Ristorante Trattoria Pizzeria Da Franco in Leverkusen

Delicious food with fresh ingredients. The staff is always very friendly and accommodating. Every request is catered to. The atmosphere is very relaxed and perfect for a pleasant evening with delicious food. Highly recommended.

The best pinsa I've ever eaten, and the staff was very attentive and friendly. We felt completely at home and drove the extra 40 km to get there, and we'll do it again and again.

The pinsa I had was delicious. The service was very friendly and the food came quickly. I also enjoyed the Primitivo wine that accompanied my pinsa. I definitely recommend it!

Today was our first visit to this pizzeria, and it definitely won't be our last! The food was simply fantastic: the pinsa was perfectly baked, with a crispy base and fresh, flavorful ingredients. The other dishes at the table not only looked great, but all tasted amazing. We would especially like to highlight the service: the staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming. You immediately feel welcome and in good hands. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable visit: great food, a great atmosphere, and very good value for money. We're already looking forward to our next visit!

Dear Franco, dear Lina, I was with you for the first time today... Thank you for this beautiful Italian evening. The food, the atmosphere, the perfect service... five stars. This restaurant is a real secret. Thank you very much, Petra Fiorentino.

I haven't had such a good pizza in a long time. The service was perfect. The atmosphere was perfect, truly fantastic.

Definitely worth another visit. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The food is a true delight. Homemade pasta, lovingly decorated, and freshly prepared. It's definitely recommended to reserve a table in advance.

Very friendly service, the food came quickly and was delicious. Good prices, great shop.

Three of us ate here and were lucky to be able to make a reservation at short notice. Those who came without a reservation were unfortunately unlucky, as the place was fully booked. We had three courses, all of which were delicious and the portion sizes were just right for us. We had a fish-allergic guest with us. It was no problem to adjust the starter platter. The dessert selection was also easily adapted to our wishes. Wonderful. No arguments, simply hospitable. We were completely satisfied and will definitely return. Thank you for the wonderful evening!

Very nice and authentic restaurant! The service was very friendly. The pinsa is highly recommended! It was served quickly and was incredibly delicious.

TOP staff, TOP Italian dishes ✅

I love Trattorias and this is a good one. My evaluation is based on take away. Hint to the cook - just slightly less salt please.

Very authentic Italian cuisine. Pasta and pizza are also available gluten-free upon request. Very friendly owners. We always enjoy coming back.

We happened upon this place by chance because the restaurant at our hotel was closed. The trattoria/pizzaria is somewhat unassuming. The staff is authentic and very friendly. The food is excellent. We can 100% recommend this small restaurant!

We ate here for the first time and really enjoyed it.

Traditional Italian with exceptionally good food. Pizza is to die for.

Very good, fresh food. I recommend the octopus 🐙 with vegetables and a glass of Lugana. Good service...

The pinsa here is an absolute recommendation. 10/10. The emphasis here is on first-class ingredients. Very friendly staff.

Perfect tuna carpaccio and a delicious pizza Parma :) at reasonable prices.

Great kitchen! Everything fresh! Pasta is homemade! Gladly more often!!! Starter plate very extensive! Delicious delicious delicious

After our Hyrox Race we ordered a pizza to take away. A phone call while driving was enough and a short time later I had our warm pizza on my lap. With Pizza Franco, the ingredients were even individually packaged to maintain 100 percent quality. The dough was thin, tasted very tasty and had little edge. The toppings were always flavorful and fresh, no matter what pizza we ordered there the next day. The lasagna with salmon and spinach was also very good. The staff on site was always very friendly and in a good mood. Since there weren't that many tables in the restaurant, it probably makes sense to reserve in advance.

We were there for the first time! And definitely not the last time! Everything was perfect. From the service, staff, the incredibly delicious food to the price! Really great! We can recommend it to everyone

Very nice atmosphere Super friendly staff and very accommodating, Eating tipi toppi is very tasty

The food is really, really tasty. The Pinsa was recommended to us and definitely more than lived up to the pizza maker's promises. The service is quick and very friendly. The ambience is also very, very good. Everything is very cozy and authentically furnished. We come from further away, but will definitely come here again to eat.

Fresh pasta, excellent Italian cuisine. Family-friendly service.

A small, fine Italian trattoria. The welcome and service in the family business are warm and very attentive without being intrusive. Here even the chef serves himself or checks whether the guests like it. All dishes are always freshly prepared. The cuisine is elaborate and very tasty. The price-performance ratio is right for the fresh and carefully prepared dishes! Here people still cook sensibly with heart and soul. Every visit is like a mini vacation in Italy. Table reservations are recommended! We travel an extra 300km to eat there! That means something!

It was my first time there and I ordered a Pinsa. With Parma ham and burrata. The best pinsa I've eaten in a long time. Authentic restaurant. Clear recommendation

Guests of Franco and his lovely family. We have known each other for more than 3 decades. Everyone was super nice and hospitable and the food was always prepared super fresh and very tasty. My classic Franco's Pizza Prociutto with garlic, prepared with love, simply fantastic. You always feel at home and welcome. My wife had Tagliolini in Parmesan for the first time today. A dream of taste when the Parmesan sticks to the hot pasta and thus really develops the aroma. The food corresponds to an upscale atmosphere, as the food was prepared on site at the table. Kind regards Achim & Ramona

Very tasty pinsa & homemade pasta. Well-run family business.

After living in Italy for 6 years, finding a proper traditional Italian restaurant in Germany was so difficult. But I found this place, came from Düsseldorf specifically for the food and don't regret it one bit. The food is super traditional, and delicious. Prices are just, very important as this reflects the true Italian spirit. Chef Franco is polite, and asks how your experience is going. There's no reason to not go to this restaurant if you like Italian food.

Such a great restaurant! You rarely see something like that these days! In this restaurant it seems that the restaurant owner himself is still in the kitchen and cooks with love and passion! Although we come from further away, we will definitely come back! Recommendation from me -> the homemade pasta!

Authentic Italian. We've been regulars for years and are always delighted. A little piece of Italy in the heart of Wiesdorf.

Small, unassuming restaurant. They had pasta wrapped in a Parmesan cheese loaf! It was beautifully presented at the table – delicious! Dessert: ice cream with amaretto and espresso, something I've never tried before – absolutely delicious. Very friendly little place with very friendly staff. Will be visiting more often from now on! There are still a few dishes I/we would like to try!

An authentic Italian restaurant where we enjoyed the most delicious pizzas (according to our son) he'd ever eaten twice. The restaurant owner is warm and welcoming. The atmosphere is pleasant. A definite recommendation for families!

This place is awesome. One of the best I have ever been!

Pasta from the cheese wheel, it was so delicious!

Oh, Da Franco, what can you say? The perfect address if you want to really get your blood pressure up - and not because of the atmosphere. Let's start with the base of every pizza: the dough. A taste explosion? Yes, but unfortunately a salt mine. You might think that the pizza maker had poured the Mediterranean directly into the dough bowl. One bite and you'll feel like a stranded sailor looking for fresh water. The ingredients? Well, let’s call them… “authentically rustic” – or in clearer words: unwashed. A bit of earth on the basil, a slight hint of sand on the tomatoes, and the mushrooms seem to have hopped onto the pizza straight from the forest, without stopping in the kitchen. Maybe a new trend? Organic in its rawest form? And then the size of the pizzas: sweet. Simply sweet. When the word “family pizza” appears on the menu, you could almost think that the family consists of a toddler and his teddy bear. Even a diet portion would be more generous. The ambience? Well, you could almost feel good if you had the time to enjoy it - but since you're looking for a second dinner after dinner, there's no time for that. Conclusion: If you want an evening full of surprises and are not exactly thirsty, hungry or fussy, Da Franco is for you!

Super friendly service and great cuisine, what more could you want 👍🏼

I had dinner with two friends yesterday. I ordered pasta with truffles and parmesan, my husband ordered wild boar knuckle, everything was very tasty, the best Italian cuisine I have ever visited, I can only recommend it! The conditions were also super friendly (the boss + the son) super nice and friendly. Very familiar and of course we will come back. To be honest, the 5 stars are not enough, there should be a lot more. Many greetings, see you soon!

The taste was okay, but the portions were too small for a trattoria, small pizzas and plates of pasta. Portion size more like in a “luxury” restaurant.

A real insider tip The small trattoria impresses with its authentic charm. At the beginning there was fresh bread with homemade herb butter. The pasta was very tasty. I had Linguini al Salome and can only recommend it. My friend had Saltimbocca alla romana and loved it too. The service was very warm and made the visit perfect.

Cute little Italian restaurant with very tasty food. Only recommended :)

Ein kleines Restaurant mit viel Herz und wunderbarem Essen. Ein Familienbetrieb, der originale italienische Küche anbietet. Ohne ChiChi wie das Restaurant neben an, dafür eine unglaublich höfliche familiäre Atmosphäre und ein Essen, bei dem man schmeckt, dass es mit Liebe zubereitet wurde. Es gibt Eintöpfe, es gibt Pinsa, und nicht nur Mainstream Nudeln und Pizza. Wer einmal bei Da Franco war, wird immer wieder hingehen. Es ist ein Erlebnis!

A small restaurant with a lot of heart and wonderful food. A family business that offers original Italian cuisine. Without ChiChi like the restaurant next door, but with an incredibly polite, family atmosphere and food where you can taste that it was prepared with love. There are stews, there is pinsa, and not just mainstream pasta and pizza. Anyone who has been to Da Franco will always go back. It's an experience!

A totally authentic Italian restaurant, we felt like we were on vacation. Very warm and friendly staff and solid Italian cuisine. It's always worth a visit when passing through from Spain to Lower Saxony...:))

Very cozy, friendly, approachable and tasty!👍👍😘

Wow, thanks to the chef for the best and most delicious Italian food! So excited and so delicious. Small but fine and typically Italian shop. The owner was super friendly and the food was so delicious! 5 stars are still not enough. Thank you again.

It was simply excellent! The team is adorable and very attentive! I recommend

Great service and really delicious food.

Small family-run local, very tasty and fresh food. Lesser-known Italian specialties are also available if ordered in advance. The boss Lina is very symptomatic and open to discussions. Highly recommended!

Nice little inconspicuous restaurant in the last corner of Wiesdorf. You feel like you're in Italy. Before the meal there was bread with some herb butter (yum) and olives. The pins we ordered tasted good and were also properly topped. However, I only know Pinsa in a slightly different size (not so small). Canneloni and tortellini ordered were clearly arranged and tasted perfect.

We were here for the first time. The young lady in service was very friendly and accommodating. The kitchen, I had a dish from the daily menu, was amazing. Thank you for the hospitality. See you next time Oliver and Melanie

Were here for the first time and were not disappointed. Super delicious food and friendly and fast service. Wasn't here for the last time

Family business, rustic, traditional, warm and very good, appealing cuisine with an aha effect. You can taste that the chef (Franco) is dedicated to his cuisine with heart and soul. Simply recommended. And now on my own behalf: A big THANK YOU to the entire team, you rounded off a wonderful daddy-daughter day. Only.... now my daughter is in my ears: "...when are we going there again??? " 😉😊😂

Cute little restaurant, very friendly and courteous waiter, food was prepared according to our wishes. Pizza, bruschetta and insalata della casa. We enjoyed it very much. Top. Grazie mille. A la prossima.

Pizza Gamberi 15€ (online prices not all current; as of June 15, 2024)... Food was top, well topped, pizza unfortunately too small (approx. 26cm) to fill you up.

It's super delicious. Nice atmosphere, nice service, nice Franco.

The classic, cozy Italian restaurant “around the corner”. Very good, tasty food. Excellent and courteous service.

We went here to eat during our lunch break today. The staff was very friendly, no long waiting times and the food was perfect. Absolutely clear recommendation!

We were nearby on business and stopped by this great Italian restaurant by chance. Very tasty food, (we had salad with very tasty bread) very friendly service and the ambience matched our memories from previous trips. Thanks for everything, we'll definitely come back again. Astrid and Hans Josef

Nice little simple family restaurant. Delicious fresh food, good value for money. Can only recommend it.

Had a spontaneous meal with the family this evening, it wasn't the last time there and I can only recommend it. Mega delicious food and great service.

A really super cozy restaurant! We enjoyed a very tasty meal and were served very friendly! We always enjoy coming back 💪👍

Lovingly, very nicely presented and freshly prepared food. The service is very friendly and the ambience is stylish with photos of well-known Italian personalities.

Whether pizza or pasta, everything tastes fantastic. You can enjoy the tasty dishes in a great ambience and family-friendly service.

I went to Da Franco for the first time yesterday and I was overwhelmed. The food was extremely delicious, the conditions were very nice, a charming boss and super friendly. A pleasant atmosphere and it feels very familiar there. In addition, the price-performance ratio is right. I can only recommend it, it has become my absolute favorite. I would love to come back, thanks to the entire team.

Very nice service, great and inexpensive food and a nice atmosphere. We'd love to come back!

It's always nice to enjoy the good food and the friendly and warm atmosphere........ Many thanks to Franco and family 🤩🤩🤩

We were there for the first time. We received a friendly and warm welcome. The ambience was decorated for Christmas and typically Italian. We were lucky enough to speak to the boss and cook in person. You can tell there's a lot of heart and passion behind it...and what comes out of it is just really good food! Definitely order the Latte Macciato Tiramisu... heavenly!

Four of us ate here last Saturday and absolutely loved it. The reception was almost family-like and the rest of the evening was like being with good friends. The pinsa I had (truffles) was a poem, super delicious. The pasta that my wife and her son had, 1x Bolognese, 1x Carbonara were also on point and hard to beat. The friend also had a Pinsa, which she hadn't heard of before, and was absolutely thrilled...better than pizza. Beautifully set Christmas table, delicious drinks and all at a reasonable price. In addition to the kitchen, there is special praise for the owner's son, who worked very confidently, with a certain nonchalance and very friendly manner as a cameriere. However, you should reserve a table as the restaurant is quite small.

Schon beim Eintritt spürt man die Italianità. Sehr nette Bedienung. Eine reichhaltige Karte. Spontan brachte man mir Oliven und Brot vorab. Die gewählte Pinsa dann sehr lecker. Und zum Abschluss ein Espresso. Bekommt man sowieso nur beim Italiener einen richtig guten.

Very tasty noodles and perfect service. Thank you!

Very nice staff and very tasty food.

Schönes, kleines Restaurant mit sehr freundlichen Besitzern und fantastischem Essen. Ich bin am nächsten Tag erneut eingekehrt, um ein weiteres Pastagericht zu kosten. Hervorragend.

Gestern zum ersten Mal dort gespeist - Reservierung unbedingt empfohlen, haben mit Glück einen letzten freien Tisch erhalten. Restaurant mit Liebe und italienischem Flair eingerichtet. Definitiv mit viel Liebe und Passion dekoriert und auch dem Essen war die Leidenschaft anzusehen. Es war sehr schön angerichtet und unendlich lecker. Pinsa absolut zu empfehlen. Wir kommen definitiv wieder. Vielen Dank

Freundlicher und aufmerksamer Service, sehr, sehr leckeres Essen und faire Preise.

In diesem kleinen, familiär geführten Restaurant passt alles zusammen. Tolle Gerichte, eine Empfehlungskarte, der man blind vertrauen darf, ein herzlicher Service und ein Ambiente in der mensch sich wie in Bella Italia fühlt, Das liegt auch an den ausgezeichneten Zutaten und der sehr schmackhaften, gekonnten Zubereitung „alla Mama“.

Sehr gutes italienisches Restaurant. Die speisen mehr als Lecker, alles selbstgemacht und frisch. So leckeres Essen habe ich sonst nur in Italien persönlich kennengelernt. Der Service sehr freundlich, herzlich und schnell. Ein liebes Grosses Dankeschön an den Koch und alle Mitarbeiter . Wir freuen uns herzlich auf den nächsten Besuch. Mfg Wilhelms

Wir hatten ein sehr leckeres Mittag essen!

Wir hatten Pizza Inferno und Lasagne. Beides absolut empfehlenswert. Alles sehr frisch und super lecker. Preis / Leistung ist super. Nette, aufmerksame Bedienung.

super essen der Service ist herzlich und zuvorkommend. wir kommen immer gerne ☺️

Ein sehr schöner italienischer Abend. Essen sehr lecker und frisch zubereitet. Sehr guter familiengeführter Service. :)

Wir waren am Sonntag 13.08. spontan nach der Fahrradtour in dem feinen kleinen Italiener. Das Essen war super, alles frisch und mit Liebe zubereitet. Wie können das Restaurant nur empfehlen und freuen uns jetzt schon, wieder dort essen zu gehen.

Ein sehr nettes Lokal mit erstklassigen Service. Sehr netter Koch und nettes Personal. Alle Gerichte werden von Grund auf selber gemacht. Es schmeckt alles hervorragend und sieht beim servieren Sehr gut aus. Alles in allem Empfehlenswert.

This little restaurant was a corner of heaven! Everything was divine - food, service and atmosphere - and not too expensive. Possibly the best Italian restaurant I have been to in Germany.

This cute little restaurant tucked away in a back corner of Leverkusen makes you feel like you've suddenly landed in Italy - or was it heaven?! Because the food is simply divine, possibly the best Italian food I've had outside of Italy. The bread they served as an appetizer arrived warm, and the garlic butter melted right into it. I ordered a pesto, mozzarella, tomato, and basil pinsa (pizza) with a tender yet crusty crust. The pinsa was oozing with flavor. Franco told us that he makes the dough two days ahead of time with sourdough instead of yeast because it is healthier and tastes better. I can voucb for that! My partner had ricotta and spinach canneloni. The canneloni, made by chef Franco himself, was soft, creamy, and delicious. This delicious food was also reasonably priced. I will be back - even though I don't live in Leverkusen!

Ein authentischer Italiener. Bin mit meiner Schwester hingegangen; seine Weinsoße und sogar die Nudeln macht er selber! Eine Neapoletanische Pizza haben ich nicht aufgefunden, dafür eine mit trotzdem selbst gemachten Teig und *echter* Mozzarella. Schalentiere werden gesäubert. Das Ambiente, wie für Italiener obligatorisch, mit Totó und Sophia Lauren geschmückt. Auch die rustikale Fassade stimmt. Die Musik, wenn welche spielt, ist nicht zu laut, stört nicht. Modern ist er auch: Die Garnitur ist abwechslungsreich und aus aller Welt, statt nur mit Basilikum und Balsamico zu schmücken. Der Chef ist freundlich und charmant, stellt sich zum Gast und unterhält sich entspannt, wenn der Gast kommunikativ/offen gesinnt ist. Es ist eine einfache und gute Entscheidung schnell Stammkunde zu werden.

Sehr gemütliche Atmosphäre, ausgezeichneter Service, sehr gutes Essen, Veganer willkommen! Man fühlt sich hier sehr wohl und es war für uns eine absolute Überraschung so ein feines italienisches Restaurant gefunden zu haben!

Werde ich jederzeit wieder besuchen. Ganz herzliche Grüße Claudia Sundmacher aus winsenaller

Sehr freundliche Bedienung und gutes Essen Sehr zum Empfehlen

Åt en fantastiskt god pinsa (pizza)

Als Wiederholungstäterin kann ich nur äußern, dass es ein weiteres Mal ein rundum gelungener Abend war. Die Trattoria ist klein, fein und das Essen äußerst lecker. Wir kommen wieder!

Superleckere Pizza und sehr nette Bedienung

Inhabergeführtes Restaurant wo alles 100% italienisch ist und schmeckt! Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert! Herzliche und authentische Atmosphäre. Wir waren heute das erste mal hier und bestimmt nicht das letzte mal. Tisch Reservierung sinnvoll!

Schöne kleine,gemütliche Pizzeria. Die Pinsa einfach top.

Schönes kleines Restaurant, mit familiärer Atmosphäre. Sehr leckere italienische Küche, mit Überraschungen😋

Sehr leckere Pizza und eine sehr freundliche Bedienung. Klasse war auch die Zubereitung von Pasta im Parmesan-Laib und die sehr aufwändigen Nachspeisen. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Ein Urlaub in Italien? Ich empfehle Da Franco! Seine Tageskarte ist legendär!!! Außergewöhnlich, köstlich, saisonal!

So einen schönen Restaurantbesuch hatten wir schon lange nicht mehr! Wir waren an einem Samstag Abend mit unserer Tochter hier und wurden nicht enttäuscht. Das Essen war geschmackvoll und der Service sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Das Restaurant ist übersichtlich und authentisch eingerichtet. Einen netten Plausch mit dem Inhaber (Franco) und einen Espresso Macchiato und einen tollen Grappa gab es noch obendrauf, sowie eine gratis Eiskugel für unsere Tochter. Haben absolut nichts auszusetzen und haben uns ein wenig wie im Urlaub gefühlt. Wiederholung garantiert!

Essen exzellent ohne wenn und aber. Der Junior macht einen guten Service. Ein paar Dinge muss er noch lernen aber er ist ja noch jung. Die Preise sind allerdings am oberen Ende angesiedelt. Da kann man schon mal stark grübeln über Preis und Leistung. Verbessert wird es nicht dadurch das die Inhaberin in einem riesigen Mercedes Schlachtschiff vorfährt dem man 1x die Zubehörliste rauf und runter spendiert hat. Ich habe nichts dagegen das Menschen für gute Arbeit anständiges Geld bekommen das man aber Saus und Brauss finanziert ist dann nicht so meins.