Last updated on 06/18/2026
Pizzerias and trattorias can be found on every corner in Berlin, but the cucina italiana can do considerably more. At the upscale level, exquisite ingredients, homemade pasta and a wine list to be taken seriously come together. Il Punto in Mitte, just a stone's throw from the Reichstag, pampers its guests in an elegant setting and regularly attracts prominent names. The Enoiteca Il Calice on Walter-Benjamin-Platz in Charlottenburg combines outstanding wines with exquisite cuisine, while Bocca di Bacco on Friedrichstrasse has already hosted stars like Matt Damon and Tom Hanks. From the star chef to the ambitious family business, everything is represented here. Which upscale Italian takes you to Italy with the first bite?
Viktoria Tkachenko
Anyone can eat Italian in Berlin, but eating really good Italian is another matter. For this list I ate my way through the city's upscale addresses and paid attention to what makes the difference: the quality of the ingredients, truly homemade pasta with bite, a wine list with a real Italian heart, attentive service without stiffness and that unruffled confidence that good cuisine simply has.
Il Punto in Berlin Mitte spoils its guests with upscale Italian cuisine in an absolutely elegant setting. This high-end Italian restaurant near the Reichstag also impresses with its top quality and therefore regularly attracts prominent visitors.
Enoiteca Il Calice at Walter Benjamin Platz celebrates the authentic Italian way of life. This renowned upscale Italian restaurant delights its guests with outstanding wines and exquisite dishes, just a stone's throw from Ku Damm.
Kreuzberg's NOI QUATTRO in Kreuzberg is a tip for all those who want to try the diversity of neo-Italian cuisine.
The charming Ponte Ristorante Italiano in Schöneberg captivates with excellent culinary art and an exceptionally intimate atmosphere. Accordingly, attentive gourmets can expect authentic cuisine here that has even impressed prominent state guests like Barack Obama and Angela Merkel.
Muret la Barba in Berlin Mitte combines excellent Italian wine culture with outstanding culinary delights. Guests can expect a fine selection of authentic dishes and exquisite wines from Italy's best growing regions at this upscale Italian restaurant near Rosenthaler Platz.
For decades, the Il Sorriso restaurant on Kurfürstenstraße has literally brought a smile to the faces of its esteemed guests. This charming upscale Italian restaurant impresses with classic recipes and fresh fish in a stylish setting.
Stars like Matt Damon, Tom Hanks, Demi Moore and Ralph Fiennes have already made their pick from the select Italian menu of the Bocca di Bacco.
In a prime location, in the 103-meter-high Kollhoff Tower at Potsdamer Platz 1, on former wasteland by the Berlin Wall, the Italian restaurant essenza pampers its guests with light Italian cuisine for lunch or dinner.
Restaurant Bruderherz in Charlottenburg serves upscale Italian cuisine with a generous helping of family hospitality. Gourmets enjoy award-winning pasta (Winner of the True Italian Award 2025) and refined creations in an elegant ambiance.
Francucci Ristorante Dal 1962 on the famous Kurfürstendamm is one of the most traditional addresses in the city. Here, guests experience genuine Italian hospitality and wonderful homemade pasta at an absolute top level.
