Ristorante Castello in Dessau-Roßlau

UPDATE 01/26 We were at Castello between Christmas and New Year's. What can I say? It's gone downhill fast. - No proper salt and pepper shakers, just those small, transparent ones. - The service was terrible. They didn't even notice the empty olive oil bottle. - The red wine was cold from the cellar, and they didn't even ask if we wanted a different one. - Any criticism was taken personally. - Despite having a reservation, we were seated by the door. It was cold. Not even all the tables for two people in the back were occupied. Couldn't the staff offer us a seat further back where it's not so cold? At these prices, I expect more. I'm happy to spend my money, but then I expect more. We won't be eating there again for the time being. One thing to note: The food is incredibly delicious and highly recommended. Definitely worth 10 stars! But when we paid, our jaws almost dropped. The drink prices are outrageous. €8.20 for a 0.75-liter bottle of water!!! Is the water decorated with gold? What a shame. With such high drink prices, we're no longer willing to eat here. It's a pity. The food was always delicious and the atmosphere was good too.

Far too expensive and too little for the price. The mozzarella pizza (approx. 30 cm in diameter for €20!) was much too spicy and had the shape and taste of a supermarket frozen pizza.

We ate here with our children. We received a super friendly welcome and excellent service. I haven't experienced such good service in a long time. A big compliment to the staff! The food was also absolutely delicious 😃

We visited the restaurant almost three weeks ago and were pleasantly surprised. The service was excellent, the prices reasonable, and the food delicious. We highly recommend it.

Csstello used to be a good restaurant; now: exorbitant prices, poor selection (only three open red wines), unprofessional service, and an unpleasant atmosphere (cold dining room, cheap tin cutlery like something you'd find in the military, and the cheapest furnishings). It's clear: they want the customer to spend as much money as possible; whether they're satisfied is of secondary importance. Never again.

They're really good at pasta, but they still need to work on their pizza 😔 way too expensive for what ends up on it!!! 👎🏼👎🏼

What has become of the wonderful Castello...? Prices are completely exorbitant... and the quality of the food and service (we had only one waitress) was absolutely abysmal... We won't be coming back... we'd much rather go to the tea house!

Disproportionately expensive for very, very bad food.

It was my first time there, and I quite liked the atmosphere. Very rustic but charming. I found it a bit cold inside. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any tables for larger groups. The service was okay, friendly. We spent about 3.5 hours there, and someone came by every now and then to ask if we wanted anything else to drink. Not often, but someone did come. For a starter, I had the garlic paninis, which were delicious! For my main course, I had the tortellini with Parma ham and chanterelles. A good portion that I could barely finish. However, I felt unwell after the meal. I had stomach cramps and it felt heavy in my stomach. My partner had a salami pizza, and the same thing happened. He also had stomach pains after eating. In my opinion, it's really annoying and a shame! I find the prices there very high, and I don't want to pay for a stomachache… The pasta cost me €22, and the salami pizza with mushrooms €17 (!!). The pizza was more like an American pizza with thick crust. All in all, I'd give it 2.5 to 3 stars and might try a different Italian restaurant next time. What a shame! :(

Our Christmas party at Ristorante Castello – very disappointing Our department had deliberately chosen the separate room at Ristorante Castello on Quietscheck for our Christmas party, hoping to gather in a quiet setting away from the main restaurant. Our disappointment was all the greater when we discovered that the room was neither cozy nor decorated for Christmas and bore no resemblance whatsoever to the ambiance so attractively presented in the advertising as "a little piece of Italy in the heart of Dessau." The room felt bare and uninviting, and – even more seriously – it was far too cold. A small heater was present and did get hot, but it was clearly incapable of adequately warming the room. Many of us were freezing all evening, so hot lemon drinks practically became our main beverage. Since the food was carried from the main restaurant into the side room, the constant opening of the door created a draft, which further exacerbated the cold. The technical issues were also problematic: the music kept cutting out. We pointed this out to the waitstaff several times, but only received the response that the problem was known – apparently, it even occurs regularly in the main restaurant. They tried to restart the music repeatedly, but each time it started again from the beginning, further detracting from the overall experience. All in all, this evening unfortunately fell far short of our expectations. Due to the unpleasant circumstances, we had to cut the celebration short after about two hours. We will not be considering Ristorante Castello for future Christmas parties – and after this experience, we unfortunately cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone. The quality of the food was good. It's a real shame – it could have been so much better.

Today we were in the mood for pizza, so we spontaneously drove to Ristorante Castello. We hadn't been there for about six years, and back then it was only average. Today we were pleasantly surprised. The pizzas were delicious and of good quality, and the service was attentive and friendly. Thank you, see you soon!

Highly recommended. Beautifully decorated, excellent food.

A fantastic Italian restaurant with extremely friendly waiters. The food was incredibly delicious. We'll definitely be back.

We ordered three dishes, the preparation was excellent, and pickup was easy. Unfortunately, we didn't like the pizza that much, as the base was more bready, like an American pizza. We found the price too high.

Delicious food, good service, and the separate room for family celebrations is very cozy. Thanks for the lovely evening :-))

Really cosy place. Nice and friendly people who's working there.

We always enjoy coming here to eat.

Great atmosphere, super friendly service, more than adequate food for the price, very attractive presentation of the dishes, and once again, big compliments to the kitchen, it tasted great. We felt very comfortable. Highly recommended!

Delivery time: 1.5 hours. My lasagna was inedible. Unseasoned and completely mushy. Never again.

Prices for food and drinks were rather expensive. The pizza—I had prosciutto parma—was rather average. The service was more outside for smoking than at the table, and I had to ask for cutlery.

We discovered this great restaurant while passing through. The decor was very cozy and appealing. We went there with our 7-year-old child, and the portions were simply amazing. Very, very tasty and the service was friendly. We'll definitely be back.

Very good restaurant with excellent service. Highly recommended.

Very delicious food, good atmosphere, friendly staff. Totally recommend.

Very, very nice restaurant. You should definitely reserve a table.

I'd like to preface this by saying that we're not easy customers for an Italian restaurant, as my wife is allergic to garlic. We mentioned this right away when we were given the menu. It wasn't a big problem when choosing starters. Only the main course developed into a minor drama. When we asked which dishes could be prepared without garlic, the waitress mentioned "pizza." When she returned from the kitchen, she replied that it wasn't possible. This surprised us greatly. But we asked the kitchen again to clarify what was possible (...and we heard from the kitchen, "We're an Italian restaurant after all..."), so we ended up with oven-baked pasta with cream sauce and cheese. Now I'm asking myself: Why can't a restaurant make tomato sauce without garlic? For pasta or pizza? Are all the sauces already made and/or come from outside? Why can't you boil a few tomatoes into a sauce? The restaurant wasn't so busy that the extra effort wouldn't have been feasible. It ultimately gets two stars because one of the servers at least brought us an espresso on the house despite the problems with our order.

For a spontaneous visit to the establishment; a very friendly welcome and service, the food was delicious 😋 and served quickly. I'm surprised the restaurant isn't more busy. But that's fine, we found a good spot. We will be happy to recommend you and will be back soon. Uwe Kreiseler and his wife

Really tasty Italian food and lovely wines - served by lively, fresh girls. Thank you for a really lovely evening 😘👌

Very good food and very friendly staff. Highly recommended.

In any case, you can definitely visit the restaurant. The food is delicious and the service is excellent.

A spontaneous evening for two, super friendly service, and our special request for the carbonara prepared traditionally was no problem. In short, a great evening, incredibly delicious food: burrata, bruschetta for starters, and salami pizza and carbonara. The portions were more than sufficient! We'd be happy to go again.

Castello 10/10, great food, best Italian restaurant around..

They simply don't have any schnitzel dishes

Leckeres Essen und Preis Leistung ist stimmig.

It was fine... little things that could be better. For example, the bread from the salad was already dried. The entrance is almost blocked with a table and is not really recognizable as an entrance. The salad was standard and a bit bland. Small herbs from the predecessor on the tablecloth. Toilets old-fashioned and strange (urinal and toilet next to each other) the whole toilet would have to be for a large store. Six drinks and four standard dishes for €85.

Cozy, service attentive and friendly and food tastes great.

I can recommend. my surf and turf was great. ambience great. Nice and quick service with funny sayings along the way. I have nothing to complain about... vg wave

Good cuisine, friendly service and good wine

Being taken to a special room on Valentine's Day that is cold and unromantic. Without warning if you reserve in time. We won't be coming back. There are much better restaurants in Dessau. It's amazing that a restaurant can afford something like that these days.

Very good and generous vegetarian pizza. Rather disastrous service. We feel like we're disturbing.

Finally open again for lunch! Great selection of high-quality Mediterranean food and drinks. Delicious Italian cuisine, also with a daily menu. Good wines and an automatic espresso at the end ;O)

Unglaublich aber wahr . Wir haben vor einem Vierteljahr einen Tisch bestellt . Als wir ankamen , sollten wir in einem Nebenzimmer platziert werden. Unfreundlicher Empfang . Wir haben Abstand genommen. Nie wieder dieses Restaurant. Wir wurden im Anschluss im Teehäuschen herzlich und ohne Bestellung bedient. Es lagen Welten im Service dazwischen . Nie wieder ins Castello, das steht fest!

For Valentine's Day I reserved a table for 4 adults and 2 children 3 months ago between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. When we arrived the entire restaurant was empty and beautifully decorated. We were looking forward to a great dinner, but the waiter took us across the terrace to a side room that was nowhere near the standard of the castello. We politely asked if it was possible to dine in the rustic main restaurant, as no table was occupied there yet. Despite arguments, the service worker Mr. Gebhardt did not comply with this request. References to the long reservation time and the limited length of stay were also not heard. I was extremely disappointed that such a beautifully planned evening began like this. We turned our backs on the restaurant and would like to thank the tea house from the bottom of our hearts, which warmly welcomed us and gave us delicious food. When we walked by again two hours later there were still tables available. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Sorry, but turning up for dinner in the evening, literally shivering from the cold and having to get a blanket is just not possible. The heating had failed, but the place opened anyway... a no go. You should actually get the money for the meal refunded for staying and not leaving the restaurant immediately.

Best pizza provider in Dessau. Extras extremely expensive. It's annoying when extras are hard to find. Totally disappointing, almost a scam. Pissed off.

We were served very courteously and the food was great. Everything made in-house, no “bag products”. Highly recommended

Were there yesterday for a company dinner. Great service, great food.

Outrageously expensive. Half a portion cost one euro less. Didn't make it, had it packed. One euro for the packaging 😢 so paid for the full portion. Hot drinks lukewarm. Haven't been there for ages. Unfortunately it hasn't gotten any better.

Nice restaurant but unfortunately the food wasn't good and the staff was unprofessional. I didn't like the food; it was carelessly prepared as if it should have been quick

Relaxed & friendly service. We liked the food very much.

Service and food are simply great. Gladly again

Satisfied.... Cozy...friendly and tasty quality

What an amazing place!! What a hidden gem! Super delicious food, fresh ingredients and the service was also great!! Best restaurant in Dessau! ❤️ Will definitely be coming back!!

The food was very good, but it also came at a price. However, this is too high for mineral water. The service as a whole was very friendly and quick, which we really liked, as it naturally contributes to a successful evening. The ambience is a little old, but overall we enjoyed the evening in the Castello.

The food was very tasty, the waiting times were bearable and the service was super friendly and accommodating. The decor and the atmosphere in the restaurant itself was very relaxed. Highly recommended and definitely worth a repeat visit.

Food was very good, you didn't have to wait long and the employees were all nice. The pizzas are particularly recommended. Very big for the price and very good floor.

Our favorite Italian. The owner and her team make every effort to make the guests feel comfortable there. Regardless of whether it's a wine or food recommendation, it's a hit every time. The food is delicious, the prices are fair, and the portions are large. Homemade bread, fresh ingredients prepared with love. If the weather permits, you can also sit outside. Parking spaces right in front of the door. So far, all the friends we have taken to this charming restaurant have loved it. Very high level, a little hidden, but really worth a visit!

Very tasty pizza at a top price-performance ratio. The waiter was one of the friendliest servers I've ever met. He also took time for children and was extremely friendly and accommodating. It's also nice to sit in small niches in the restaurant. When we are in Dessau again we will visit the Ristorante Castello again.

Landed here by chance, but it was an absolute stroke of luck. The food was excellent and refined, the service was extremely friendly and very accommodating. Above all, he is very kind to the children, which is not always a given these days. Highly recommended in Dessau, especially for families.

Highly recommended Italian. Very authentic food. As an Italy fan, I felt transported back to the country. Very nice service and operator.

Very pleasant little restaurant with great service and delicious food.

Our table was beautifully set for a celebration. The service was nice and friendly. Came later but less frequently as it was very busy. The food was good, but the selection was limited. No desserts.

Big portions at big prices. Unfortunately the linguini were overcooked and the beef was tough. More of a one-time affair.

Friendly staff. Excellent food. Nice place

Cozy indoor and outdoor area. Great food with great service. My Italian of choice in Dessau. And: finally vitello tonnato!

A place to feel good. Just be a guest and enjoy the Grapa

Pulp with beluga lenses:' Well prepared Pulp exactly a point Salad bed delicious and plentiful The baguette from Berlin is great, firm, crusty, tasty Service: very friendly and charming Wine: impeccable!!! Very good selection Definitely go back. Unfortunately Nuremberg is far away! Thanks 8/24

Super delicious food and great staff... I would love to come back again and again

Mit dem Besitzerwechsel ist der Schwung raus. Das Essen hat sich leider verschlechtert. Die Bedienung war freundlich.

It was really tasty and we would love to come back

Wonderful and only recommended. Fantastic service that makes you feel like you've known each other forever. Conclusion of the evening: TOP, we would love to come back. :)

Great service and delicious food. Was great.

The service was outstanding. The pizza had a slightly crispy thin base and basil was not just a bulky decoration but part of the taste concept. The ambience was also very appealing. The good and friendly advice seemed very sincere and humorous without being too intrusive.

Wonderful and highly recommended, great service and fantastic food.

A great restaurant with flair and history. Super courteous service and super delicious food.

Were guests at the Anhalt Arena and came to this restaurant through Google. Fantastic! Very tasty food and very friendly staff! Highly recommended 🙏🏻 Greetings from East Westphalia

Leider werden die Pizzas nur in sehr großer Ausführung angeboten. Entsprechend teuer. Warum gibt es nicht zwei Größen, so dass man auch noch ein Dessert schafft?

Wow, one of the oldest restaurants in the city, but timelessly beautiful, interesting and great food! Simple and delicious!!!

Thank you very much for the great food for my celebration. Various pizzas, pasta dishes and tiramisu were very tasty and sufficient! High praise and definitely recommended!!!!!

Vielen herzlichen Dank für das tolle Essen für meine Feier. Verschiedene Pizzen, Nudelgerichte und Tiramisu waren sehr schmackhaft und ausreichend! Großes Lob und unbedingt zu empfehlen!!!!

Great restaurant, food was very good, service was on point and attentive.

Waited 1 hour for the food. No apology. For me as a paying guest, such behavior is very strange. A pity,

Fish, pizza, pasta, salad, dessert - everything couldn't have been better! And the service was extremely friendly despite the staff shortage.

As always, delicious, but it also has its price. Nevertheless we will come back

The food was good but very expensive and especially the drinks. It doesn't work at all. Staff is nice.

Cozy pizzeria with good food, I've enjoyed going there for many years. Only the staff shouldn't change so often and should be a little nicer

Live and let live. Food was very good. Drinks way too overpriced. I thought that would be normal now after the tax increase, but almost exclusively here every 0.5 liter of drinks now costs 6.50 euros. No matter if cola or beer or or. I have to say that is not justified and until that changes again I unfortunately won't be coming back.

We were there with 4 guests and a child. Simply a wonderful evening with good food, great drinks and top service. We will definitely be back and look forward to many wonderful evenings.

Delicious food, nice and courteous staff and lots of regular guests... so it's better to reserve early 😉

The people were very accommodating. The food was great and the surroundings were great. The prices are tough but the quality speaks for itself.

In a rustic atmosphere, typical Italian dishes are offered by friendly, service-oriented staff. The high quality and freshly prepared dishes are impressive. The price level is in the upper range. There is an extensive menu. Advance registration is recommended.

Since we are not from Dessau, we were here for the first time today. We had reserved and that was a good thing. You sit in such small niches, each a little separate. We really liked that. The food was very tasty. The wine is a bit too expensive at 8.70 euros a glass. We'll still come back. Have already reserved.

Very tasty pizza, staff very accommodating and friendly. Little surprise for the child 🤩. Definitely a recommendation. We would love to come back 👍.

Went there today for lunch with a small family group. The food was a taste explosion and, thanks to great advice, was well coordinated (starter, main course and dessert). The service was super nice and considerate. Completely successful. The ingredients were very fresh. The next date is already planned. Thanks to the entire team 😁

Very tasty food, attentive service - gladly again.

Wonderful food and tasty wines. Excellently prepared and presented. Very pleasant service. We say THANK YOU for the great evening❣️

Unbedingt vorbestellen und den Superservice und Superessen genießen. Vielen herzlichen Dank für den sehr gelungenen Abend im Wohnzimmer des Hauses.

Im rustikalen Ambiente werden durch freundliche, serviceorientierte Mitarbeiter typische italienische Gerichte angeboten. Hohe Qualität und frisch zubereitete Speisen zu höheren Preisen. Umfangreiche Speisekarte. Voranmeldung zu empfehlen.

Sehr leckeres Essen mit viel Liebe zum Detail serviert.. Man fühlt sich sehr wohl und bekommt Lust auf weitere Besuche um andere Gerichte zu probieren. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Viva Italia

Freundliche Wirtin und super Vorschläge für Essen und Trinken

Das Essen war prima, sehr freundlicher und zuvorkommender Service, wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!