Pino

The story

Pino Italian Restaurant in Mödling | Gault&Millau Recognized Kitchen

The chef and the kitchen

Pino brings authentic Italian cooking to Mödling, where owner Pino Barbieri has guided the kitchen for fourteen years. Gault&Millau recently recognized the operation as the leading Italian spot in the district, citing the steady quality that defines every service. Fresh vegetables, premium olive oil, and housemade dough form the foundation of his approach. The team now includes souschef Hekuran Sahiti, maitre Giacomo Longobardi, and patissier Matteo Risto, who work together to keep execution precise.

Signature plates and pastas

Regular diners often return for the gnocchi served with either a bright cherry tomato sauce or a rich lemon cream finished with a raw egg yolk. The kitchen also prepares handmade orecchiette tossed in a slow lamb ragout with thyme and sheep cheese. For seafood lovers, the pan seared sea bass fillet arrives alongside braised volcanic asparagus and lentils. Every pizza bakes to a crisp, paper thin crust that follows strict Neapolitan standards.

The dining room and wine list

Guests sit in a comfortable trattoria setting or step out into the pedestrian zone garden during warmer months. The space functions as a combined restaurant, pizzeria, and enoteca that showcases bottles from every major Italian region. The staff greets visitors with a familiar Ciao come stai, which sets a relaxed tone for lunch reservations or evening dinners. This blend of straightforward hospitality and focused Italian cuisine keeps the venue consistently well attended.