e pepe or, in winter, pizzoccheri.

Food was good, everything was great, unfortunately only cash payment

four out of four people at the dinner party described this as the worst service and dining experience they ever had. after we had to help the staff make room for the mains they brought while we were having firsts, I had to argue with the waiter to put our deserts somewhere else when he showed up with them while I was chewing on my main. We ended up getting kicked out of the terrace into the small and smelly inside. We asked our deserts to go so we can get out of there and they packed them but didnt have any spoons for us. food was below average and pricy. the nearby square is lovely but do yourself a favor and pack a picnic and stay away from this place

Best Italian in Berlin! The food is super tasty and very nice service!

Super authentic restaurant with very good food. Early reservation is recommended!

First of all, it's always sad to write a 1 star review, but unfortunately it was definitely appropriate here. Unfortunately the food was catastrophic accompanied by angry screaming waiters - not all but many. One person in particular - rather short with glasses and a beard - only swore in Italian yesterday. Extremely unpleasant. The lasagne was cold and tasted thawed. Zero taste! Maybe we had a bad day but this was the worst Italian restaurant we have ever been to

Unfortunately overrated. Pasta with mussels was too salty and the cutlery wasn't clean. In addition, the staff is extremely loud and chaotic - not a relaxed atmosphere. Because we came spontaneously at 5:30 p.m. and didn't have a reservation, we were seated at a cat table on the pedestrian path in the middle of the sun, while the rest of the tables were empty until we left. Ridiculous and unprofessional store. There are much better Italians in Berlin.

The best truffle pasta is here!! Great service and great food

Unfriendly and intrusive service. We had the impression that they wanted to get rid of us as quickly as possible after dinner. Had a reservation and got a cat table on the pedestrian walkway. It was in no way comfortable or hospitable. We won't go there again and it's not recommended.

Very authentic Italian spot in a very cozy part of Berlin. Reservation is higly recommended. The only minus is that they take only cash 😕

Service was the absolute worst. Unkind, rude and simply unprofessional. I have no idea why people eat there, so many restaurants in the city offer nicer Italian food, for a much better price and no negative attitude..

Hello. I have to share my opinion about the service in the restaurant. Unfortunately, I felt that foreigners were not welcome. the waiter ignored my request for a table and gladly accepted the German guests, ignoring my request. Unfortunately, I don't know if it was due to not knowing a foreign language or simple reluctance because the waiter didn't want to continue the conversation. As for the food, unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to try it, which is a pity. I don't recommend it.

Terrible! I was there with three other people. As we were waiting for our food, one of the waiters started an argument with a customer. The waiter was screaming like a 3 year old child. After about 10 to 15 minutes we all got our food. We were satisfied with the taste of the dishes but not with the price. When I wanted to order creme brulee for dessert, I first made sure that the creme brulee was flambéed. The waiter said yes. When I got a non-flambéed crème brulee for over €10 I was outraged! When I pointed this out to the waiter, he didn't want to admit it, but he just argued with a loudly raised voice and uncomfortable physical proximity.

Reserved 3 weeks ago.. ended up being offered a place without a roof when it rained. Seriously? How are you supposed to eat there when it's raining heavily? When it rains, you move the table completely away, which is an impertinence. Then make ironic-sarcastic comments, impudence! Too bad we will never try the food here due to this unreasonable experience.

Highly recommended! Food with great taste. The feeling of a family business. Busy but therefore cozy interior. Passionate staff. Wine also great! Definitely visit if you are in Berlin and like Italian food

Nachdem ich nehrfach die Erfahrung von Unfreundlichkeit gemacht habe, möchte ich eine kurze Stellungnahme über den heutigen Besuch abgeben: das Essen war wie immer okay. Der Service wird zunehmend schlechter. Speziell einer der Kellner überschlägt sich mit seiner Arroganz. Nachdem ich fünf mal nach der Rechnung gefragt habe, erhielt ich folgenden Kommentar: Du bist hier nicht der einzige Gast. Ich bin nicht dein Sklave. Du musst ja nicht wiederkommen. Das werde ich wohl auch nicht machen.

The service was excellent, very friendly and accommodating. The food was tasty. The only point of criticism is the portion sizes. If you are very hungry, you will have to order an appetizer. All in all, recommended.

Very nice service, super delicious food and breathtaking ambience. Just a little too loud at first.

For me the best Italians in Berlin. Many thanks to the boss and all employees!

We thought the food was very good and the service was great! We felt like we were in Italy!

Charming Italian restaurant recommended by some friends. Food was good and service was great. Good wine selection and the terrace gives an exact trattoria vibe. 100% recommended

Very nice, greay food can not find any fault.

A wonderful place for some real Italian food from an Italian family. Felt like you were invited to their home.

Marco and team are amazing… hands down one of the true authentic friendly family-style italian restaurants in berlin

Really amazing food.. asparagus, truffle pizza tirimasu.. all perfect

There's not much to say about this restaurant. Definitely a pearl in the jungle restaurant in the big city. Authentic restaurant with excellent food and a special flair.

Servers are trash. Food, half of menu not there. Cash only. No English menu either. Apperently the whole restaurant is reserved, shoved us on a tiny table, while 6 or 7 empty tables. One of the waiters was high as a kite. Never again. P.S. Burrata was good.

Busy, Italian original. Dishes well seasoned with care

Very tasty food, a bit rough but good service, very tasty food. I also think the ambience is great, both outside and inside.

Despite the high occupancy, the staff were always very friendly and helpful, and the starters and main courses were really excellent. The actual map is very “clear”, but there is a day menu that was presented to us by the service. Very good wine selection, but the open wines are very expensive. The prices for the food reflect the high quality and are quite reasonable. You sit outside with a side view of Viktoria-Luise-Platz, but the tables are very “comfortably” close to each other. The interior is rather rustic and has no ventilation (which is immediately noticeable given the number of guests, as is the high volume).

Unfortunately, one of the side potatoes with the liver was spoiled, which diminished the overall enjoyment. The service could have been more attentive when clearing up. The pasta dishes were very good and we would like to come back. The landlord is extremely attentive and you sit very comfortably.

The reservation was not taken into account and we were turned away very unfriendly.

No question, the food is really good and the waiters are attentive and gesture in Italian, explaining in detail the dishes that are not on the menu. But the acoustics in the room are catastrophic: it's loud when it's full and (perhaps?) it's getting louder and louder. I would be happy to visit Osteria Ribalrone again - if I can get a seat outside!

Der Laden ist immer ausreserviert. Wer spontan einen Platz möchte, muss dem Chef bekannt sein oder nach viel Geld aussehen. Familien mit kleinen Kindern haben da eher schlechte Karten. Wer vorab reserviert oder Glück hat, bekommt ein winziges Tischchen mit viel Kontakt zum Nebentisch oder zu den Leuten, die ganz normal den Bürgersteig nutzen. Beim Empfang bekommt man eine völlig nutzlose Speisekarte in die Hand gedrückt. Wenn man was daraus bestellen möchte, dann erfährt man, dass der Pizzaofen kaputt oder diese und jene Zutat gerade aus ist. Stattdessen rattert der Chef seine Empfehlungen runter, die man bitte bestellen möge, wenn man sich denn die über 10 Gerichte merken kann, die er im Gespräch mit seinen Mitarbeitern nebenbei genuschelt hat. Die Empfehlungen liegen - keine Überraschung - preislich deutlich über dem, was auf der Karte steht. Tja, der alte Trick funktioniert immer noch! Das Essen ist dann wirklich gut, der Wein auch! Es wird nur Bargeld akzeptiert! Das gibt es im Jahr 2024 auch immer noch!

The restaurant is quietly located in a square. When the weather is nice you can sit outside on the terrace. The staff is very friendly, quick and helpful. The food was very tasty. Price/performance is ok. In my opinion, the products on offer are always at the upper price limit for what is on offer. A glass of wine (0.2) costs 10€. This seems to be (almost) normal today. However, I find it a bit too expensive. As an appetizer you get bread and olives and at the end you get a nightcap from the house. That is very nice. All in all, it's a very nice restaurant with friendly service and good Italian food in the middle of Berlin. Is definitely recommended.

The quality of the food is still great even after years. And be sure to try the dessert.

Great Italian restaurant. The food is amazing and the service is great. Mind that they only take cash. Also, slightly on the expensive side.

My shop in Berlin! Great ambience, attentive and warm service, very good cuisine and excellent wines. A little hidden, next to a bakery, opposite a small park and in the middle of a residential area, you feel like you're in Italy for a few hours...

Reservation is recommended! Very nice restaurant to sit outside. Staff is very attentive. Lots of daily specials. Authentic cuisine, although the vongole were unfortunately far too spicy. Unfortunately, desserts (ice cream and tartufo) were not homemade. We'd love to come back!

The food was delicious, the service was attentive and the atmosphere was simply great!

In my opinion it is completely overrated, but it suits the Chici-Micki audience.

Very nice atmosphere, like in a park. Detailed description of the daily specials, top

A small but very good Italian. The food is excellent.

Has been one of the absolute favorite restaurants for over 20 years with consistent quality. Molto bene!

By far one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. Loud, cramped, lively, very friendly and good service, no long waiting times, always full and really good, fresh cuisine to enjoy. Always my pleasure.