On the top skylight lit floor of the large Altmarkt-Galerie
shopping mall you’ll find Violino. The old-school Italian restaurant churns out
heavenly smelling pizza and pastas with portion sizes that any Nonna would be
proud of: the pasta being ordered by other tables could certainly pass for a
family-style platter.
My husband and I stuck with pizza instead. The thin base of
the paprika salame pizza (€7) was as light as any made in a pizza oven. A nice
crisp crust developed on the bottom while the dough still retained a chewy
quality. I can’t help but compare the pizza’s German ingredients with Toronto
counterparts: the bell peppers weren’t as sweet rather having a rich pepper
flavour while the pepperoni meatier and leaner - not a sheen of oil in sight.
In fact, Violino’s menu publishes the additives in dishes -
things such as sweeteners and preservatives that extend the shelf life of
products. This transparency is great for diners who are concerned about what’s
in their food and shows Violino stands behind the quality of their ingredients.
Drinks are also reasonably priced with a small pilsner costing
€2.50. Overall, Violino is a great option for decent Italian food at low prices…
just bring an appetite or someone to share with.
How To Find Them
Location: Dresden, Germany
Address: Webergasse 1 (inside the Altmarkt-Galerie)
Address: Webergasse 1 (inside the Altmarkt-Galerie)
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Gastro World's Grading System
- Anything under 5 - I really disliked and will never go back
- 6 - decent restaurant but I likely won't return
- 7 - decent restaurant and I will likely return
- 8 - great restaurant that I'd be happy to recommend
- 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
- 10 - absolute perfection!
