To the trattoria with kids
Here, grandparents, parents and children sit at one table. Wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta are always a hit with the little ones, and in the early evening the restaurant is quiet enough for a relaxed meal.
Families are part of everyday life here
We run the trattoria as a family, and that shapes how we treat our guests: a child standing between the tables watching the wood-fired oven doesn't bother anyone here. Pizza and pasta are the dishes that disappear fastest from the family table — Margherita and spaghetti with tomato sauce are almost always a hit with the little ones.
What awaits you at the family table
From a half portion of pasta to a seat with a view of the wood-fired oven: we handle much of this informally at the table during service, though some things are easier if you mention them in advance.
Small portions
On request, we serve pasta and risotto as half portions, so nothing goes to waste. Just mention it when ordering — it costs no extra effort, just a word.
Pizza for children
A Margherita from the wood-fired oven without herbs, without spice, cut into smaller pieces: the house's most reliable order. It comes out of the oven within minutes.
Seating
We'll put larger tables together if you're coming with grandparents or a second family. A high chair and a spot where the stroller isn't in the way, by arrangement.
Quiet early evening
Evening service begins at 5:30 pm. In the first hour, the restaurant is still quiet, the food arrives quickly, and you'll be finished before it gets loud.
A view of the kitchen
Anyone who gets to watch the pizzaiolo slide a pizza into the oven waits for their food with noticeably more patience. We'll keep a spot near the oven free if requested at the time of booking.
Dolci to finish
An ice cream or a piece of dolce to finish — often the part of the evening the children mention first. Also available to share from one bowl.
The most relaxed times for families
Two time windows have proven especially suited to families. The first is lunchtime: Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 2:30 pm, the restaurant is bright, and anyone arriving shortly after opening will be sitting almost alone.
The second is the start of evening service from 5:30 pm — in the first hour, tables are freely available, the kitchen has some breathing room, and the food reaches your table quickly. From around 7:30 pm onward, it gets busier and louder; that's more the time for longer evenings.
Our opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday–Sunday
- 12:00–2:30 pm, 5:30–10:30 pm
Lunch service Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 to 2:30 pm. Closed Mondays.
A child at the table doesn't bother anyone here
We're a family ourselves, and we know that a meal with children doesn't always go quietly. Our service is prepared for that — and for the question of whether the pizza can be cut into small pieces.
Request a tableHow to plan your visit
A call to +49 30 23125106 is all it takes to have the right table ready, the high chair set up, and the kitchen informed of your requests.
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Choose a time
Lunchtime between 12:00 and 2:30 pm or at the start of evening service from 5:30 pm — both are the quiet windows. Closed Mondays.
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Request a table
By phone at +49 30 23125106, by email at ciao@trattoria-oliva.invalid, or via the form on the Reservations page. Please state the number of people, including children.
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Share your requests
High chair, half portions, a seat with a view of the wood-fired oven, intolerances: anything we know in advance is already taken care of by the evening.
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Arrival
Marlesgrube 14 in Lübeck's old town. Your table is ready, the stroller finds its spot, and the pizza is usually the first dish to arrive at the table.
For children
Small portions, real cooking
Children don't get a separate frozen-food menu here, just the same kitchen in smaller quantities. Our pasta is made in-house, and the pizza comes from the wood-fired oven.
Just tell us what your child likes: milder, without herbs, noodles served separately from the sauce, pizza without toppings. We adjust portion size and spice level when you order.
- Half portions for pasta and pizza, split across two plates on request
- Pasta with butter, tomato sauce or olive oil instead of spicy sugo
- Pizza Margherita without basil, or with just tomato and cheese
- Ingredients served separately on request, so your child can mix them themselves
- Please let us know about allergies and intolerances when ordering – we're happy to provide information on ingredients
- We provide tap water for children free of charge
Times and tables
When it's quietest
With small children, the time is often more important than the table. These time slots have proven to be the most relaxed.
Midday from 12:00 pm
We open at 12:00 pm from Tuesday to Sunday. The first half hour is usually the quietest – good for prams and large groups.
Early evening 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Right after opening at 5:30 pm, tables in the dining room are still free and food arrives quickly.
Lunch menu Tuesday to Friday
From 12:00 to 2:30 pm the lunch menu runs with short waiting times – handy on school-free days.
Ready for a relaxed family visit?
We'll reserve your family table and set it up entirely around your children's needs.