Tuscolo Frankenbad in Bonn

You have to go there at least once! 😀

Anyone who likes large pizzas and large salads will certainly get their money's worth here... Otherwise: I've been here four times in the last 30 years... And I'm always amazed that the restaurant continues to have such a cult following... Once, everything was perfect. Delicious pizza, friendly service, and the last table down by the window in the back, meaning no rush, great! Another time, the pizza tasted strange, another time they practically snatched the plate away from us as we were finishing our last bite and pressured us to pay, and last time it was very crowded again. The staff did their best, but it simply wasn't enough; we had a lot of trouble making ourselves heard without seeming rude, it was incredibly hectic and loud around us... Furthermore, some of the waiters/waitresses seemed arrogant (something I've experienced before...). My pizza was, as usual, huge and delicious, while my friends' pasta was smaller but tasty. I certainly find Tuscolo to be a restaurant with quite tasty food, but on the other hand, I prefer a restaurant where I can relax and enjoy my meal, away from the hustle and bustle and arrogance. So, personally, I'll be looking elsewhere in the future. In these fast-paced times, there are plenty of happy customers at Tuscolo, so I'm no loss...😉🤗

This is by far the most child-friendly restaurant in Bonn. Of course, it also has a fantastic menu and a great atmosphere. Please, other businesses, take note and love children too. Thank you, Tuscolo team, for your dedication 💖

Very delicious, extremely attentive staff, would gladly come again.

The food was excellent, the pizza was fantastic. I was traveling for business and ate dinner at the restaurant one evening. Reservations are highly recommended, as the restaurant was packed all four nights. Despite the hustle and bustle, the service was always attentive. The restaurant was very clean. There was plenty of space between the tables, so you didn't feel cramped.

I went to this place to celebrate a friend's birthday. An elderly waiter with gray hair was extremely rude and ill-mannered. He treated us with contempt throughout the entire dinner. Impatient and extremely unprofessional.

Great place. The food is simply delicious. Pizzas as big as wagon wheels. And the quality is superb. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is very cozy.

The pizzas were delicious and very large. No complaints whatsoever 😀

Friendly staff and delicious food! Unbeatable value for money! Highly recommended!

Best pizza in Bonn! At least since 1996, when I started eating pizza in Bonn. And the original one at Frankenbad is even better than all the branches in the city center, Cologne, or Rhein-Sieg...

Simply good and delicious. Huge selection. Professional, friendly staff. Good value for money. Always happy to come back.

No greeting upon entry – the two employees continued chatting at length. Our telephone reservation wasn't even checked – no tables available. Restroom door still broken. We waited a long time for our order to be taken. Pizza was good. Tuscolo Frankenbad is no longer available. Second bad experience in 6 months. Good luck in the future.

Decent food. On certain days it's VERY full, so make sure you reserve! I like the fact that the pizzas are larger than the "standard" in Germany.

Got a nice spot on a Friday evening without a reservation, service was friendly and the food was delicious.

Nice shop, delicious classic pizza. Great pasta. Very pleasant atmosphere. Child-friendly with a high chair. Nothing to complain about.

The food was great as always and my dog ​​also got lekali 🥰

Six of us went there for dinner. The food was delicious and plentiful, the service was prompt, and the value for money was reasonable. We'd be happy to go back...

I have had great pizzas before during lunch, but the last time when it was very busy in the evening, our pizzas were less then luke warm arriving at the our table. Aas if they had been lying somewhere for 5-10 minutes before the waiter picked them up. A pitty, the food in general is good.

Huge pizza, the food came quickly despite the large group. Friendly service. We sat upstairs by the restroom, but unfortunately, the restroom door was constantly open, which was a bit uncomfortable. They could consider installing an automatic closure, which is easy to retrofit.

Don't expect too much when ordering in-store for pickup. I've never experienced more arrogance in a restaurant in Bonn. It's a real shame and very disappointing. A great restaurant that suffers from poor service and customer loyalty. Apparently, the above-mentioned factors don't play a role in this store!

The food was good, as always. But... we were 10 minutes late, and we tried calling several times beforehand... and yes, it's annoying, but the restaurant wasn't full, and then being yelled at and subjected to rude comments is, in my opinion, quite unprofessional and not customer-friendly. You're welcome to express your frustration, but your choice of words and tone are crucial (as I said, there were plenty of free tables). Furthermore, the gentlemen seem to be laughing their heads off; no one greets you politely or says thank you when you let them pass. Our server at the table at least thawed out over time, but the ladies in the restaurant, in particular, lacked friendliness. So I have to honestly say that while the food was okay, the atmosphere in the restaurant was rather uncool, so I can't recommend it.

For me, Tuscolo at Frankenbad is one of the best Italian restaurants in Bonn! 🇮🇹✨ ✅ Very friendly and attentive staff – you immediately feel welcome. ✅ Large selection of pizzas, pasta dishes, and salads – something for every taste. ✅ The pizza is huge, thin, and crispy – simply perfect! 🍕 ✅ Fresh ingredients and authentic flavors – just like in Italy. ✅ The pasta is also homemade and wonderfully seasoned. 🍝 ✅ Pleasant atmosphere – lively, yet cozy. ✅ Beautiful ambiance with Italian flair – you almost forget you're in the heart of Bonn. ✅ Absolutely great value for money. ✅ Portions are large, and you'll definitely be full. ✅ Fast service, even when it's busy. ✅ Ideal for families, friends, or a meal for two. ✅ Central location at Frankenbad, easily accessible. Bottom line: If you love Italian food, you can't miss Tuscolo. Always a delight and highly recommended!

It's always wonderful to experience the dedication with which the staff serves and advises guests. I've been a regular guest at the restaurant for over four decades and have never been disappointed. The pizza and other dishes are simply outstanding and very tasty. We're already looking forward to our next visit.

We have been there before, the pizzas are good, unfortunately not quite as nice....also immediately with the note that we were greeted for 2 people, only at the table for 2 where everything was free, we hurried...were out again 40 minutes later...you can do that

Former favorite – quality recently declined (visit September 13, 2025) I've been coming to Tuscolo at Frankenbad for years, and until September 13, 2025, it was my favorite restaurant. My classic was the "Monte Carlo" salad: previously, it featured crispy seared, sliced ​​beef strips – authentic, great value for money. At Tuscolo Münsterblick, the same salad recently seemed much more average; according to the manager there, it was frozen. On September 13, 2025, I received exactly the same average salad at Frankenbad. It's a shame – it takes away a bit of the specialness that made Frankenbad so special for me. Organization/Service: I made a reservation by email on September 12, but unfortunately, I didn't receive a response; confirmation only after my call on September 13. Despite specifically requesting a table, we were asked to change tables after our drinks, which we refused to accept. The waiter in charge seemed very rushed. Otherwise, the team was friendly and engaging. Positive: The minestrone is freshly prepared and highly recommended as a starter. Conclusion: Quality and processes are currently inconsistent. I hope that Tuscolo at Frankenbad will return to its previous, freshly fried version at the "Monte Carlo" – then I'll be a regular again. ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

Ridiculous. A pizza Margarita with three (!!!) layers of cheese for €17. Triple cheese???? Where???? I've ordered a Pizza Legenda at least twice a week for the past few weeks. There was always something missing (without any special requests), and now this. If that's triple cheese...

The quality has steadily declined over the past few years. Pasta with seafood: two tiny pieces of squid, one shrimp, four pieces of mussel entrails. Instead, there were many tiny pieces of doughy something that was supposed to look like seafood but clearly wasn't – a cheap alternative? I felt unwell after eating it. The sauce was very greasy. I won't be back.

I visited the restaurant late this evening because Google listed the opening hours as 11:30 p.m. I arrived around 10:30 p.m., but was immediately informed that I was only allowed to stay until 11:00 p.m. At the same time, I overheard two of the employees expressing annoyance at my presence, making comments like, "They definitely close at 11:00 p.m." I found this uninviting and unprofessional. For this reason, I decided to order my food to go, not because I wouldn't have enjoyed it in person, but because I didn't want to keep the team there longer and wanted to eat in peace. Regardless of the quality of the food, which is certainly true, the way guests are treated should be more respectful, EVEN IN CASES LIKE THIS. Furthermore, I expect the posted opening hours to either be adhered to or communicated clearly and transparently.

Delicious pizza and large portions

We discovered it by chance while visiting our son in Bonn. Authentic and tastefully decorated. The pizzas are enormous, bigger than our plates. We'll be back.

Super delicious Italian restaurant with large portions at fair prices, mega friendly service

Unfortunately, our last visit there. We had made a reservation for our wedding. The reservation was forgotten, and there was no apology or anything. To top it all off, a waitress asked about our ethnicity and religion?! Please work properly and don't interfere in other people's business. It's simply a disgrace. We are very disappointed with this kind of "service."

Well, it really couldn't be better. We spontaneously looked for a restaurant with six people. The staff did everything possible to offer us an outside table. The service staff are incredibly warm and friendly. Everything is highly professional from start to finish. Whether it was drinks, appetizers, or the main course, everything arrived promptly and at the same time. You get the feeling that the servers weren't hovering around you, yet there weren't any empty glasses on the table. It's incredibly delicious, but the portions are also very generous. We'll definitely be back.

Great food! Great service! Nice atmosphere. I have known this restaurant for over 30 years and always like to return. What more can I say 😉

Super tasty, attentive and friendly staff

Just had one more drink. Very friendly service. Good cocktail 🍹

Ordered food for pickup. Everything was delicious and ready on time as agreed. We'd be happy to go again.

I really like the place, but today I was a bit confused and wondering what was going on. I looked at the prices of the other pizzas for the first time. I always order the Vegetaria pizza without cheese for €16.90. Even the pizza with prawns and other animal products doesn't come close to that price. They're all €12-14. Why? It's vegetable.

Tuscolo made the best pizza in Bonn. They have a different chef now, and the pizza only tastes like the ones in the lower segment. It was bound to happen at some point.

We ordered three pizzas, two of which were incorrect. They told us over the phone that those pizzas weren't available. I'm just wondering why they couldn't tell us that over the phone and delivered a different one instead.

The health department has closed the business? Seriously? Mold, mouse droppings, and unsealed food. You're one of the well-known restaurants in Bonn. I wouldn't have expected that. The local press in Bonn is currently reporting on hygiene deficiencies in Bonn businesses.

Our visit today was very disappointing. Although we live in Rheinbach and there's a Tuscolo there, we went to the Tuscolo at Frankenbad because of the great atmosphere. The service was completely overworked. As a result, we didn't feel the attention we usually get at Tuscolo. Since we constantly had to wait for a server to come near us, a relaxing experience was impossible. Our dog didn't get water, we weren't asked for dessert/espresso when our plates were cleared, and we had to ask for the bill twice. We won't be back.

Super delicious pizza! Unfortunately, the service in the restaurant wasn't great. With our toddler, we had to wait a long time just to have our order taken, and then for the rest of the food as well. The seats were quite close together, which was a bit uncomfortable given the number of people there. It's better to pick up the pizza.

We ordered two takeaway pizzas from this Italian restaurant over the weekend and were pleasantly surprised. Both pizzas had a truly delicious, savory, and fresh flavor; the delicate crust was beautifully thin and crispy. The pizzas were also larger than expected, with generous and visually appealing toppings that we found to be fresh. We found them to be among the best pizzas we've eaten in years and can definitely recommend a pizza from this restaurant, especially since the price is absolutely reasonable. After calling ahead, our food was ready for pickup in just 15 minutes. The restaurant, with its terrace along the street, made a really nice impression, and the staff was very friendly. If we ever visit this part of Bonn again, we would definitely visit this restaurant and try more of the dishes on offer.

After our experience yesterday, this was our last visit! Mass processing, food carelessly slapped onto plates, inattentive service, prices unreasonably high for the quality delivered. There are better Italian restaurants in Bonn.

Really delicious pizzas. My girlfriend and I love going here.

It's always incredibly busy, and the service is often overwhelmed. The food, however, tastes excellent. The value for money is good. Pick-up is also recommended, but phone availability is sometimes limited.

The pizza was inedible. I don't know if it was real cheese 🥲 Service and drinks were very good

Solid cuisine, but the price-performance ratio is no longer right. The pizzas are good as usual – thin crusts, hearty toppings, and flavorful. The pasta is also impressively handcrafted, but the portion size is too small for the price. The limoncello, unfortunately, was a disappointment: watery, lacking in flavor, nothing like what you'd expect. Overall, the impression is that the restaurant is relying too heavily on its long-standing hype. The drinks, in particular, are disproportionate to the quality.

It's nicely decorated and clean. The food was quite good. The first server was a bit grumpy. It's a shame if guests notice that. The ones who came after were better. We had a pizza and a pasta dish. Not outstanding, but good.

Better than the one in the city

delicious food, fast and friendly service, highly recommended

I don’t know about you but I think it is a lack of respect when you are coming back from the bathroom and hear three waiters talking bad things about you just because they thought you didn’t speak German. Be smarter next time ;)

I ate a pizza and was very satisfied. It was large, very juicy, and had great toppings. The service was friendly and courteous.

A good Italian restaurant with an excellent selection of classic Italian dishes. The pizza is especially recommended.

The day after eating a Primavera, I vomited everything up again for several hours. I have no idea what was in it, but it gave me and my colleague food poisoning. When something like that happens, you can only say negative things about the store.

What is very tasty, it is better to reserve a table, otherwise you have no chance

Sehr lecker!! Oft sehr voll/ mit Reservierung besser!!

Good pizza, friendly service, and no long waits. The outdoor seating on the street can be noisy depending on traffic. You can also order takeout.

Beautiful location. Friendly service. Unfortunately, parking wasn't great. The pizzas were larger than the thin-crust plate. The salad was good, but with a bit too much dressing. The appetizer plate looked excellent. We all enjoyed our meal.

I thought long and hard about whether to write this review. But since this has happened several times before, I have to do it now, in the hope that things will improve. About the process: I tried to order three pizzas by phone last week. First, the person in charge, Sergio, didn't answer the phone for at least 60 minutes. He was standing at the entrance, as I could see this from the hotel. Then, at some point, he answered the phone, completely disinterested and unfocused. When I went to pick up the pizzas for our meeting, two of them were also wrong. The whole thing seemed very unprofessional, and that shouldn't be the case in a business that's been around for so long! I hope this changes as soon as possible!

In my opinion, Tuscolo at Frankenbad makes the best pizza in Bonn. I go there often, including with my guests. The other food is of good quality, but the pizza stands out.

The pizza was delicious, but unfortunately, there were fewer toppings than before, and the price was much higher. The value for money is no longer as good.

Absolutely beautiful, rustic restaurant...highly recommended!!!

Good time, pleasant service in a cozy atmosphere.

Delicious large pizzas. Standard pizzas can be shared or topped with half and half. Also recommended if you're in a hurry. Sometimes a bit too loud and hectic.

The night before last I had dinner with my uncle and aunt at Tuscolo Frankenbad in Bonn. The pizza I ordered was gigantic and delicious; one of the best pizzas I have ever eaten. And mind you: my bar is really high, I am not saying this lightly. The service was fast. The price-quality is excellent. I am already looking forward to the next time.

This is a very, very good pizza, very large, delicious, and reasonably priced. The staff was really friendly. Very pleasantly surprised.

Great service, always friendly. The pizza chefs are always very friendly. The food, of any kind, is always delicious, and you can also choose from a variety of dishes. We're regular customers here.

Huuuge pizzas. Will take half of it home for sure. However not much other choices except pasta.

Very friendly staff, and the pizza was quickly prepared for pickup. Wait time was under 10 minutes—though it wasn't very busy. That's certainly a bit different when the peak shopping season is in the evening.

The pizza, pasta, and other dishes are truly delicious. However, the atmosphere is unloving and the service isn't relaxed. Everything feels rushed.

Here you can get very tasty pizzas from the oven

The staff is friendly, actively involved in the menu selection, and offers helpful recommendations. Sometimes they even politely decline additional orders—so honestly, it's almost uncomfortable! The food is excellently prepared, with authentic flavors and high-quality ingredients. We've tried several Italian restaurants in the area, but this one clearly wins out—both in terms of price and service. We'll definitely be back!

Very good food, and the staff extremely friendly. We were there last Saturday with five people, and we were all very satisfied. We were there for almost 10 hours, I think that says it all.

I love Italian food. I liked the place.

Great ambience I must say the food is divine, drinks are all just right chilled and the service leaves nothing to be desired

Today, after a visit to the museum at the August Macke House, we stopped at Tuscolo with our local history society for a meal with 20 people. Everything went perfectly! Everything was just perfect. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was perfect, and the food was truly delicious. Highly recommended!

Unfortunately, pizza is just average, toppings sparse. What use is a huge flatbread of dough that sticks out over the edge of the plate if there is no topping 4 to 5 cm from the edge of the pizza? The knives are absolutely rubbish, so dull, you have to be careful that the pizza doesn't end up on the table next to you when you try to cut it. New guests have to stand stupidly in the entrance area and wait for the head usher, who also takes care of collecting guests until they are assigned a seat.

Friendly service and excellent food "pizza" delicious! We will definitely come again!!

Super great pizza! Food came very quickly! Friendly staff

We'd love to come back! The food was so delicious! We were warmly welcomed and recommended delicious food. You are awesome!!!!

Unfortunately we were disappointed. The food was very tasty, but the portions we got were subpar; even a child wouldn't be satisfied with it. Something definitely went wrong. Since we had ordered take-away food, we were unfortunately no longer able to make a complaint on site. Price-performance wasn't right here. For the price, the pasta dishes should also be portioned for an adult. We were still hungry after our meal. Very disappointing.

Der Betrieb erscheint mir extrem schlecht organisiert. Service ist offenbar nur angelernt und sehr unaufmerksam. Klassische italienische Fleischgerichte habe ich nicht gefunden. Sehr convenience und Tuscolo bekommt Franchise Charakter.

We went there for pizza and it was just great. We had top service at the table who sweetened our evening alongside the meal. We will be happy to come back

Hat alles gut geschmeckt, wir kommen gerne wieder.

Great pizza, but huge. Can be easily shared.

Very nice staff and the food tastes great! Thank you! See you next time! 👌😊

cozy atmosphere, delicious food what more could you want?

Very delicious pizza. Satisfying service. I recommend you to eat here...the food amount each year starts to decrease...it could be related to the crisis...but the quality is present. The Caucasian waiter is kind. The Italian speaker person is kind as well

Das Essen ist nach wie vor sehr lecker, aber innerhalb von zwei Wochen habe ich zwei enttäuschende Erfahrungen mit dem Service gemacht. Dieser ist unaufmerksam, erst bekommt man keine Karte und dann wird entweder gar nicht abgeräumt oder man wird nicht gefragt, ob man noch etwas bestellen möchte. Auch das Bezahlen funktionierte nicht ohne Aufforderung. Und das selbst wenn man direkt neben der Bar sitzt, wo ständig Personal vorbeiläuft.

We haven't visited Tuscolo for a long time, which was obviously not a good idea because yesterday's performance was really, really good. We could choose whether we wanted to sit upstairs or downstairs and had a nice table by the window. Pizza was flawless, hot, great dough, the appetizer platter was generous and the service was prompt and friendly. The last time we had such good pizza was in Bologna. Furthermore, requests for changes are no problem at all and fortunately there is ice-cold Peroni. There's a Tuscolo around the corner, but it can't compete with this restaurant by any means. We'll definitely be back soon.

If you are really hungry, try the pizza, for the rest, chooe whatever you like. The staff is really friendly, and the location is excellent. Make sure to reserve a table in time.

Best pizza I ever had outside of Italy ! Incredible ! It truly feels like you’re in Italy thanks to the amazing team and food. Will go back when I return to Germany !

Top pizza, highly recommended! One point deducted due to service: Even if there is a lot to do, there is no reason not to be nice. Well, at least the espresso that wasn't served wasn't charged for. That's why I'll happily go there again with colleagues.

Whatever the reason, pizza is so much tastier here than at the Münster. Fluffy and crispy at the same time and deliciously topped. Maybe I should take the further route more often 😉🤗👍🏼

I love Tuscolo's pizza and often eat there with friends, especially when someone comes to visit me. The food is usually excellent and the service is friendly and attentive – always a very good experience overall. Unfortunately, things were different on our last visit. The waitress who served us spoke to us in a rather condescending tone. When I wanted to order a pizza with two different halves (which apparently wasn't possible), she said, "Do you know what I mean?" in a way that made us uncomfortable. I understand German, but since it's not my native language, I sometimes ask questions or need a moment to process information - that shouldn't be a problem. Later, the plates and the bill were placed on the table rather abruptly and there was hardly any question as to whether we would like anything else. Overall, this time the visit felt rather unfriendly and distant, almost arrogant. We have always found Tuscolo to be a place where you feel welcome - often someone will ask how the food was or where we are from, which is a nice personal touch. Unfortunately we missed that this time. I hope that was an exception because I actually really enjoy coming here.

When visiting Bonn, you must try this Italian restaurant it’s truly one of the best. You can tell it’s authentic from the rich aromas that stay with you even after you leave. The food is outstanding, comparable to what you would find in Italy itself. It’s a true go-to spot for anyone who appreciates real Italian cuisine.

Vorweg...es gibt mehrere Tuscola in Bonn! Wir waren im Tuscola Fankenbad. Sehr Leckere und Große Pizza. Coole Lokaischen. Nette Kellner. Wir kommen gerne Wieder.

Ordered food to pick up. I arrive and see the pizzas on the table. Ask the bearded, Arabic waiter if these are our pizzas. He says: I'm still responsible. I asked him to take a quick look, otherwise he would get cold, and mentioned the best order. He looked and said no. 5 minutes later the colleague comes and the order was placed. He deliberately lied to me because he didn't feel like it, that's not possible! impudence