Pizzeria Pinocchio
Italian restaurantsDüsseldorf-Stadtbezirk 1
“Stone-grilled pizzas served in an interior resembling a cave, or at shaded outdoor tables.”
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Quick info
About Pizzeria Pinocchio
On Altestadt 14 in Dusseldorf Stadtbezirk 1, Pizzeria Pinocchio is an Italian restaurant with an interior built to resemble a cave, lit by candles and carrying a Pinocchio theme throughout. Pizzas come from a fire oven, alongside dishes such as pizza scampi, tagliatelle with cream, and gnocchi, with a store-made garlic sauce offered on the side. The menu runs to 59 dishes, including the Pizza Margherita, Pizza Napoletano, and Pizza Montanara. Seating spans a sit-down dining room and a shaded outdoor area. The restaurant operates on a walk-in basis with no reservations, and it opens daily except Tuesdays. Cash is required for orders under 20, as cards are not accepted below that amount.
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Menu & Prices
59 dishes · mains €1–14- Pizza Margherita€6.00
- Pizza Napoletano€6.00
- Pizza Acciughe€8.40
- Pizza Salami€6.90
- Pizza Montanara€9.00
- Pizza Funghi€10.10
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza, pinocchio theme, tagliatelle with cream and garlic sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza, pinocchio theme, tagliatelle with cream and garlic sauce.
Featured reviews
- Doruk Mireli
“Perfect dining experience. Stongly recommended.”
- Jay Ess
“Pizzeria Pinocchio offers affordable pizza and pasta in a classic sit down restaurant setting. The space is candlelit and dim which gives it a very unique atmosphere. The interior feels almost like being inside a cave with textured walls and low lighting that make it stand out from more modern restaurants. The food itself is good and reliable. The pizza and pasta are well priced and satisfying making it a solid option for a casual meal. It is a comfortable place to sit down and enjoy a full dinner without feeling rushed. That said the cave like walls are definitely not for everyone. While some people may find the ambiance cozy or romantic the walls personally gave me goosebumps and felt a bit unsettling. Overall it is a decent spot for affordable Italian food with a very distinct and memorable atmosphere.”
- Alfalfa Sprout
“Authentic Italiano in the belly of the beast!!! What makes this so special is the Pinocchio themes and being inside the great whale. Food is spectacular and the service impeccable A must for all lovers of genuine Italian food”
- Shyam
“Very good place to have pizza with some drink. Very nice resturant with fire oven which keeps inside place warm. Had a very great experience in Dussuldorf.”
- Saurabh Caplash
“I ordered a pizza and it was served hot in 5 to 7 minutes .Their service is good and pizza was nice. They don’t accept cards if order is less than 20 so please bring cash when going there.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often point to the Pinocchio-themed interior, where cave-like textured walls and low candlelight make it feel like being inside the great whale, and a fire oven keeps the room warm. Pizza is the main order, with reviewers praising its smell and unique taste. The pizza scampi and tagliatelle with cream also earn credit, especially with the store-made garlic sauce. Several call the food delicious and reasonably priced, and the waiter service is described as professional and fantastic. Outdoor tables in the sun are another draw. The criticisms are specific. One reviewer found the gnocchi to be heated dough with nothing inside despite a mention of stuffing, with the flavor only on the surface of the plate. Another, a long-time Germany resident, found the salsiccia nothing special and was not impressed. One says the cave walls gave them goosebumps and felt unsettling. Even so, one diner describes a pizza arriving hot within minutes of ordering.