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Located in the Hotel FREIgeist in Göttingen Nordstadt, the vibrant "Viani Alimentari" café serves delicious snacks and beverages.
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Various colourful sardine tins on a small wooden shelf at Viani Alimentari in Göttingen.

More Italianità in Göttingen!

The new Viani Alimentari in Göttingen's Nordstadt is right in the middle of the new Sartorius Quartier & part of the FREIgeist Hotel. The Viani Alimentari offers cornetti, panini, real Italian espresso and above all a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy on site, to buy and give away original Italian delicatessen products. For visitors and all who live in the new QuartierMore Italianità in Göttingen!en, permanently or temporarily, a place for real Italian enjoyment!

 
Many different types of wine on one shelf at the Viani Alimentari in the FREIgeist Hotel in Göttingen.

Infos & opening hours

In a personal conversation on site, we help you directly with tips and tricks, with inspiration and insider knowledge. Feel free to ask us, we welcome suggestions and challenges.  

Monday - Friday | 09.00 am. - 07.00 pm. 
Saturday | 09.00 am. - 05.00 pm.

For shopping, you can stop in the short-term car parks in front of our hotel or drive into the underground car park. We Will validate your ticket free of charge.

Contact
viani@freigeist-nordstadt.de

Sandwiches and finger food at the counter.

Italien lunch break

We offer you a culinary break with delicious lunch at Viani. Come by at lunchtime and look forward to daily changing dishes that have been lovingly selected and prepared for you. A hot Italian espresso completes your moment of enjoyment and makes you fit for the second half of the day.
 

Monday 19.01.: Gnocchi in tomato sugo // € 15,00
Tuesday 20.01.: Spaghetti aglio e olio // € 13,00
Wednesday 21.01.: Casarecce alla cacio e pepe // € 15,00
Thursday 22.01.: Linguine al limone // € 16,50
Friday 23.01.: Spaghetti bolognese wih parmesan cheese // € 18,00
Saturday 24.01.: Plin filled with meat and cabbage, served with pesto and parmesan cheese // € 16,50

A pizza is on a plate with a black and white pattern.

Notte al Tartufo – Truffle Evening at Viani

Buon Appetit! Naples meets Göttingen – A slice of Italy fresh from the oven.
Every Tuesday* at Viani, we serve Neapolitan pizza straight from the stone oven – crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and simply delicious. Made with lots of love and the finest ingredients directly from Italy.

When? Tuesdays from 12 – 2 pm
Where? Viani Alimentari, Weenderlandstrasse 100
What? Pizza Margherita, Salami, and Prosciutto starting at €10

Turn your lunch break into a culinary journey & enjoy a taste of Naples in Göttingen!

*Unfortunately, Pizza Day is canceled in case of bad weather.

 

 

Several hands reach for a pizza on a wooden table.

Viani Pizza Evening – Pizza Like in Naples

Join us for an Italian evening centered around perhaps the world’s most beloved specialty. Together, we’ll top and bake authentic Neapolitan pizzas – using selected classics from the Italian gourmet kitchen: spicy salami, delicate Parma ham, and creamy Taleggio cheese. Let your creativity run free and give your pizza a personal touch. Create lasting memories with friends and like-minded people – and share our passion for authentic Italian cuisine.

Where? Quartiersküche
When? 23.01. | 13.02. | 13.03. from 06.00 pm. to 09.00 pm.
Price: € 79.00 per person incl. FREIgeist Wine, Water & Softdrinks

 

 

Cooking Class Viani 

Get to know the flavors and stories of Italian cuisine at our Viani Alimentari cooking class and let us take you on a culinary journey to Bella Italia. Create memories with friends and like-minded people, learn new techniques in the kitchen and share with us your passion for authentic Italian cuisine.

Where? Quartiersküche at the FREIgeist HOMES
When? 20.03.2026 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Menu:
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Drinks:
Aperitif | Viva con Agua | Fritz soft drinks | FREIgeist white & red wine | Göttinger Pils | Coffee & tea specialties

Price: € 121,00 per person

Bookings: Vouchers available at our Shop FREIgeist Göttingen Nordstadt

Table with chairs in a bar, next to a shelf with drinks.

Tastings 

WINE TASTINGS
Sparkling Rosata Secco Frizzante, Santa Sofia Lugana, aromatic Cut & Run Nero d’Avola – paired with a selection of cheeses, fig mustard, and grissini. At our wine tastings, you can explore the variety of Italian and Spanish wines together with your colleagues, friends, or family. Indulge in culinary highlights for the palate and raise a glass to an unforgettable evening! 

When? 06.02. | 27.02. | 27.03.
Time? 06.00 pm – 08.00 pm
Price? €59.00 per person, including water & snacks

 

GIN TASTING / VIANI X WEIGHTS & MEASURES BAR

Experience a special evening dedicated to gin, cocktails, and the art of mixology at Viani.
This is not a classic gin tasting. Instead, we’ll dive into the world of mixology and show how to work with high-quality spirits the right way. You’ll learn why not every gin suits every drink, how flavors complement each other, and which tips and tricks can take cocktails to the next level.

When? 06.03.
Time? 0.00 pm - 08.00 pm
Price? € 59,00 p.P incl. water & snacks

 

OLIVE OIL & BALSAMIC TASTING

Discover the variety of fine olive oils and noble balsamic vinegars, accompanied by sea salt and fresh ciabatta.
A pleasurable tasting experience for all the senses!

When? New dates will follow
What time? 6–8 pm
Price? €45.00 per person, including water and snacks

 

CHAMPAGNE, CHOCOLATE & SPARKLING WINE TASTING 
La Dolce Vita at its finest: Indulge in the seductive world of Italian sweets perfectly paired with Prosecco and Champagne. Savor exquisite chocolates and fine dolci complemented by handpicked sparkling wines – and embark on a delicious journey through Italy’s sweeter side: sparkling, creamy, and simply irresistible.

When? New dates will follow
Time? 06.00 pm – 08.00 pm
Price? €59.00 per person, including water & snacks

 

 


REGISTRATION
Please register at least 1 week in advance by emailing viani@freigeist-nordstadt.de.

Tisch mit Stühlen in einer Bar, neben einem Regal mit Getränken

Viani Catering-Offer

Want to savor the taste of Italy, whether on the go or at a celebration in our hotel? Non c'è problema!
Our catering menu offers a variety of packages and options that you can mix and match to suit your needs.

Or how about a tasting experience with family, friends, or colleagues in our store? Buon appetito!

 

VIANI CATERING-OFFER

The small, colorful shop at Hotel FREIgeist in Göttingen, offering a wide range of products, seen from a distance.
A selection of Italian cheeses neatly arranged at Viani Alimentari in the FREIgeist Hotel in Göttingen.
Pickled fruit and olives on a shelf at the Viani Alimentari in the FREIgeist Hotel in Göttingen.

Viani family

Viani - We are a family of explorers, eccentrics, perfectionists, know-it-alls, routiniers, amateurs and individualists. What unites us is good taste and a sense of enjoyment. Because better food leads to a better life. For those who enjoy it and for those who produce it. We want to make this better life accessible to everyone. Because we know where to find the best ingredients and we know the stories behind them.

More about Viani

Das große Weinsortiment des Viani Alimentari und eine lange Tafel mit Weingläsern und Zitronen davor

Dinner at the Viani

A dinner between Italian wines and tomato cans, with freshly sliced Cold Cuts, Antipasti & Foccaciobrot – tasty!
We organize a special kind of dinner in our Viani Alimentari, whether for conference groups as the end of a meeting day or for a small private birthday party. 

Several preserving jars full of sweets arranged by colour at the Viani Alimentari in the FREIgeist Hotel in Göttingen.

Give the gift of italian delicacies

Giving can be so delicious!
Looking to bring joy to friends, family, colleagues, or business partners? Tasteful, personalized gifts are our specialty. Our gift ideas feature delightful surprises with the authentic flavors of Italy – perfect for the people you have in mind.

Whether it’s custom gift boxes or vouchers, we’re happy to assist you personally in our Alimentari!

A wide variety of pasta varieties on a high shelf at Viani Alimentari in the FREIgeist Hotel in Göttingen.
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