Piccola L'Originale – Aachener Straße 16 in Köln

If you are looking for authentic Italian cuisine, you will definitely find it at Piccola L'Originale! From the first moment you feel welcome here - the entire team is incredibly friendly, attentive and creates a warm atmosphere. Despite the busy restaurant, the service was quick, professional and always courteous. No long waiting times, but perfectly coordinated processes that make your stay a pleasant one. And the food? Simply fantastic! Every dish was prepared with attention to detail, fresh and full of flavor - exactly how you want it. In short: A perfect evening with excellent food, great ambience and outstanding service. Piccola L'Originale is an absolute recommendation - we'll definitely be back!

Great lunch menu!😋 fresh bruschetta and as a main course a delicious white veal bolognese! Plus a Rabarbar spritzer for a total of €14.90, a great value for money! Super nice service, I can highly recommend it.

10 people and everything was very pleasant: friendly, attentive service that, despite all the hustle and bustle, responded to all requests. Food fine and plentiful. Atmosphere well maintained, modern

My partner and I ate here yesterday for the first and unfortunately the last time. My fettuccine bollo was super tasty and a generous portion too! Unfortunately, my partner's steak and a few fries were very unsatisfactory for the price. In addition, the behavior of the female waitresses left a lot to be desired. When asked for a Coke, one of the waitresses rolled her eyes. In the end, the next waitress, who was in a bad mood, simply handed us the bill without saying a word. Unfortunately, the poor manner of the service spoils your entire visit to the restaurant. Unfortunately it was a one-off visit!

Reservation, which we were able to prove by email, was not found on the list, so we had to wait until other customers were transferred so that there was enough space for our group. The vegan ordered pasta with tomato-vegetable sauce and no cheese. It came back with parmesan cheese and when we pointed it out, they offered to scrape off the cheese. No card payment possible, and my dish was suddenly €1 more expensive than on the card. Not dramatic in itself, but all together unpleasant.

The most delicious pasta I have ever eaten 👍

Disgraceful behavior - never again! My husband and I reserved a table at this restaurant. Since it took us a little longer to find a parking space, I called and said that we were about 15-20 minutes late. I was kindly assured on the phone that this wasn't a problem at all and that our table would of course remain reserved. When we arrived we were looked over from top to bottom. The lady at the reception suddenly acted as if she couldn't find our name and then said coldly: "Yes, bad luck, I've just given away your table." Even though I was assured the opposite on the phone! Particularly bitter: Guests who came after us were warmly welcomed and served professionally - whereas our reaction was completely inappropriate and disrespectful. Unfortunately, we had to get the impression that this didn't happen by chance, but that our external appearance played a role. We were born and raised here, but apparently that wasn't “German enough” for the restaurant staff. Such behavior is absolutely unacceptable. Anyone who values ​​politeness, professionalism and equal treatment should avoid this restaurant.

Not recommended. The lady responsible for the seats was unfriendly and disrespectful. We had a reservation, when we arrived she looked at us condescendingly and said, "I passed on your table." Apparently the skin color didn't fit into the picture. It's sad that this is still a problem today.

Unfortunately very disappointed! We made reservations for Valentine's Day 3 weeks in advance and specifically stated that we wanted to sit by the window. When we arrived, we were seated at the back of a row of tables. It was so tight that you couldn't even get through and had the breath of the person sitting next to you breathing down your neck. After we asked if we could sit by the window, as we had already reserved at the beginning, we were very cheekily told that everything was full. Unfortunately, it was a very stupid experience, especially because we reserved three weeks in advance.

Solid evening with one big minus point We were at Piccola recently and had a mixed impression overall. The espresso martinis were good, as was the carbonara we shared. However, there was a big problem with the starter: the salmon tartare was completely covered in truffle oil, even though there was nothing about it on the menu. I specifically asked whether it contained truffle oil - the waitress said no. After I pointed out that it definitely tasted of truffle oil, I was only told that the kitchen would be happy to refine it with it. There was no complaint or any accommodation, which I found disappointing. Other than that, the service was OK, but the handling of criticism could definitely be better. It's a shame, because otherwise we would have had a completely positive evening.

Whenever I've been here (and this has happened a lot in the past) we've had: Top service Great food and lots of fun. I was a guest here for business lunches during the trade fair, but also with my loved one for a romantic evening. It always worked. Thanks and greetings, Matthias

Apparently there were no tables left, even though there were still tables available. Were sent out. Afterwards we looked online and you could even book a table for the day in 15 minutes. They probably didn't want us there. Never again!!

I was at lunch with my son in the restaurant. There was an excellent vegetable soup as a starter, and for the main course I had salmon/teriyaki with vegetables. Including a soft drink, this excellent meal cost €14.90. Price/performance ratio is absolutely right. The quality was excellent, the service attentive and friendly. The restaurant is recommended to come back.

Wahnsinns Service, top Qualität zum Ultra fairen Preis. Immer wieder gerne. Haben einen schönen Tisch am Fenster bekommen. Hier kann man das bunte Treiben auf der Aachener Straße toll beobachten und es sich gut gehen lassen. 1A

Friendly decorated restaurant with a few blemishes that don't detract from the ambience. Space in the restaurant is okay although the tables are very small. We reserved a table for four, but it reached its limits with four plates, four drinks, plus a bottle of water and an extra salad. With a table for two it gets extremely tight. The food (pizza) was very tasty and can be recommended without reservation. The very friendly service should also be emphasized. All in all it was a great experience and we would come back at any time considering the price/performance ratio. Thanks for a few nice hours.

The food is Italian and they offer a menu with great variety. The restaurant is decorated with very good taste. If you want to dine with the feeling of being in a nightclub, this is the perfect place, the music is at such volume that a fluid conversation becomes impossible. It must be said that the quality of the food has decreased significantly compared to a few years ago.

Sehr freundliche Bedienung und sehr gutes Essen in angenehmer Atmosphäre.

We spent NYE here and it was outstanding. The staff could not have been kinder or more welcoming. The food was excellent (and generous portion sizes). Would highly recommend for any occasion.

Great service, delicious pasta & pizza and salads. The team regularly goes there for business lunch.

Top Dinner ! Super Preisleistung. Zuvorkommende Bedienung.

Super nice little restaurant in a very good location, with great food and service. We had a selection of pizza and pasta which was delicious. The bread for the starter was freshly baked and still warm. We would love to come back!!

Super Erfahrung! Angenehme Atmosphäre und gutes Essen ✨

Malgré le peu de choix sur la carte, c'était excellent et avec un super service, restaurant petit et assez bruyant mais très agréable pour passer une bonne soirée.

Delicious pasta, very kind staff, and a great atmosphere. Accommodating to food intolerances/preferences. Will definitely visit again!

Wir haben dort unsere Weihnachtsfeier gefeiert und es war wirklich sehr schön. Das Essen war perfekt und auch das Ambiente hat alle sehr überzeugt. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder!

Alles rund um wirklich außergewöhnlich gut. Toller ,zuvorkommender und zügiger Service, wunderschönes Ambiente und wirklich fantastisches Essen. 8 bestellte Gerichte kamen zeitgleich und auch die bestellten ;-). Es werden besondere Gerichte, mit wirklich ganz wunderbarem Geschmack serviert. 100 % Weiterempfehlung. Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Weihnachtsfeier bei EUCH und kommen gerne wieder.

The truffle tastes excellent!!! Recommended

The first impression is good, the food is also of a decent standard. The toilets were and are below average (neither clean nor well maintained). The service from the waitress was friendly. However, be careful with reservations and cancellations by friends, they try to charge a service fee of €50.00 per cancellation (guest who doesn't show up), which is an absolute no-go. The discussions with the restaurant owner also turned out to be difficult and ultimately almost ended in the restaurant being banned. Just embarrassing!

Sehr netter Kontakt, gute Organisation und sehr leckeres Essen. Gerne wieder 😊

Pizza has way to much cheese and way too much salt you can only sit outside in the cold

There's not much to say except that this location is simply wonderful. 5 stars are not enough. My wife and I spent her birthday there and were absolutely happy. Very stylish atmosphere, wonderful food and very nice, professional service (probably the owner herself). The journey of over 160 km was definitely worth it and our visit there wasn't the last! Highly recommended - I'm looking forward to the next time!

I ate truffle pasta there and it was very tasty. I definitely have to repeat it. Service was a bit slow but otherwise great.

The food wasn't particularly tasty - my carpaccio and pasta were very dry and the blonde waitress who served us was extremely unpleasant! Bitchy and unprofessional. I can only agree with the negative comments that have already been written about the waitress!

The first impression is spoiled by cheap furnishings. The pasta dishes were overcooked and served in a pizza plate. The portions are large but unfortunately the taste is in no way worthy of the high prices. The tables at the entrance are definitely a misplacement. We were cold and couldn't wait to leave. I expect more attention from the service. I would have liked to have a coffee at the end or order dessert.

Köstliche Pasta und antipasti speciale! Die frischen Brötchen und die selbstgemachten Nudeln sind 10/10. ich empfehle die funghi Pasta

Sehr nette, aufmerksame Bedienung, freundlich und zuvorkommend! Das Essen war lecker und das Ambiente sehr schön. Besonders angenehm war, dass man sich problemlos unterhalten könnte, es war nicht zu laut!

der Tisch war viel zu klein und zwischen zwei anderen wo man nicht daran vorbei kommt. der Service war eher mittelmäßig. falsches Essen bekommen nettest Lokal, leider viel zu eng alles

Wir hatten ein traumhaftes Abendessen. Wir wurden höflich empfangen und waren begeistert, von dem Interieur. Aber mal ganz im Ernst, das Essen, die Vorspeise: Frittura Mista, sowie der Hauptgang: Pizza Mauri und die Penne Bianca waren einfach nur Mega. Das Team ist sehr professionell und zuvorkommend. Danke für diesen schönen Abend.

Great restaurant, service great... A trip to Italy...

The Piccola L’Originale on Aachener Straße in Cologne is convincing across the board! The pasta dishes are simply heavenly – homemade, perfectly al dente and served with fresh, aromatic sauces. The antipasti and meat dishes are also an absolute delight, everything lovingly prepared and of the best quality. Particularly noteworthy is the attentive and friendly service, which makes you feel welcome. The cozy, Italian atmosphere ensures that you immediately feel like you are on vacation. Clear recommendation for anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine beyond pizza!

Great ambience, great service and Magarete to the top! Top waitress, we felt like we were staying with friends!

Die Mitarbeiter sind äußerst freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Essen war super lecker und auch schnell. Besonders schön war vor allem die Ambiente

Very good restaurant with dedicated staff and delicious food

Second chance, second disappointment. The food was okay, the employee at the counter who let me taste the wine was extremely friendly. However, I have never been treated in such a condescending manner. The blonde waitress was super arrogant, condescending and then gave me an incorrect hospitality receipt. You certainly can't achieve customer satisfaction that way. That was the last visit.

We went here for dinner with a slightly larger (16 pax) group. Everything was great - chic atmosphere, delicious food, very pleasant service. I've had better Moscow Mules, but the pizza was very tasty and the red wine was a suitable complement. I saved the location for future visits to Cologne.

My girlfriend and I were there today (9/27/24 at 4 p.m.) because we saw on Google Maps that the store was open and sat outside first. Nobody came and we wanted to go in. A woman (blond hair and a bun) was sitting at the door on her cell phone and we asked her nicely if the shop was open. Then came a grim “no” without any further information about when the restaurant would be open and she then continued to busy herself with her cell phone. This definitely leaves a bitter aftertaste, so you might want to avoid this store. I had been to this restaurant a few times before and I always liked the food. Too bad!

Food and location really nice. Service not quite up to par. It took a very long time until we were served and unnecessary cutlery and dishes from the neighboring table had been dumped on our table. Somehow not so nice. But pizza was very tasty and the shop is also very nice.

I was there yesterday afternoon and have had *food poisoning* ever since! I vomited for hours and am still lying in bed with stomach pain to this day. Terrible! Avoid the place. I'll report it to the health department.

Das Essen ist sehr lecker. Der Raum ist richtig schön. Ebenso der Außenbereich. Richtig nervig fand ich die ohrenbetäubende Techomusik. Also entweder gehe ich Clubbing oder schön essen (mit leichter Hintergrundmusik), aber nicht beides durcheinander. Wir waren zu 4t und mussten uns anschreien. Wir mussten ewig auf unser Essen warten und haben dann kurz mal nachgefragt, was gut war: Wir sind nämlich vergessen worden. Sauberkeit im Lokal selbst sehr gut. Preise im Rahmen. Toiletten eine Katastrophe. Aus einer Kabine bin ich rückwärts wieder raus. Service: einige sehr nett und andere gar nicht. Wir hatten reserviert und gedacht, dass wir drinnen am Eingang begrüßt und den Tisch zugewiesen bekamen. Wir wurden dann aber von draußen mit einem lauten unfreundlichen „Hallo? Hallo? Habt Ihr reserviert???“ zurückgepfiffen (so als wären wir die frechsten Leute überhaupt, die sich erdreisten einfach hereinzugehen) und mussten draußen warten, weil der Mitarbeiter, der eigentlich für Tür/Begrüßung der Gäste zuständig war, draußen quatschend mit einer Stammkundin stand. Kann er ja machen, aber dennoch muss man ankommende Leute freundlich begrüßen und kurz um Geduld bitten. Wir fanden sein Verhalten nicht professionell.

The (simple) tomato/buffalo mozzarella/rucola pasta was delicious (19 euros) and was delivered almost in record time. There was also delicious bread with a herb garlic sauce. Nevertheless, after you had finished eating, you somehow had the feeling that you should get out of your seat as quickly as possible so that other guests could sit there. We're talking just a few MINUTES! Coziness is somehow different... As I said, the food was okay, but unfortunately the final impression remains...

Hello, We reserved table for 9 people, we ate and ordered many bottles of wine and ordered many bottles of water. 1) Table was not set. And the other table was set, I asked why our table wasn't set and the other one already, he told me it was a friend's table and that's why it was set. And in the end we were told that if you had ordered no more, you could call it a day and leave the table for other customers, even though they had made a turnover of €600 with us. Very very bad never again. LG Rb

I had a very bad service in this restaurant, rude staff. The boss kicked us out because we didn't order anymore even though we paid €730. So very bad I wouldn't recommend it.

At one dinner 5 times the same beggar, next to others.

Phenomenal! Exceptional dishes, great service - highly recommended

Super toll und super lecker! Bedienung richtig nett, Preise nicht beschwerbar :) Eine Sache, die uns (mich und meine Freundin) nicht betroffen hat, aber andere betreffen könnte, ist, dass die zweier Tische leider auf Grund von dem etwas kleineren Platz innen etwas nah an den anderen Tischen stehen. Nach Möglichkeit vielleicht ein kleines Stückchen weiter weg schieben, aber sonst war es echt super. Vorspeise waren 3 Bruschetta, die echt lecker waren. Danach hatten wir beide verschiedene Nudeln und anfangs sah die Portion etwas kleiner aus, aber es und am Ende zu viel, sodass wir es mitgenommen haben und schön am nächsten Tag gegessen haben.

The avocado salad was really good! But the pasta was unacceptable! People were nice. The general ambience was good but I don’t think I would try there another time

Alles gut, Essen lecker Service gut, keine Kritikpunkte!

Es hat mir sehr gefallen. Die spanischsprachige Kellnerin, die uns bedient hat war sehr freundlich!

Slightly excessive prices. Service was friendly, but we were literally showered with drinks. While that can happen, nothing was offered to make amends.

Wir waren zum ersten Mal hier essen . Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen und das Essen war sehr lecker Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder 😊

Super delicious food! There used to be rude staff, but that has now changed. Very positive and great service! Price/performance is okay. If I'm ever in the area, it's worth a visit.

Es war alles bestens. Super Essen und ein top Service Wir kommen wieder !

Wie immer einen schönen Abend gehabt mit leckerem Essen und einem sehr aufmerksamen top Service. Danke

There were five of us in the restaurant and we waited over half an hour for the pizza until we asked the waitress that she had forgotten to give up our pizza. After another 20 minutes of waiting, the pizzas arrived, but wrong. When we pointed out the mistake, we received outrageous statements from the waitress that WE were wrong and I quote, "Do you have a voice recorder with you?" An absolute disgrace!!! I think allowing yourself to do something like that as a service provider is detrimental to your company. Since everyone was hungry, we swapped pizzas with each other and made arrangements. When we left the store without paying a tip, that was also commented on again. Service underground!! The waitress was absolutely overwhelmed, unfriendly and rude! Not recommendable!

We had a very good meal today and were looked after extremely courteously and politely by the waitress Margarethe - we can only warmly recommend this restaurant with its good cuisine and friendly service.

terrible employees. they are rude and rude. If I could give 0 stars, I would! terrible service!!! ruined my birthday!!!

Freundliches Personal. Das Essen hat wirklich gut geschmeckt. Werde ganz sicher nochmal hin.

Das Essen war unglaublich lecker und die Portionen war sehr groß. Das Restaurant ist sehr gemütlich und auf jeden Fall weiter zu empfehlen.

Nice little Italian restaurant with delicious pizzas, great pasta and also great desserts. Given the chic atmosphere, I was pleasantly surprised at how large the portions are. There's quantity here, paired with first-class quality. Only the toilets should be maintained a little better, then it would be perfect with an asterisk.

Lovely dishes, would recommend anyone to come for great memories

The only good thing about our visit was the welcome and the noodles. Service unfriendly, annoyed, overwhelmed. Wrong food brought. The boss ran around the restaurant bawling with friends and sang Happy Birthday to one person five times. Water and cola were brought without glasses, the table was not cleaned, wine was never refilled. Wrong pizza was brought, then the pizza was taken back, after 2 minutes a “new” one arrived where the old topping was simply changed. So the ambience is very nice, the noodles were really tasty but overall a complete disaster!!!

Das Essen ist sehr lecker und ist zwar was spezieller aber im Ganzen einfach fantastisch.

I found the atmosphere very nice, the service was very friendly & the food was very tasty, I will definitely come again! PS: Card payment with VISA doesn't work... (it's 2024)

Das Essen war sehr sehr lecker und das Personal super lieb und freundlich. Wir saßen nicht so gemütlich aber alles in allem fühlt man sich sehr wohl.

We had a very nice late afternoon/evening. The food and drinks are great!! I'd love to come back ♥️

Super nice restaurant. Nice ambience. The food is really really good. Delicious truffle dishes and other delicacies. The staff and the boss are super competent, friendly and always in a good mood. It's fun to spend your evening here, especially on the weekend and of course WITH the staff. 10/5 stars

Ambiente ist modern und an sich sehr schön, nur leider sind zu viele Tische in das eher kleine Restaurant gequetscht. Wir waren an einem Freitag Abend da und es war sehr voll, was es noch drückender macht. Man sitzt also sehr nah auf zu den umliegenden Tischnachbarn, was Gesprächs-Privatsphäre unmöglich macht. Kleine Obstfliegen schwirrten umher. Das Bedienpersonal ist sehr zuvorkommend und höflich, offen. Der Tellerrand hatte sehr viele fettige Fingerabdrücke und dadurch nicht sehr appetitlich. Das Essen (Penne Ischia) war schön dekoriert aber darunter nur ok, aber nicht überragend gut und dafür dann auch zu teuer. Fisch teils lapprig und nicht ganz durch. Fazit: Das beste ist man probiert es aus, da ja Geschmäcker in allen Hinsichten unterschiedlich sind.

We came here spontaneously with four people and were greeted and served in a very friendly manner. Relaxed atmosphere with relaxed music. The food was really excellent. Our expectations were definitely exceeded! The restaurant is highly recommended.

Super delicious food. Very friendly staff and very relaxed atmosphere. Gladly again 👍🏼

Great ambience, super nice service! Very pleasant and all around positive. The food is also extremely tasty. Always my pleasure!

Modern, stylish, detailed, cozy, nice - always happy! (:

Very nice service, fast service, delicious food. Gladly again ☺️

The evening was a dream! Thank you for the unforgettable moments 🙏🌹

Had a wonderful dining experience, service was lovely!

Food was delicious and service was so so lovely!

Unfortunately, our confirmed reservation for 7 people was not available. We were given a table by the door where it got really cold every time the door opened. After 2 hours we were thrown out. There was no previous information that we could only stay there for 2 hours. Shortly beforehand, a drink order was even taken. There are better and friendlier Italian restaurants in Cologne!

In the heart of Cologne, more precisely on one of the city's arteries, Aachener Straße, I found this beautiful restaurant. After a warm welcome, I was already seated at the table assigned to me. I ordered the Anti Pasti della Casa as a starter.... A poem! Delicious, balanced and sumptuous! For the main course there was truffle pasta. Served in a beautiful, deep pasta plate, the portion was actually almost too big for me, but since the taste was simply unique I ate it all... Shame on me The service staff was incredibly warm, which created a beautiful atmosphere with the mix of creative decoration and romantic, modern lighting. I will gladly come again!

Excellent restaurant with wonderful food and equally fantastic service and ambience. Totally recommended and thank you for a great meal.

The food and wine were delicious and the visit was rounded off by the friendly service - thank you very much and see you soon...

We ate here in the spring. We decided on a table outside. Two other tables were occupied. When we weren't served after 15 minutes, we moved to the Italian restaurant around the corner. Unfortunately I can't say anything about the food.

Very nice place, it only gets noisy when it is fully booked. Very friendly service and delicious food

Expensive and very ordinary, both me and my wife were underwhelmed

I celebrated my birthday here with 22 friends and it was wonderful. Very nice atmosphere with great service and very tasty food. We had different starters, different main courses and great wines. Each of the dishes was delicious and fair value for money! A big thank you to the boss Mauri for his very attentive and uncomplicated manner and also to his fantastic team. You simply rocked the evening. Thank you for that

Sehr schönes Ambiente, das Essen war auch super :)

Das Essen war absolut top. Der Service allerdings eher mau. Schon beim Betreten hing der Herr mit dem Handy in der Hand in der Ecke und schien sich zu langweilen. So blieb es auch den Rest des Abends

Leckere italienische Kost in gehobenem Ambiente.

We did not even go & had to cancel having learnt they do not accept credit cards other than German ones. As a tourist, you’re expected to pay cash! What world are they living in & what kind of discrimination is this? Better avoid this one.

Hervorragende Pastagerichte in schicker italienischer Atmosphäre. Man bekommt hier sehr gut zubereitete Klassiker wie Trüffelnudeln, aber auch etwas ausgefallenere Gerichte.

Sehr Leckeres Essen, angenehme Atmosphäre sowie zuvorkommendes Personal.

Ich bin von diesem Restaurant überzeugt. Das Ambiente war überragend und auch das Personal hat. Für das Verhältnis ist das sehr günstig . Die Teller waren sehr ansprechend und auch die Stühle in diesem Ambiente anzubieten, ist top. Der Geschäftsführer hat wirklich Geschmack