Yesterday my wife and I went to celebrate our anniversary at DAVIDE as our friends recommended the place. As per the occasion we were in the mood to treat ourselves to a special night out which includes a bottle of wine and for both a starter plus main course. The waitress that received us initially was polite and took us to our table. As the place is quite small and was already very crowded when we got there, she even offered to change our table to one next to the window as we came with our dog which was very much appreciated! Up to this point we felt very comfortable. A waiter presented the menu shortly after and started with a joke “I’m sure you just listened, so I don’t have to repeat everything, right?” because he had just explained it to the table aside. We are sure it wasn’t meant in a bad way and didn’t take it like that, but it’s a piece to the whole experience we’ve had. In retrospective it gave the impression, that we were less important than the rest of the guests right from the beginning. As starters we ordered two oysters, sea food salad over laminated octopus and salmon tartar as well as a bottle of water and a bottle of wine. (I guess that even though we are a young couple, you could have assumed that we had the intention to consume a bit more) The oysters were served first. The rest of the starters were forgotten and therefore took a while longer. Our waiter fortunately noticed early, so we didn’t have to wait long. Unfortunately though he then forgot to take our order for the main courses, so we asked another waiter. As the menu is only presented on a chalk board right at the beginning we couldn’t remember the right dish. When asking a couple of questions about the dishes he seemed stressed and impatient to explain it to us. Anyway we continued the evening, most of the food was good and well balanced, the decoration was elegant and the portions were appropriate for the price. After finishing the main course the dishes stayed for quite some time in which we also finished the wine and water. The restaurant was very hot (heaters were boiling!), so we were very thirsty. For the rest of the evening we didn’t get any more attention, no waiter offered dessert or maybe another glass of wine or espresso. After more than 30 min we then asked to pay. Even when we got the check the attention was unfriendly. I had to pass the card twice, because I accidentally put the wrong pin to which the waiters reaction was “Puff now I have to cancel the bill and do it again” … We leave a review this long explaining the situation in detail, because it is a place with a lot of potencial, with great food and a generous wine selection. We would absolutely recommend it, if it hadn’t been for the lack of good service which is to be expected in a restaurant with 3 persons in service and a room with less than 30 people. It left us feeling less important than other guests - a guess may be because we look younger than their average guests. I hope this review helps them to develop further and get better. Food 4/5 Service 2/5 Atmosphere 3/5 Dinner price: 150€ for 2 persons Hint: You should reserve beforehand - it’s unlikely to get a table as a walk-in. The restaurant is small and cozy, the aisles between the tables are just enough to get past.

Beautiful place with amazing food

A really nice and cosy place to have diner and the staff is friendly and nice. Cons: the menu is handwritten with chalk and barely readable. All of us had issues reading the menu, but luckily the staff took time to explain the menu. It was also in a funny way. At a certain point the staff was looking for the English word pear and translated it as: “the sister of the apple”. Loved it!

An original Italian Restaurant. Menu is changing week by week. The kitchen stuff are provided from Italy. Authentic and nice atmosphere. Our waitress Sofi helped us so much to choose right food for every one of us. I will definitely come again.

Nice food, service was up and down but enjoyed it.

(Translated by Google) Mega rude! I was snapped at the question of an ashtray and was treated very pejorative. I'll never go back here! Am very disappointed. (Original) Mega unfreundlich! Ich wurde angeschnauzt bei der Frage nach einem Aschenbecher und wurde sehr abwertend behandelt. Hier geh ich nie wieder hin! Bin sehr enttäuscht.

Excellent Italian option !

(Translated by Google) Great service. Very friendly and helpful. Super delicious food, of fantastic quality. We'll be back for sure. (Original) Toller Service. Sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Super leckeres Essen, von fantastischer Qualität. Wir kommen ganz sicher wieder.

(Translated by Google) Delicious and nice atmosphere. I had to wait a little for an empty table because I hadn't reserved. Recommended, but better call and reserve in advance. (Original) Lecker und nette Atmosphäre. Ich musste etwas auf einen freien Tisch warten da ich nicht reserviert hatte. Zu empfehlen, aber besser vorher anrufen und reservieren.

If 6 stars was an option, this place deserves it. Outstanding! Lovely people providing lovely service. The atmosphere is next level and food is some of the best I have ever tasted! 15/10

Good dish and kind staff, but price is over rated.

I want to give Davide 5 stars. We have visited 4 times (we live in the neighborhood). I want to visit more. The food is good, but unfortunately, the service has been off each visit. The most recent time, my meal arrived 10 minutes before my wife’s meal. I either had to let my meal get cold, or eat before her. I was finished before her food arrived. We were told the kitchen only speaks Italian and there was miscommunication. Our two previous visits, there were also order or timing problems. Again, the food is good (my favorite was a trio of carpaccio, lovely), but it’s hard to enjoy when the service is inconsistent.

It’s very good, never get homemade food and good like this. Good staff and good service. I love this restaurant.

I went on a Monday and it was not too busy. On weekends this place is crowded and very noisy. Though, food and wine is recommendable.

The food here is fabulous. The attention to detail and the quality of each dish is outstanding. Davide is clearly very passionate about the food and his enthusiasm is infectious. All of the staff are very attentive and helpful and the whole evening is an experience rather than just a meal. They want you to enjoy every single moment and mouthful. This isn’t a quick meal, allow about 2 hours as they explain all of the dishes and then prepare to perfection. We have eaten all over the world and this was the best steak we have ever tasted and the pasta was fantastic too. If we’d stayed in Cologne longer we would’ve gone back for another meal. Highly recommend.

The Health:Angel have felt completely comfortable with their artist Massimo BRAMANDI! We thank you for delicious food and super summer wine from Tuscany ...

Really love this family-owned Italian treasure. Menu changes every four weeks. Exceptional quality and very creative menu. We spent over 2 hours here and had a great experience. If you’re in a hurry this is not the place for you. But that’s the beauty of a place like this. The meal, the wine, the time spent together... that’s why we came.

Amazing food, incredible atmosphere, and the service from Claudio was the icing on the cake. We came from Australia for a visit and while we have eaten out at a lot of Italian restaurants, this would have been in the top 5 in the world in our opinion. Keep up the great job, you work well as a team

(Translated by Google) Cozy restaurant with nice service and good food. (Original) Gemütliches Restaurant, mit netter Bedienung und gutem Essen.

(Translated by Google) Really recommended! Selected menu and spicy food. Very friendly and dedicated staff. It was delicious, cozy and fun. We spontaneously got a table for 3 people. Probably because we were there early. It is better to call ahead. (Original) Wirklich zu empfehlen! Ausgewählte Karte und spitzenmäßig zubereitetes Essen. Sehr freundliches und engagiertes Personal. Es war lecker, gemütlich und hat Spaß gemacht. Wir haben spontan für 3 Personen einen Tisch bekommen. Wohl weil wir recht früh da waren. Es ist besser vorher anzurufen.

(Translated by Google) We celebrated our wedding at Davide. The food was delicious and the portions were big enough. The owner has fulfilled all our wishes. The organization and service was also very good. The staff was as always very helpful and friendly. Many of our guests were impressed by the cuisine. Serge & Tanya (Original) Wir haben unsere Hochzeit bei Davide gefeiert. Das Essen war sehr lecker und die Portionen waren groß genug. Der Besitzer hat alle unsere Wünsche erfüllt. Die Organisation und die Bedienung war auch sehr gut. Das Personal war wie immer sehr hilfreich und freundlich. Viele unsere Gäste waren von der Küche beeindruckt. Serge&Tanya

(Translated by Google) Very good, fine Italian cuisine. Loose and suitable service. We'll be back at ? (Original) Sehr gute, gehobene italienische Küche. Lockerer und passender Service. We'll bei back ?

(Translated by Google) Great food, it feels like in Italy (Original) super essen, man kommt sich vor wie in italien

(Translated by Google) Eat gavel. Great atmosphere and friendly staff (Original) Hammer essen. Super Atmosphäre und freundliches Personal

Great food, great service.

A lovely Italian restaurant with delicious food, a great outdoor eating area and friendly service.

(Translated by Google) It was a perfect evening! The food is delicious, the atmosphere is great and the service is unique. We felt very comfortable and that's why we're really looking forward to seeing you again at the end of October! (Original) Es war ein perfekter Abend! Das Essen köstlich, die Stimmung super und der Service einmalig. Wir haben uns pudelwohl gefühlt und deswegen freuen wir uns schon sehr auf das nächste Wiedersehen Ende Oktober!

(Translated by Google) Where do I start, the food was delicious, the quality was an absolute dream. The staff was really friendly and they did almost everything humanly possible to give a feeling of security in times of Corona and yet the restaurant still has a lot of flair. I can only recommend Davide! (Original) Wo fange ich an, Essen war super lecker, Qualitativ ein absoluter Traum. Das Personal war richtig freundlich und man hat nahezu alles menschenmögliche gemacht, um in Corona Zeiten ein Gefühl der Sicherheit zu geben und trotzdem hat das Restaurant noch super viel Flair. Ich kann Davide einfach nur empfehlen!

(Translated by Google) Great service & great food. Clear recommendation. (Original) Top Service & top Essen. Klare Empfehlung.

Very nice food at a good price. Staff were very friendly.

(Translated by Google) Food very tasty, very friendly service. (Original) Essen sehr lecker, sehr freundliche Bedienung.

(Translated by Google) Great. That's just great!!! (Original) Klasse. Einfach nur Klasse!!!

It's very cozy and well worth visit. The food and service were great.

(Translated by Google) Friendly service and delicious food (Original) Freundlicher Service und leckeres Essen

(Translated by Google) Everything was great, service funny and well informed, kitchen very good, boss cooks himself, came out with a short hello 💪 it was a very successful evening 👌 (Original) Alles top, Service funny und gut informiert, Küche sehr gut, Chef kocht selbst, kam auch aufn kurzes Hallo raus 💪 war ein sehr gelungener Abend 👌

(Translated by Google) 3-course lunch menu. Very tasty, not too much. Just the thing for the lunch break. But there is also a card in addition. Very nice service and natural ambience. (Original) 3 gängiges Mittagsmenü. Sehr lecker, nicht zu viel. Genau das Richtige für die Mittagspause. Es gibt aber auch noch eine Karte zusätzlich. Sehr netter Service und mdern natürliches Ambiente.

It's perfect place and very tasty food. Strictly recommended!!

I couldn't finish the capaccio of baccala, it was bad. The carbonara nothing special, it came cold to the table, they brought me after a warm one but it wasn't very good.

Loved everything here. The food. The service. The ambience. Showed up with a party of 16. Good stuff.

Fantastic food and wine. Very lovely and authentic people.

(Translated by Google) The restaurant was well attended in the evening, but still took time for us. Especially recommend the dishes on the daily menu. They all looked homemade and tasted like that. (Original) Das Restaurant war abends gut besucht, aber trotzdem hat man sich Zeit für uns genommen. Besonders empfehlen kann man die Gerichte auf der Tageskarte. Die sahen alle hausgemacht aus und schmeckten auch so.

Brilliant Italian food , friendly staff

(Translated by Google) Was here for dinner one evening just before Carnival with my 3 grown children. The visit left an ambiguous impression as there were both positive but unfortunately also negative experiences. Positive: the restaurant has a nice, inviting and lively atmosphere inside and out. The service was friendly and the menu (day menu) interesting and original, such as the fresh and unusual pasta and preparations. We had a starter plate (2 people), a minestrone (as the only dish for a companion with a mild stomach disorder) and 3 pasta dishes. Except for a dish that was a bit too oil-heavy for me, everything tasted (very) good. The portions, however, are not particularly generous ... So the negative: pricing and opaque invoice! The pasta dishes seem to me to be a bit briskly calculated at around € 18-20. Okay, we knew that in principle, it was on the board. However, several items then appeared on the invoice as so-called "kitchen specialties" or "drinks specialties" with m. E. more expensive calculation. The "beverage specialty" was probably a grappa, which cost € 12! The dishes were the starter plate (2 x 22 € = 44 € !!) and the minestrone, which was actually priced at 9.50 € in the general menu (only given on request), but now suddenly with € 13.50 on the invoice. Explanation on request: A larger portion was served (unasked) (- then the normal portion would probably have been the size of a cappuccino?). And by the way, they "forgot" to calculate a little water ..... One could perhaps positively denounce all of this as Italian vigor and creativity and smile about it. Unfortunately, it is not a question of Mediterranean generosity for the benefit of the guest, but rather for the benefit of the financial calculation of the landlord, which only becomes clear when you look at the bill. Pity! (Original) War hier an einem Abend kurz vor Karneval mit meinen 3 erwachsenen Kindern zum Essen. Der Besuch hat einen zwiespältigen Eindruck hinterlassen, da es sowohl positive, aber leider auch negative Erfahrungen gab. Positiv: Das Lokal hat von innen wie bereits von außen eine schöne, einladende und lebendige Atmosphäre. Der Service war freundlich und das Speisenangebot (Tageskarte) interessant und originell, etwa die frischen und ungewöhnlichen Teigwaren bzw. Zubereitungen. Wir hatten einen Vorspeisenteller (2 Personen), eine Minestrone (als einziges Gericht für eine leicht magenkranke Begleiterin) und 3 Pastagerichte. Bis auf ein Gericht, das mir etwas zu öl-lastig war, schmeckte auch alles (sehr) gut. Die Portionen sind allerdings nicht besonders üppig.... Damit zum Negativen: Preisgestaltung und undurchsichtige Rechnung! Die Nudelgerichte erscheinen mir mit in etwa 18 - 20 € doch etwas forsch kalkuliert. Okay, das wußten wir ja im Prinzip, das stand ja auf der Tafel. Allerdings tauchten dann auf der Rechnung mehrere Positionen als sog. "Küchen-Spezialität" oder "Getränke-Spezialität" mit m. E. happiger Berechnung auf. Die "Getränke-Spetialität" war vermutlich ein Grappa, der mit 12€ zu Buche schlug! Bei den Speisen handelte es sich dann um den Vorspeisenteller (2 x 22€ =44€!!) und um die Minestrone, die in der (erst auf Nachfrage ausgehändgten) allgemeinen Karte eigentlich mit 9,50 € ausgepreist war, jetzt aber plötzlich mit 13,50 € auf der Rechnung stand. Erklärung auf Nachfrage: Man habe halt (ungefragt) eine größere Portion serviert ( - dann hätte die normale Portion wohl vermutlich die Dimension eines Capuccinos gehabt?). Und übrigens habe man "zum Ausgleich" vergessen, ein kleines Wasser zu berechnen..... Man könnte das alles vielleicht als italienische Wurschtigkeit und Kreativität positiv konotieren und darüber schmunzeln. Es handelt sich aber eben leider nicht um südländische Großzügigkeit zum Wohle des Gastes, sondern wohl mehr zum Wohl des finanziellen Kalküls des Wirtes, was dann erst beim Blick auf die Rechnung klar wird. Schade!

(Translated by Google) Thanks for this great lunch :) Everything fit and tasted very delicious! See you soon ... grace. (Original) Danke für diesen tollen Mittag :) Alles hat gepasst und sehr lecker geschmeckt ! Bis bald ... Grazie.

(Translated by Google) Very good... (Original) Sehr gut...

Authentic Italian hospitality with excellent food. We were delighted after our first visit, the owner and staff are very accommodating.

(Translated by Google) It was excellent. Recommendable. (Original) Es war hervorragend. Empfehlenswert.

Great food and really excellent staff

(Translated by Google) Great food, great service, great place (Original) Super Essen, super Service, tolles Lokal

(Translated by Google) Excellent ! delicious and very friendly (Original) super ! lecker und sehr freundlich

(Translated by Google) The food was very good and the condition very friendly. We were told a lot about the food and it was (although the shop is not necessarily a casual bistro :)) very cozy and informal. Would love to come back. (Original) Das Essen war sehr gut und die Bedingung sehr freundlich. Uns wurde viel über das Essen erklärt und es war (obwohl der Laden jetzt nicht unbedingt ein lockeres Bistro ist :)) sehr gemütlich und ungezwungen. Komme gerne wieder.

Gute Speisen und nette Bedienung in gemütlicher Umgebung.

(Translated by Google) Very friendly service with nice ambience. The food is really delicious but sometimes a bit cold. The price is relatively high. All in all well priced but not great. (Original) Sehr freundlicher Service mit schönen Ambiente. Das Essen ist wirklich lecker aber teilweise ein wenig kalt. Der Preis ist relativ hoch. Alles in allem gut preislich aber nicht top.

(Translated by Google) Always again! We like to go to Davide. The food is always freshly prepared. Super delicious wines, everything just delicious ..... ??? (Original) Jederzeit immer wieder! Wir gehen gerne zu Davide. Das Essen wird immer frisch zubereitet. Super leckere Weine, alles einfach nur lecker..... ???

(Translated by Google) Price performance was not right here. Prices ok, portions very small. Were eating elsewhere afterwards. But quality was good. (Original) Preis Leistung stimmte hier nicht. Preise ok, Portionen sehr klein. Waren anschließend noch woanders essen. Qualität war aber gut.

Amazing

Brilliant

Food is OK but not spectacular

Very good Italian, recommended!!

(Translated by Google) As part of a business lunch today but not last time there. Great atmosphere. Decorated with love restaurant with smart kitchen. Very nice service and very good food. In particular, the appetizers are an absolute recommendation. Too bad is the very cramped space. Confidential conversations are unfortunately not possible here. Main courses are delicious and creatively prepared. The desserts have a bit of room for improvement, but compared to other places very good. Also a criticism at the highest level. We'll be back! (Original) Im Rahmen eines Geschäftsessens heute erstmalig aber nicht letztmalig da gewesen. Tolles Ambiente. Mit viel Liebe dekoriertes Lokal mit pfiffiger Küche. Sehr netter Service und sehr gutes Essen. Insbesondere die Vorspeisen sind eine absolute Empfehlung. Schade ist das sehr beengte Platzangebot. Vertrauliche Gespräche sind hier leider nicht möglich. Hauptspeisen sind lecker und kreativ zubereitet. Die Desserts haben noch etwas Luft nach oben waren aber im Vergleich zu anderen Lokalen sehr gut .Also Kritik auf höchstem Niveau. Wir kommen gerne wieder!

(Translated by Google) Great boss of the two-year-old guests personally personally served buffalo morselarella when officially there is nothing left and the chef is gone. ??? (Original) Toller chef der 2 hunrigen gästen höchst persönlich noch büffelmorzarella serviert wenn es offiziell schon nix mehr gibt und der koch weg ist. ???

(Translated by Google) All dishes very delicious, the side dishes unfortunately a bit poor. The service with the typical Italian charm and very friendly. (Original) Alle Speisen sehr lecker, die Beilagen leider etwas dürftig. Die Bedienung mit den typischen italienischen Charme und sehr freundlich.

(Translated by Google) Simply great! Great shop, at noon as in the evening ;-) (Original) Einfach top! Super Laden, mittags wie abends ;-)

(Translated by Google) Wonderful food and friendly service. Especially the pasta was worth it. (Original) Wunderbares Essen und freundliche Bedienung. Vor allem die Pasta war es wert.

(Translated by Google) Highly recommended. Nice atmosphere, friendly service. Definitely book, the restaurant was well stocked even on a Thursday. Ristorante Davide is not a cheap Italian. There is no pizza. (Original) Sehr empfehlenswert. Nettes Ambiente, freundliche Bedienung. Unbedingt reservieren, Das Restaurant war selbst an einem Donnerstag gut gefüllt. Ristorante Davide ist kein Billig-Italiener. Es gibt keine Pizza.

(Translated by Google) Rarely eaten soooo delicious !! The staff and the boss are very attentive. Everything is fresh and tastes great ?? It is a rather small restaurant, so make sure to book !! (Original) Selten soooo lecker gegessen!! Die Mitarbeiter und der Chef sind ausgesprochen aufmerksam. Es wird alles frisch zubereitet und schmeckt echt toll ?? Es ist ein eher kleines Restaurant, daher unbedingt reservieren!!

(Translated by Google) Was there in closed society. The food was heaven on earth. (Original) War in geschlossener Gesellschaft dort. Das Essen war der Himmel auf Erden.

(Translated by Google) A restaurant which makes a lot of effort with the decoration. The selection on the map is good. BUT unfortunately the cook smokes in the kitchen. This can be seen from the outside through the window and unfortunately also tasting. This is unhygienic and therefore the restaurant is not recommended. (Original) Ein Restaurant welches sich viel Mühe macht mit der Dekoration. Die Auswahl auf der Karte ist gut. ABER, leider raucht der Koch in der Küche. Dies kann man von außen durch das Fenster sehen und leider auch Schmecken. Das ist Unhygienisch und daher ist das Restaurant nicht zu empfehlen.

(Translated by Google) We have been here several times and it was great every time. All staff are passionate about the store and Italian food. The ingredients are fresh and absolutely worth the money. We always like to come back! (Original) Wir waren schon mehrmals hier und es war jedes Mal toll. Das gesamte Personal brennt für den Laden und italienisches Essen. Die Zutaten sind frisch und ihr Geld absolut wert. Wir kommen immer gerne wieder!

(Translated by Google) What should I say: just excited ? Perfect service, delicious food, great day pass and for me definitely high repetition factor. We will definitely be back ?????? (Original) Was soll ich sagen: einfach begeistert ? Perfekter Service, mega leckeres Essen, tolle Tageskarte und für mich definitiv hoher Wiederholungsfaktor. Wir kommen garantiert wieder ??????

(Translated by Google) Was there for lunch. Good lunch menu. (Original) War zum Lunch dort. Gute Mittagskarte.

(Translated by Google) Dear Davide, you know, like no other, to make a visit to you special! We thank you for your greatest talent: HOSPITALITY! Thank you and your team, once again, for a perfect and enjoyable stay at "Davide". (Original) Lieber Davide, du verstehst es, wie kein anderer, einen Besuch bei dir zu etwas besonderen zu machen! Wir danken dir für dein größtes Talent: GASTFREUNDSCHAFT! Danke dir und deinem Team, wieder einmal, für einen perfekten und genussvollen Aufenthalt im "Davide".

(Translated by Google) Very expensive for not much on the plate. However, the staff is very friendly. (Original) Très cher pour pas grand chose dans l'assiette. Par contre le personnel est très sympa.

(Translated by Google) very friendly. You can eat well and have a good time. (Original) sehr freundlich. Kann man gut essen und angenehm Zeit verbringen.

(Translated by Google) Fantastico❣️ (Original) Fantastico❣️

4.5 stars. I had 3 course lunch menu. Very authentic Italien cuisine, smooth wine, nice services

(Translated by Google) Quite simply - best Italian in Cologne (Original) Ganz einfach - Bester Italiener in Köln

We felt at home in this wonderful restaurant. Warm welcome and setup, great Italian food and wine, staff more than friendly. Visited with two adults and three teenagers.