Il Quinto Quarto
Berg, Stuttgart
Restaurant in Stuttgart, Germany
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Il Quinto Quarto is a practical Stuttgart option for diners who value schedule flexibility over a heavily documented tasting-menu or chef-counter format. Book it for an easy local meal; compare nagare if Japanese cooking and a clearer €€ signal matter more.
About Il Quinto Quarto
Il Quinto Quarto is a Stuttgart venue with daily opening hours and a smart-casual dress code. It runs from 11:30 AM to 11 PM Monday through Saturday and from 11 AM to 9 PM on Sunday, making it a practical option for planning a meal around other Stuttgart plans. For broader planning, start with Our full Stuttgart restaurants guide, then pair the meal with Our full Stuttgart hotels guide, Our full Stuttgart bars guide, Our full Stuttgart wineries guide, or Our full Stuttgart experiences guide.
Book it for flexibility, not for a documented counter showcase
If bar seating, a chef-facing counter, a tasting-menu format, or a specific service style would determine the booking, confirm those details with the restaurant before committing. The reliable planning points are the Stuttgart location, daily hours, and smart-casual dress code.
For diners comparing other options, nagare, new josch, Bellevue, Joe Peña's Stuttgart, and Valle can be considered alongside Il Quinto Quarto depending on the occasion, timing, and preferred setting. Check current details directly with each venue before making a final plan.
Use the wider Stuttgart list if the meal needs a sharper brief
If the brief is more specific than opening hours and dress code, the wider Stuttgart coverage may help with comparison planning. Use it to review other Stuttgart dining rooms by current availability, setting, and any directly confirmed details that matter for the meal.
The verdict: choose Il Quinto Quarto when the daily schedule and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. For a high-stakes celebration or a meal that depends on a specific menu, seating format, dietary handling, or service style, confirm those details directly before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- Parlerstraße 110, 70192 Stuttgart, Germany
- Website
- quintoquarto-restaurant.de
- Phone
- +49 711 1654330
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Il Quinto Quarto stakes a clear culinary claim by invoking the Roman quinto quarto tradition: an approach that reads as both technically rigorous and rooted in working-class practice. The menu logic leans into dishes that demand skill and slow cooking, so the restaurant feels sophisticated without being aloof. Against Stuttgart's polished fine-dining scene, its focus on offal and provenance gives it a rustic intellectualism—comforting and exacting at once. The result is a composed, warm room where technique and culinary history share the spotlight.
Best For
Il Quinto Quarto suits occasions that reward curiosity and a willingness to explore less familiar cuts. Its menu is presented as an editorial statement against Stuttgart's polished, multi-course scene, so it performs well for special-occasion dinners, date nights, and business meals where a composed, formal service style is expected. The kitchen's emphasis on provenance and technique also makes it appropriate for diners who want a culinary story to accompany the meal.
Ordering Tips
When ordering, lean into what the name promises: plates that highlight offal and long-cooked connective tissues alongside more familiar signatures. Expect dishes that require patience and that reward it with layered flavors; the description explicitly cites trippa alla romana and other traditionally slow preparations as markers of the kitchen's approach. Also sample the listed signatures — burrata, spaghetti with octopus, a T-bone steak, and tiramisu — to get a sense of how the restaurant balances quinto quarto classics with broader Italian favorites. Ask staff for provenance and preparation notes if you want context.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, elegant decor with pleasant atmosphere suitable for conversations and special occasions.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- burrata
- spaghetti with octopus
- T-bone steak
- tiramisu
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Parlerstraße 110, 70192 Stuttgart, Germany
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Choose nagare if Japanese cooking and a defined €€ bracket are more useful than broad scheduling flexibility.
Choose Joe Peña's Stuttgart when the group wants a more explicitly social, casual meal, or compare Bellevue and Valle when setting is the deciding factor.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Stuttgart
Il Quinto Quarto is the safer choice for flexibility, while nagare gives a clearer brief: Japanese cooking at €€. If the decision is driven by cuisine clarity rather than schedule, nagare is the stronger cross-shop.
new josch, Bellevue, Joe Peña's Stuttgart, and Valle are better comparison points when ambiance or occasion fit matters more than published cuisine details. Il Quinto Quarto wins on operational ease; the others are worth checking when the room or concept needs to carry the night.
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Compare Il Quinto Quarto
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Il Quinto Quarto | Stuttgart | , | , | No published awards |
| new josch | Stuttgart | , | , | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Bellevue | Stuttgart | , | , | No published awards |
| Joe Peña's Stuttgart | Stuttgart | , | , | No published awards |
| nagare | Stuttgart | Japanese | €€ | Michelin Guide Germany 20262026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Valle | Stuttgart | , | , | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2026 Michelin Plate2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star2023 Esquire Best New Restaurants · #15 |
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How Il Quinto Quarto Stuttgart compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Il Quinto Quarto good for solo dining?
It may be convenient for solo diners because the hours are broad: 11:30 AM to 11 PM Monday through Saturday and 11 AM to 9 PM on Sunday. Seating style is not confirmed, so contact the restaurant if a counter seat or a particular setup matters.
What are alternatives to Il Quinto Quarto?
Consider new josch, Bellevue, Joe Peña's Stuttgart, nagare, or Valle if you want to compare other dining options. Il Quinto Quarto is most clearly defined here by its Stuttgart location, daily hours, and smart-casual dress code.
Is Il Quinto Quarto good for a special occasion?
It may work for an occasion if the daily hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. Specific celebration features, private rooms, awards, menu formats, and service style should be confirmed directly before booking for an important event.
When is Il Quinto Quarto open?
The hours are 11:30 AM to 11 PM Monday through Saturday and 11 AM to 9 PM on Sunday. Choose the time that fits your schedule, and confirm current service details directly with the restaurant.
