Ristorante Carmelo in Bochum

Restaurant to recommend to all people visiting Bochum. A splendid Sicilian family who does their job with all the passion and friendliness that is needed in gastronomy. I haven't been from Sicily for 23 years. Last night I suddenly found myself back on the island thanks to Mr. Carmelo and his Team, who treated us like relatives. Thank you from me and my family.

It's been a long time since I've had pizza this good. Highly recommended.

Wow!!!! Very tasty food, reasonable prices, great ambience, family-run restaurant, very courteous staff, thank you!!!!

For everyone who is looking for a good Italian :)

Everything was exquisite and the attention was wonderful.

A good Italian. Personally, my food wasn't seasoned enough, but the quality was great.

The 5 of us had dinner before the musical. The food (various pasta and salad) was almost all great 😋. Unfortunately, only the two spaghetti frutti di mare left something to be desired. The taste was good but unfortunately the deposits were only frozen and not of the highest quality. Some mussels or squid would have been nice. But everything else about the food was great.

First-class food and courteous service

Very nice staff. Very nice atmosphere and the pizza was very tasty with fresh ingredients and plenty of toppings. Highly recommended!!!

Very nice restaurant. Even though we were there earlier than our booking time, there were no problems. We got a table straight away and the order was taken quickly. Very nice staff, we liked it.

Good food at a fair price. Nice, attentive staff. Reservation for WE recommended. Gladly again

We can only agree with the previous speakers, THAT is really a gem that is hidden here. Very friendly staff, great service, not forgetting the food! Personally, I haven't enjoyed Italian cuisine as good as I did here in a long time! As an antipasta we enjoyed lamb carpaccio - truly a delight 🥲🥲🥲. Ate truffles for the first time in my life with tagliatelle and cream sauce. The pizza was also a pure culinary delight. And at the end there was grappa... And as we left, "Nonna" waved friendly from the kitchen. Really feel-good atmosphere 🫶🫶. Thanks for the great evening!

Nice restaurant, good food and friendly service.

Great restaurant, delicious food, super friendly service

We went to the musical in the afternoon and wanted to go out for dinner afterwards. Restaurant is a 10 minute walk from the musical, but there is also on-site parking. We went without a reservation and were warmly welcomed. Very nice and clean restaurant, very friendly. Food very tasty.

We were there for the first time today. There is no wish left. Everything is just great. You will be welcomed with a smile. Food super delicious 😋 A visit is worth it. Fresh ingredients cooked with love. We were happy and satisfied... Stay as you are.

Wir haben im angrenzenden Hotel Excelsior übernachtet und uns direkt einen Tisch um 17 Uhr reservieren lassen, da wir im Anschluss zu einer Veranstaltung wollten. Zum Glück, denn das Restaurant ist bereits ab 17.30 Uhr gut besucht. Auf dem Tisch stand eine frische Rose und eine Kerze, was wir sehr schön fanden. Zu Beginn gab es 2 Bruschetta vom Haus. Der Service war sehr freundlich und herzlich. Das Essen hat uns sehr gut geschmeckt. Preis- Leistungsverhältnis ist wirklich sehr gut. Eine große Portion Spaghetti aglio, olio mit großen Gambas für 17,50 € und eine große Portion schwarze Tagliolini mit Lachs und Zucchini ebenfalls für 17,50 €. Zum Abschluss hatten wir die Zabaione, die wirklich Weltklasse war. Zum Abschluss ein richtig guter Espresso für 2 Euro. Uns hat der Aufenthalt sehr gut gefallen.

We were there on October 2nd, 2024 after the musical Starlight Express. Service very nice, pizza and meat dishes 😋😋😋 Personally, I am very happy to recommend it.

Tasty, friendly, plenty of parking.

Extremely nice restaurant, very friendly and helpful staff and the cuisine - especially the vegetarian one - is excellent. We enjoyed an incredibly cozy evening with you and a worthy end to our holiday - THANK YOU SO MUCH! Speaking of which: it pays to make a reservation.

Very nice restaurant to recommend, menu great and the staff very attentive

The food is very good. The service too. The ambience is actually very good too. Since my husband is walking and has severe visual impairment, it is not possible to get into the restaurant with a wheelchair because the tables are on a platform with a high step to sit on. Of course you could also sit outside on the ground-level terrace. But depending on the weather, this isn't ideal. And it's more rustic outside than inside. But we will still go back. We have already reserved a table. Instead of a wheelchair with a walker and walking aids. Simply because the food there is so good.

Fine Fine Fine! We are demanding, especially when it comes to Italian food. When it comes to Carmelo, don't let the situation deceive you. There's a gem hidden here, a little Italian place with a great atmosphere, very friendly staff/service and super delicious food. We felt very comfortable and ate great. The service is professional and has a friendly calm about it. We say thank you and regret that we don't live nearby, otherwise we would have a new regular restaurant. Keep it up!

A bit inconspicuous but super friendly, super tasty and not too expensive. Very happy again. Absolute recommendation!!

Delicious food, friendly service... Nice terrace

Beautiful, light, friendly rooms, also in a separate room for special occasions and larger groups. Very good Italian and international cuisine, lovingly cooked, varied and imaginative, good prices. Own parking spaces and always enough spaces in the area. Very good friendly service. Do you want more? Absolutely not. Highly recommended.

Good value for money, large portions. Pasta is basically okay, but a bit flabby. The service can be expanded.

Would have liked to book a table. Unfortunately no one answered the phone.

Very tasty and well and evenly topped pizzas. Very attentive waiter. There is a covered "terrace" for cozy dining even when it rains, but no garden. Here's another greeting from the kitchen. Gladly again.

Great pizza, large portion of pasta - ideal before the Starlight Express performance. Just a few minutes from the theater.

Very nice ambience, a very familiar atmosphere and super delicious food. Highly recommended.

Wir waren für einen Musicalbesuch in Bochum und wollten vor der Vorstellung noch etwas essen. Das Restaurant liegt direkt beim Hotel Excelsior in welchem wir übernachtet haben. Das Essen war sehr lecker und unsere Sorgen, dass es zeitlich knapp werden könnte mit dem Beginn des Musicals waren völlig unbegründet. Es ging sehr schnell und wie gesagt, sehr lecker. Das Restaurant ist sehr gepflegt und das Personal sehr nett.

Good Italian, nice selection, good service, good price-performance ratio

Very good food and very nice staff. If you want to eat there before Starlight Express, you should book a table.

We came here without a reservation on Saturday evening with 3 people. The restaurant was full, but there were some changes in the schedule and we still got a table. The food was really delicious! The bruschetta that we received in advance (on the house) was also delicious. The desserts were also to die for. The staff was very friendly, cheerful and running very fast. The restaurant is somewhat hidden but it is definitely recommended. If we are in Bochum again, we will definitely eat here again.

I almost don't dare write about how good and tasty it is here, because then more people might come up with the idea of ​​reserving a table here! We have been regular guests at Carmelo for many years. The food is always excellent (and by that I don't just mean pizza and pasta, but also starters, fish, meat and dessert!), the service is impeccable and super nice! Our mentally handicapped son is always particularly well addressed here. We have also celebrated a few smaller family celebrations and have always been thrilled! So, now I hope that we will still find a free table here in the future ;)

Very good, the starter was delicious, the main course was very tasty and the dessert was super tasty🥰

We spontaneously called and reserved a table. We were then welcomed very friendly in the restaurant. There was a little greeting from the kitchen in advance: bruschetta and small rolls with herb butter. For starters there was lettuce and tomato with mozzarella. For the main course, pizza and pasta with scampi. For dessert we ordered tiramisu and panna cotta. The waiting times were very short, the food was very tasty. What should be highlighted is the friendly service from the employees. We really liked that. It's only a few minutes' walk from the Musical Starlight Express to the Carmelo restaurant and that's why we can confidently recommend this location if you want a delicious Italian meal before or after. Thank you!

Great restaurant and very modern, inside and out. Staff very accommodating and friendly with great advice. Dishes were delivered very quickly and tasted perfect. Pizza and pasta are great

Great Italian restaurant, nice atmosphere with delicious food and drinks. Highly recommended!

Best spaghetti cabonara ever. Food TOP. Unfortunately, we sat outside, which looked pretty boring.

Always very nice here... Very friendly service, very good and large selection of very tasty and fresh dishes... The boss and the whole team are very friendly towards the guests... We feel very comfortable here and are already looking forward to our next visit to Carmelo!!!

Very nice restaurant 😊 The service is nice and very friendly. The food (lasagne & pizza Siziliana) was very tasty 🤤 For dessert there was tiramisu 😋 The price-performance ratio is very good 😃 Conclusion: 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 It's a shame that we're only here for a visit.

Been there twice, underground twice.

Our family eats at Carmelo's regularly. Everything is just right here. Food and value for money.

Really tasty. We would be happy to come back when we are in Bochum 😍

Regardless of the food and ambience (which unfortunately didn't happen), here is my review of this restaurant. For our long weekend in Bochum we had booked the hotel next door and tried several times by phone (during opening hours but also at other times of the day) and by email to book a table for two people for Saturday. Unfortunately, no one answered the phone there and emails didn't seem to be answered for days. On Saturday we were informed that the restaurant was completely booked and we couldn't get a table. When an employee asked us that we had been trying to reach someone all week, it ended with the boss appearing completely overwhelmed and helpless, explaining whether I didn't know that the restaurant was close to the stadium and that's why everything full. When I asked why no one was processing any reservations, I was asked to leave the restaurant. So no offense, I can't make a recommendation based on this experience. Such behavior simply does not fit the times.

Very very good cuisine and service

Very nice staff Price/performance is consistent Many options Food tastes very good The portions are plentiful When the weather is nice you can eat outside The restaurant is busy, so you should reserve a seat well in advance

My absolute favourite. I really enjoy coming here regularly. Can only recommend it to everyone!

One of the best restaurants in the city for decades and rightly so.

We found it very tasty and stylishly decorated. Parking spaces are available directly in front of the restaurant. We would recommend the restaurant at any time

Were in Bochum because of Starlight Express. Restaurant top. Food very good. Great service. If we end up here again we will definitely come back.

Very tasty food and a cozy, covered outdoor terrace. A great summer evening.

Family atmosphere, kindness and professionalism of the dining room staff, healthy Italian cuisine.

Nettes Restaurant mit moderaten Preisen und sehr nettem Personal. Leider waren die Spaghetti nicht mehr ganz al dente und ein Brot dazu wäre nett gewesen.

The great food. Polite staff. Recommended for families. We would love to come back 👍👍👍

How do you recognize a good Italian restaurant: Italians eat there and that was the case at Carmelo. The food was very good. The pizzas had plenty of toppings and in my salad there was more tuna, shrimp and ham and cheese rolls than salad!

A really great location. Again any time. I particularly liked the service.

Despite the late hour, we were there around 9:30 p.m. Service and food wonderful. Highly recommended.

Surprisingly good food in a very pleasant atmosphere. Surprisingly good. We recommend. Was there after visiting the planetarium and found it very good. Only the Pizza Nebra (pizza version of the Nebra sky disk) isn't available (of course), but everything else is! We recommend.

After a long time I have to say that it brought back childhood memories for me. I ate a pizza like I used to at our village Italian, thank you very much, I'm happy. I also have to thank you for allowing us to stay without a reservation.

We spontaneously passed the restaurant and asked for a table. Even though we hadn't made a reservation, we were very kindly offered a table despite the restaurant being full. The food was very good and the service was noticeably friendly. We were thrilled! Unfortunately we are not from Bochum, otherwise we would be here more often.

Hungry from visiting the Bochum Planetarium, we visited Ristorante Carmelo yesterday evening. Due to the surprisingly good reviews, we were full of anticipation, but unfortunately we were disappointed, at least from a culinary point of view. The PENNE AL FORNO (62) was relatively bland in taste. The gratinating was done almost without cheese, the egg included was limited to four very thinly sliced ​​slices and the "chopped sauce" contained almost no minced meat. The promised cooked ham was so small and thinly sliced ​​that it could hardly contribute to the taste of the dish. For dessert we ordered tiramisu. Unfortunately, that was the worst tiramisu we have ever eaten at an 'Italian'. There was hardly any mascarpone in it, but instead it was a watery cream. The sponge cake was soaked in water instead of an amaretto mixture. All in all, a culinary failure that we won't repeat there! If you are unable to serve adequate food at the asking price, then you either have to raise the prices or alienate your guests by skimping on the dishes based on the ingredients. This first and last performance was not worthy of a ristorante.

Very friendly service, delicious pizzas

Very nice service, very concerned about children, delicious food. Top

With a lot of attention to detail, good food, nice staff and a good atmosphere.

Very familiar, very funny, very tasty 😋, we had a lovely evening with you, thank you very much for that

Very tasty food. We ordered and picked up. Only waited 20 minutes despite the hut being full. Excellent.

..everything was perfect, gluten-free pizza and all other dishes ordered were completely satisfactory - both visually and taste-wise. Service very friendly and attentive. I think we have found a new Italian favorite and will definitely try more dishes from the menu and Sicilian cuisine on future visits...

Was a guest last night, unfortunately my reservation via email was not taken into account, but we were still allowed to sit down. Food, staff, ambience, everything was really great and very tasty. It's a shame we don't live around the corner.

The pizzas are very good. The dough is not too hard, but not too soft either. And not that thin either. Lots of toppings. The size is approx. 28 cm.

We stayed overnight in the hotel part and didn't get a place. But the offer takeaway pizza. Super nice and helpful. Got cutlery and pizza bread. It's a pleasure.

We were there on my birthday. We felt very comfortable. The service was very friendly and competent. The food was excellent, super DELICIOUS. We will definitely stop by again.

We spontaneously went to eat here, the service was very friendly and immediately told us that we were welcome to have a table without a reservation, but that we could only order pizza and salad, because for all other dishes the waiting time would be at least 1 hour However, if we didn't want anything specific, that was perfectly fine with us. The pizza was super tasty and crispy. The ingredients were also fresh. The service often asked if we needed anything else. All in all a very successful evening with good food. Can just be recommended. However, if you're looking for something different like pizza, it's best to make a reservation.

EVERYTHING was really good! We recommend!

Super delicious pizza and pasta. Great, friendly staff. Very familiar.

Spontaneous hunger led us here. There is a nice atmosphere here and good service. I ate spaghetti aglio olio. I would have liked a little more of both ingredients, but it was still delicious. Gladly again.

Very tasty food at a reasonable price.

One of the best Italian restaurants I know. Very good food and excellent service. The boss still works here himself and you can tell that he enjoys it. It's a shame we live so far away.

An Italian Ristorante as it should be. Super friendly and lovely staff, a quick and apparently perfectly organized kitchen, and really delicious food, totally child-friendly. Absolute tip for Bochum!

We decided to visit this restaurant based on the reviews and were quite disappointed. The service was quick, so fast that you were barely at the table, not yet seated, but you were already given the cards. This one is quite taciturn and not particularly friendly. The ambience is not appealing and is very reminiscent of a canteen. Very bright, very loud. All I can say about the food is that the price-performance ratio wasn't right. In terms of taste, the filled noodles with spinach were very bland and, in my opinion, not homemade, but probably frozen goods, Knofi nil. Only the pizza tomato sauce on top was tasty. For this price I expect more than an appetizer portion. Very unfortunate!

Very nice restaurant, tasteful ambience, very attentive and super friendly service, extensive menu with great dishes, large selection of drinks, absolute recommendation! Italian hospitality is very important here!

Very nice and attentive staff. We were given very good advice. The food was delicious, as was the recommended wine.

A culinary delight even at the counter.👍 But you should reserve in advance, as the counter is only an exception.🙃

Mega Italian everything is great.

Enjoy very tasty dishes in a pleasant atmosphere.

Super delicious food, friendly service and nice atmosphere

Very good Italian restaurant with the same cuisine, wonderful service in a quiet and dignified atmosphere. The restaurant has been offering excellent cuisine for years, so you should definitely reserve a table. Absolute recommendation.

Einfach Super lecker! Tolle Atmosphäre

Immer sehr leckeres Essen, egal ob Pasta oder Pizza. Sehr nettes, zuvorkommendes Personal. Absolut zu empfehlen. Platz reservieren nicht vergessen. Immer voll bzw. ausgebucht.

Lecker essen kann man da vor allem tartufo Eis sonst original aus Tropea

Sehr freundlicher und zuvorkommender Service in einem ruhigen und angenehmen Ambiente. Sehr kinderfreundlich. Alle Gerichte waren sehr schmackhaft- perfekt vor dem Musical-Besuch in Bochum. Ausreichend Parkplätze vorhanden. Vielen Dank

Ristorante CARMELO ist für mich und meine Familie die top Addresse, wenn man vorzüglich italienisch speisen möchte. Die angebotene Karte lässt wirklich keine Wünsche offen......dazu kommt eine sehr angenehme Atmosphäre und ein toller Service👍🏼Carmelo war bereits bei L'anfora ein ausgezeichneter Koch. Vielen Dank für die leckeren Speisen und ein herzliches GLÜCK AUF.

Wir wurden spontan von unserem Sohn eingeladen und fühlten uns sofort sehr wohl 😊 Die freundliche Bedienung und der Chef konnten alle unsere Wünsche und Erwartungen übertreffen!!! Die Auswahl an Speisen und Getränken ist beeindruckend!!! Das Ambiente lädt zum Wohlfühlen ein... Das Essen war sehr lecker und die Portionen ausreichend groß, auch für gute Esser 😊... Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!!!

Super Qualität und sehr lecker 😋 Essen

Das Essen sehr gut kann ich nur empfehlen

Sehr nettes Personal und super Essen!

Carmelo ist und bleibt einfach nur ein Garant für leckeres italienisches Essen. Kompliment!

Das Essen ist wirklich zu empfehlen. Wir hatten Penne Gorgonzola und Cannelloni und als Nachtisch Tiramisu, alles wirklich top. Wir haben selten so gut Italienisch gegessen. 2 Gläser Wein und ein Espresso haben den Abend abgerundet. Das Personal ist aufmerksam und freundlich, wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Einen Tisch zu reservieren ist sehr zu empfehlen, wir hatten Glück das zwischen 17 und 19 Uhr nicht so viel los war.