CARUSO Pastabar

Caruso Pasta Bar was a fantastic dining experience, offering great value and quality—especially from an American tourist’s perspective. At €55 for a three-course menu, it felt like a great deal compared to similar dining experiences back home. The restaurant itself is a small, intimate setting that we absolutely loved. However, the tables are quite close together, so if you visit, expect a cozy atmosphere where you’re fairly close to other diners. Despite this, the ambiance felt warm and inviting. The service was stellar—friendly, attentive, and engaging. Our server went above and beyond, taking time to chat with us about Naples, Italy, and share insights about the dishes and drinks. It was clear that the staff genuinely cared about creating a memorable experience. The wine selection was extensive and thoughtfully curated, and the cocktails were reasonably priced and expertly crafted. The Espresso Martini was perfectly balanced, and the Hugo Spritz was light and refreshing—both absolute highlights. We started with the cauliflower appetizer, which was delicious and beautifully presented. The marinated salmon, while enjoyable, could have been improved by serving it on a cold plate, as the slightly warmer temperature detracted from the dish. The pasta dishes stole the show. Each showcased exceptional technique, with perfectly balanced and complex flavors. The agnolotti and fusilloni were our favorites—both creative, well-executed, and absolutely delicious. These dishes alone made the visit worthwhile. Dessert, while decent, didn’t quite match the high standard set by the rest of the meal. The goat cheese-flavored ice cream was interesting but slightly overpowering and didn’t pair well with the bland sponge cake it was served with. Our only other critique was the water surcharge, which felt overpriced at €5 per bottle. However, this was a small issue in an otherwise excellent dining experience. Overall, Caruso Pasta Bar delivered elevated, creative cuisine with outstanding service, standout pasta dishes, and a charming, intimate atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a memorable meal!

This restaurant is an instant mood changer with its delicious food, cozy environment, and super helpful, friendly team. My special thanks go to the chefs, who do a fantastic job!🤤

Tasty but a bit pricey. You can only have menu there is no other option. Service begin 20.30 and all people order at the same time thats why you need to wait a bit longer. After long waiting time you can enjoy but wait once you finished the starter you need to wait again. even for desert you need to wait :) I got it, its your concept but can be a bit faster.

My Girlfriend and I celebrated our Anniversary in this restaurant. It was a regular Monday but you wouldn't know that when you sit in the restaurant. About half the tables were already taken when we got there so we were glad we had a reservation. We decided to take the three course menu. There was a perfect amount of options per course. Not too overwhelming yet not too little. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The food was simply sensational. I attached some fotos, mostly veggie. I can't recommend this place enough. We had a wonderful time.

Greatly enjoyed my dining experience at CARUSO Pastabar during a recent visit to Germany. As an English-speaker, I was able to dine without any major issues which is always welcoming to see. I was treated a little differently but it was acceptable. The food was delicious and I am glad I selected the 3-course meal option. The only minor issue I encountered was with the water situation, as I was surprised to see myself being charged for water that was presented as being from tap (not sparkling or still). When ordering I requested tap and it arrived in a jug that I assumed would be tap. Nonetheless, I would certainly recommend a visit to CARUSO as either a local or visitor to Cologne.

A wonderful experience! It's been years since I've been able to visit Caruso (last time was before their move) and it hasn't changed in the core. Beautiful and extremely tasty food with a great and friendly service. The owner came by and had a nice little chat (she told me she recognized me) which made me feel very welcome. My German is basic and I'm not great at hearing in a noisy environment but I loved the little friendly chats. You feel very welcome here! Hope to come back sooner this time!

Good dinner experience with Italy restaurant in Cologne. All foods are delicious.

Nice atmosphere, good service and food. Italian, but the menu and dishes slightly adopted for German taste probably. Among aperetivos, churros were very good, suppli just fine, calamari fritti was not amongst the best I have tasted out of Italy. Pastas were fresh and fine. Book well in advance