72 hrs True Italian Food 2025: Looking for the best Italian aperitivo in Berlin
Germany’s largest festival of regional Italian cuisine returns to Berlin for its ninth edition.
Focaccia with pistachio mortadella and buffalo stracciatella, montanara with tomato sauce, mozzarella and burrata, Sicilian caponata, aubergine parmigiana, panzanella, sarde in saor, bruschette, pizzette, zeppole, maritozzi… These are just a handful of the 53 mouthwatering specialties you can enjoy at the 72 hrs True Italian Food event, taking place in Berlin from April 9th to 12th, 2025.
For three days, 53 of Berlin’s top Italian restaurants will simultaneously offer a special deal: for just €9, you can savor an authentic Italian dish paired with a drink (Sarti Spritz or Crodino Spritz as a non-alcoholic option). The event kicks off on Wednesday at 5 p.m. and runs until Saturday evening, giving food lovers plenty of time to indulge in the best flavors of Italy.
The selection is as diverse as it is delicious: from Italian regional recipes like Venetian cicchetti, Apulian focaccia, and Roman supplì to innovative creations like octopus carpaccio, "millevoglie" (puff pastry layered with chickpea cream, zucchini cream, guanciale, and pecorino), and "funghi in saor" (roasted mushrooms with onion stew, flour, pine nuts, and sultanas). Whether you crave tradition or a modern twist, there’s something for everyone.
But that’s not all—this year, nine of the participating venues are brand-new openings, while around ten have opened just last year. That means the event is also the perfect opportunity to explore Berlin’s evolving Italian food scene and discover exciting new restaurants. The full list of participating venues and their featured dishes can be found here.
Now in its ninth edition, 72 hrs True Italian Food continues its mission: to spread the authentic culture of Italian cuisine abroad—not based on the nationality of the chef, but on the quality of ingredients and the authenticity of the recipes.
As always, the festival will also feature a photo contest on Instagram, where participants can share their best shots of the event. The top prize? A three-night stay for two at the beautiful Hotel Admiral near Ravenna, Italy. More details on how to participate can be found here.
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How Does the Event Work?
To experience one of the 53 exclusive specialties, visitors simply need to go to any of the 53 participating restaurants between April 9th and 12th and request the special "72 hrs True Italian Food" offer. In addition to the dedicated event menu, each venue will continue to serve its regular dishes, allowing guests to choose whether to stay or explore other participating locations.
All restaurants offer vegetarian options, and many also provide vegan and gluten-free choices, which are clearly indicated both on the flyer and online.
The Map od the Participating Restaurants
To facilitate access to all participating restaurants, a dedicated map has been created, highlighting the True Italian venues in proximity to Berlin’s subway stations.
The map is available on Google Maps and will soon be distributed as a flyer in all participating restaurants.
Organizers and Partners
The festival is organized by Berlin Italian Communication as part of the True Italian project, which aims to promote and highlight Italian culinary tradition in Germany through a series of initiatives and events. 2025 promises to be a year full of exciting events—scroll down to discover the full list.
The event is sponsored by Sarti and Crodino, two brands of the Campari group, and by the distributor of Italian products abroad Mammafiore with its brands Coffee Mood, Artigiana, Latticini Orchidea, Salumificio Coati and Isabella Leoni.
Media partners are tipBerlin and Berlino Magazine.
.jpg "Tagliatelle with pumpkin-herb cream, stracciatella and cherry confit tomatoes: the specialty offered by Locanda Bonaria")
72 hrs True Italian Food 2025
WHAT: A small portion of an Italian selected speciality and a Sarti Spritz for 9 €
WHEN: From Wednesday, April 9th 5 p.m. until Saturday, April 12th in the evening
WHERE: In 53 selected Italian restaurants in Berlin, click here for the full list
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Net True Italian events of the year
Gelato Week Germany
When: May 8th to 14th
Where: in over 50 ice cream shops in Berlin
What: a scoop of a special ice cream flavour for only 1,5 €
Italian Street Food Festival
When: June 14th and 15th
Where: Osthafen Berlin
What: the best Italian street food from North to South, Italian drinks, dj-set, live music and karaoke
True Italian Pizza Street Festival
When: July 12th to 13th
Where: Jules B-Part
What: 15 of Berlin’s best pizzerias united for a weekend dedicated to pizza, dj-set, masterclasses and show cookings
Pistachio Street Food Festival
When: August 23rd to 24th
Where: Jules B-Part
What: the best Italian and international street food specialties with pistachios
10 Years of True Italian Food
When: September 2025
Where: TBA
What: Italian party with music and the best Italian street food in town
True Italian Pizza Week
When: October 2025
Where: in around 40 Italian pizzerias in Berlin
What: a gourmet pizza and a drink for only 16 €
True Italian Pasta Week
When: November 2025
Where: in around 40 Italian restaurants in Berlin
What: a special pasta dish, a drink and a digestive for only 18 €
Panettone & Friends Festival
When: December 2025
Where: Arena Market
What: Italian and international Christmas specialties with a focus on panettone
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