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Restaurant Pane e Vino” in Babelsberg closes – new operator is coming!
The restaurant “Pane e Vino” in Potsdam-Babelsberg will close on June 30, 2025. The successor is planning Neapolitan pizza.
Restaurant Pane e Vino” in Babelsberg closes – new operator is coming!
The restaurant “Pane e Vino” in Babelsberg has decided to close its doors. On June 30th, the Italian restaurant, into which owner Sergio Nacu enthusiastically transformed the former Linden Café a year ago, will finally give up. The restaurateur also runs the Trattoria Pane e Vino in downtown Potsdam and is now looking back on a difficult time. Rising rents as well as exorbitant energy and fixed costs heavily influenced the decision to close the restaurant. Nacu admits he has been in the red for the last six months, and a rent increase at the start of the year was the final tip in the scales that sealed the closure. maz-online.de
In Germany, the catering industry is under pressure. According to recent reports, one in three restaurants could close this year. Restaurateurs describe the situation as dramatic and complain about the lack of political support. The costs of energy, food and personnel are constantly rising. From the beginning of 2022, restaurant operators also had to pay an increased VAT rate of 19% on their food, which further increased the financial burden. focus.de
The future of “Pane e Vino”
Although Sergio Nacu is parting ways with his restaurant, he already has a new plan in mind. He will continue at Trattoria Zille, just about 400 meters further on Karl-Liebknecht-Straße. Nacu took over this trattoria in March 2023 and aims to maintain the existing concept, but with some additional dishes to offer more to guests. His optimism remains unbroken and he would like to thank his guests for their support. maz-online.de
The empty restaurant will be taken over by Giorgio Cuccia, who already runs several restaurants such as “Piazza Toscana” and “Napule’e”. In the future, Neapolitan pizza in the “Napule’e” style will be offered here. After renovation work, the duration of which is still unclear, the opening is scheduled for the beginning of September.
Industry perspectives and challenges
The challenges facing the catering industry are diverse. Catering establishments have been recording declining guest numbers for years, which not only affects the atmosphere in the restaurants, but also the entire industry. In 2022, the catering industry generated over 67 billion euros, which is a record figure, but is still overshadowed by the massive losses of recent years. In addition, many self-proclaimed restaurant operators are struggling with sharply increased costs and a lack of qualified staff. statista.com
The gross annual earnings of a full-time employee in the catering sector was around 36,600 euros in 2021. However, the number of trainees in catering professions is falling. In order to counteract the declining number of participants, the industry is increasingly relying on innovative solutions such as digital payment methods and sustainable catering concepts.
In view of the many challenges, restaurateurs are hoping for political support as well as an early change in guests' purchasing behavior. The uncertain future remains a constant companion for many as they continue to do their best to keep people enjoying food and drink.