If you are in the mood for authentic Italian cuisine in Cologne, Roberto Carturan is your man. His father, Alfredo, laid the foundations for upscale Italian cuisine in 1973, and the second generation of the Carturan family has cultivated a straightforward and minimalist style of cooking. Without a doubt, the house classic is the pappardelle with braised duck. The charming chef-patron is on hand and will talk you through the menu in person. The atmosphere is relaxed – the focus is on pleasure. You can feel that the whole team is genuinely invested in your experience. Besides cooking, Roberto Carturan has another talent: he is a trained singer – on Friday evenings there's the "musical culinary soirée": a six-course set menu with a performance by him as the finale! One practical tip: Parking is available in the Opern Passagen shopping centre located behind the restaurant. You might also take the opportunity to see the original 4711 store with its famous carillon.