Incredibly friendly people, in a great mood, with delicious pizza and schnitzel! We deliberately took a detour from the motorway on our way from Wesel to Berlin to get here; it's well worth the detour from the A2!
The dishes are delicious, the service (thank you Thommy, it was a pleasure) was attentive and competent, and the restaurant was cozy. Highly recommended – we'll definitely be back!
The portion is generous. They add the kebabs with the potatoes, eggplant, and other roasted vegetables, making them delicious and filling. The staff is friendly, and there's plenty of room to sit. We were satisfied. Thank you!
I ordered and the ground beef was completely raw inside!!! I only noticed it later and I really hope I don't get seriously ill! I've tried calling but no one answers!
Food tastes good.
Service needs improvement.
The portion size is outrageous!
Just because the place is busy doesn't mean they shouldn't keep an eye on the price-performance ratio.
A "large" doner kebab plate was like a child's portion! I don't even want to know what the small doner kebab plate looks like.
The salad consists of red cabbage, onion rings, a slice of tomato, and a lettuce leaf.
Sorry, folks, that's not a salad.
I pointed out to the cashier that the prices listed online were different (I based my phone order on that) than the prices in the shop.
She told me I'd looked at the wrong thing.
What can you say?
Outstanding Italian Cuisine in the Kaiserviertel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ristorante Emilio has been our absolute favorite Italian restaurant in Dortmund for many years – and for good reason!
What makes Emilio so special? The perfect combination of everything a first-class Italian restaurant should offer: attentive and warm service that makes you feel instantly welcome, an inviting ambiance that evokes a true Italian atmosphere, and fair prices that perfectly reflect the quality.
The menu is intentionally small and refined, with constantly changing dishes that highlight seasonality and fresh ingredients. Here you'll find both timeless classics and exciting, reinterpreted Italian delicacies. The fantastic wine list and selection of Italian drinks – from various amari to the perfect limoncello spritz – are particularly noteworthy.
The menu is intentionally small and refined, with constantly changing dishes that emphasize seasonality and fresh ingredients. Our personal highlights:
The antipasti are always an absolute delight and a worthy start to the evening.
The changing fish dishes are exceptional and highly recommended.
The semifreddo is divine and the perfect finale.
A small note about the tiramisu: It is undoubtedly excellent and very popular with most guests. For purists like myself, who prefer classic Italian tiramisu with mascarpone and eggs (without cream), it remains a long-standing quest – but that's probably more of a German market adaptation than a flaw in the restaurant.
Special recommendations:
In summer, be sure to use the outdoor terrace – pure Italian flair!
The adjoining wine bar can be reserved for company and family celebrations.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.
Conclusion: Whenever we are in North Rhine-Westphalia, a visit to Emilio's is an absolute must! A restaurant we always enjoy returning to and can recommend with complete confidence. We are already looking forward to our next visit!
We went to the restaurant today and unfortunately paid more than the price list indicated. I didn't notice it while we were there, although something seemed off to me even then. After the visit, I checked the prices on the website, and according to my calculations, we should have paid €52. I also asked for a 10% tip, so the total should have been €57.20.
However, we actually paid €62.90 (or €63.90) – definitely much more than the price list indicated, even with the tip. We ordered the mixed grill platter, the kofta burger, two coffees, tea, and a wheat beer (0% off).
We only received a printout from the terminal, but no proper receipt. The printout showed the total as a breakdown of the price and tip, but even this breakdown didn't reflect the actual charges at all – I ignored it at the time, but now I realize it wasn't a coincidence. I also noticed that this isn't the first comment about incorrectly calculated prices, so I decided to write this review.
It's a shame, because the food was good and served quickly.
A very nice and friendly restaurateur, excellent cuisine (slightly adapted to German tastes). We like to stop by whenever we're in Bautzen or the surrounding area. Until next time!