Tialini's German exit complete as final restaurant closes in Karlsruhe
Tialini, the Italian restaurant chain founded by former Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking, has officially exited the German market. The final location in Karlsruhe shut its doors on March 18, 2026, marking the end of the brand's presence in the country.
The chain's withdrawal began in July 2025 when managing director Alena Wiedeking announced the decision to leave Germany. At the time, only one restaurant remained open, with all other branches in Ludwigshafen, Wiesbaden, Stuttgart, and Freiburg already closed. The company had originally aimed to open around 20 locations but managed just five before scaling back.
Some of the former Tialini sites have already found new tenants. L'Osteria, another Italian restaurant chain, has taken over the Stuttgart and Ludwigshafen locations. The closure of the Karlsruhe branch completes the chain's departure, freeing up resources for what the company described as 'new entrepreneurial opportunities.' Tialini was launched in 2013 by Wendelin Wiedeking, who had previously led Porsche. Despite its ambitious plans, the brand never expanded beyond a handful of German cities before its complete exit.
With the last restaurant now closed, Tialini no longer operates in Germany. The former locations in Stuttgart and Ludwigshafen continue under L'Osteria's management. The chain's departure leaves a gap in the market but opens the door for new dining options in the vacated spaces.
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