Ristorante il Teatro in Potsdam

Unfortunately, the quality has declined dramatically over the past few years. We left the truffle pasta after one spoonful, and the cheese seems to be past its best. The service didn't even ask why we weren't eating. The tomatoes with the burrata were also unfortunately flavorless. The price-performance ratio here is unfortunately no longer right. The service was incredibly lackluster, and we were constantly ignored. Perhaps that's why it was only 40% full on a Saturday evening...

We celebrated our wedding here – and it was simply perfect! ✨ From the initial contact through the planning to the ceremony itself, everything went smoothly. The team was very attentive and professional, making us feel completely at home. The food was absolutely delicious and received praise from all the guests. The location itself, on the lake, is stunning. We couldn't imagine a better place for our wedding and will always cherish the fond memories of this special day. A million thanks to the entire team – we'd love to come back! 💍✨

The location was fantastic, but everyone at our table got the wrong food. 😂 But it was still delicious. Unfortunately, the service was a bit unmotivated and arrogant.

We were taking a walk by the water. Our elderly companion needed to use the restroom. We asked politely, and she said yes with a smile. Due to our companion's health condition, she had to sit down again. Even though we weren't guests, she immediately asked if we needed assistance. Great boss and great staff! We say thank you.

Unfortunately I can only agree with the previous reviews. A really nice restaurant, the food was good BUT: why are other guests given olives in advance and other guests "just" bread? Not to mention the rudeness of the waiter... he made us feel like we weren't really welcome. His arrogant and derogatory look when paying (based on the motto: THEY don't tip anyway) didn't really surprise us. It's a shame because the gentleman at the bar was very friendly and polite.

A beautifully located restaurant. Stylish decor and good food.

I wouldn't eat here again. The food was okay. It took almost 20 minutes to get a menu and another 15 minutes to order. Unfortunately, we weren't given any bread beforehand. We asked if we wanted something to drink or dessert, and no one answered. The plates were left unattended until we paid.

Delicious food and good service

Great location, high-quality food. If it's very busy, you'll have to allow a few extra minutes, but the view is worth waiting a little longer. Located right on the deep lake with a view of Babelsberg Palace.

Unfortunately, we were turned away last night, despite having a reservation and the restaurant closing in just under two hours. An arrogant and unfriendly waiter said they were closing soon. He acted as if we hadn't even made a reservation. I suggested that an email would have been nice, but he cheekily told his colleagues that they couldn't send emails. We were shocked at how they treat their guests; a look at other reviews confirmed the behavior there. Later, we met a member of staff who approached us and confirmed this. We then had a delicious meal at DA PAZZI. The staff were friendly, we felt very comfortable, and the prices were good!

The location and view are unbeatable, the food is good, but the service was unfortunately unfriendly and disinterested. They didn't even respond to the tip.

WHAT SERVICE, INCREDIBLE!!! I've visited many Italian restaurants in my life, but I've never seen one like this. The service shocked me, in a negative way. The staff was extremely unfriendly and unenthusiastic. I also felt like the staff didn't understand us because we had trouble ordering our food. Unfortunately, it completely ruined the atmosphere. What a shame...

We just wanted to have a nice evening and ended up regretting it. :(( The service was incredibly rude. We wanted a drink and a small meal, and when we placed our orders, the waiter suddenly said we hadn't ordered enough and became very rude. He then brought us our drinks, which were only half full. There were also huge problems at the end when it came to paying. The waiter didn't refund our remaining balance and just left. Unbelievable...

Basically a pretty good restaurant, the location is very good and exceptional. However, the service and pricing are unsatisfactory to the point of being poor. In the end, the waiter moved on and didn't take my order. So I ended up with just a drink. Bad service can be expensive.

Check out the negative reviews and you'll know what to expect. The worst, most unfriendly service in Potsdam. Not worth going! Sorry, and what a pity about the great location! It seems they'll never return to the good old days.

A lovely restaurant right on the water. The food was quite good, but the menu was very limited. Unfortunately, the service wasn't great; there was little warmth and even less friendliness. You feel like you're being rushed, if you get any attention at all, which is absolutely unacceptable given the prices. We waited almost an hour for our food. Another point of criticism was the two pasta dishes.

Unfortunately, the service was abysmal and inattentive – I drank exactly one gin and tonic in two hours. The food was served rather carelessly and not well presented. It was also impossible to reorder. Unfortunately, I also ultimately felt unwelcome – all in all, not worth it.

We passed the restaurant while walking. The terrace offers a lovely view. The food was good, but the service left something to be desired. It wasn't that busy, and the staff were plentiful. They seemed listless, and waving, etc., were very difficult to get the waiter's attention.

Great location, excellent selection of food and drinks beyond pizza and pasta, incredibly attentive service.

On the day we were there, the service was unimpressive and lackluster. It seemed like we were a burden. What a pity. Unfortunately, my wife's meal was so spicy that her skin flushed. The dish wasn't labeled as spicy or tangy. My veal liver was well-cooked. It just wasn't trimmed properly. There were still things you'd rather not have on your plate. We wanted to try something new and were disappointed.

A very nice restaurant in a great setting with excellent service. You can pay by card, and parking is nearby and affordable. Unfortunately, dogs aren't allowed inside, and they don't serve pizza (?!). The spaghetti was unfortunately very oily, but the tiramisu was excellent. A 2-3 hour stay is no problem.

Great location, even simple dishes on the menu were expensive. The food was good quality. We had to wait quite a while for our food. It wasn't possible to issue separate bills for three couples at the table.

The location right on the water is truly beautiful and had piqued our interest. Unfortunately, the rest was very disappointing. We ordered pasta with truffles – but for the premium price, we expected much more. The sauce tasted almost entirely of butter, there was barely any Parmesan cheese, and the truffle was completely tasteless. Overall, the dish lacked both creaminess and flavor. The food was also not very well-prepared, and the service was neither friendly nor attentive. It's a real shame, because we had hoped for a completely different evening at this great location. We wouldn't be coming back.

The best part was the cutlery and the view! The food arrived after about 5 minutes and tasted very average and bland. I had beetroot gnocchi. The water only came after I reminded them twice. The young waitress seemed like she was in training. Not recommended, a tourist trap!

Terribly poor service at IlTeatro Two days ago, we hosted a 30-person wedding party at "Il Teatro" for lunch. The pre-dinner rehearsal was good, and all arrangements regarding the menu and seating arrangements were discussed in detail. Upon the wedding party's arrival, there was no greeting from the staff: no "Guten Tag," no "Buon Giorno," no "Welcome." To the bride and groom, they merely whispered "Auguri," which the non-Italian-speaking couple, of course, couldn't understand. After setting down the mineral water and appetizer platters, the entire staff disappeared without taking our drink orders. We couldn't toast the bride and groom or even begin our meal. After we complained, the manager personally took our drink orders. When they finally arrived, two drinks were still missing, and they had to be reordered. Regarding the quality of the food: the saltimbocca was overly seasoned (too much Marsala, too much sage), the venison saddle with a crispy herb crust came with a soggy breadcrumb coating that neither tasted of herbs nor was crispy. Finally, it was promised that guests would sit under the shade of a large tree. Unfortunately, a third of the guests sat in the blazing sun and had to sweat while eating their food because there weren't enough umbrellas. Overall, the service was inattentive and completely unambitious. Despite prior planning and coordination, the management was clearly unable to ensure the comfortable atmosphere that one would want for a wedding party. Conclusion: For larger groups, it's better to choose a different restaurant; Il Teatro is not recommended for that. The 2 stars are for the truly beautiful and idyllic location on the Tiefer See.

At the end of the meal, we asked for the bill three times. After waiting 45 minutes, the bill finally arrived. Instead of an apology, the waiter was extremely rude and angry. Conclusion: never again!

A very nice restaurant with a great location by the water, friendly staff, and super delicious food! We had a chicken salad and the beetroot gnocci: highly recommended! Always a pleasure to come here!

Great food, great service, great atmosphere, just a bit more expensive than other restaurants.

Worst truffle pasta, I really expected more. Disrespectful for the price.

A nice restaurant overall, but the friendliness of some of the staff left something to be desired. Portion sizes varied despite the same dish. The value for money could be more reasonable. The taste was perfectly fine.

Very poor service. We had reserved a table. Even though there were 50 seats available outside, we weren't allowed to sit outside, or rather, we were told that no food was served outside. The walk from the inside to the terrace is perhaps 3 meters longer, which is a shame. The waiter dismissed us with the comment "Everyone has special requests," or something like that. Then, afterward, the waiter deliberately ignored us.

We stopped after 45 minutes because we didn't even have any drinks in that time

Everything was absolutely perfect! The service is incredibly good! The best Italian restaurant in Potsdam!

Unfriendly service; we were directed to the wooden benches despite the restaurant being empty, even though we had already booked another seat. So anyone who just wants a drink isn't welcome here. Not worth the one star.

A fantastic view, very attentive service, a very good drinks menu, a very good selection of dishes and a daily special. All in all, highly recommended if you want good food, comfortable seating, and a beautiful view of, for example, the Flatow Tower.

Some of the food was still frozen. I was very disappointed and told the waiter, who wasn't really interested. Cleanliness was also a foreign concept to the location... In conclusion, an expensive place that isn't worth the money for the view it offers. A real shame and a disgrace for all restaurateurs... I'll never see this place again.

The food was okay, but there's plenty of room for improvement. Unfriendly, hectic service. The only thing that won us over was the location. We still won't be coming back.

We wanted to have a coffee, a relaxed affair, and were immediately shown to the adjacent wooden tables. How arrogant this restaurant is. Never again.

No dogs allowed! Despite being a person with limited mobility, the place is not customer-oriented. Not recommended!

We had arranged to meet our guests for dinner because of the great location. Despite plenty of free seats, we were given the impression that they were only interested in guests who had actually come for dinner; simply sitting and drinking cocktails or beer was apparently not what they wanted. The food was fine, although a special request was not accommodated, but the service was truly abysmal. The head of staff was obviously the rudest of all, and you had the feeling his staff were restricted or afraid to make even the smallest decisions. While we were still sitting comfortably at the table, everything was hastily cleared away, signaling to us to leave as soon as possible. I was ashamed of my visit and will definitely never set foot in this restaurant again.

Unfortunately the service was very unfriendly and we weren't allowed to pay by card.

In short... Abysmal service, terrible food, simply a tourist trap!

Prices are determined by the location, not the food. Average, but with high prices. Service was rather unfriendly, and after we didn't tip due to poor service, we were even made to comment.

Italiener in bester Lage und gutem Essen. Wir hatten Antipasti Misto und Pasta und waren sehr zufrieden. Am besten allerdings Lage und Blick auf die Havel.

Extremely poor service, a very unfriendly waiter, and a very low energy among the staff. I've had better food at Il Teatro. The bread was dry, the tuna was overcooked and didn't taste fresh. Overall, the food was very lackluster. I was very disappointed. The rude service ruined our entire dinner.

Disappointing – only the location was impressive The two of us dined at "Ristorante il Teatro" on a quiet afternoon, beautifully situated right on the Havel River next to the Hans Otto Theater. Unfortunately, that was the only positive thing. Despite the empty tables, the waiter seemed unmotivated and unwelcoming. We felt more like a nuisance than welcome guests. The food (pasta) was also disappointing, with a disappointing taste. The service left a lot to be desired. One thing is for sure: We won't be back and won't recommend it.

Great location, but that's about it. Despite the almost empty outdoor area, we were kept waiting for a long time – without any explanation or greeting. The service seemed annoyed and disinterested, and the food was disappointing. Nice view, but unfortunately no reason to return.

Great location by the lake. We had very enjoyable pasta dishes: rigatoni with tuna and tagliolini with truffles. We'd gladly return.

As long-time regular customers, we were very disappointed for the third time. We were out cycling on a hot day a week ago and wanted to enjoy a good coffee, delicious cocktails, and ice cream with our guest around 2:30 p.m. There were surprisingly few tables occupied. A few were reserved, and we sat down. The waiter came and when we told him what we wanted, he said, "If you don't want to eat, you can't sit here." He continued, "If you want to drink, you can go to the folding chairs up front." There wasn't even any sun protection. We've never experienced anything like it. That's unacceptable!!! We were very embarrassed about our visit. Conclusion: never again Il Teatro. This used to be a great restaurant in a prime location, but not anymore. Now only the location is great. What a shame....

Unfortunately, we didn't enjoy the food this time. And we didn't feel welcome at all. It's a shame that this rather upscale restaurant has changed so much.

A very beautiful location with a fantastic view of the lake. Attentive service, a chic ambiance (including white tablecloths and cloth napkins), and excellent food... highly recommended!

Schmackhafte italienische Vorspeisen mit Brot.Anschliessend gab es den Hauptgang für unsere Reisegruppe in Form eines Buffet.Der Service war sehr freundlich und aufmerksam.Wir saßen mit unserer Gruppe oben, sehr gemütlichaber auch sehr laut.

We had pasta dishes that were absolutely delicious. The burrata as a starter was also highly recommended. The restaurant staff was friendly and very helpful. The location was excellent, right on the lake and ideal for the theater. We would definitely go back.

Wir hatten Pasta-Gerichte, die sehr köstlich waren. Burata als Vorspeise auch sehr zu empfehlen. Restaurantpersonal freundlich und sehr umtriebig. Lage top, direkt am See und ideal in Verbindung mit dem Theater. Gerne wieder.

Service catastrophique, nourriture moyenne, serveurs des plus désagréables… seul l’emplacement très agréable avec la vue sur le lac permet d’atteindre une étoile. Le clou du spectacle a été lorsque le serveur est revenu après nous avoir encaissé pour nous demander un pourboire… Honteux !

Ein Restaurant in schöner Lage; wir waren schon mehrfach in früheren Zeiten dort. Diesmal war der Service nicht gut. Das Personal war wenig aufmerksam; um Bestellungen aufzugeben mussten wir uns fast aufdrängen. Nach Wünschen (z B Dessert, Kaffee) wurde gar nicht mehr gefragt. Wir hatten auswärtige Gäste eingeladen und waren leider enttäuscht.

Great location, delicious food and a beautiful view

Yes...it was very nice, a bit expensive maybe, but good

Unique location overlooking the Havel River. Pleasant service. Delicious, high-quality food.

Very nice right on the water, delicious Italian food.

The location of the restaurant is really great. Unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired - we hardly felt welcome. The food came unusually quickly and unfortunately tasted accordingly: rather mediocre, probably just warmed up. Overall, the price-performance ratio is unfortunately not right.

Visited the restaurant because of the location and reviews. Location is great, ambience is desolately sterile and the food, well there was a duck breast that was probably from the day before. Too dry and had a strong, unappetizing aftertaste. The starter soup was supposed to be a tomato soup but it simply tasted like pureed tomatoes without any other taste. Drinks weren't brought as ordered either, that can happen. Service and clientele over 50 maybe that's why who knows. Maybe we also had a bad day. Unfortunately, I can't confirm the good reviews. It's a shame, but unfortunately you don't get a second chance to make a first impression.

Unfortunately we were disappointed! The ambience has a lot of potential that is not being used well! Great location by the lake but we got a spot with a view of tons of tables in front of the door and we had to clear some crumbs from the chairs. We were greeted with the question of how long we planned to stay. In addition, the service seemed very bored and sometimes unfriendly! Unfortunately, the food was hardly seasoned at all. We skipped dessert because we didn't like the main course.

I don't know where all the good reviews come from. I had the worst meal here today than I have in a long time - and that includes snacks! We had Mozzarella Caprese the Bufala con Basilico (15€ per person). This was served with a few cherry tomatoes and a touch of balsamic vinegar, not enough tomatoes and not enough dressing for us, but the taste was ok. Then we had homemade tagliatelle with beef fillet tips with fresh mushrooms and rocket (€20 per person). That was really bad. The beef fillet tips consisted of gristly, tough meat that I had to chew on for ages. I don't know if you can fry fillet to death... or it just wasn't a fillet, I don't know. And all of this in a soggy tomato sauce with no taste worth mentioning. The mushrooms were there visually, but not in taste. How this was achieved is a mystery to me. Since the mushroom pieces were all quite small, they may not have been fresh but canned mushrooms. I wouldn't be surprised anymore. In any case, it tasted terrible overall and I couldn't bring myself to finish it, even though I was really hungry and the whole thing wasn't exactly cheap. As a precaution, the waiter didn't even ask if we liked it. But he wasn't exactly overflowing with friendliness either. Visiting this restaurant was a big disappointment - especially for my companions who had eaten there last year and had raved about it.

Italian enjoyment in a fantastic location Ristorante Il Teatro is a real gem in Potsdam. Here, excellent Italian cuisine meets a beautiful ambience with a direct view of the water, a place where you immediately feel at home. The service is outstanding: attentive, friendly and professional. From the moment you greet us until the last moment, you feel well looked after. The menu offers a great selection of freshly prepared Italian specialties. Whether homemade pasta, perfectly grilled steak or delicious fish, every dish impresses with its high quality and authentic taste. A special highlight is the location. Whether you sit in the stylish interior or outside, you can enjoy the view of the water. The atmosphere is unique and invites you to linger. A restaurant that delights in every respect and that you will enjoy visiting again and again!

Simply... VERY GOOD. TOP FOOD TOP SERVICE TOP AMBIENCE

Everything great! Definitely go!

We were there for late lunch on a Sunday. The restaurant was completely full. The service was still very friendly and the delicious food came quickly. Unfortunately, the portions were very small. 4 noodles for 20€. You have a great view of Babelsberg Park.

Nicht zu empfehlen!! Einfach keine liebe zum kochen . Sämtliche Speisen waren einfach nur auf den Teller geklatscht . Preis Leistung stimmt hier definitiv nicht !!

Price performance very okay. We had a nice evening with friends.

Overpriced food and unfriendly, arrogant staff if you are reluctant to tip. If you tip a lot you get a Rossellini play. Who falls for this? The location is nice, the food is okay. There are now too many seats with a mass check-in feeling. Unfortunately, the inexpensive lunch menu is no longer available.

Located right on the water with a view, we really enjoyed the ambience and the very professional, friendly treatment of the waiters. In addition to the menu, there are daily offers. The food is of excellent quality and the slightly higher price is absolutely justified. We're always happy to come back!

The service and the ambience are top notch.

A very nice and authentic restaurant with great Italian cuisine.

Wonderful view, beautiful ambience, attentive, flexible and discreet team, delicious food. I was very impressed.

It's very nice to sit right by the water! The service was initially very attentive, but then unfortunately it slowed down a bit! The food was good, but you pay a little for the location and location. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the alcohol-free winter spritz. This tasted like carbonated grape juice and, apart from a slice of orange, had little winter feeling about it.

A very good restaurant where everything is harmonious! We were extremely satisfied...

Gladly again. It was great. Super nice service and good food.

A spontaneous visit to this restaurant was a complete pleasure! There were beetroot gnocchi with parmesan sauce and tagliolini in parmesan sauce with winter truffles.

Quite a poor menu for this ambience as an Italian. The prices are excessive. Upon request there wasn't even bruschetta for those who were slightly hungry.

Ate here more often, but on our last visit with a larger group we were turned down because we had a small dog with us. Despite the good weather it was not possible to sit outside.

A wonderfully located restaurant, right on the water. Very nice service. Overall, it's a bit more expensive than other Italian restaurants. Please don't show up with the idea of ​​wanting to eat pizza, it's not on the menu. But delicious pasta, meat and fish dishes. The tiramisu is simply divine.

a wonderful place with a great view – especially, while not only, in summertime. dining here is certainly not economical, but the ambiente must be factored in.

A lovely destination to relax and dine in warm weather. The dishes are very good

Upscale Italian in a beautiful location

Der reservierte Tisch wurde nicht gefunden. Das Eindecken und die ersten Getränke dauerten mehr als eine halbe Stunde. Das Essen kam dann nach eineinhalb Stunden. Die Flasche wurde auf den Tisch „geknallt“ und nicht eingegossen. Die

Second class food for an Italian in the region

Fabulous food in a very nice place. Service impeccable despite being busy.

Top service, great staff! We'd love to come back

Sensational food, friendly staff and a great view directly over the water. What more could you want? 🤗🤗🤗

We had to wait forever and in the end we were overcharged

Service very rude The waiter was asked if there was pizza to take away, he didn't even know that there was no pizza

We were guided by the good reviews on the internet and a Potsdam woman who warmly recommended the IL teatro to us. Only after I had drawn our attention, after 15 minutes, did someone come to take our order for a first drink. We wanted to have the aperitif first, followed by pasta and risotto. After 10 minutes we had our food, then the aperitif. When we complained, the waiter said there was a lot to do and that could happen. The risotto was also made with long grain rice. When I pointed this out, the waiter said the dish was of course risotto because it had been on the menu for a few weeks. I ate the dish because I was very hungry, it was the worst risotto without risotto rice that I have ever eaten. Never again!

Absolutely arrogant waiters! When we wanted to pay with our voucher, the waiter became even more disgruntled and didn't ask for the usual Sambucca or something similar. Great location, good food but not recommended due to the disgruntled, arrogant service. We won't be coming back!

Good location, bad food, expensive prices, only for tourists, as is the behavior of the waiters.

This is a great restaurant with great food. I would recommend getting the pasta becouse it vosts around 20€ while everything else is around 40€. The view is also great, looking at the lake shore.

Saturday night. Free tables in the beer garden. We and other guests sat down and were ignored. 6 waitresses and no one came to greet or serve us. After 20 minutes an assistant came and took the order. It was only served after repeated telephone inquiries. There, too, no kind word, no apology. We won't be coming back!

Great location but poor and demotivated service. They don’t seem to be driven to make revenue as 90% of tables were empty at 3pm and they told all are reserved. So they kept on turning away customers. They gave us a table for 2 even though we were 3. Food and beer was ok but service is really poor.

A wonderful place by the water. Easy to reach from outside. Parking garage around the corner. Delicious food, good service, beautiful view. Always my pleasure!

The staff wasn't as friendly as I expected. The food was good. The location on the water is priceless.