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What to order
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Pasta
Mentioned multiple times as delicious, brilliant, and great. Reviewers specifically liked the pasta dishes for their fresh flavor, good presentation, and generous portions.
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Lasagna
Specifically called out as tasty and wonderful in reviews, with diners noting it as part of an overall excellent Italian meal.
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Green Spinach Tortellini in a Creamy Sauce with Ham
Praised as absolutely tasty and well presented, with reviewers emphasizing the rich creamy sauce and satisfying flavor.
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Tomato Soup
One reviewer said it was probably the best tomato soup they had ever eaten, making it a standout specific recommendation.
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Pizza Nduja Calabrese
Named directly as excellent, with the reviewer also recommending it alongside draft beer, suggesting it is a particularly strong menu choice.
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Desserts
Reviewers specifically said the desserts were even better than the already great food, and one mentioned the cakes on the daily menu as delicious.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM to 11 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 12 to 11 PM |
About L'Osteria Dortmund
L'Osteria Dortmund is an Italian restaurant and pizza restaurant in Dortmund, Germany. Reviewers consistently praise the thin, oversized pizzas, generous portions, and pasta dishes such as spaghetti carbonara, lasagna, and spinach tortelloni. The restaurant is also noted for friendly, attentive service and a warm, lively atmosphere, with a large outdoor terrace overlooking Friedensplatz. Accessibility includes wheelchair accessible entrance and seating.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Frequently asked
What is L'Osteria Dortmund known for?
It is best known for its very large thin-crust pizzas, which reviewers say can be shared by 2 to 3 people and measure about 40 cm wide. People also mention pasta dishes like spaghetti carbonara, lasagna, and creamy spinach tortelloni, along with generous portions and fresh Italian flavors.
What dishes are most recommended at L'Osteria Dortmund?
Reviewers repeatedly highlight the thin pizzas, including Pizza Nduja Calabrese, and the option to split a pizza half and half. Other commonly recommended dishes are spaghetti carbonara, lasagna, spinach tortelloni in creamy sauce with ham, and the tomato soup, which one guest called the best they had ever eaten.
What is the atmosphere like at L'Osteria Dortmund?
The atmosphere is described as warm, lively, and often very busy, with a mix of German, Italian, and English chatter. It suits casual meals, special evenings, and larger groups, and the big terrace overlooking Friedensplatz is a noted feature for sunny afternoons.
Is L'Osteria Dortmund good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers describe it as good value, especially for the large portions and shareable pizzas. One review puts the price around €15 to €20 per person, and others mention reasonable prices for big pasta and pizza servings.
Do you need a reservation at L'Osteria Dortmund?
Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner on weekends, because reviewers say it can get very crowded and vivid. Even so, some large parties were accommodated without a booking, so walk-ins may still get a table when space allows.
