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Mehrere gedeckte Tische und eine hohe Wand mit verschiedenen Bildern im Restaurant des FREIgeist Hotels in Göttingen
East of Italy
Ein selbst bemalter Teller steht auf einem Tisch im Restaurant des FREIgeist Hotels in Göttingen

Levantine & Italian cuisine

East of Italy

In our East of Italy open show kitchen a light Levantine cuisine is combined with Italian classics in a truly FREIgeist manner. Our mezze and original Neapolitan mezze served in the family style are truly unbeatable. In East of Italy, every evening feels like a holiday in good company. 

OPENING HOURS 


DINNER
Monday – Saturday | 06.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. 


BREAKFAST
Monday - Friday | 06.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.
Saturday, Sunday & on holidays | 07.00 a.m. – 02.00 p.m.

 

SPECIAL OPENING HOURS

We’re taking some special time off (and for you) this Christmas.
Here’s when you can celebrate, enjoy, or simply relax with us:

 

Advent Fridays | 28.11.25 + 05.12.25 + 12.12.25 + 19.12.25
Breakfast: 07.00 am - 02.00 pm | EAST OF ITALY: 06.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.  | WEIGHTS & MEASURES Bar: 06.00 p.m. - 01.00 a.m.

Monday & Tuesday | 22.12 & 23.12.205
Breakfast: 07.00 am - 02.00 pm | EAST OF ITALY: 06.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.  | WEIGHTS & MEASURES Bar: 06.00 p.m. - 01.00 a.m.

Christmas Eve | Wednesday, 24.12.25
Breakfast: 07.00 am - 02.00 pm | EAST OF ITALY: closed | WEIGHTS & MEASURES Bar: closed

Christmas | Thursday, 25.12.25 & Friday, 26.12.25
Breakfast: 07.00 am - 02.00 pm | EAST OF ITALY: 06.00 pm - 10.00 pm | WEIGHTS & MEASURES Bar: 06.00 pm - 12.00 am

New Year's Eve | Wednesday, 31.12.25
Breakfast: 07.00 am - 03.00 pm | EAST OF ITALY: from 06.00 pm | WEIGHTS & MEASURES Bar: from 06.00 pm
Check out our New Year's Eve offer here

New Year's Day | Thursday, 01.01.26
Breakfast: 07.00 am - 02.00 pm | EAST OF ITALY: 06.00 pm - 10.00 pm | WEIGHTS & MEASURES Bar: 06.00 pm - 12.00 am

 

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Pizza, pasta, casseroles and salads on one table.
Close-up of a dish in an Italian restaurant in Lower Saxony.
Sliced, baked courgette halves with green filling and spicy red sauce.
Zwei leckere Pizzen auf einem Tisch im Restaurant des FREIgeist Hotels in Göttingen
Nahaufnahme eines Steaks mit Wein serviert in einem italienischen Restaurant in Göttingen
Nahaufnahme eines Desserts und einer Tasse Kaffee in einem italienischen Restaurant in Göttingen

Beverages & Menu

Just a few of our highlights: Neapolitan pizza, ricotta meatballs, Moroccan fennel salad, cod with tomato-orange salsa, shawarma with lamb and roasted harissa carrots, and special dessert variations. Creative aperitifs, signature cocktails, fine wines and specialty coffee round out your options, as well as a selection of beers, Italian lemonades and liqueurs.

Pizza Thursday:
NEW - You can enjoy our Neapolitan pizza every Thursday for € 12.00.

Menu
Drinks
Aperitifs

 

 

 

 

Parking in our Underground Garage

Looking for a parking spot for your visit to East of Italy? No problem! You’ll find plenty of parking spaces in the underground garage of our FREIgeist Hotel – easily accessible via Daimlerstraße. After your visit, you can validate your parking ticket for a fee (€ 2.00/hour) at the reception.

Additionally, our underground garage features 21 charging stations where you can charge your car with 100% green electricity!

A long dining table set with comfortable chairs in a Quartiersküche.

THE CHEF'S TABLE at FREIGEIST 

Immerse yourself in modern European cuisine, which plays with a variety of influences and flavours. Get together with your best friends, on your own or with your family, around a long table and enjoy an exclusive 5-course meal accompanied by a signature drink upon arrival.

Whether with or without alcohol, the beverage accompaniment is perfect for every course.
The best? You can watch live as the dishes are prepared in front of your eyes, ask questions and be as interactive as you like!

When? New dates will follow as soon as possible.
Where? Quartertiersküche | FREIgeist Homes
Duration: Start 18.00 / 4 hours
Price: € 99.00 incl. drinks accompaniment, water and coffee

Please note that we are unable to accommodate allergies, intolerances, or vegetarian/vegan requests.
Cancellations are free of charge up to 7 days before the event; after that, a rebooking to another date is possible.

 

Reservation?
You can purchase event vouchers in the FREIgeist voucher shop, or simply reserve your spot via OpenTable or directly at our reception at +49 (0) 551 3038170 or info@freigeist-nordstadt.de.

Two Neapolitan pizzas on the table in an Italian restaurant in Göttingen.

Neapolitan Pizza in Göttingen

The pizza in our Italian restaurant is made with love and exquisite ingredients according to the original recipe from Naples. The juicy, loose dough with flour from the Borzano mill in Italy develops its full aroma after 72 hours of dough rest and is baked crispy in the Neapolitan Moretti pizza oven at 480°C on stone. Fior di Latte and fresh salsiccia from Italy, San Daniele ham, Taggiasca olives and San Marzano tomatoes from ours and fresh vegetables combined with the airy edge make our pizza a unique taste experience.

PIZZA-THURSDAY
Fresh from our Neapolitan pizza oven Moretti straight to your plate: deliciously crispy and full of Italian flavours.
From 7th november every Thursday is a PIZZA-Thursday, because then our pizzas cost only  € 12.00 each. Buon Appetito!

Die Eingangstür des Restaurants "East of Italy" im Hotel FREIgeist Göttingen Nordstadt

Holiday in merry company

More than just a restaurant, East of Italy is an experience that never ceases to surprise. In an atmosphere of relaxed exuberance and family conviviality, it invites you to stay and always inspires you to return. Embark on an incredible journey through the culinary classics of Italy and the Levant in East of Italy.  

Nahaufnahme von Menschen an der Bar in einem levante-italienischen Restaurant in Göttingen

New Year’s Eve

Come celebrate New Year’s Eve with us at FREIgeist!
On Wednesday, 31 December 2025, starting at 06.00 pm, the evening kicks off at our restaurant East of Italy with a New Year’s Eve menu and a welcome drink.

Look forward to an unforgettable night full of good vibes, great music, and amazing company. Dance to the best beats, let our DJ set the mood, and enjoy Levantine-Mediterranean dishes served family-style in our restaurant. Just next door, at the Weights & Measures Bar, you’ll be treated to perfectly balanced signature drinks all evening long.

Experience a one-of-a-kind atmosphere as we say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026 FREIgeist-style: at midnight, we’ll raise a glass together on the rooftop Skybar on the 6th floor, with panoramic views over the city of Göttingen.

Price: € 114.00 per person*
Includes family-style menu, aperitif & midnight drink

*Optional beverage package available for €36.00 p.p. (four matching wines and/or cocktails)

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DISCOVER THE NEW YEAR’S EVE MENU

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Black Pita Zaatar
Focaccia Rosemary | Sea Salt
Smoked Aubergine Yoghurt | Bottarga
Hummus Sesame | Pine Nuts

Börek Hardenberg Venison | Potato | Pickled Walnut Ketchup

Tortellini Prawn | Salmon | Winter Minestrone | Nduja Oil

Barbarie Duck Kale | Apple
Roasted Squash Mint Chutney | Labneh | Pomegranate
Cep & Truffle Arancini Aged Parmesan

Passion Fruit Sorbet Sekt Espuma | Polenta Tart
Tiramisu Cake Coffee Ice Cream

 

or vegetarian

 

Black Pita Zaatar
Focaccia Rosemary | Sea Salt
Smoked Aubergine Yoghurt | Pomegranate
Hummus Sesame | Pine Nuts

Börek Wild Mushroom | Lentil | Pickled Walnut Ketchup

Tortellini Ricotta | Pine Nuts | Winter Minestrone | Chilli Oil

Josper Cauliflower Cashew Parmesan | Capers | Kale | Apple
Roasted Squash Mint Chutney | Labneh | Pomegranate
Cep & Truffle Arancini Aged Parmesan

Passion Fruit Sorbet Sekt Espuma | Polenta Tart
Tiramisu Cake Coffee Ice Cream

 

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