Trattoria Carissima GmbH in Düsseldorf

The food was wonderful, the service very friendly, and the trattoria, with its organic, slightly imperfect ambiance, exudes an Italian atmosphere where it's all about good food, good and friendly service, and simply living well – la dolce vita. No fancy design or events, perhaps not cool or hip, but the tiramisu was divine! A wonderful Italian restaurant in Oberkassel!

The best Italian restaurant in town – especially the pasta, which is perfectly al dente and typical Italian, and the Neapolitan pizza is perfect. I'm here twice a week and have never been disappointed. The service is incredibly warm and welcoming; you feel like part of the family – highly recommended! 👍👍👍👍👍

I was last here about 15 years ago and remembered the place being much better than it was on today's visit. The pasta filled with goose meat sounded good, but ultimately tasted bland and just like the dough – unfortunately, it was underwhelming. The saltimbocca was tasty, but the veal cutlets were cut too thick, so the preparation was just okay. The pizza, on the other hand, looked and tasted good. The service was okay, but not exactly warm and welcoming. My order for zabaglione was unfortunately declined after consulting with the kitchen, apparently because it was too busy to prepare and the place was packed. And why is it even on the menu then?! No big deal, but it wasn't exactly great service either. It was also odd that you only get an interim bill at the end; you can draw your own conclusions. All in all, a fairly average visit, with room for improvement. I probably wouldn't go back for another 15 years, if at all.

The staff are super nice, always smiling. The food tastes really great and was ready in 15 minutes. I'll always go there, best place!

Carissima, or The Best Italian Restaurant in the Universe. Anna, Antonio, and Renato always make me feel at home with friends! The food is perfect! Their recommendations are always excellent!

I ordered food today. Unfortunately, only half of it arrived; all the pizzas were missing. After calling, I was met with a very rude response, told that the pizzeria wasn't responsible and that it was solely the delivery service's fault. At the end of the day, we had to pick up the food ourselves, and now we all have cold pizzas. The service was incredibly rude; I would never order again, let alone eat in. This is absolutely unacceptable, a complete disaster.

Such a wonderful place! Great service and amazing pizza.

Yesterday we ordered food through Uber Eats: two pasta dishes, one carpaccio, and one bruschetta. Unfortunately, the delivery was very disappointing. The carpaccio was completely flattened on one side, as was the bruschetta. The bruschetta was also soggy and impossible to lift. The extra Parmesan cheese we ordered was also missing. The pasta was dry, had a burnt taste, and instead of tomato cream sauce, there was only plain tomato sauce. For the price, I expect fresh, properly packaged food and a delivery that is edible. In this condition, the food was unfortunately unacceptable to us.

Went there again for pizza and it's still super delicious, good service, would gladly come again.

Unfortunately, I had an unpleasant experience with this restaurant. There was a small snail under the arugula layer of my ordered pizza, which I thankfully hadn't eaten yet. Of course, I immediately called to report the problem. After being transferred several times on the phone to take down my complaint, I was told that such situations can always occur with such fresh ingredients. The owner asked me to send him a picture via WhatsApp and "dispute" the order, which we had placed through Uber Eats. He said he would wait until they received the notification so they could bake a new pizza. After three unsuccessful attempts and two further calls, I was assured that a new pizza would be sent as soon as a courier came by. No new pizza arrived that evening, and I received no confirmation via WhatsApp. The communication seems to be completely non-existent. It's a shame that after an obvious mistake on the part of the restaurant, no one felt responsible for the situation, and no offer of a replacement was made. Therefore, I cannot give it a good rating.

We visited this restaurant and ordered desserts – panna cotta and tiramisu. Both were incredibly delicious, simply fantastic! We sat at the counter where the chefs worked, which created a special atmosphere. The staff was very friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We enjoyed everything very much. We will definitely come back!

Unfortunately, I can't understand the good reviews here. The appetizers from the display case were all unimaginative, the same grilled and acidic variety without any variation. Only the octopus salad, with its carrots and celery, was well-dressed. The pizza was mediocre Neapolitan. The wine selection by the glass (no bottle today) was in the budget segment, perhaps without any attempt to impress the customer. The service was friendly and genuine, although the wait was too long. In the end, the bar was rattling because the washing machine was running on the floor above, and I was left with a lingering feeling in my clothes. But my opinion seems to be alone, as the restaurant was quite busy. That's just how it is.

Authentic, beautiful Italian <3

Soggy pizza, pasta that could have been eaten as a snack, it was so al dente, disinterested service. Not highly recommended.

The pizza was very good, the wait was rather long, but acceptable. However, I repeatedly received interim bills! Tax fraud in full color.

I can only recommend the restaurant 😍

Huge disappointment! I went to the restaurant with my family for the first time on Friday. The waiter was incredibly inattentive, didn't bother to check our empty glasses, and wasn't friendly at all. He didn't ask if we wanted dessert, and we even had to order our main course while we were still eating our appetizers. One of the pizzas was soggy and, according to my father-in-law, undercooked—the worst pizza he'd had in a long time. The other pizza was missing the walnuts. The pasta dishes we ordered were okay, but nothing special. All in all, I felt terrible about choosing this restaurant for my family. It was difficult to have a conversation because it was so loud and crowded, and the evening was a complete disaster.

Delicious pasta and pizza for 30 years.

I was at Il Carissima in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel. The food was okay – Italian cuisine, nothing extraordinary, but delicious. I was particularly impressed by the ambiance: very authentic Italian and cozy. Even though it was midweek, the place was packed – which definitely speaks to the restaurant's popularity. The staff was super organized, friendly, and attentive – you immediately feel welcome. Overall, a lovely evening in a typically Italian atmosphere!

This is a delicious Italian restaurant in Germany. I went there on a recommendation from an Italian friend. The truffle pasta was delicious.

The food was truly a 10/10. The starter plate was top-notch and very generous, the pizza was a dream - and the aperitif was fantastic! Unfortunately, we were awkwardly seated at the corner near the cash register, which wasn't very romantic - as was the loud noise level with the music in the background. Our waiter wasn't exactly smiling, and there were communication problems among the waiters. The ladies were all super friendly. Excellent value for money 👍

Not what it was many years ago!!!!: The honest Italian iBa food, prices, service, value, Today in 2025, the service is abysmal, at times so arrogant that we almost left – but hunger made us stay, which we later regretted. The meal, for example, was spaghetti carpaccio – tagliatelle was served, the carpaccio was sliced ​​thickly by hand, not pounded, tough as a shoe sole – everything went back chewed into the napkin – the whole thing for just under €20!!! The pasta and mushrooms were drowned in Sane, and we had to search for them, etc. etc. etc. – but the worst part was the bad, rude service AND – we sat outside – the disgustingly dingy seats and tables – cobwebs and street dirt from at least several months on the partitions – so NEVER cleaned. When I think about what must be going on in the kitchen... ugh!!!

We opted for the meat dishes. Every single one was far too salty and heavy with vegetable oil.

Very good food for a reasonable price

Highly recommended. Very tasty. I'd go back anytime.

Really decent and traditional pizza! Perfect for those who love classic Italian cuisine and want to enjoy it with fine wine! But for those craving a decadent, greasy pizza with special flavours in the westernised style this is not the place to go. Either way it is worth the visit if you are ready to pay a bit more than average and you know what to expect. 👍

Excellent service and food! Thank you! We'll be back!

Super delicious pizza, fresh ingredients, and always friendly service—simply perfect!

Tasty pizza and good service — I was very satisfied

The pizza dough and the fantastic service, everything was good.

Yes. The food has always been good.

We visited the shop midweek, and it was moderately busy. Unfortunately, the service was very poor. We had to wait about 20 minutes to order. The drinks came quickly, and the pizzas arrived after another 20-30 minutes. They tasted okay. I would recommend the shop when it's quiet so you can avoid long waits for your order.

The pizza was really delicious, but the eggplant pasta was swimming in oil and inedible.

The pizza at Trattoria Carissima is simply top-notch! Fresh ingredients, perfect dough, and authentic flavor – exactly what a truly good pizza should be. A clear recommendation for all pizza lovers!

Not recommended; service was truly poor. Yes, it was a Saturday night and busy. However, I waited over an hour for a pizza and a salad, with no indication that it would take longer. Drinks were also only served after repeated requests. The food was good, but nothing special.

The service was absolutely terrible, rude, and they always forgot something. The food was only average. The pizzas had very little topping.

We were there on a Friday. Drinks were scarce, the pizza was below average. Worst of all, the unfriendly service.

We ate here with friends. The pizza mista was perfectly cooked and very tasty, and the lasagna was also excellent. The salmon salad was also great. The drinks weren't cold enough, and the food was over 15 minutes late. Always a bit of a nuisance for a group meal. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

The waiters were very unfriendly, rude, and arrogant. It seemed like only regulars were welcome.

Review for Trattoria Carissima I had the pleasure of eating the best pizza of my life at Trattoria Carissima. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, the staff friendly and attentive. The pizza was delicious, with a perfect base, fresh and high-quality ingredients, and a harmonious combination of flavor and texture. I was particularly impressed by the handmade sauce and the creative selection of toppings. The value for money was also very fair. Highly recommended for all pizza lovers! I will definitely be back. Eat the Pistachio Pizza ❤️❤️❤️

Unfortunately, we were disappointed today; the service was abysmal. Zero attention, zero friendliness. The food has been much better in the past, too bad!

Delicious pizza with high-quality ingredients. Friendly service, and a great place to sit outside! Reasonable prices for this location!

Klasse und günstig (für die Lage). Sehr gutes Essen und Flair. Echte Italiener.... top !

Reservations are ignored. Two people are asked to sit at a table where two others are already seated. On top of that, the table was in direct sunlight in over 30 degree heat. When you make a reservation, you expect a decent table, not a junky's table somewhere on the sidewalk. When you point out that you have a reservation, you are greeted with an irritated and unfriendly response, and in a derogatory tone, you are told that everyone else has made a reservation and that you can sit in the restaurant. Typical "Oberkassel restaurant behavior" that favors locals. This kind of behavior should have made you leave immediately! The food is delicious, but the pizza arrived almost 10 minutes before the pasta, so you basically have to eat it individually or let it cool down. On top of that, the wait is very long. Overall, not recommended.

We went there with seven girls for our stag or hen party and were totally disappointed. The staff were very unfriendly and barely spoke German, which led to misunderstandings. Unfortunately, I absolutely do not recommend it.

I wish we'd gone to bed hungry instead of ordering here. I'm really disappointed with my order. The quality and taste of the food are completely out of proportion to the price and service. It's a real shame.

The restaurant was very tasty and would gladly go back

Rude staff. The bald man asked us to sit down, but he was already very annoyed. Apparently the kitchen closes at 10 p.m., which wasn't clear. And we weren't informed of this at first. Then we sat down, and the man commented, "You have three minutes left." Very rude. We left immediately. Therefore, I can't comment on the food. A friendly reminder from the staff, "The kitchen will be closing shortly, but we'll be happy to take your order," would have been enough. Typical Düsseldorf.

My pizza tonno was great, the service was impeccable.

Pasta served at the time we almost finished pizza. No bread basket for our table, quality of the food was average.

We were at Trattoria Carrissima last week and were very impressed. The service was excellent. The fettuccine was amazing. We'll definitely be back.

Despite having a reservation, we had to sit outside in the cold weather. Our order took a whopping 50 minutes... The Coke was just warm. The pizza was delicious, but the service really let it all down. There was a DJ so loud you couldn't have a conversation.

Just like in Italy... Very tasty pizza and pasta. The dishes are typically Italian and not so "pretty." The service was competent and friendly. It was our first time eating there and we'll definitely be back.

Super tasty pizza BUT the service & hospitality are just bad. You just feel tolerated, the Italian warmth that we know from other restaurants is completely missing, there is no attention towards the guest. Because of the really great pizza, 2 stars overall. We're happy to pick up pizza again at any time, but we won't be coming back to eat in the restaurant! There are so many other nice and friendlier restaurants in Düsseldorf...

The food was very tasty and the service was friendly. Price performance was 👍

We sat on the benches in front of the door because we wanted to enjoy the fresh air. In principle, we would have been able to find space inside due to our reservation. The service was good and quick, the food was delicious - the pizza dough in particular was excellent. Tiramisu and bruschetta were okay but not outstanding. Overall, recommended at a higher price level (typical for Oberkassel).

Actually best pizza and super friendly staff.

It was very tasty! The tuna fillet pizza was also very special – the fish was very fresh. A white pizza, perfect for trying something different. The classic spicy salami was super tasty and the price-performance ratio was great. Absolute recommendation! Definitely one of the top 5 Napoli-style pizzerias in all of Germany at the moment – ​​without a doubt.

The service was bad, the waiting time was impossible and for the prices it was absolutely disappointing and the quality of the food was poor Absolutely no recommendation...

Visit on April 12th Starter bruschetta - a slice of bread was black and completely burnt. Despite the warning, no apology but the statement that it can happen...no, something like that shouldn't happen in a restaurant. Main course - salmon - the entire meal was not hot, the side dishes were even cold. Loveless preparation and presentation. Price-performance not justified.

Super tasty Neapolitan pizza, great ambience and fast, friendly service. Also great seating outside in the fresh air and good value for money.

I ate the truffle pasta in the parmesan nest and unfortunately the food wasn't good at all. The Parmesan nest was burnt and tasted accordingly, the pasta was okay, but not really tasty. You can have bad luck everywhere, but unfortunately that was really not recommended.

We Dined in, ordered in the first 5 min Food arrived 1.2 hrs later for 2 pizza’s Pizza was average, and not worth the time spent waiting

Very, very unfortunate. Once our favorite Italian, it has now unfortunately lost a lot of quality. The pasta I ordered to take away, apart from the fact that the portion was smaller due to the new packaging (adults won't get full of it), was literally stuck to the package. The pizza, thick burnt edge in the middle a soggy soup. The parmesan for the pasta was already moldy in one place in the mini packaging (for 2 portions of pasta). Thank you for good food in the past. We will not visit the restaurant again in the future.

I have always ordered takeaway food and have always been impressed with the quality. Without a doubt, this restaurant is one of the best Italian restaurants I have visited so far. Today I decided to enjoy the local dining experience. However, despite making a reservation in advance, we were not greeted or acknowledged when entering the restaurant. As someone who works in the catering industry myself, I understand the high number of people in this always busy restaurant. Nevertheless, I think it is essential to at least briefly greet guests and ask for their patience. Unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired in this regard, which is why I can only rate it with one star.

Wir kennen das Carissima noch aus der Zeit 2010 - 2019, als wir in der Nachbarschaft wohnten und oft dort Essen waren. Also haben wir uns jetzt sehr gefreut im Rahmen eines Düsseldorf-Besuchs dort wieder hinzugehen. Es war enttäuschend. Früher war es dort laut, lebendig, authentisch herzlich und familiär. Heute ist es - vielleicht auch durch die deutliche räumliche Vergrößerung - zwar noch sehr laut, aber die authentische familiäre Atmosphäre ist verschwunden. Freundlicher Service eines Restaurants mit viel Durchsatz, mehr nicht. Zum Essen: Die Pizza war ok, der gegrillte Octopus mit Calamari kam leider erst 5 Minuten nach der Pizza - und war nur noch lauwarm (ich habe es nicht reklamiert, weil meine Frau mit der Pizza eh schon weit voraus war). Die Calamari waren weder gewürzt noch hatten sie Röstaromen. Das Pesto darauf konnte das nicht retten und passte irgendwie auch nicht. Der Octopus war trocken und die Kartoffel im Grillgemüse schmeckte eindeutig alt. Das war nix - und dafür zu teuer. Zum Trost waren die offenen Weine (Brezza und Primitivo) lecker. Fazit: Schade…

We had the vitello tonnato as a starter and two pizzas for the main course. Everything tasted okay, but nothing special. In my opinion, this is a place for people who live nearby.

The food is absolutely recommendable; you can tell the cooking is done with love and professionalism. The service is attentive, but not overly friendly. The ambiance is pleasant, but suffers from the cramped tables. Privacy is almost impossible.

Pizza not baked properly, limp dough, some still completely soaked (which you could see with the naked eye, chef was probably asleep when taking it out). Toppings taste worse than your average frozen pizza from the supermarket.

We came here for the first time based on a recommendation on Facebook. Unfortunately we were disappointed, we haven't eaten such bad pizza in a long time. Looks great, taste flop. It was totally soft, the edge was nice and thick but not crispy at all, a shame. I give 5 stars for the pasta with truffles, it was really tasty. As far as service is concerned, unfortunately I only have to give it 3 stars. Lots of staff but unfortunately inattentive.

Pizza tasteless Service was quick but unfriendly, like in a train station We definitely won't go here again

One of my favorite Italian restaurants in Düsseldorf.

Very good food. Ambitious team with many regular guests.

Unfriendly! I haven't experienced something like that in a long time! Too bad

We had pasta. The portion is definitely enough for children, and quite good as an appetizer for adults. Everything tasted pretty good... But service grade 6. According to the motto "You're lucky, master, to be able to eat here" (yes, it's a problem when two children want pasta, but in the great Oberkassel there are only two shops for it in the area). Smile at service? For what reason? Apparently just an unknown spasm of the facial muscles. Safe place? No. If you go to the toilet for a moment with one child, you simply sit the other child one table away to make room for other guests.

We were here with friends. The service was nice and the pasta and pizza tasted quite good. The bruschetta was m.m.n. Way too hard and not like we are used to from other Italian restaurants. We thought the waiting times were far too long – almost three quarters of an hour. It's a shame that I have the impression that critical reviews may not be welcome here.

Carissima was one of the first pizzerias on the left bank of the Rhine and was one of the best for a long time. That has changed radically. The pizza is soggy, consists of 1/4 thick crust and only has traces of the ordered toppings in the middle. The pizza is further away from crispy pizza base than the moon. Garlic? Oregano? Nothing, so we supplemented ourselves at home. Simply awful. This is the second time this has happened to us at Carissima. There will be no third attempt.

Wir waren mit Freunden hier. Die Bedienung war nett und die Nudeln und Pizza haben recht gut geschmeckt. Die Bruschetta waren m.M.n. viel zu hart und nicht wie wir sie von anderen Italienischen Restaurants gewohnt sind. Wir fanden, die Wartezeiten waren viel zu lang – fast eine dreiviertel Stunde. Schade, dass ich den Eindruck habe, dass kritische Bewertungen hier möglicherweise nicht gerne gesehen sind.

I enjoy going there often and always! Service is friendly and the food is always great!

Everything is great, you can't complain!

Saturday at 4pm perfect time, Service super friendly, food included . Drinks very tasty You felt like you were in Italy

Update 2024, diagnosis: You became cocky and greedy. Additional catering space was added, carelessly decorated like a chip shop, Uber Eats was brought on board, it was incredibly hectic. Instead of spaghetti AOP, there's lingune every now and then - the German won't notice. Portions a third smaller. Pizza worse. Very, very unfortunate. That was once: Authentic, warm, delicious. Excellent pizza (my favorite: Sapporita!), delicious pasta. Friendly, warm staff. Anyone who is allegedly served unfriendly here should critically examine their own facial expressions.

Very tasty pasta! The prices are also very fair for Oberkassel. It's a bit noisy there but I would definitely come back.

Ordered and received pizza, looked very tasty, it was served to the three of us, crispy on the outside and super soggy on the inside, the waiter said it was Napoli style. I thought it was bad, after all there was dessert for two people for free, and by the way the wine 🍷 was very good. I would never eat pizza there again

One star is already too much, bad service and the food is terrible. Burnt sea bream, a saltimbocca that was incredibly bad with overcooked potatoes with unseasoned vegetables, respect, I know Italian food differently

Enttäuschend, schlechter Service, sehr unaufmerksam, ein geiziges Saltimbocca, verkochte Kartoffeln und ungewürztes Gemüse, Hauswein Rose eher unbefriedigend, es wurde uns keine Weinkarte angeboten, obgleich es anderen Wein gab. Das Dessert ein Skandal, Convenience, ich war eingeladen, ich werde definitiv, dieses Restaurant besuchen und auch nicht empfehlen.

…“We pamper your palate with … tempting desserts … we value good, fresh ingredients.” I was taught otherwise! On December 28th we were there with 6 people in the evening. It was loud and hectic, the staff forgot the salad. The pizzas were ok. Then I ordered a cassata for dessert. Immediately after the first spoonful I noticed that the outer layer was sticky - it tasted disgusting. I removed the outer layer and ate a little more, but left over half untouched. During the night I vomited several times and got chills. On Sundays I felt weak and couldn't eat. It wasn't until Monday afternoon that my stomach had slowly calmed down again and my circulation was more stable. I then informed the pizzeria using the contact form and have not received any response to date. A visit to a restaurant that causes this reaction in me and a management that can't handle complaints - I don't need that a second time and give this pizzeria 0 points

Food/pizza on site is great. We won't be ordering again because the pizzas were black in some places twice and too cold because the dough is so thin. It's actually a shame, because we think the pizza is one of the best in Düsseldorf.

Wir waren anlässlich eines Geburtstags abends dort mit 6 Personen. Wir haben uns für verschiedene Nudelgerichte und Pizza entschieden. Vorweg Carpaccio und Bruschetta. Das Carpaccio war unheimlich zäh. Die Tagliarini mit Tomatensoße und Carpaccio war absolut geschmacklos, selbst mit Salz wurden die Nudeln nicht besser und das Carpaccio war wie bei der Vorspeise extrem zäh! Die Pizza Tonno war matschig, der gesamte Boden durchgeweicht. Der Service war unheimlich unaufmerksam, trotzdessen das Restaurant nur halb gefüllt war. Es war auch kaum möglich Getränke zu bestellen, kein Kellner/in fühlte sich angesprochen, so konnten wir auch nicht das Essen reklamieren. Nach dem Essen wurden dann endlich nach 15 Minuten die Teller abgeräumt, nachdem wir mehrfach nachgefragt hatten. Die Rechnung kam immerhin recht schnell…. Es wurde uns zwar noch ein Digestif angeboten, was wir dann verneint hatten und nur noch raus wollten! Ich habe noch sehr gute Zeiten im Carissima in Erinnerung, wo der Service motiviert war und das Essen extrem lecke. Diese Zeiten sind leider vorbei.

Our pizzas weren't tasty at all. Burnt edge. Soggy inside. Service incredibly unfriendly.

Sehr gutes Essen und ein charmanter leicht chaotischer, typisch italienischer Service. Das alles zu sehr fairen Preisen

Such a crappy pizza 2 pizzas 32 euros With 2 toppings each They think they're in Venice or something

Nice little Italian place, not too fancy but very authentic. We like to come here for a glass of Prosecco, wine and a bite to eat.

I ordered two pizzas home on Sunday, 12/22/24, a margherita and a tuna pizza. Unfortunately, both pizzas were overcooked, the edges were burnt and the dough wasn't baked properly. The taste did not meet my expectations. When I raised my concerns with the restaurant, I was told that this was their way of cooking and that most guests were satisfied. However, this experience did not meet my expectations. Dr. Nadda

The food is delicious, no question. However, the service is really bad. There were 7 of us there, the shop was full but there were around 7 waiters serving. They couldn't manage to get us all to eat at the same time. The drinks were forgotten, we had to remind them several times... we realized that it wasn't just us. It's a shame because the food was really good...

A spontaneous visit via carissima. The pizza was supposed to be great - personally I don't like my pizza Neapolitan - my bad luck :) The fennel salad was absolutely amazing. I would take it again in a heartbeat.

We ordered 2 pizzas via Uber Eats. Pizza wasn't properly topped and unfortunately it was already cold upon arrival.

I haven't eaten such bad pizza for so much money in a long time. It doesn't taste like anything and the taste of the analogue cheese masks everything. A margarita for 9.50 euros is quite an announcement; if it's good, then you might be happy to pay for it. After just half a pizza you notice how the cheap rubber cheese spreads in your stomach. Basically, when it comes to cuisine, the average Oberkassel resident is pretty simple either way. The Carissima is a good example of this. You can get better food for less money all over the city, but you just won't be seen there. So really a disappointing taste experience. The staff is friendly and anyone who likes pepper mills the size of small children and wants to look at a few Rolexes up close will also find something to their liking here. If you want to eat well, you should avoid this place.

Nice shop with a good menu and very tasty food

Uncut pizza A simple but foolish mistake