PORTALE 50 - the Italian restaurant in Karlsruhe

A special ambience, genuine hospitality and enjoyment at the highest level - these are the three pillars of success of the Italian restaurant PORTALE 50, which make a visit a special experience!

Since 2008, the team led by owner Domenico Sidero has been delighting Karlsruhe locals with high-quality dishes and genuine culinary delights from the varied cuisine of Italy. Whether it's a romantic dinner for two, a business lunch or a sparkling Aperol in the evening - the Italian restaurant at Erbprinzenstraße 2 - 12, right in the center of Karlsruhe, is already a popular meeting place for any occasion.

From a 3-course business lunch to an evening meal with chef's interpretations

At lunchtime, PORTALE 50 offers a 3-course menu with its business lunch, which includes a starter, a main course and a dessert for €22. Changing weekly, the restaurant invites you to take a short, varied break from the working day. The evening menu (which is also available at lunchtime) allows diners to immerse themselves in the Italian cuisine of head chef Carmelo Fronterra. Here he presents his very individual interpretations and constantly new impressions of Italian cuisine. From starters such as:

• Buffalo mozzarella / tomatoes / oregano / basil / balsamic cream
• Cream of potato soup / rocket pesto / parmesan cheese / black Norcia truffles
• Fried egg / black truffle / spinach / parmesan cream
• Grilled prawns / wild herb salad / chili garlic lime sauce
• Beef carpaccio / rocket / shaved parmesan / lemon oil

from the finest pasta dishes to fish and meat dishes and the classic Italian "dolci" (desserts) to round off the meal. Anyone looking for special Italian cuisine in Karlsruhe will find it here. Exquisite wines and aperitifs round off every dish. 

200 square meters for exclusive events or a room for romantic togetherness in the Portale 50

Loving and stylish at the same time, with a modern industrial look, PORTALE 50 is a restaurant with a very special flair and impressively demonstrates on around 300 square meters how the enjoyment of Italian cuisine and the pleasure of an exclusive interior go hand in hand. The restaurant in Erbprinzenstraße can accommodate up to 200 people, whether for a wedding, company anniversary or Christmas party. Of course, the two open floors also offer a real feel-good ambience to enjoy togetherness during a date or to hold a lunch with business partners. 

Many more impressions of the Italian restaurant in Karlsruhe can be found on the website, as well as current insights on Instagram and Facebook.