L'Osteria conquers Saxony: New restaurants in Chemnitz, Dresden and Leipzig!
L’Osteria will open in Chemnitz in February 2025, part of a multi-location expansion in Saxony.

L'Osteria conquers Saxony: New restaurants in Chemnitz, Dresden and Leipzig!
A lot is happening in Saxony's lively scene: L'Osteria, known for its Italian flair and generous portions, is expanding its presence with three new locations in the cities of Chemnitz, Dresden and Leipzig. The opening of these new restaurants is part of a strategic growth initiative implemented by Schwitzke Project. Managing director Wolfgang Sigg highlights the challenges: “The close sequence and the structural requirements were a real test for our team,” as IT-Boltwise reports.
The first new opening is scheduled for February 2025 in Chemnitz. Here the location at Rosenhof is being realized with an area of 475 square meters. There were particular challenges due to the landlord's structural work, including 80 breakthroughs in the GDR prefabricated building. The next two openings are planned for the beginning of April in Dresden and the end of May in Leipzig, with the location on Hauptstrasse with around 500 square meters and the largest location in the Höfe am Brühl, consisting of 940 square meters, being completed in a record time of just nine weeks. The latter offers 540 square meters of restaurant space and was accelerated at the customer's request, according to IT-Boltwise.
Precise planning and implementation
The project in Dresden was implemented within just 13 weeks. Schwitzke Project took over the complete implementation planning as well as the floor, wall and ceiling work. Architects and the Schwitzke team worked hand in hand to make the construction process efficient, as Schwitzke reports. All subcontractors were involved early, resulting in precise coordination and sophisticated logistics, while the final connections were laid while the facility was already being installed.
L’Osteria, which started in Nuremberg in 1999, now has over 200 locations across Europe and is represented in many German cities such as Hamburg, Munich and Augsburg. The restaurant chains are characterized by a unique ambience - be it old buildings or modern buildings. Expansion remains a key goal of the company, which is actively looking for new locations. The requirements for future locations are clearly defined: cities with at least 80,000 inhabitants and a minimum area of 500 m² are a must, as Expansion Deutschland emphasizes.
A look forward
With the decision to expand in Saxony, L’Osteria shows that Italian lifestyle and good cuisine are enjoying ever-increasing demand. While the industry continues to change, the vision of offering guests excellent value for money remains intact. The L’Osteria and Schwitzke Project team have proven that they have a knack for overcoming challenges and creating fresh, inspiring places – there’s something there!