Restaurant review
Caruso Pastabar, Cologne
"Respectfully, this was 'mum's cooking' par excellence, which was served to us here within two hours. We had entered the pasta bar with high expectations, but these were exceeded by far, as the flavoursome and tasty creations, which represented the best of Mediterranean comfort food, were truly an invitation to feast! If there was one course that didn't quite live up to the standard, it was the dessert, because the French perhaps get a babá au rhum a little more expressive and indulgent on their plates, but who goes to an Italian restaurant just for a dessert? However, the rest of the dishes (including those of my colleague, who was also delighted) were totally convincing: a harmonious combination of individual components, expressive sauces to lick your plate clean and the home-made pasta cooked al dente to perfection, as you would expect in Italy. The seasoning and umami notes were sometimes on the edge, which of course you have to like, but we both liked it, and we really liked it!" (Published in May 2025)
Restaurant review
Anna Stuben, Ortisei in Val Gardena
“My highlights were the pasta dish and the dessert. Some of the dishes had a temperature issue (i.e. they were too cold). Sous-vide cooking is still used quite frequently here, but this did not have a negative effect on the texture. The atmosphere is impressive, and the service is extremely friendly.” (Published in…
Judgement
No compensation for the Kronenschlösschen
Action for civil liability arising from a search of a hotel and restaurant business dismissed
