Trattoria Pizzeria Paolo - Essen

Small Italian restaurant with very friendly staff and delicious traditional foods. dorade royal fish served with mushes, baked kartoffels and brokkoli was simpl... read more Small Italian restaurant with very friendly staff and delicious traditional foods. dorade royal fish served with mushes, baked kartoffels and brokkoli was simply great. they have no menu in English, but the personal speaks English and can explain everything. the prices are reasonable. very nice. thank you, Paolo team!

Gastfreundlich, köstlich, einzigartig! Unweit vom Weltkulturerbe kann man hier köstlich Speisen, ein Gläschen Wein genießen und sich vom Chef des Hauses am Mikr... read more Gastfreundlich, köstlich, einzigartig! Unweit vom Weltkulturerbe kann man hier köstlich Speisen, ein Gläschen Wein genießen und sich vom Chef des Hauses am Mikrofon unterhalten lassen.

Das Essen war lecker, leider wurde eine Pizza vergessen und kam erst 10 min später und etwas mehr Freundlichkeit von den Kellnern wäre auch schön gewesen, aber... read more Das Essen war lecker, leider wurde eine Pizza vergessen und kam erst 10 min später und etwas mehr Freundlichkeit von den Kellnern wäre auch schön gewesen, aber wir würden trotzdem alle nochmal dorthin gehen.Von innen ist das Restaurant sehr schön, allerdings ist es etwas laut wegen der Hauptstraße wenn man auf der Terrasse sitzt.

Since Italian food is one of my absolute favorites, I've been to many Italian restaurants and like to compare them. Pizza Paolo is one of my favorite places her... read more Since Italian food is one of my absolute favorites, I've been to many Italian restaurants and like to compare them. Pizza Paolo is one of my favorite places here in Essen. They serve delicious dishes at great prices. The portions are generous, even for big eaters. The ingredients are fresh, and the service is very friendly and personal, creating a family atmosphere. Sometimes Paolo himself sings (at celebrations or when he's having fun) – fantastic voice, amazing atmosphere! If you come regularly, the staff will remember your preferences and even your favorite seats. The ambiance is industrially cozy, fitting for the nearby Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex. Highly recommended!! If you haven't been here, you're missing out. P.S.: We're regulars now. Thanks, Paolo and team! ‍

A fantastic Italian restaurant, just like they always portray in the movies. And if Paolo were cooking himself... a dream. But he often doesn't. The other cooks... read more A fantastic Italian restaurant, just like they always portray in the movies. And if Paolo were cooking himself... a dream. But he often doesn't. The other cooks aren't even mediocre. It's unbelievable how different it is. When I'm there, I always ask if the owner can cook for me; I'd rather wait a bit longer. It's a real shame. Because the pizzeria is actually a gem, I wonder why the owner doesn't change things. He knows exactly what his cooks are like. It's probably family; there's no other explanation. A nice restaurant with a good menu and a blackboard offering additional dishes, and sometimes the owner even sings. The pizza is good, the prices are okay, but what goes on in the kitchen is completely beyond me. Please change this.