Zanotto Potsdam - Italienisches Restaurant in Potsdam

Unfortunately, I can't add to the many positive experiences. The food and drink selection was very limited; there wasn't even beer or soda, fish or meat. The few pasta dishes were also very expensive. Anyone who thinks that's the reason for the lack of a menu on the website is a scoundrel. I opted for the lasagna, for a whopping €23.50, due to a lack of alternatives. What I received was no culinary extravaganza, but rather a version that wasn't quite heated through, which tasted okay but was far from special. It wasn't a visual revelation either. For that price, we would have expected something different. The same went for the tiramisu, which cost either €8.50 or €9.50 (the bill doesn't explain this). A complete disappointment. Unfortunately, the taste was on par with the LÓsteria version, but it cost around €9 and was served in a narrow glass, which was the second disappointment. The dishes included in the total price were considerably better, however. Bruschetta, almond cookies, and an espresso showed that there seems to be potential. The seating isn't ideal either, although it's very individual. On the other hand, you quickly feel cramped, especially if you're tall. Overall, it's 2 stars; unfortunately, more was all we could get. "It should be worth it," according to the owner. At the time, I didn't realize that I wasn't meant to be a guest. A shame!

This isn't your average Italian restaurant. If you're looking for a unique culinary experience for a special evening, this is the place to be. The menu is small (3-5 main courses), but it features select, seasonal dishes. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and the owner cares about his guests. The homemade pasta dishes are sensational, and the wine selection is extensive. We'll definitely be back.

A truly fantastic little restaurant! The owner serves the dishes himself! I've rarely had such excellent Italian food.

Everything that people wrote about this establishment is true. A wonderfull place, amazing fresh pasta, beautiful decoration with dozens of basil plants surrounding you and probably the best desert I have had in my life. Make sure you book in advance, it was.completley full on a sunday night.

The Zanotto Restaurant is an absolute insider tip. Wonderful Italian dishes of top quality invite you to enjoy them. The atmosphere is intimate and very warm. The decor is exceptionally creative and charmingly conjures up an authentic Italian atmosphere. The owner and his team pamper their guests to a very high standard. Thank you for the wonderful evening.

Very authentic and delicious restaurant.

The food was delicious, but the price/performance ratio was absolutely terrible here: around €20 for pasta with tomato sauce. At the beginning, they ask for sparkling or still water, then they give you a whole bottle, which they charge you for without you even asking. Just like bread that's brought to the table by the house, they charge you for at the end...that's sheer outrageousness.

We thoroughly enjoyed the food here, and we would like to thank the entire team for the wonderful evening. A surprisingly wonderful experience!

Definitely worth a visit. Four of us went for dinner. It was indescribable; we won't forget this evening. The food was outstanding, the service was fantastic, and the atmosphere was fantastic.

An absolute experience; we were totally surprised. Not just Italian food, but a taste of it. The best ingredients and the freshest vegetables. Nothing out of the ordinary!

A wonderful, original restaurant in the heart of Potsdam. Great concept, a small menu, and a personal touch from the chef. The interior decor is very beautiful and so different. At the very end, there was a small faux pas when we asked to pay the bill separately. We should have sorted that out between ourselves, since it's not a pub, after all. It's a shame, but the visit still rounded off our stay in Potsdam.

The food was indeed delicious. However, the service and staff weren't up to the mark. The chairs were incredibly uncomfortable (just put a blanket or a cushion on the wooden chair), and despite the empty seats inside, the waiter refused to let us move tables (the set tables inside were free until closing time). The final issue was the price of a bottle of wine. A mediocre wine was served for 43 euros. Unfortunately, it didn't come with a TIP.

So sweet, so tasty, so unique! Where else can you get a whole artichoke and aioli these days? 🤩. A Barbera by the glass, very nice. And pasta, al dente! Perfect. Grazie.

The food and drinks were fantastic. This place offers an authentic Italian feel with a warm atmosphere. If we're ever in Potsdam again, we'll definitely be back!

The four of us had a great evening at Zanotto. We came here based on Google reviews – and we don't understand the negative ones. The owner is very friendly. There's a small menu (no pizza) with 3-4 starters and 3-4 main courses, water, and excellent wines. "Steak and fish" isn't available here. Everyone enjoyed the lasagna (with meat without tomato sauce), various pasta dishes, and delicious desserts, and it's also worth acknowledging that the pasta and bread are homemade. Anyone who still thinks "a plate of pasta" costs 8.50 these days should stay home. Quality has its price. And here, everything is just right. We had a great time, including with the owner himself. Perhaps some people should just say: What goes around comes around. We can highly recommend Zanotto to anyone who is open, friendly, and welcoming, just like the host himself.

Zanotto was one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. Chris, the owner and chef, is warm and welcoming. The restaurant has a cozy, charming atmosphere, with fresh herbs and vegetables incorporated into the decor. Chris makes all the pasta from scratch, and the flavors are light, fresh, and beautifully balanced.

1. Absolutely unfriendly host, including the temporary staff. You get the feeling that guests are a nuisance. We weren't greeted, just stood there, ignored, and the host responded to all of our requests in a very negative and dismissive manner. "There are no more seats available," he said, even though there were still plenty outside. "I can't serve you now, I'm very busy." "If you do, you'll have to wait at least 15 minutes." Not a single expression with a hint of a smile or friendliness. - "Okay," we think. It's unpleasant, but it can happen when he's too stressed. We understand. Then we wander around a bit and come back after 15 minutes. 2. I wanted to order a cappuccino in advance, but the response was: "We don't have any!" – a very original tone. 3. Outside after dinner (on the public sidewalk!), my husband smoked his e-cigarette. We were told it was prohibited. Okay, we accepted that immediately. But is it possible that this place is a kind of re-education camp? The owner even tells us what to drink. 4. My 0.1 L Francacorte for €11.50 was neither sufficient nor properly chilled. Due to insufficient refrigeration, the sparkling wine had a lot of foam and simply didn't taste good. 5. The lasagna was even served ice-cold inside. It was reheated in the microwave. It probably tasted okay, but overall it was very dry. 6. The pasta with prawns tasted okay, but there was very little of it. The owner had already said in advance that this dish had sold very well and that he still had some. He probably didn't have that many, so I'll get what was left. In total, we paid €91 for 1 pasta, 1 lasagna, 1 sparkling wine, 0.1 glass of wine, 2 desserts, and 1 espresso. When ordering, my husband asked about the wines available (his family grows their own Brunello wine), and was told he already had something, but the lasagna actually comes with white wine (??!). I find the prices very, very high for such an unprofessional place, and on top of that, such rude and unfriendly treatment! We didn't tip, which was a first for us. We usually tip even for less-than-stellar service if the people have made an effort. We were simply upset by the unfriendly attitude of the staff the whole evening. I almost never write a bad review about a restaurant; we usually always understand that working people don't have it easy either. But after what we experienced here, we really can't muster any more sympathy. We wouldn't want to experience something like that again. Well, we eat out almost every day, and this restaurant was definitely one of the worst this year. BG Z.

We were there last night. Overall, the food was very mixed. The menu is very small, just a few starters and a few pasta dishes. But that's actually a good sign. It's clear that this isn't an Italian restaurant with a full menu. I live mostly in Italy myself, and restaurants are different. My wife's pasta was positive. The ingredients were good, cooked to perfection. The prawns in particular weren't overcooked, but just as they should be, which is rather rare. I had lasagna, which wasn't OK. It was ice cold inside to begin with. OK, they reheated it, and it had probably been sitting out for a while. The edges were quite dry. The taste was OK, though, if too dry. They quickly reheated it, but they microwaved it because the cheese hadn't melted. Clearly, that was no oven, and if I didn't have one, maybe I shouldn't be offering lasagna. The service... yes, but somehow... it could have been more welcoming; you felt like you were intruding. Rather gruff. Another positive point... The chef seems to know a thing or two about wine. Also on the menu was a Francacorte instead of a bad Prosecco. For me, though, that's also an indication that they should be better at serving the "air-dried" microwave lasagna. All in all, it's nowhere near enough for five stars, but there's potential for improvement, as someone there seems to be a good cook, although in our case, that only partially came to the fore. Dessert was again okay. The prices... over €20 for a small piece of warmed lasagna isn't right. A total of just over €90 for two pastas, two desserts, a 0.1 bottle of red wine, a 0.1 bottle of Francacorte, a bottle of mineral water, and an espresso. I wouldn't invite guests there, nor would I recommend the restaurant. But it's not a disaster either. However, due to the deficiencies in the lasagna and service, the presentation doesn't deserve more than two stars. The prices weren't "cheap Italian" either; at €45 per person, while not very high, they should have been more.

Good food, but way overpriced. Be careful if the chef doesn't charge by the ticket price, but rather by an estimate.

A visit to Zanotto in Potsdam is like a mini-summer vacation in Italy! We went there with friends on Saturday and were completely thrilled. The ambiance is stylish, warm, and inviting, and the service is cordial and attentive without being intrusive. You immediately feel welcome. The carefully curated menu features authentic, lovingly prepared dishes, and the quality of the ingredients is absolutely top-notch – you can taste it in every bite. A glass of good wine, homemade pasta, a perfect dessert – you can't get more Italian than this in Brandenburg. 5 stars from the heart! Anyone who loves authentic Italian cuisine shouldn't miss a visit to Zanotto.

Excellent service, beautiful private & friendly atmosphere and terrific food. Highly recommended!

Simple the best go and enjoy the Italian food

The noodles are simply fantastic. You just have to be aware that there's a tiny menu.

I love this place. The food is delicious and the owner is a master of his craft.

The service was great, and we felt very comfortable. The food was good, but not outstanding. However, the price was steep 😳

She serves fresh, lovingly prepared food. However, the concept still needs to be refined. Everything was perfect, and the owner's service was super friendly. However, it wasn't busy yet, and they still seemed a bit overwhelmed.

Vacation in Italy. Food and drinks that Zanatto has freshly purchased. You have to get used to the Zanatto mentality, but that's exactly what makes the Italian evening complete. Thanks to the whole team for the wonderful evening. Our friends were all very happy to experience it too.

Family-run, top-notch food. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful.

Stumbled upon this place and absolutely love this place and adore the owner. The food is fantastic and I would go here ever facking day of the week. Do yourself a favour and go here.

We always love coming back, great food and drinks and simply super service!

Wir waren als Touristen zu Gast und haben schon lange nicht mehr so exzellent gegessen. Zur Vorspeise hatten wie die Burrata, die wirklich hervorragend war. Bruschetta war, man es es sonst kennt, NICHT mit Zwiebeln überhäuft, sondern in Olivenöl kurz knusprig angeröstetes, selbst gebackenes Brot vom Inhaber. Es war super lecker! Als Hauptgerichte hatten wie die Spaghetti und Rigatoni. Ausreichend große Portionen, schön angerichtet und auch sehr lecker. Beim Dessert hatten wir uns für das Tiramisu und die Mascarpnecreme mit Erdbeeren entschieden - ein Genuss. Wir hatten einen wahnsinng leckeren Aperitif und noch einen Prosecco und eine tolle Flasche Weißwein. Insgesamt hatten wir einen 5-Sterne-Abend und können das Restaurant jedem empfehlen, der eine kleine Karte schätzt und hohe Qualität. Wichtig: Man bekommt hier keine Pizza, Fisch, oder Steak und "nur" Wasser und Wein - aber das ist absolut ausreichend. Wenn wir jemals wieder nach Potsdam kommen, wird das Zanotto unsere erste Wahl sein. Vielen Dank für den schönen Abend.

Simply Italy in Germany. Mirabilis.

If you like authentic Italian food, this is the place for you. We spontaneously got a table for five people. The owner is very accommodating and super nice. The dishes are great and give a touch of summer vacation in Italy. We'd love to come back. Tutti i miei auguri e a presto!

Inhaber eher Hobbykoch anstatt professioneller Gastronom. Sehr dilettantisch alles. Lebensmittel werden ungekühlt und offen an Gäste Tischen aufbewahrt, im Sommer sicher ein Fest für Fliegen etc. Ein Fall für die LEBENSMITTELKONTROLLEURE in Potsdam! Ein Bier und 1 Wein wollten wir. Inhaber sagte er führe kein Bier, er gucke mal hinten ob er ein vielleicht findet. Hat er auch- 1 Bier im ganzen Restaurant! Frage nach Weinkarte wurde beantwortet damit das der Inhaber den Gästen den Wein aussucht gemäß ihren Speisen. Hingestellt wurde eine Flasche Wein ein drittel schon leer. Nachschenken kann man sich selbst, abgerechnet wird später. Abgerechnet wird nicht nach Glas sondern nach der eigenen Gusto-Methode des Inhabers. Ergebnis: Mir wurde unterstellt ich habe fast die ganze Flasche leer getrunken. Kosten über 30 Euro für 3 Minigläser a 0,1. Frechheit und Abzocke! Vorspeise Calameretti mit Salat bestellt. Bekommen Tiefkühlfertigprodukt Calamari-Ringe wie vom Discounter in groß aus Fritteuse, Fett triefend, mit einem Salatblatt. Nix mit italienische Feinkost. Hauptspeise überbackene Gnocchi war so eine Miniportion, dass geht sogar in Sterne Restaurants als Vorspeise durch. Insgesamt zog sich so der gesamte Abend mit einer Katastrophe nach der anderen. Laden ist aus vielen Aspekten nicht empfehlenswert. Der Inhaber lebt in seiner eigenen Traumwelt. 80 Euro bezahlt und einfach nur unzufrieden gewesen. Geld verbrennen hätte mehr Sinn gemacht.

Dining room style, simple menu with starters and pasta dishes, not cheap.

great spot, great fresh food, gluten free options

Had a fantastic evening here, with very, very tasty food.

If you're looking for a very special evening with good food, you'll get your money's worth here. The food is phenomenally good (the pasta is amazing!), the owner is very hard working and maintains the entire shop. The ambience is rustic and cozy, it invites you to linger. Unfortunately, I have to criticize three points, which is why I have to deduct two stars: 1. The owner's tone towards his employees, which you can immediately hear at the table directly in front of the counter. 2. There is no drinks menu and so we didn't know how much the owner's recommendation or even the wrong water cost. 3. We couldn't decide between the starters, so we were offered a variation of them. In the end, 5 full starters were charged (could also have been an unfortunate communication). Unfortunately, these points spoiled the evening so much that we no longer felt well at the end of the visit and therefore probably won't go to the restaurant again, even if the food is definitely worth it! Maybe we just had a bad day because the rest of the reviews speak for themselves.

Great food, good wine, brilliant coffee & great service! #that's how it works

Thank you very much for the excellent dinner. We were there as a group and were able to enjoy very tasty starters and main courses. Surprisingly small card, but you can talk about all your wishes with dear Mr. Zanotto. From what I've seen, the map is larger during warmer seasons. Very high quality with homemade pasta and bread. This is exactly how you imagine a cozy Italian restaurant to be. Somehow you feel at home. Outstanding and definitely a recommendation in Potsdam!

Sehr, sehr lecker. Selbstgemachtes Brot und Pasta, fantastische Weine und mehr. Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Abend bei Herrn Zanotto und freuen uns auf unseren nächste Besuch.

Great ambience, great boss, delicious food, what more could you want 😊

Wir werden nie wieder hierher kommen. Weitere Kommentare werden leider sofort gelöscht. Jeder muss seine Erfahrungen machen - uns hat diese Erfahrung einmal gereicht.

The best thing I've experienced in a long time! Walked through Potsdam from Berlin, booked two places there to try out the restaurant. The opening times just made me curious. Then the little card - fantastic. A few starters, pasta, wine and water. Absolutely top quality and it reminded me of my second adopted home, Italy. That's exactly how it works in the really good shops there.

fantastic Italian restaurant. wonderful atmosphere, incredibly good food of the highest quality. 100% recommendation

Unfortunately the price/performance ratio is not right. Way too expensive!

Great service. The man was very nice, humane and had a very welcoming but professional charisma. The food was very tasty and authentic. The white wine recommendation was also very well chosen.

First of all, sometimes less is clearly more!!! We came across this gem of Italian cuisine by chance. We didn't regret our visit. A small but nice menu shows that only fresh products are used here. And indeed, the linguini with coriander/lemon and prawns was a poem. The maitre's service was attentive and not intrusive. The atmosphere is cozy, but a bit crowded. The visit was worth every cent. Keep it up...

Chris is a friend. That's why my demands are no less. This man gets up every morning and prepares the pasta and bread dough with all the love and care. He travels around Italy sourcing the most amazing wine pairings and freshest ingredients. Chris is a force of nature and is always everywhere in the room. If you are open and friendly, you will experience the perfect often direct but loving Italian hospitality that will make your evening unforgettable. The Zanotto is a must when you are in Potsdam.

By far the best Italian in Potsdam. Excellent quality of the food justifies the price. The service is excellent in a unique atmosphere. Very Unique

A wonderful evening at Zanotto. Our expectations were clearly exceeded. Authentic Italian cuisine with a special individual touch. You will be given appropriate attention. Very small card, we particularly liked that. Everything is freshly prepared, no standard cuisine. Good wine recommendations. We would love to come back.

Unique, great restaurant, Italian cosiness, incredibly delicious cuisine and a wonderful boss (Italian) who always makes us feel at home when we visit our daughter in Potsdam!! Thank you for the many wonderful evenings we were able to spend with you!! We are looking forward to being with you again in a few weeks 💌

When you enter the store, you immediately feel like you've been invited to the home of a good friend you've known forever. It's just different! Differently cozy, different warm, different first class. Just a slightly different Italian, not as commercial as we know it! Chris Zanotto takes care of every single guest personally and is super friendly and trustworthy! The man knows something about his work and, above all, about his homeland and its culture and specialties. Homemade pasta, homemade bread, first-class Italian wine, real Italian olive oil. As if you were on vacation in the middle of real Italy. He chooses the wine he orders to match the food. Mega! And quote: you “only pay for what you drink from the bottle”. For dessert there was a surprise that was really a taste explosion and completely new to us. Conclusion: we were totally thrilled and are sad that we can't let ourselves be pampered there more often. (We come from Rostock and are only here for one night). Thank you again for a really successful and wonderful evening. Greetings family winter❤️

The most beautiful and cozy restaurant I have ever been to!! A place with a lot of charm and a very tasty experience. Chris creates such an incredibly personal and cozy atmosphere. The food is always delicious and there is simply nothing bad to say. The menu is small but very nice and there are great new pasta ideas every time. I can recommend everyone to eat here once.

Four of us were at Zanotto yesterday and were warmly welcomed. The food was excellent, as was the wine! The menu is small but nice. I can only recommend the restaurant!

We've been there twice now. A real experience! Great food, exquisite wine selection, a super nice host. A little special perhaps, but we really enjoyed the evenings. We wanted a similar restaurant in our home country. If we come back to Potsdam, we will definitely come here too. Thank you, we had great evenings!!

The Zanotto is on Dortustr. 53, located in 14467 Potsdam. Every time I visit I find a fantastic Italian restaurant. Fresh Italian cuisine is always offered here, with fresh ingredients from the top-class region. I drank fine beers there and ate salmon. Both were very delicious. The staff is very friendly, helpful and very valuable. I would be happy to recommend this excellent address! Ladies and Gentlemen If you liked my review, please give me a like! Thank you in advance for all your good efforts. With kind recommendations Bernd Gutermuth I have one there

A wonderful host, you can't get more Italian in this environment. We had a recommendation to eat there and despite an unplanned obstacle we managed to do it today. We were very surprised by the reviews. Either 5* or 1* - there is nothing in between. Definitely 5 stars from us, anyone who gives this one star should better eat pizza with analogue cheese at Vapiano. Wonderfully delicious homemade bread with a touch of lemon and high-quality olive oil as a welcome, great starters and pasta that is really homemade. When choosing the wine, you get the feeling that Chris chooses it based on human knowledge. The only drawback today: all the guests arrived at the same time at 6 p.m., which caused the host a little, but not unpleasant, stress. We'll go an hour later next time. We had a very nice evening in a great restaurant. And we live in Berlin in the Scheunenviertel, we often go out to eat and have comparisons. Gladly again!!!

It's a shame, the atmosphere here is appealing and the concept is definitely a good idea. Unfortunately, neither the menu is inspired nor does the quality of the food justify these high prices. The owner's style, which initially seems funny and particularly Italian, quickly becomes, in my opinion, over-the-top and not authentic. We certainly won't be coming back.

Extraordinary...a little strange. You have to experience it somehow.

I have NEVER been to an Italian restaurant as individual as Zanotto! Selected based on reviews, small shop, the boss welcomes you personally. Rustic, homely atmosphere, lemon white bread with delicate olive oil as a side dish. The menu only had one page, but there is something for everyone. Here it's definitely class instead of quantity ❤️And we'll definitely be back!!! LG

So really BRUTAL crazy service, really good Italian food and delicious wines! Chris and his wife are so loving, you would love to move in with them privately 😁 The rest of the team shouldn't be left out, after all they're doing a great job ✌🏼

Likeable, full of character, incredibly tasty and still a rip-off. Christiano Zanotto holds all the reins in his hand - at every table, because he basically works alone. You wait a long time, then you order two starters, are quickly convinced by a third and wine comes without a menu or prices - white or red in a very interesting selection. As convincing as the food is, as charmingly as the eternal waiting times are bridged with funny and sarcastic sayings, in the end the bill is far too high. If you order a wine for €10 and pay over €50 for it, that's a rip-off! I'm happy to give almost 5 stars for the food (not only was the Vitello tonnato worth all the hassle!), but a very limited menu didn't allow for much choice. Unfortunately, a single table even outside with constant smoking can seriously reduce the enjoyment. It's better to stay at home and cook for yourself. It could be so good!!!!!

Die absolut unterschiedlichen Bewertungen hier haben unser Interesse geweckt. Dazu kam, dass eine alte italienische Freundin ihre Empfehlung ausgesprochen hat, und so reservierten wir einen Tisch. Authentische italienische Küche stimmt. Leckeres Essen stimmt. Gute Qualität stimmt. Und es ist alles selbst und frisch gekocht und kein Fertigfraß. Sie sollten den Mozzarella mit der Tomatensoße und das Vitello Tonato probieren, das schmeckt! Unsere Pasta "Sie hat ja gesagt" hätte für zwei gereicht und war ganz gut. Insgesamt gesehen fanden wir es recht hochpreisig, und ziehen deshalb einen Punkt ab- dafür dass wir auf unbequemen Gartenstühlen und dicht gedrängt gesessen haben. Der Wein war ok, aber ganz schön hochpreisig für dessen Qualität. Trotzdem kommen wir gerne wieder nach Potsdam zu Zanotto.

I was really looking forward to eating in this small, supposedly special restaurant. It was actually special. The food was particularly bad, as my extremely al dente pasta was swimming in oil and mountains of olives, the mussels that actually belonged to this dish were replaced by a few very small pieces of fish when asked at the beginning whether I liked fish, the food of my companion was dry and cold ( not lukewarm.....cold!!!). The owner of the restaurant obviously wants to distance himself, which he succeeds in with his arrogant, condescending manner. As mentioned at the beginning, I was looking forward to a special visit to a restaurant, but it turned out to be particularly bad. It was a shame!!!! Potsdam, I would love to come back, certainly not Restaurant Zanotto!

An all-round successful evening. The very charming innkeeper takes care of each guest personally. Everything is just right here. Absolute recommendation!

We absolutely loved our visit to this restaurant. You can feel the attention to detail in every dish. The quality of the ingredients is excellent and everything seems to be homemade. Every bite was a delight! Honestly: 12 out of 10 – it was just perfect

We got original Italian dishes, very tasty and freshly prepared. Good selection of wines, very friendly service and all in a very feel-good atmosphere. Really Italian👍😄

Definitely an experience. The food is incredible and the service is very trained, friendly and lovely.

Food was decent, quite basic but good pasta and the outdoor terrace on the street looks nice. The service was pretty odd, e.g. we were rushed to order water upon sitting down (later finding out it was €7.50) and also got asked if we wanted to stay which was a bit confusing

Great host, cozy atmosphere and delicious food!

Everyone who wants to feel real Italian atmosphere, with the most delicious, special food, and very very delightful and talented owner, who cooks pasta himself in front of you, then you definitely have to visit this extraordinary place! Big big thanks for such an amazing dinner experience, and we will be back!

Excellent food made from the highest quality products, the unique owner and a wonderful ambience gave us a great evening. A small but fine menu and an excellent selection of wines round off the visit P.S. Be sure to try the tiramisu too.

In my entire life, I have never been asked when entering a restaurant whether we knew that this was a “different” restaurant and whether we had already looked at the menu and were REALLY sure whether we wanted to eat here? 😂 After we sat down and took a look at the menu and realized that it was a very normal Italian menu with affordable fantasy prices, like everywhere else these days (to be honest, we regularly eat much more expensive food in Berlin), we decided to stay because It's a really nice restaurant with a great atmosphere, you have to admit that. And again we were asked if we still wanted to stay!? I was about to ask if this was about the prices or if he didn't trust us with his special menu of burrata and vitello tonnato? Almost in protest, we stayed and ordered. For the second glass of wine, to be on the safe side, we were informed that it cost €8 (it says so on the menu). All I could do was laugh. The food was excellent and the mood relaxed towards the end, but I wonder what traumas are present here or how people are judged when they enter the restaurant, which is undoubtedly great - but really nothing special.

Super authentic with great attention to detail and an owner who serves himself and makes great recommendations. All around successful evening

We had a magical evening, it was a really great experience and super individual. Excellent food and super personal atmosphere! Anytime again when we are in Potsdam! Thank you very much for the great memory! You should reserve in advance.

Due to a small misunderstanding, we (two happy couples) were asked to leave the restaurant by the landlord. He couldn't serve us because of... (I still haven't understood it acoustically or in terms of content). Today, three days later, I am still perplexed by such behavior. We spent a long time afterwards wondering what was actually going on and unfortunately we can only see the boss's actions as arrogance or, to put it positively, he may have had a bad day. Nevertheless: We think it's not possible to treat guests like this who were looking forward to the meal and the evening there = big disappointment and not recommended. A pity!

More than just going out to eat! There were three of us there and we all immediately felt at home. The owner has so much passion, so much joy and passion for what he does. The food was fantastic - from starters to dessert. The selection of dishes is kept small, which for me speaks for the freshness and thoughtfulness. For me, Zanotto is not an Italian restaurant that you go to when you "just want something quick to eat." But if you want to have a special evening with friends, with delicious food, great wine, Italian atmosphere and an owner who makes dining out a great experience with his style and food. Absolute recommendation!

Wir wollten zu viert einen schönen Abend dort verbringen, der nach einer Dreiviertelstunde in einem Fiasko endete. Nach 20 Minuten hatten wir weder eine Karte noch ein Getränk angeboten bekommen. Meine Bitte ob wir einen Aperitiv bestellen könnten, wurde unwirsch vom Kellner/Koch und Inhaber in einer Person mit den Worten abgelehnt „er wäre noch nicht so weit. Die Bitte nach einem Aschenbecher mit belehrenden Worten ebenso. Dann kam die Karte ( teuer und sehr kleine Auswahl/ Hauptspeisen nur Pasta, kein Fisch , kein Fleisch ). Als wir dann Getränke bestellen wollten fiel er uns ins Wort . Als ich bat meinen Satz beenden zu können, hielt er inne und meinte dann „die Energie würde nicht stimmen bei uns/ an dem Tisch und bat uns dann zu gehen“. Er sei nicht in der Lage uns zu bewirten . Der Bitte kamen wir dann nach, denn die Lust war uns gründlich vergangen dort zu speisen . Behandlung und Ton war das Unverschämteste was wir jemals in einem Restaurant erlebt haben. Insofern stimmt wenigstens dieser Satz seiner Webseite ..“ Italien, wie sie es noch nie erlebt haben..“ Beschämendes, kränkendes Verhalten von einem Wirt, der den Job wechseln sollte . Absolute Nichtempfehlung!!

The owner is from Vicenza in northern Italy and he knows a few things about good ingredients and excellent wines. Besides being very friendly, he obviously takes his job very seriously. He has many thoughts about how to combine some very simple dishes adding the details that make them excellent, without trying to be pretentious, in a genuine way. He is true to the tradition, but not without his personal touch. I especially enjoyed the small intimate atmosphere and the cooking done at the table, together with the home made furniture (obtained by recycling wine cases).

An evening at Chris's is a culinary highlight - surprising combinations that pleasantly expand your taste horizon. The friendly and attentive nature of the service simply leaves you with a good feeling. I really enjoy eating here.

We had a wonderful evening with delicious food and in a family atmosphere. Thank you!

Quaint, little, REAL Italian. Simple but surprising menu, great wines and great personal service.

Great little Italian restaurant with small but exclusive cuisine and very good and personal service!

If you want to experience a special evening in a non-mainstream restaurant, you have to visit Zanotto! Thank you for the great evening and the very good food.

You immediately feel at home in this small restaurant. Chris is a great host who runs the restaurant with a lot of passion. In the middle of the guest room there are fresh ingredients, live cooking and decoration that creates a holiday feeling. The dishes consist of selected ingredients and you can taste it. Even a tomato becomes an experience. The menu is small but you can be sure that every single dish is excellent. We had a wonderful evening and felt very comfortable and ate well.

Great restaurant with excellent cuisine and excellent wine. If you want to treat yourself to something, this is the right place for you ✅

It's a shame that you can only give 5 *… Here Chris has fulfilled his dream, much to the delight of his numerous regular guests, as we saw that evening... a small, fine kitchen based on high quality basic products that is a real joy. As a guest, even if you are there for the first time, you feel like you are at home with good friends. Actually, you don't need a menu, you just eat what comes to the table based on the host's recommendation... A small selection of creative antipasti, followed by one of the pastas that is freshly prepared every day... that's enough. Fish or meat is completely avoided here, with the exception of the classic vitello and the tasty lasagna... and it doesn't detract from the taste experience (not even for meat-loving men) When choosing wine, you can easily follow the boss's recommendations, especially since the prices are based on consumption. For us it was a successful evening, not least because of the combination Atmosphere, authenticity, quality and humanity. Something has been realized here that many chefs only dream of... We'll be back at the next wine market.

An experience! Culinary and human, a really great, lovely host and an absolute highlight in terms of taste. Go there, it's worth it. If you're looking for authentic cuisine and nice conversation, you've come to the right place ♡

Authentisches Restaurant mit einer kleinen, aber feinen Karte. Alles selbst gemacht. Ich hatte das beste Vitello Tonnato und die Bruscetta war einfach umwerfend. Tagliatelle mit Spargel - so einfach wie genial. Dies Restaurant ist eine tolle Entdeckung!

The highlight in Potsdam! thank you for the great evening

A very cozy and beautiful atmosphere the owners are wonderful. You can taste the love in every dish. Warmest recommendation from me!

Best restaurant I've been to in a long time!

Such a lovely place, and cosy atmosphere! The food was also great and made with good ingredients. Warm recommendation!

Es war ein fantastischer Abend im Zanotto. Der Besitzer ist sehr freundlich, schnell und bleibt trotzdem aufmerksam. Wir kommen sicher wieder, wenn wir mal wieder in Potsdam sind.

We were inspired by the many positive reviews and reserved a table. The evening was brilliant and left nothing to be desired. The food came quickly and was excellent. The recommended wine was a perfect match. We felt very well looked after and will definitely come back.

Very nice evening, delicious food and its own charm! We recommend!

Wieder einmal mit zwei Freunden (und meinem Dackel) dort gewesen... Einmalige Atmosphäre in einem Raum mit bis ins Detail liebevoll gestalteten Interieur und einem Chef, der sich trotz Stresses intensiv und individuell um seine Gäste kümmert ...man fühlt sich wie zu Hause bei Freunden. Die Spiesekarte ist klein, da alles frisch, weitgehend vor den Augen der Gäste zubereitet wird, aber es fehlt an nichts: Die Vorspeisen (speziell das Vitello tonnato) sind großartig, die Pastagerichte reichlich und geschmacklich sensationell. Aber das Beste steht nicht auf der Karte: Das ist vorneweg das selbsgebackene Brot mit Olivenöl und hinterher das Dessert, z.B Tiramisu oder Erdbeeren mit Mascarpone. Getränkekarte ist nicht notwendig - auf die Weinempfehlung kann man sich "blind" verlassen. Schön, dass es dort seit Jahren gleichbleibend toll ist!

Sehr unfreundliche Bedienung - Speisen haben überhaupt nicht geschmeckt Der Chef hat Toilette geputzt, gekocht, bedient - VIELLEICHT aus diesem Grund keine Zeit für freundliche Worte gehabt . Es gibt auf jeden Fall viele andere Italiener die wesentlich preiswerter sind , wo das Essen besser schmeckt und man freundlich bedient wird! So etwas habe noch nie erlebt!

A really great restaurant. The pasta is homemade and very tasty. The appetizers are also highly recommended! The ambience is really nice and unique. A real recommendation in downtown Potsdam!