Rostocker Hof: Two new restaurants bring variety and digital orders!
The new restaurants “Benvenuto” and “Ruff's Burger” will open in Rostocker Hof on July 3, 2025. Digitalization meets gastronomy.

Rostocker Hof: Two new restaurants bring variety and digital orders!
On July 3rd the time has come: shopping at Rostocker Hof will be twice as tasty. Two new restaurants are allowed to open their doors – the Italian “Benvenuto” and the burger restaurant “Ruff’s Burger”. These openings not only promise culinary delights, but also represent a remarkable step forward in the city's gastronomic landscape Northern Courier, that “Benvenuto” will operate on the ground floor of the “Ciao Bella” shopping arcade, under the management of Adnan Karanfil, an experienced franchisee who will uphold the Italian Cocina.
The heart of “Benvenuto” consists of freshly prepared dishes based on La Mamma’s authentic recipes. The system gastronomy from Gustoso, which has already opened over 50 successful restaurants in the German gastronomy scene, brings both tradition and taste to the plate. This combination will certainly not only attract tourists, but also delight the locals.
Burgers and digitalization
And there is also news for burger lovers: “Ruff’s Burger” puts handmade burgers fresh from the grill on the menu. With our own recipes for the sauces and a modern ordering and cash register system, digital technology is combined with culinary enjoyment. In the future, guests will be able to conveniently place their orders digitally, while older generations will be left with a traditional cash register. The development shows how important digitalization has become in the catering industry. According to the findings of Statista Germany is in 13th place in the digitalization index in Europe, and the catering industry is no exception. Over 71% of Germans show interest in digital solutions in the catering industry.
The investments in the two catering facilities are expected to amount to a mid-six-figure amount. Heiner Ganz, center manager of the Rostocker Hof, emphasizes the importance of this offer for visitors to the shopping center. “The gastronomic offering is equally important for tourists and locals,” says Ganz. So nothing stands in the way of culinary enjoyment in the shopping arcade.
Colorful culinary mix
With the opening of these two new restaurants, the gastronomic spectrum at the Rostocker Hof is expanding significantly. Here visitors can now discover pasta, pizza, burgers, kebabs and Asian cuisine. This variety ensures that there is something for every taste and further increases the attractiveness of the Rostocker Hof.
In summary, the new restaurants are not only a win for the Rostocker Hof, but also show the trend towards digitalization and the influence that modern gastronomy concepts have on the industry. So Rostock can expect a lot in the gastronomic sector. So if you want to enjoy a good meal here in the near future, you will now be spoiled for choice!