Pizzeria Pinocchio in Düsseldorf

We reserved a table for seven people for 6 p.m. At 6 p.m., our table—and those of many other guests—was still unavailable, so everyone had to wait outside in the cold until about 6:15 p.m. When we were finally shown to our table, we were shocked to find that our group of seven had been seated at a table that only seated four or five people. It was incredibly cramped and completely unsuitable for eating. When we pointed this out to the server, she simply said, "What can we do?" Even when we asked if we could have the next available table for two to split up, we were unfortunately refused, as everything was already reserved and full. We were lucky that two pasta dishes arrived much too late, so the first empty pizza plate had already freed up some space. We overheard another group of seven being split between two tables—one for three and one for four. They were not happy about it. Suggestion for improvement: Either reservations for larger groups should not be accepted, or reservations should clearly state that there is no table for that many people and that you would therefore be split between two tables. The pizza was delicious, but the entire evening was very disappointing for us.

Awful place, the food is terrible, loud, cramped, and uncomfortable. Despite having a reservation, you wait half an hour to be seated. The pasta was a mush and bore no resemblance to what it should be. Even the tiramisu from Aldi or Lidl is a delight compared to what they serve there.

It was our first time there, and the food was incredibly delicious!

The pasta with salmon is really good!

We stumbled upon this restaurant by chance and really enjoyed it. The interior is very interesting, like being in a cave or a grotto, but cozy. They found us a table, though it was in the back, but while we were waiting for our order, another one opened up and they kindly moved us. We ordered salmon soup and pizza, and everything was delicious. Thank you.

Pizzeria Pinocchio offers affordable pizza and pasta in a classic sit down restaurant setting. The space is candlelit and dim which gives it a very unique atmosphere. The interior feels almost like being inside a cave with textured walls and low lighting that make it stand out from more modern restaurants. The food itself is good and reliable. The pizza and pasta are well priced and satisfying making it a solid option for a casual meal. It is a comfortable place to sit down and enjoy a full dinner without feeling rushed. That said the cave like walls are definitely not for everyone. While some people may find the ambiance cozy or romantic the walls personally gave me goosebumps and felt a bit unsettling. Overall it is a decent spot for affordable Italian food with a very distinct and memorable atmosphere.

The pizza at Pinocchio is always excellent. I love coming here.

Super delicious and thank you 🙏

You have to wait a little while for a table, but it's worth it. The atmosphere is lovely, and the service is very attentive. Prices are on the higher end for a pizzeria, but the food is delicious.

Very delicious food and fantastic service in a beautiful restaurant.

The pizza was very tasty, highly recommended.

A lovely little pizzeria with excellent service. Highly recommended.

Delicious pizza, one of the best ever. Super friendly staff, who were also helpful with my order. Definitely recommended.

Good traditional pizzeria. Delicious pasta and pizza. Small booths. Busy, so reservations are recommended. It can get quite stuffy in the back when it's full.

It's very delicious, I recommend it!

Best lasagna i have ever tasted!

Best pizza I've ever eaten and a super nice atmosphere.

Very good service and food👌 21.11.25: New visit, and still great!

great service, nice food, and affordable prices. Highly recommended. 🤗

Delicious lasagna with crusty bread! It was very tasty! The place was packed and very busy, which speaks volumes about the quality.

Very tasty food, super nice team

Easy and quick telephone reservation. Quaint, family atmosphere. Very friendly and attentive staff. Reasonably priced and good quality food. We'll gladly come back!

Outstanding food, great pizza, and the service is warm and very attentive!!

We were served outside of normal meal times, so we decided to go in. The spaghetti and penne were correct and delicious, the drinks were among the most expensive in the city, and a typical dessert like tiramisu cost 11 euros and espresso cost 3.80 euros. We were amazed.

The same taste and the same people every time we come, it's a great tradition

... been there for several years, at least 40 ... always happy to go there ...

Really delicious, authentic staff, everyone in a great mood. The visit was a lot of fun. A little on the pricey side, but absolutely worth it for such good food!

Unfortunately, I didn't take a picture of the pizza. But it was really delicious. What I found a bit annoying was that you had to sit on the other side of the street. Well, we didn't make a reservation. The waiter was super nice. Everything was perfect.

Authentic Italiano in the belly of the beast!!! What makes this so special is the Pinocchio themes and being inside the great whale. Food is spectacular and the service impeccable A must for all lovers of genuine Italian food

Very tasty pizza and very friendly staff. We'll be happy to come back.

Best pizzas in town. Been going there for 40 + years …

Very friendly service. Top-notch pizzas!

Very tasty pizza and delicious desserts. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. We'll definitely be back again.

Solid pizzeria with very friendly service. Drinks arrived very quickly.

tourist trap with frozen dough :( sorry, i think you'll go in italian pizza hell

A great pizzeria in Düsseldorf near the Rhine. A cozy atmosphere. Pizza made in a stone oven.

Pizzeria Pinocchio is easily accessible in Düsseldorf's old town. Positive: You can sit outside – although the seating is rather average. We ordered a salami pizza and a Diavolo pizza. Unfortunately, they were essentially the same pizza, except the Diavolo had a bit of spicy oil drizzled over it. Normally, you'd expect a spicy, hot salami here – but this seemed more like a rip-off. The pizza dough itself was also rather below average in terms of taste and not a highlight. The house wine (white wine) was not only overpriced at €17 for 0.5 l, but also arrived much too warm and tasted quite sour. Another unpleasant thing was that an employee (or perhaps the manager) was playing his cell phone very loudly right outside the restaurant. At least he responded after we asked him to turn it down. Conclusion: Hunger drives us in – but the culinary experience falls well short of our expectations. Unfortunately, it is not enough for a real recommendation.

Very friendly service and delicious pizza 1A

Super nice atmosphere, delicious food, top

I had penne carbonara, tasted very good, only minus was they used normal ham instead of pancetta

Glass full to the brim and pizza delicious

We went with high expectations, but the result was a disappointment. The staff was extremely indifferent. The pizzas were swimming in oil and overly salty. The only thing I liked was the thinness of the pizza dough. You can find much better pizzerias. A waste of time.

The pizza I had was atrocious. It tasted like frozen pizza that was warmed up and served. Do not recommend for Pizza whatsoever. Service was good, atmosphere was good. cannot say about other items such as pasta, but the pizza was really npt good, did not like.

Small, cramped Italian restaurant. Pizzas taste much better than they look. Selection absolutely fine, staff friendly.

Our trusted Italian restaurant! We go there weekly and are completely satisfied! Fantastic food, perfect service! A huge kiss to our second living room in Düsseldorf! ❤️

I paid a total of €26.70 for two pizzas. To be fair, the pizzas were delicious – the crust was good, the toppings were fresh – but nothing special that would justify the price. I think €16.20 for a simple tuna pizza is significantly overpriced. In the end, it's "just" a pizza – and even in good pizzerias in Düsseldorf, you usually pay significantly less for that. The taste is okay, but the value for money isn't right for me. A shame.

One of my favorite restaurants. I highly recommend Pizza Fantasia.

We haven't eaten such good pizza for a long time

Great shop, very friendly staff, reasonable prices and good food.

Very pleasant and attentive service. The specialty is stone-baked pizzas. We followed the recommendation and were not disappointed. A nice, crispy crust, a juicy topping, all refined. It was a real treat. The food arrived very quickly. The Lambrusco was delicious. A wonderful and delicious experience.

Great restaurant, we were very satisfied with everything. The food tasted good, the portions were plentiful, and the prices were definitely reasonable. The service was also very good. The seating inside is very pleasant by candlelight.

Pizzeria Pinocchio in Düsseldorf's Old Town definitely has its own charm. The decor is unusual and stylish, but the cramped space can get quite noisy. Nevertheless, the food is impressive: the pizza was tasty and well-prepared. Those looking for a cozy atmosphere should be prepared for some hustle and bustle, but for delicious pizza, it's definitely worth a visit!

Very tasty food and very attentive service

Pizza was great. Drink prices as well as the service and hygiene are a disaster. Wine spritzer costs the same as a pure wine. He was still warm. When you pay €70 for 2 pizzas with 4 drinks I definitely expect more. (almost €8 for a standard grappa is also more than cheeky!)

€4.40 surcharge for pizza for additional toppings! With extra onions, corn and parmesan, that's €13.20 more for a pizza that costs €15! Not recommended!

Pizza is super tasty and absolutely recommended

The taste of the food was really okay - but unfortunately that was the only positive thing about our visit. The reception by the staff was unfriendly and arrogant. We were seated at a visibly dirty table and when it was “cleaned” the leftover food and crumbs were simply wiped onto our laps - absolutely unacceptable. Particularly important: Be sure to check the invoice before paying! We also tried to bill items twice - apparently not an isolated case, as you can also read in other reviews.

We had Pizza Salami and Pizza Europa. Both were good. Very friendly staff as well! Recommended!

Best pizza I've eaten in a long time, thin dough and crispy baked in an open stone oven.

We were there on a sunny spring day. On a football day! The entire altstad was filled with supporters, great atmosphere. Pinocchio is located just on the edge of the altstad. Quiet terrace with delicious food! Great service, recommended!

Very large selection of pizzas and pasta dishes. Definitely recommended.

Very good service in a good atmosphere. The food is very good and served quickly. The selection of dishes sets it apart from other restaurants, offering something new in Italian cuisine

The best Italian restaurant in town.

Very tasty food, nice staff. Only recommended

Simple 🔝. There is nothing more to add to this. Always happy here and more than satisfied every time. THANKS

Super delicious food. The employees were very nice and super attentive. Everything was very authentic, we felt like we were in Italy. The rooms are quite small, but that makes it feel uncomfortable. When I'm back in Düsseldorf, I'll be happy to come back for dinner!

A pizzeria that I like, one of my first places to visit if you want pizza in Düsseldorf. I recommend.

We paid 120 EUR for two people for pizza and a salad in advance, with wine and water. They're completely crazy. This is unimaginable after 50 years of regular customers. Don't go! Highest risk of rip-offs. Imbecile

Mein Besuch dort war eine durchweg positive Erfahrung, und ich möchte insbesondere die hervorragende Gastfreundschaft und den ausgezeichneten Service hervorheben. Besonders beeindruckt hat mich, dass das Restaurant mit großer Sorgfalt und Rücksichtnahme darauf geachtet hat, dass ich aufgrund des Ramadan faste. Vom Zeitpunkt der Reservierung bis zur Umsetzung vor Ort verlief alles reibungslos. Mein Essen wurde pünktlich serviert, sodass ich mein Fasten problemlos brechen konnte, und das Personal war stets aufmerksam, freundlich und zuvorkommend.

Rustic Italian atmosphere...best pizza...top waiters

Best pizza in a long-established pizzeria

The food wasn't bad, but I didn't like the atmosphere that much. There is no barrier-free access. Everything seems very old and the lighting is not appropriate. In my opinion, this is not good overall.

Unfriendly staff, lady's arm grabbed and pushed "out of the way" and generally derogatory behavior towards our women present. A few dishes were prepared incorrectly but were also corrected when they were asked about it. An absolute no-go for the price.

I've been going there since I was a child and over the last 30+ years I've always felt very well looked after. Top 👍

The food tasted good, unfortunately the portion was very small. I ordered tortellini and there were exactly 6!!! Tortellini with sauce. Unfortunately disappointing for the price.

Delicious pizza and good service, but if you don't reserve in advance you have to expect waiting times

The truth is that they are very happy. We arrived just a few minutes before closing and they were very kind to us and made us quality pizzas and offered a good house wine. They also charged my cell phone with their charger. They didn't let us go hungry (not like other restaurants in Düsseldorf...) Again, thank you very much.

The best pizza in the world is here!

The pizza is very tasty. Basically a bit more expensive for a pizzeria. There is an outdoor terrace, but unfortunately it is of a lesser quality. The service is very nice, friendly and puts you in a good mood.

Eine “Pallina“ vorneweg und eine “Capitano“. Besser geht's nicht!!! Hier gibt's die allerbesten Pizzen weit und breit und sehr entspannte, sehr nette Bedienung.

We waren zelf schuld dat we een half uur moesten wachten, we hadden niet gereserveerd. En dat is hier wel aan te raden. Het wachten is echter geen straf, je kunt de diverse pizzas alvast bekijken als ze uit de houtoven komen. Ze zien er allemaal heerlijk uit. Deze ervaring hebben we later aan de houten bewerkte tafel, zoals Geppetto die zelf zou maken, ook mogen ervaren. Verder hanger er schilderijen en tekeningen van Pinokkio aan de muur en het restaurant ziet er uit als een druipsteen-grot. (Dit laatste is wel moeilijker schoon te maken, zeker op plaatsen waar de kaarsen altijd op tafel staan.) De bediening is zeer vriendelijk en spreekt onderling Italiaans. Niet voor niets een advies van Tripadvisor. Ook van mij een echte aanrader.

Very fine food, the porcini mushroom tortellini were outstanding! My Pizza Capitano was also a dream.

That was always a really great pizza, yes

Went in spontaneously and got a table for 7 people straight away, despite the fact that it was very full. Fast and courteous service. The food was excellent. Prices are reasonable. Location totally cozy. Only recommended!!!

Very good pizzas, nice service, nice atmosphere but very crowded and crowded... Which is probably a sign that it's good there

Great restaurant. It is a bit small, so you feel a bit cramped, but that makes it intimate and cozy. Very friendly staff and tasty food. It is wise to make a reservation, because it is always full.

Fantastic food Very nice and courteous service A wonderful evening Thank you very much

We enjoyed the pizza and pasta, but the mousse au chocolat was really disappointing. It tasted industrial and nearly inedible, so we left it untouched.

We were in the front part of the restaurant, which is very narrow. That's why it's very loud there. The food and service was great.

This is our third visit to this restaurant. It is essential to reserve in advance, especially during trade fairs. My first visit was 10 years ago. This time Alfredo served us, very entertaining and friendly. Gladly again.

Delicious food, quaint restaurant

Excellent pizza prepared by very nice men. Nice atmosphere when the men shout over each other, mixing German and Italian. All the tables in the pizzeria were occupied, so I was seated on the last free chair in the place where pizzas are served, for which I am very grateful.

Excelente comida la carne de res con salsa de setas iba a morir por. Todo el mundo en nuestra fiesta tenía un gran plato o pizza, el servicio fue bueno una vez que nos consiguieron en la mesa correcta, ya que el lugar es pequeño y fuimos una fiesta de 5.

Very nice place! The staff very helpful! The pizza one of the best we have eaten in Dusseldorf and the pasta big portions and very tasty! I highly recommend it!

Best pizza in town!! I've been going to Pizzeria Pinocchio for almost 50 years and the quality has been perfect ever since! The pizzas are fantastic, the Insalata Capricciosa has the signature Pinocchio dressing and the lasagne is hot and steamy wonderful! An absolute tip!

Delicious. Can be highly recommended. Great👍

Very nice restaurant a bit outside the tourist crowds. The pizzas are excellent and the house wine is good. The starters are large portions, you can easily take a dish for two. Highly recommended!

Wonderful pizzaria, great food. The owner seemed insulted that I didn't finish my pizza in one sitting.

For me the best pizza in Düsseldorf! Cozy restaurant

The food is fantastic! Absolutely authentic Italian. Always worth a visit.