Questions before your first visit

Often, yes. Tables are usually available between 5:30 and 6:30 pm, but it gets tight from 7:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Just give us a quick call: we'll check the reservation book to see if a table is free or whether we can offer you an earlier slot. Even without a reservation, it's worth stopping by, as we hold back a few seats for spontaneous guests. We don't keep a waiting list by message — calling is the fastest way.

We allow around two hours for two to four people, and two and a half hours for five or more. On busy evenings we book tables for two seatings; if this applies to your table, we'll let you know when you reserve and tell you the time. If you'd like to enjoy dolci and espresso at leisure, it's best to book the later seating from 8:00 pm – that way the table is yours for the rest of the evening.

Up to seven people, a normal reservation is enough. From eight people onwards, we put tables together and agree on a preselection in advance: two to three pasta dishes, two pizzas and an antipasti platter for the table. This shortens the wait, since the wood-fired oven can only hold a limited number of pizzas at once. For celebrations, there's a dedicated page with procedures and menu suggestions.

The lunch menu runs Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 to 2:30 pm. It's busiest between 12:30 and 1:15 pm – if you only have 45 minutes for your lunch break, you should book ahead or come around 1:30 pm. When booking, please let us know if you're in a hurry: we'll note it and bring the starter and main course closer together. We also pack pasta and pizza to take away.

Yes, families make up a large share of our guests. We have four high chairs, crayons and small portions of pasta with tomato sauce or butter. When booking, let us know the age and number of children, and we'll plan a table away from the walkways where a pushchair can be placed. A baby-changing facility is available. If you're in a hurry, we'll bring the children's plates before the adults' dishes.

We make our pasta fresh in-house every day, so it isn't gluten-free. However, many dishes can be adapted: antipasti, risotto, salads and pizza without cheese. Please mention allergies when booking and again at the table, so the kitchen knows before plating. Allergen information is available on-site, and our staff will go through it with you.