POVENZA Trattoria Italia Ristorante Pizzeria in Nürnberg

Good food in a beautiful setting with an ideal location.

Very nice pizzeria in the city center. Delicious pizzas and a cheerful lady who served us. You can see that the staff works with pleasure, because you can hear singing while serving. Prices are moderate and not excessive Maybe a little too thin dough for me, but that's a matter of taste.

A great Italian restaurant with a lovely atmosphere. The gnocchi were very good, and the poppy seed cheesecake my wife had was fantastic. We'll definitely visit again next time. The little Fiat at our table was really cute.

We only stopped by today for an espresso and a coffee. It is and remains the best espresso/coffee in Nuremberg. 👍

Beautiful location, view of the main market from the upper floor

Located right on the main market square, you can sit outside. The pizzas are highly recommended.

Disgraceful behavior from the boss and the waiters were treated like dirt, madness!

I've been on planet Earth for 45 years. I've never left a meal unfinished until today. This was by far the worst pizza on Earth. Absolutely not a recommendation.

First, you're quickly seated in a truly beautiful setting, and then you're practically forgotten. Ordering food or drinks meant waiting 20 minutes before you could express your preference. The food itself arrived quickly. The pizza wasn't tasty. Run-of-the-mill tomato sauce, spices, or salt? None. The crust was very rubbery. Then, I had to wait another 20 minutes before they acknowledged my request. You should know.

This was the best salami pizza I've ever eaten. The staff is very friendly. A cozy atmosphere.

5 stars is definitely the minimum I have to give. Simply the best Italian restaurant in all of Nuremberg... The food is delicious and the atmosphere inside is fantastic. I was particularly impressed by what I would call the "animatore," Luciano. A true Italian with a true love for what he does! And you can really feel that as a guest. I spontaneously went there with my wife, and we were excellently looked after. We chatted about Italy, and Luciano told us about Bologna and invited us for an espresso after we paid. We're already looking forward to our next visit and can only recommend everyone to visit "Provenza."

A beautifully located restaurant with a view over the main market square, and that was about all the positives. Two waiters were busy on the terrace: a young man who apparently wasn't responsible for our table, and an unfriendly, overwhelmed woman. After being skillfully ignored for 45 minutes, we left the restaurant. What a pity.

I visited Provenza for the first time yesterday, and even though it was full, we received extremely courteous and personal attention. The food (pasta and salad) tasted delicious, had just the right portion size, and arrived quickly and hot. I'm especially impressed by the ambiance; the view from the window alone is enough. :)

The friendliest staff I've experienced in a long time. We were there for work (an international clientele). 85 happy and satisfied people!

Good shop, cozy even on the terrace.

Great food and very good service!

Unfortunately, the staff seemed very overwhelmed, and therefore rather unfriendly and stressed. The food took an extremely long time to arrive, and when it finally arrived, it seemed as if it had just been warmed up. Overall, it was very disappointing for a cozy dinner. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend the restaurant.

The food was average, certainly not exceptional, considering we're in Germany. The appetizer was okay, the pizza was edible but nothing special. The setting was well-maintained and the atmosphere was excellent. The service was friendly and fast.

We had the lasagnas. They weren't tasty. The sauce wasn't fresh, but overcooked. Clearly reheated several times.

Overwhelmed staff at moderate capacity. With the exception of the lady, almost every waiter cut me off so I couldn't get any work done. Ordering a refill of Coke became a real challenge! But first, back to the beginning. Shown to my seat, waited 10 minutes for the menu to be brought by the aforementioned lady, who wasn't even in charge of us! Then no one came to take our order for ages. After closing the menu, I waited about 15 minutes. I asked the lady to send her colleague! Then the expected waiter came, who walked past me at least five times. Well, things can only get worse, I thought. Ordered two pizzas and a pasta dish. One pizza came pretty quickly, while the second for my eldest didn't arrive until my youngest and I were almost finished. Oh yeah, when I wanted to ask where she was, I was cut off and not listened to. The answer was, "It's busy!" Unfortunately, I also have eyes to assess the situation! I was already ready to go to McDonald's so my eldest could get something to eat. And I was able to order my Coke when the second pizza arrived. I finished eating, asked for the bill, and waited forever again. The worst part was, the next table was cleared first, and then the bill arrived! Overall, the visit to Provenza was a complete disaster. Unqualified and rude staff have no place in service.

Other guests who arrived after us had already ordered before we even received a menu. When we were then yelled at, we left without ordering anything.

The food was good. Unfortunately, the service was completely subpar. The waiter was overwhelmed and unorganized. The manager just stood there and watched instead of helping out himself. It wasn't a pleasant evening.

The best Italian restaurant in Nuremberg!

A good Italian restaurant with friendly service. Also suitable for larger groups.

The food was good and arrived quickly... the service was nice but unfortunately too much was added to the bill!

Good restaurant with a great view of the main market. Unfortunately, the pizzas are a bit too greasy. Maybe add a little less cheese.

Very disappointing – service and honesty left a lot to be desired We went to the restaurant with our family (two children) and only ordered a few pizzas. The wait, however, was an incredible 1.5 hours. After just 40 minutes, we asked and received the answer "coming right away." After over an hour, we asked again – and again, we were told "coming right away." In the end, the food tasted average at best. I found the way we were treated as guests particularly disappointing: Instead of communicating honestly, we were repeatedly fobbed off with empty promises. This is absolutely unacceptable to me. We're certain: We won't be back.

You can only pay by card for amounts over €20, and if you don't tip (because the waiter doesn't get it), you don't even get a thank you or goodbye. Thanks, but never again. PS: The Aperol wasn't anything special anyway.

Very tasty food and very friendly service.

Good food! Great service ⭐️. The three of us just arrived and were greeted with typical Italian hospitality by our waiter, Luciano. Seated at a lovely table between olive trees, we were immediately given the menu and were able to order quickly. My pasta and salad were excellent! 😋. Highly recommended overall, and a big compliment to Luciano and the kitchen! We'll definitely be back.

Very bad experience. I came here with my sister for drinks and something to eat. We sat down. It wasn't crowded. We waited over 30 minutes for a waiter to come and serve us. In the end, we left because no one came.

ONCE AND NEVER AGAIN! That's for sure! We went to an Italian restaurant today with two adults and two children and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. We had to wait over an hour for four simple margarita pizzas. During that time, we politely asked where the food was. However, one of the servers reacted completely inappropriately – not a word, just a horrified look, as if we had asked something rude. It felt very disrespectful. Our actual server at least apologized later and said there had been problems in the kitchen. Nevertheless, guests who had arrived long after us were served their pizzas and pasta much earlier. After a total of about 80 minutes, our food finally arrived. This was an imposition, especially with two hungry children. We remained polite and showed understanding, but this kind of treatment and service are simply disappointing. It's a real shame, as we were really looking forward to the visit.

Great service, top-notch bruschetta and pizza at fair prices, especially considering the touristy location. Tip: If you like things a little spicier: The chili oil is a real hit ;)

Friendly staff. Delicious food.

A lovely restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and stylish decor. The food was absolutely delicious – the pizza and pasta tasted authentically Italian! The only downside was that it took about 90 minutes for our order to arrive, which felt quite long. Hopefully, service speed can be improved in the future, because the quality of the food is truly worth it.

The service was initially friendly. The pizza Capricciosa was okay. The pizza Verdura looked like a defrosted pre-made pizza, just not cooked properly. Regarding the service – during the payment process, I placed my Amex on the charger and paid. What followed was simply a disgrace. "They don't take Amex – it was okay – yes, but I should have asked first, then I would have said no." And this was done in a way that made me say, "never come back" – with the explanation that they would get their money from Amex later – because more expensive isn't usually true.

Pleasant atmosphere. Friendly service. Great pizza and salad. Always happy to come back.

We went here for dinner yesterday. The ambiance is lovely; I really like the small Fiat 500 on the ground floor. If you look out the window, you can see the main market square directly, and you'll see lots of interesting people. The service was excellent, very attentive, and friendly at all times. The food came very quickly and tasted really good. If you like Italian cuisine, this is the place for you.

Really beautiful place… excellent food… fantastic service thanks to Antonello who is truly No. 1… See you soon!!!

A truly fantastic Italian restaurant! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was fast and well-organized, and the staff very friendly and attentive. The child-friendly approach was particularly pleasing – we were immediately offered a children's menu and everything was done to ensure our child felt comfortable. We would definitely be back!

The medium hair waiter THEO so unfriendly! We wanted to order different things but his way to assist us! Just some drinks n bye! He was rude to others too.

Thanks to the empathetic waiter “Pitti” who served us well. Good food, cozy restaurant with a great view

You can go there anytime. We had a birthday dinner there, and everything went well. The pasta dishes are especially recommended.

The lady at the reception was friendly but rather apathetic. The food came quickly, and the server was friendly as well. The pasta dishes were average. In summary, it's okay, but I won't be a repeat customer for pasta. The restaurant itself looks attractive, and you can sit comfortably downstairs or upstairs on the terrace. They serve Aperol or Sarti, so it's perfect if you just want a small Spritz.

Me and my father had visited this place. The places' location was good. I ordered a gelato and my father ordered a pizza. The bottom side of pizza's were burnt but in overall, both of them were good enough. What bothered me was that none other than the waiter's behaviours and the talking style to us.oone of the waiters was acting so cocky, and didn't seem to be kind at all, i don't know if he had a beef with us.. But besides the manners of the waiters, the location is awesome. It's inside was decorated so well. Hopefully, the waiters won't be acting this rude to the upcoming guests.

Highly recommended Italian restaurant with charm Two of us were there for lunch, and we both had pizza. The portions were generous and very tasty – exactly what you'd expect from an Italian pizza. The prices for the food are average overall, but you'll have to dig a little deeper for the drinks. The decor is tasteful and cozy. What's particularly nice is that the restaurant is spread over two floors and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. A real eye-catcher inside is an original Fiat 500, which charmingly underlines the Italian ambiance. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, which further enhanced the positive overall impression. One small negative: The men's restroom was unfortunately not as well-maintained as one would expect from such a cosy restaurant – not a big deal, but could be improved. All in all, a very successful visit. We would definitely return and can recommend the restaurant with a clear conscience.

Very nice people and delicious food!

Central location by the beautiful fountain Delicious, well-topped pizza Perfect service by Fabiana

I love coming here when I'm in town; the staff is quick and friendly. The food is delicious and the prices are reasonable. The only thing that bothered me was that the pizza wasn't pre-sliced; but that's a minor issue that the taste makes up for.

The location of this restaurant is undoubtedly excellent. Unfortunately, the exorbitant prices spoil the overall impression. We had to pay €21 for an Aperol Spritz and a gin and tonic. At the bar next door (same location), you can get equivalent drinks for €17.

The food was good, but I find the price of €25 for a larger portion of spaghetti a bit excessive. They were good, though. 👍. The service was too hectic and initially unfriendly.

I've never experienced such great service, so first of all, compliments. The staff are very friendly and considerate! The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the tables are clean. The food is actually quite average, but the prices are outrageous. The drinks, in particular, made me laugh for a moment. So, I'm sorry, inflation or not, but this is really just crazy.

Highly recommended 😉 With 2 floors and a balcony and terrace Right on the market square - centrally located in the old town

A real disappointment: the grilled salmon was dry and tasteless, vegetables (carrots and zucchini) were very, very hard .. you could say - raw !

Instead of Italian lemonade, there's only Schwip Schwap, which can only be paid for in cash. The waiter is very unfriendly.

Great service, you sit outside with a great view and the food and drinks were delicious - an all-round successful evening

Fantastic! We were passing through and had lunch here. The pizza and pasta were above average, and the location and service were top-notch!

Far too expensive. €9 for a 0.5L drink is outrageous. The food was very good. Unfortunately, the staff was a bit unfriendly.

Good café, unfortunately not up-to-date! There are no milk alternatives...other than that, everything was wonderful.

Nice place in the center of Nuremberg, nice service, excellent food. Also wine:) Italian restaurant.

We were there with a group of more than 10 people and there was no problem making a reservation. Food delicious, service good. The appetizer platter is highly recommended!

We were there spontaneously on a Saturday evening and got a place straight away. Very friendly staff, they take care of everything straight away and the order went very quickly. Food was great, we had a pizza and a pasta dish and ate everything ;). There's nothing to complain about, we'd love to come back.

Food was good. Pasta was delicious, salad was a bit lacking but tasted good. The many AI-generated images irritate and ruin the ambience, especially when they even display images from real artists. I find it contradictory.

Unfortunately, lasagne was very average, but I can recommend the pizza

We love eating here🫶 💚💚💚 Food 💚💚💚 Service 💚💚💚 Ambience 💚💚💚 View Child-friendly service, great ambience and always very good food🫶 Thank you and see you soon

Really delicious, But! What kind of biased distrust of the customer is this? How often do people eat salad at your place and not pay?😄

Restaurant with many tables on a large square. It was often full, so we had to wait a long time before the order was taken and served. So be there on time, otherwise you could wait for a spot Food good,

My wife and I just ate pasta and pizza. Very very tasty. Definitely recommended.

Restaurant with many tables, with an open kitchen, we had lunch at 3:30 p.m. without a problem. The service took quite a while, but then I made up for it with how good the food was. The salmon and bolognese lasagna were very delicious and a toast called COBO was also very delicious and abundant.

I would prefer not to give any stars at all. Not recommended at all. The food was terrible and we had to wait a long time. Especially very unfriendly in the restaurant. Never again.

When we came in it smelled very musty. When we sat down we noticed that our table had the same smell. Service is totally unfriendly, just because we didn't know what we wanted to drink after 2 minutes. Unfortunately, the food arrived burnt and was definitely not fresh! Unfortunately, the toilets are not clean and stink, and the soap dispensers are both broken. In my opinion the food and drink is very expensive. Just for a 0.5l juice spritzer they charge €8.10

Very friendly staff and the pizzas are to die for.

The service and staff was excellent and very attentive. The food and the ambience are great.

The food is very tasty and beautifully presented. The pizzas are good, but we've had better. The salmon was very well prepared. The spaghetti carbonara is prepared without cream and is recommended for that reason alone. I don't think it's guanciale, but rather speck, as there's also a strip of bacon on top. Personally, it didn't bother me. Quite the opposite – I'd come back for the carbonara and the fish. The service was friendly. The waitress tried to upsell, but was by no means unpleasant. Rather, it reflects professional and dedicated service. The location is unbeatable, especially by the window. The interior is unusual, and there's a good atmosphere in the restaurant. The price is high, but reasonable and acceptable for the location. We were there on a Saturday at 1 p.m. and immediately found a table for four by the window without a reservation. I saw families with children in the restaurant.

The delicious food and pleasant space were completely overshadowed by the fact that the employee who served us added a 10% tip to the bill without saying anything! I only saw it after paying, when I asked for the bill.

"The staff doesn't have to be nice but they are anyway". This is so true. We loved our waiter & had fun with him. The Margarita pizza needed more basil but it was very good. The capaletti was fabulous. Would definitely go there again.

Top restaurant with unique service :)! Worth a visit every time you visit a trade fair

Service is usually very good. It tastes pretty good too. I'm there often, it's really nice, I like it.

Gorgeous place to sit and the staff were very friendly. The calzone was amazing!

Exceptionally friendly staff, located in the middle of the city on the main market, very friendly boss... Good food at a good price... Definitely! Recommended.

Food was mediocre, waiter extremely unfriendly! We were three young students and wanted to pay separately and were allowed to listen to us saying “this kind of thing only happens in Germany” and that he now has to waste an hour at our table because it will take so long. I was having a private conversation with my girlfriend and the waiter intervened and cheekily asked me what I had said to my girlfriend. Too bad! There will be no more 2nd visitors.

Price performance is 100% right here Everything was great and everyone was friendly 💪

It's a really nice Italian restaurant right in the heart of the city

No bill! Small portion is charged as large. Horror.

I had lunch here with a big group of friends. Beef was not bad but completely unseasoned. Sausage was probably the best of the meat dishes, but also nothing special. Pizza was mediocre and pasta tasted a bit stale. The waiter seemed uncomfortable and looked like he was just waiting for us to leave. The interior of the restaurant is nice and so is the location, but the food and service did not impress. ——- To respond to the owner saying I wasn’t at Provenza: I posted the photos unedited and not cropped. Hopefully you can recognize the tables and other plates, they are identical to those in other reviews. I also happen to have a receipt, but I don’t post such personal things on Google maps. I have absolutely no interest in lying about dining at your restaurant, it just wasn’t a very good experience. If I were you, I’d take my rating as constructive criticism to help improve your food quality and service. Best wishes.

The place is right in the centre of Altstadt. And the view is amazing! So just go for that. Otherwise the food was really mediocre. The pizza was very toasted and chewy. My hand hurts, jaw hurts and I lost my appetite just trying to cut it. The pizza lacked flavor, we could barely taste anything. The drinks were okay, nothing special. The service - some of the waiters were nice.

Beautiful restaurant, extremely friendly and attentive staff. I always enjoy coming there again and again.

Very pleasant trattoria: not loud, not crowded, attentive service, in short: everything was great!

Very nice service, There was a tiny thing wrong with one of our dishes. After speaking to the waiter, the error was immediately corrected. Great atmosphere. Gladly again!

I'll never go there again! If you come with a stroller, you are not allowed to choose a seat. My child was sleeping and there were hardly any guests there. Wanted to sit on the corner and put the stroller there. It was said that the stroller was detrimental to the restaurant's presentation. If you look from the outside, it's better if you don't see a stroller. That's what I got as an answer. Then I just left. Well, then I'll never come back. I have already recommended this restaurant to several friends because the location is great. The waiter was not motivated. I felt like I had committed a sin by going in with a stroller. Violent! Conclusion, never go back.

Title: “A piece of Italy in Nuremberg” In the central square of Nuremberg it shines, a corner that wonderfully assimilates to Italy. Provence, its name, a place like no other, where food becomes heavenly art. Golden pizzas with a divine touch, pastas that embrace the soul and wine. Every sip of coffee, a fleeting journey, to the heart of Italy, intense and effective. The staff, always warm and attentive, with smiles that defy time. Even though people fill the place, His friendliness never ceases to shine. Today, dear friends, I was surprised by the news, You can now leave a tip with complete comfort. With a card, a sincere and small gesture, that rewards dream service. If you are looking for flavor and warmth in a single measure, Provence is the place where time never passes. An Italian corner in central Nuremberg, where each visit is a banquet without end.

Food expensive, rather smaller portions and taste ok. The absolute impudence was: After we paid (including a generous tip because she had been quite nice up to that point), the waiter came to the table and without comment started turning down the umbrella at our table. We were basically thrown out without a word. ________ Update 2025: This review was temporarily removed due to defamation. It was only because I was able to provide evidence that Google reactivated it. You can keep that in mind when reading the other reviews

Service attentive, food is ok. It's nice to sit at the main market, ideal to linger for a couple of drinks.

Friendly staff. Delicious food. Have been here several times and are always satisfied.

The restaurant is really nicely decorated. I knew it from earlier times as “Kaffee Gröll”, where I often went with my grandfather. There is no sign of this today - everything is modern and attractively designed. The service was super friendly and we also enjoyed the food. We had spaghetti Bolognese, which was really excellent - with pure beef, just the way I like Bolognese best. The pizza was also good, but I have one small criticism: it wasn't pre-cut. I just don't understand why some restaurants don't cut the pizza. Without a pizza cutter, often with a blunt knife and on plates that are too small, it always becomes quite a tedious task - and above all, annoying. Apart from that everything was great and I can definitely recommend the restaurant!

We had our employee day with 60 people in Provenza in mid-December and are completely satisfied! From the first contact for the reservation to the further arrangements by telephone and email, everything was extremely uncomplicated and always very friendly. All of our wishes were fulfilled, which made the entire process very pleasant. We were warmly welcomed on the day of the event. The tables in the upper area and in the back of the restaurant were wonderfully set and invited you to linger. Despite the large group, the service was excellent. All service staff tried very hard and managed to serve 60 people quickly and professionally. The entire menu – from starters to dessert – was very well received. A special thank you goes to Claudia, Ms. Wittmann and the entire team, who always served us helpfully, friendly and with a smile that day. We can highly recommend Provenza and would be happy to come back!

Good Italian restaurant right on the main market

Very nice staff, got the food quickly and it was super tasty! This restaurant is definitely worth a visit!!

Three stars for the beautiful facility. The gentleman is a disaster, he literally followed my friend to the toilet in order to collect €2. Even at the motorway service stations you only pay €1. It's a real rip-off from the operator

Great decor and super tasty pizzas