This small Italian pizzeria in Alt-Hellersdorf isn't trying to be trendy — and that's exactly its charm. Amaretto (also known as Amaretto Tre) serves up crispy pizzas, aromatic pasta, and hearty meat and fish dishes with the kind of unpretentious warmth that keeps the neighborhood coming back. With a 4.5 Google rating from 144 reviews, it's one of those spots where the regulars outnumber the tourists and the food does the talking.
A small, original pizzeria in Alt-Hellersdorf where crispy pies, warm service, and neighborhood loyalty add up to a 4.5-star reputation.
Order ahead for takeout on weekends — this small spot gets busy with neighborhood regulars and wait times can stretch.
The neighborhood Italian that earns its 4.5 rating
Tucked away in Alt-Hellersdorf, Amaretto — or Amaretto Tre as it's also known — is the kind of small, original pizzeria that Berlin's outer neighborhoods do best. It's not a place you stumble into; you go because someone who lives nearby told you to, and once you're there, you get it. The menu runs the classic Italian gamut: crispy pizzas straight from the oven, aromatic pasta dishes, juicy meat plates, fresh fish variations, and thoughtfully assembled antipasti. Reviewers on Google give it a solid 4.5 across 144 ratings, and the recurring themes are friendly waitstaff and genuinely tasty food.
What makes Amaretto stand out isn't ambition — it's consistency. This is a neighborhood trattoria that takes pride in doing the fundamentals right, week after week. Popular dishes include pizza salame, pizza margherita, spaghetti with chicken, and even chicken wings for the less Italian-inclined. The portions are generous, the atmosphere is warm and unpretentious, and you won't find any of the self-conscious styling that weighs down so many central Berlin Italian spots.
If you're in Marzahn-Hellersdorf and craving Italian without the trek into Mitte, this is your answer. It's the kind of place where the waiters remember your order and the pizza crust has that proper crunch. Nothing revolutionary, just really well done — and sometimes that's exactly what you want.