Ristorante Carmelo in Bochum

The worst Greek meal I've ever eaten.

Absolutely fantastic! Very friendly service, delicious pizza, and a great atmosphere. Very busy, so reservations are recommended. Highly recommended!

I was there with my children. We all ate pizza, which was absolutely delicious. The service was also very friendly. We were very satisfied.

An old school Italian restaurant. Delicious food, nice ambience and friendly service.

The two of us were here for dinner on March 15, 2025, after our visit to the Starlight Express. We received a very warm welcome and the service was great for the rest of the evening. The food tasted great (the wine too). We had pizza pavarotti, pizza boscaiola and a tiramisu, there was nothing wrong with it. Although a group of around 20 people were there for dinner, everything was really great. We'd love to come back!!!

Dad Restaurant offers extremely good Italian food. It wasn't the last time I was here! Recommendation: snails as a starter! 👍

Very friendly service. First-class price/performance ratio and tasty food. We will come back.

Very nice authentic Italian restaurant. We were there spontaneously before visiting the planetarium, but it's worth reserving in advance (on the weekend). Very attentive service and the food was delicious! Gladly again!

We were there on Saturday at 5 p.m. without a reservation and got a table, but I would generally recommend a reservation because the restaurant was busy and we were very lucky to get a table! So we were able to enjoy delicious Italian cuisine before going to the musical, the service and the ambience were perfect, everything was perfect here, good value for money. We can absolutely recommend the restaurant!

A very nice and cozy restaurant. The food is really really tasty. The employees are also extremely nice. If you want to go on the weekend, I would recommend reserving a table.

Very pleasant place with kind waiters (some of them italian). Moderate choices in menu, soup was good (just small portion). Pizza was great, very tasty. Deserts really good. Coffee briliant. Really good italian restaurant. They accept card payments.

Very nice restaurant with a stylish ambience, very attentive and charming service, tip top price

The world's best pizza is here. Simply brilliant. So delicious. The restaurant is very cozy and the staff is always super friendly. It couldn't be better.

The food is excellent, the boss and the service team are great.

Quite neat. For the price I expected more. However, my blackheads were thrilled.

The Ristorante is great. The food tastes excellent. The atmosphere is cozy, you just feel good. And the service is unbeatable. So friendly and accommodating. If I visit Bochum again, I will definitely eat there.

Great food, very inexpensive, absolutely friendly staff, great atmosphere Highly recommended.

We didn't have a reservation and were assigned a seat despite many reserved tables. The food was very good and the service gets an extra 5 stars. Thanks...

A wonderful restaurant. From an Italian welcome, to a bruschetta for everyone on the house, to the really friendly service, everything was just right here. Unfortunately we didn't make a reservation (explicitly recommended here) and tried to take a chance, but they could assign us a table if an hour and a half wasn't a problem for us. That wasn't it and so we had an excellent meal. The food is more than recommended. The pizza was very tasty and well topped and the pasta was not to be sniffed at either. Luckily we stayed and were able to enjoy a very, very tasty dinner. If we are in Bochum again, we will stop there again, only this time with a reservation. Very good 👍

Lovely Italian restaurant, friendly family run, the staff are excellent and very attentive. Food was lovely and reasonably priced. Highly recommend a visit if you are in the area.

We like going to Carmelo, delicious food, great service, we feel really comfortable there... always happy Carmelo 🍕🍮🍷🥂☕️🥗🍝

We ate at this restaurant before the football game today. Everything was wonderful. The service was great, the food tasted really good. As a greeting from the kitchen there was bruschetta. Price-performance ratio is great. It's a shame we don't live nearby, but we'll be back!

Food very good, waiter very attentive. Even though we didn't make a reservation, we got a place at short notice without any stress :)

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

It's difficult, the food and service were good but generally overpriced. Ate in the winter garden, which wasn't so nice.

A weekend with a wonderful ending at the Pizzeria Carmelo in Bochum! After a disappointed football game in Bochum, we spontaneously looked for a pizzeria online that evening and found it! The food for all 8 people was extremely good, the staff was very friendly and everything went smoothly! I can only highly recommend it and if I come to Bochum again I will definitely visit this pizzeria! Thanks to you👌🤩

This is what an Italian restaurant means. Very tasty food, super nice staff. We'll definitely be back

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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!!!

Been there twice, underground twice.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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.