VAPIANO Dresden Petersburger Straße in Dresden

I love this place so much that I keep coming back. The food is great and the staff is super friendly. I'm really impressed. My sister says the chocolate cake is the best.

Vapiano is an italian restaurant famous for its pasta and pizza. The taste is very unique and the chefs cook the pasta in front of the customers so that they can decide what ingredients should be added. The place has calm ambience and is suitable for private gatherings. Gluten free and lactose free pasta is also served here. Very economical. This place is mostly self-service, i.e, you order and get the food from the kitchen counters. Lots of seating available.

Very good food, only a few minutes wait

Absolute chaos and endless waiting times! Never again in this store!

Very bad,veeery bad.I am not recommendation.NEVER

We had an excellent meal, and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. No wait time. We'd be happy to go back.

We wanted to end our last evening in Dresden with a cozy pizza dinner and ended up at Vapiano on Prager Strasse. From the outside, it looked very appealing. Actually, the interior felt more like a cafeteria. The prices for the food are okay, but they seem to make up for it with the drinks, which are quite expensive. The food is filling, but nothing more. Above all, it's ready at different times, and you can't really eat together. The kids had already finished their pasta dishes by the time the pizza was ready. You have to order at different cash registers. And while you're ordering your drink at the second counter, the pizza is getting cold at your table. It's all self-service, which isn't really a problem. But that also makes it very impersonal and overall rather uncomfortable. The kids didn't like the food very much. We probably won't be coming back.

No tomato soup, grappa and sambuca (without beans) with ice - weird, isn't it?

Always delicious and fresh, top food at a good price

Unfortunately, it's not what it used to be. The staff are very self-absorbed when ordering – it takes a while before you're even noticed. You almost feel like you're disturbing someone. Not a friendly word, not a smile, not a "please" or "thank you." The lasagna we ordered was cold. After complaining, we were given a strange look – no apology. The restrooms are also in poor condition and smell unpleasant. Only one of the women's restrooms is actually usable: • The lock on the left doesn't work. • The right restroom seat is loosely in place – my daughter almost slipped in. When we pointed this out, the only response we got was: "You can see it." No – my daughter just didn't see it. All in all, the value for money here is unfortunately not there. For a self-service restaurant, you pay about the same as you would at a competitor's restaurant, where you'll find friendly service, clean restrooms, and a pleasantly warm atmosphere.

I had the pasta with burrata, as recommended in the reviews. I'd go back. Fast, relaxed, and friendly.

Vapiano is the place for fresh, fast, and, above all, delicious food! Whether for lunch or dinner, you can enjoy excellent food here. A pleasant atmosphere and plenty of seating.

We ate there today, the kitchen was perfect, I can only recommend it

Upon entering, you're given a card, which is charged to the cook at the counter. Then, you choose where to sit with your tray and pay when you leave. The food is very tasty, with a reasonable portion for dinner, and it's not expensive. A plate of pasta and a soda are €15. I recommend it if you're not looking for luxury service and prefer good food.

The food tastes good. The ordering process is a bit unusual at first. Some of the tables are dirty. Lunch is very reasonably priced.

Unfortunately, I haven't had such a bad pizza in a long time. And the service was anything but friendly.

Gluten-free pinsa was very tasty.

Delicious food, quickly prepared, nice atmosphere. The seats could be a bit more comfortable and the restrooms cleaner. Otherwise, we really like it here and will be back!

Another great meal at Vapiano. We were there at 11:00, but they don't open until 11:30. No problem. We walked around for an hour and then had a delicious, quick meal.

pretty decent place with great food that we’ve visited for two days in a row now. overall a great spot. the only downside was the girl that was standing at the host stand. she didn’t greet us or say hello, just handed us the card and pointed us to table and just overall seemed very bored and irritated (that happened during both of our visits). nonetheless, i would still recommend this restaurant to anyone who’s in this area and wants to feast some good Italian meals.

A self-service restaurant with somewhat uncomfortable seating (not a problem for young people), ordering at the counter also takes some getting used to. If a group wants different dishes, everyone has to line up separately, and whether the food is ready for pickup at the same time is a matter of luck. The red wine was very cold. So, okay for a quick bite, but not for me as a casual meal.

Hello, this restaurant is great for you, but what is not acceptable is that ash from the apartments above flies onto the table and onto the food and when you tell the boss about the problem, she just walks away.

We love Vapiano and have been back for the first time in ages. Delicious :)

Very nice people. Freshly made salads. Highly recommended

Really good food, too bad there aren't many gluten-free options.

The service is poor, the place is stuffy, the food is average but tasteless, the pasta is not fully cooked, the pizza is average. I wouldn't go back, I didn't like the concept at all. Value for money is never good. I don't recommend it.

Great staff and fantastic food! The manager deserves special mention. He patiently explains the entire ordering system and also offers excellent advice on drinks! Many thanks to Mr. Salem for a wonderful evening, and of course, to the team behind him.

The service was very good, and the staff were friendly. Unfortunately, the cleanliness of the outdoor tables left something to be desired. The pizza was freshly prepared, but unfortunately, it was a bit flavorless.

The service leaves a lot to be desired. Self-service only, and then charging €5.60 for a beer is pretty outrageous.

Located on Prager Straße, the restaurant is very city-oriented. The food is okay, but the spaghetti carbonara is over-interpreted. A small warning was ignored by the incompetent manager. Hire more skilled workers.

The food was terrible and I don't recommend it. Any cafeteria food is better. If it were negative, I'd give it two stars.

It was my first time here and I will come back :)

The bruschetta was perfect. However, the starter and main course were served at the same time. Then the main course was already cold by the time it was served.

Service at the counter was not as expected

We wanted to have a relaxing evening and decided to go out for dinner, but no one knew beforehand that we were in for a disappointment. The pasta wasn't cooked all the way through, the sauce was okay, but not worth the price and quantity.

Great pizza and pasta at good price. Seeing your food prepared immediately in front of you was an experience.

I had the lasagna and it had very little flavour. It was also really cold in the middle.

Fast, tasty food if you're in a hurry, highly recommended.

It was a bit complicated to explain at first, but after asking a few times, I understood. The card you get at the entrance is basically enough to order all the dishes and drinks! There were only two of us and we didn't need another card... However, if you want to pay separately, it's better. When the chefs ask you to, you hold your card up to the scanner directly at the counter, where the chefs prepare the dishes as requested. However, in my opinion, the quality is more comparable to fast food, as everything is served very quickly.

Vapiano is a joke in principle, we should have paid 2€ more and eaten in a real pizzeria🤦🏼‍♂️but it tasted ok

Delicious food, best pasta I have tested. Also the lasagna and pizzas are good.

Unfortunately, I have to say that I have 100% eaten better. My husband's meal was overcooked pasta with Bolognese and bruscheta with soggy bread.

When asked if there was panna cotta available at the bar, the answer was simply that it was sold out. The original quote: "...or do you still see any?" It's currently 6:45 p.m.

Expired oil is a no-go! It's already expired half a year ago. That speaks volumes! The cook was very unmotivated and didn't ask for any details about the food. You had to beg for everything! Some of the furnishings were dated and very worn. For these prices, you'd expect much more. I'm also wondering about further development? Similar to McDonald's with table service? Service looks different!

The lunchtime deal of "12.95" wasn't credited to me. I paid full price. The staff is very brief in their communication...

The employees were all very annoyed and didn't smile. You didn't even dare to order anything.

Food doesn't taste good and the cook isn't nice :( and she put way too much oil in my spaghetti

A different kind of experience: self-service, a choice of 5 pizzas and a toilet like in the club on Friday night at 3 a.m. My recommendation: Better go to L'Osteria or other Italian restaurants.

Concept with any cards not understood. No tomato sauce alternative

Fast, uncomplicated and delicious! Ideal for those who don't want to wait long. You will receive a chip card on which you can book everything. This means that you are employed at the cooking stations, where you can, for example, You can have fresh pasta prepared. There are different types of noodles, e.g. Even whole grains and special requests such as extra spicy or no onion are easily implemented. The food is prepared in no time and you can watch it live. Most of the time you are sitting at the table and can enjoy the food after only about 5 minutes. :) When the weather is nice you can sit outside in the sun. Always happy. :) Small negative point: The toilets could be cleaner in a restaurant like this. After all, Vapiano is not a small snack bar.

The staff seems pretty listless (like in the other branch, which suggests a mistake on the management level) A few years ago, dishes were even more loving, filling and creative. Especially after a long phase of negative media presence, you should put some emphasis on acquiring new customers... somehow it doesn't seem that way

We were always extremely satisfied 😀 delicious food, nice atmosphere and just great

Terrible experience – never again! ⭐☆☆☆☆ Today we were at Vapiano in the center of Dresden for the first time. As soon as we entered we didn't really feel welcome. Since it was our first visit, we didn't know exactly how the ordering system worked. The person at the entrance explained it to us, but not in a particularly friendly manner. After choosing a dish, we got in line. There were only two people in front of us, so we figured it would be our turn. But when our moment came, we were simply ignored! Instead of serving us, the employees preferred to take orders from guests who arrived later - who happened to be elegantly dressed in suits. When we inquired, we continued to be treated with disrespect. This condescending and disrespectful manner made us leave the restaurant immediately. An absolutely disappointing experience! We're definitely not coming back. 1 star is still too much!

The lady chef Mina is very friendly and professional. Germans usually appreciate their pasta just beyond the "Al dente" Point and that's too bad. Of course, with a majority of Germans the pasta is cooked to that point. If you want al dente, easier to order "dunkel fusilli". The coffees (Trieste's Illy) are nice.

Addendum from March 2025: Unfortunately, the quality is declining relative to the price. Due to poor service, the prices are too high. The taste is okay. New menu with increased prices and smaller portions. The quality of the antipasti has also suffered due to the presence of canned mushrooms. What a shame...

Totally disgusting toilets. So I can only speak for the women's toilet. Only one out of three toilet stalls can be closed. The toilets are dirty, as if you've only cleaned your glasses and nothing else for a year. I don't use the hand air thing, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone else either.

I was served frozen pinsa as a gluten-free option

Fast and delicious food! If you are looking for a large selection of food, this is the right place for you. Everything is prepared fresh in front of you and tastes great. An uncomplicated concept with great quality – we’ll be happy to come back!

We used to be here more often, but unfortunately it has really worn off. My all-time favorite Reef 'n Beef is nothing special anymore, where did the delicious sauce go? Unfortunately, the toilets were not clean either, even though the store had hardly any guests.

Super tasty! The pasta with the burrata 🤤

The basil pasta was yummy. The waiter at dessert/coffee bar was friendly. So was the cashier at the entrance, she professionally asked us how was everything for the meal. I appreciate that professionalism. The female chef at the salad bar was not welcoming and ignored our order request but luckily the other chef at the pasta bar helped us. Without that chef at the salad bar, I’d rate service 5.

Very manageable performance... The pizza wasn't really hot, bruschetta was forgotten to be prepared. The floor wasn't clean😷, the furniture has seen better days.... All in all, maybe it was due to the reluctance to work on Sunday or the lack of skilled workers that is propagated everywhere?

Very bad food, pizza tastes like nothing, pasta hard and no chicken in it! Never again

Nice atmosphere, decent food (pasta was a bit overcooked), self service.

We really enjoyed it. Delicious dishes. Excellent service

First of all: the food itself is completely fine, even if it is relatively expensive. However, you would rather not go into detail about the hygienic conditions, let alone the professionalism. For example, the tables are not cleared for a long time even if the restaurant is empty and the self-service machines are out of order.

The food was very tasty, the service was great! I think the prices are too high! A large Radler for 5.60 euros and 0.33l Fanta for 4 euros! Considering you have to get the food and drinks yourself!

Very nice staff. Only the food doesn't seem to have changed much in years. I still have trouble eating pinsa instead of pizza.

Food was good, but not outstanding. Facility really nice. Service was very different, a very nice colleague at the coffee bar, a super unfriendly colleague without a name tag at the pasta/pizza station. A nice slow pasta cook. Overall, it is noticeable that despite there being little activity at lunchtime, there are longer waiting times. Is that because three managers and only two chefs is an unhappy relationship? The toilets were really dirty, especially the disabled toilet that hadn't seen a cleaning service for a long time. Overall, not a recommendation.

Nice Italian restaurant with a great ambience. The color concept is very suitable and you feel very comfortable, especially at the tables with the small lamps. Very comfortable! The gentleman at the entrance was super friendly and explained everything to us. There were no problems with the service and he takes care of his guests despite self-service. The food was prepared live and was therefore ready quickly. The pizzas with a great dough are particularly recommended...

Very nice restaurant. The employees are very child-friendly and the service employee Martin served us very attentively. Thanks. We'll be back.

You order your self-service meal by telling the cook your order with the card you get from the entrance. I have never seen anything like this before. The food was delicious 👌

The service is subpar, you only listen with one ear and you don't get any reaction as to whether you understand what is being said. In other words, from above... Eating that well, all 4 pasta dishes were drowned in oil! The spaghetti was greasier than the chain on my moped. But that's a matter of taste. I was there the first and last time.

Since my last visit here was rather so-so, I've been pleasantly surprised. Martin, who welcomed us very nicely at the entrance, gave us a thoroughly successful evening! The food was delicious but the service was first class. Thanks !

Very friendly staff. Delicious food.

Unfortunately, my experience at Vapiano was disappointing. The pizza wasn't tasty and didn't meet my expectations.

It was delicious, economical and fast, excellent for those who are in a hurry and want something delicious for lunch, I will return

Good option in Dresden for a quick meal

Made the mistake of coming here for a quick fresh pasta meal recently. I had the Pasta carbonara with Salmon. I have never had such badly prepared stale salmon. The dish was very oily without a hint of carbonara flavour and the salmon cubes rubbery and dry. For the price we paid I expected alot more. It is definitely not worth the time or the money.

Spontaneous visit... We ordered a pinsa and were disappointed as the dough was very hard. You could hardly cut it. There was also something missing in terms of taste. Maybe we'll try it again another time.

Nice location, but the food needed to be completely seasoned and the pasta was cooked way too hard. The garlic was unbearable. The only good thing was the drink (Vapiano Iced Tea Pomegranate) and pepper and salt at the table.

Simple but delicious and vegan 🙃👏

Arrived in Dresden in the evening and was hungry, so I thought about it. A mistake... The welcome from the lady at the checkout was very friendly, the system was explained, the food card was handed out, so far so good. And with that the glory came to an end. I stood in the pasta line, it was supposed to be spaghetti carbonara. You can't really do much wrong. The recipe and the ingredients are simple... grated spaghetti, egg yolk, bacon, parmesan or pecorino, in Germany then cream and plenty of fresh black pepper. Then came the appearance of the Vapiano chef. Actually I should have paid attention when he asked me with cheese or garlic????? What was served next defies description. Some completely overcooked spaghetti in a whitish, watery sauce made from onions mixed with water, condensed milk and something indefinably sweet. Then something was grated on top, which in this kitchen is probably thought to be Parmesan. After walking through half the restaurant to get a beer to go with the meal, we had a poorly tapped Krombacher without foam that was adapted to the spaghetti. You'll immediately work up an appetite... Tried the spaghetti at the table, completely inedible. The dish didn't even have anything in common with a carbonara. The beer was at stomach-friendly temperatures. I think if you want to drink something cold there you have to order a coffee. I can certainly understand why the Vapiano chain went bankrupt given such quality. The chef is advised that if you have no idea what you are doing, you should leave it alone or know someone who can explain it to you. He is welcome to write to me and I will be happy to let him in on the secrets of the tasty cuisine. If you justify this with individuality, you can't call it carbonara. This is a classic dish with a classic preparation. Otherwise you could bread a Wiener Schnitzel with licorice snails and say that's just how our chef does it. What was delivered here is banned from Italy for life. Oh, by the way, everything was fully charged even though the plate went back after a fork. So much for “customer friendliness and service” So if you're hungry in Dresden and you pass Vapiano, keep walking. Fast and far...

New concept / card 👍 Great quality at a reasonable price. Very friendly, attentive service. We'd love to come back! All the best!

I love the Vapiano. Whenever we are there, we go there. Fresh and delicious. Lots of choice

Food is okay, just system catering...Extremely full on Saturday, some of the staff are annoyed and you can see and notice it.

Food was made quickly. You could also choose the noodles. Super pleasant portions for dinner and served in bowls. Recommended!

Having been here for the first time, I'm not convinced by the whole thing. Looks and everything is beautifully designed. It's also nice to see the chefs preparing the food where everything was already prepared. That's why it's only 1star because even if you add salt yourself, the meals still taste good. I don't recommend anyone to go here. But try it yourself

Good food and not expensive, I recommend it👍

Very tasty food and a good atmosphere

Too much of a quick resturant feeling for me now. Sometimes you look for a long time for free places. Increasingly, there are also many families with (many) children. This is of course not a problem, but if you like a quiet evening for two, you should take this into account.

Unfortunately not our taste. Pasta very oily, chef at the serving point unfriendly, all 4 meals very expensive, pasta sometimes hard, 0.3 beer 4.50 euros. Very expensive for a self-service snack bar. Sorry...

Vapiano, never seen it before but pizza and pasta are always possible, so go in there. At reception you get a chip card with which you can then move freely through the self-service service. You choose something from the menu, there is a lunch deal until 3 p.m., where you get a meal including a non-alcoholic drink for €12.50. Order at the counter and then go to the bar if you want to drink something alcoholic. The service could still improve significantly, the offering is very good. The food alarm beeps and then you can pick it up freshly prepared. We were really excited! Decent portion, very tasty and when you think about the price, just great. I am thrilled and will definitely visit vapiano again.

Well, off-the-shelf Italian fast food. If you like long queues and sometimes unfriendly staff, this is the place for you.

Comfortably watch people pass by while you eat a delicious meal.

Toilets were better than the food. I enjoyed putting my sausage there three times while visiting a restaurant. 10/10

Unfortunately our pasta was completely covered in oil. After testing twice, the noodles were extremely full of oil both times. They are practically swimming in oil and for an overpriced price that is just as expensive as in other restaurants where you get table service. Absolutely no recommendation!

A specific restaurant. For those who do not know the language, it is difficult to figure out how to order a dish. But this is only the first time. It's interesting to see how the dish is prepared. Doesn't take much time. Everything is very tasty. Nice atmosphere. I would like to recommend putting toothpicks on the tables. A necessary attribute for a restaurant, in my opinion. And wiping the tables with degreaser makes it unpleasantly sticky.

For me, once a Vapiano per visit to Dresden

We absolutely loved this restaurant, but through the years it's slowing down, becoming less attractive. After our last visit, the portions are getting smaller, the staff is not happy, and the overall energy of the place is down. The food is still the same old good Vapiano, but the overall impression is that this place needs some reset.