When a restaurant has been graced by the likes of Brad Pitt, Katie Holmes, Robert Redford and Tom Cruise, you know you're onto a winner. On top of that, Papà Pane di Sorrento has gained critical acclaim and bagged multiple awards. However, its reasonable prices continue to astound the stylish crowd that frequents this pizzeria. It is a child-friendly place that offers coloring materials to kids on entry. The menu consists mostly of pizza and pasta, whose flavors may bewitch you into thinking you're in Italy. Do not miss their generous helping of Tiramisu for dessert. Be sure to reserve a table in advance as this place is always crowded.
Trattoria Libau is famous in Berlin for its pizzas prepared in a stone oven, which exhibit a very crispy and thin crust. This pizzeria is as well-known for its helpful staff as the authentic Italian flavors of its pizzas. Its outdoor seating is always bustling with a younger crowd, sipping a mug of chilled beer. The pizzas are garnished with toppings such as the blue cheese gorgonzola, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto and arugula. Guests can also savor pasta in varieties such as the Pesto Goat Cheese Pasta. This restaurant, with its cozy interiors and beer benches in the patio, can be hired for private functions.
Ron Telesky exudes wafts of eccentricity along with the enticing scent of freshly baked pizza. Try the Flaming Quebec, which is a blend of crème Fraîche and Jamón Serrano, or the Cronenberg Crash, a mixture of cilantro pesto, mango, and tandoori tofu. Else ask for something more conventional if you're not up for a Canadian adventure. They have a bicycle delivery service within a one-kilometer radius from 5p to 8p. They'll even bring one of their big pies to you while you're stretching out in a nearby park or lounging next to the canal. Don't forget to ask for some of their famous maple syrup or chili sauce.
Paulo Scutarro offers a stylish and muted ambience with beige and brown brick walls, dim lighting and a cupboard stacked with bottles of premium wine. It offers a romantic atmosphere for candlelight dinners. The menu includes starters such as Buffalo Mozzarella, served with basil and tomatoes, and soups like Zuppa de Pesce (Italian fish soup). Follow the appetizers with pizzas cooked in a stone oven, with varieties such as Salmone, topped with crème fraîche, tomato, spinach, fresh salmon and mozzarella cheese. The pasta section includes options like Penne Arrabiata. Your meal is complemented by Italian wines including Anthilia and Grillo, which are white wines from Sicily. This venue can be hired for private parties, accompanied by catering facilities.
The Trattoria Toscana offers a garden replete with flowerpots, a brick-walled enclosure and a terrace. The hanging lamps, flower arrangements and archways in the dining room create a calm and rustic atmosphere. The meal starts with appetizers such as Insalata Tonno, a tuna fillet served with a salad. The main course includes seafood such as Scampi al Pepe, which consists of prawns dipped in pepper sauce, and Scaloppine alla Parmigiana, a blend of three varieties of pork medallion. This restaurant is especially known for its pizzas such as Gamberetti, Capricciosa and Diavola, and its Pizza Mickey Mouse, resembling the popular cartoon character, for children. The desserts include Coppa Amarena and Panna Cotta, while the beverage menu comprises of a selection of premium Italian wine. This venue can also be hired for birthday parties, weddings and corporate functions.