An Italian restaurant in Berlin’s Weinbergspark has taken the place of a traditional meeting place with a bang. However, although it was always well frequented (the sunny location probably contributed to this), nobody misses the Swiss restaurant from the past.
Despite its location, Coccodrillo is best enjoyed indoors – the décor is a shrill madness that combines numerous styles. The “murals” are neon tubes, with pin-up posters hanging in between; you’re supposed to feel like you’re in northern Italy in the 1960s, but there’s also a good dose of Hollywood.
On plush red velvet at red tables, guests eat from floral-patterned china under the watchful eyes of porcelain predator cats. What is served is much more classic. In addition to a very good sourdough pizza, the menu includes Italian starters, pasta and various small dishes (e.g. arancini).
Last but not least, this is a great place to drink: there is a large selection of wines, and the Coccodrillo also serves excellent cocktails.
Big Squadra, the German branch of the internationally active Big Mamma Group, is behind the Coccodrillo
Interior Design
Studio Kiki
Design
Custom made, original Italian deco
