Gate A24 in Terminal 1 is where you find Mamma Pasta
Right near gate A24 in Terminal 1, Mamma Pasta runs as an all-day stop for carbs and a sit-down break before Schengen and non-Schengen flights. It sits airside, so you need to clear security first. The place carries a steady 4.0 rating across reviews, mainly on the strength of fresh-cooked pasta over generic airport burgers. Expect counter ordering, then food run to your table, with most dishes arriving in under 15–20 minutes.
Portion sizes skew decent for an airport, with mains in the €10–€16 range depending on sauce and add-ons. Pasta dishes lean classic: tomato-based sauces, cream sauces, and a couple of vegetarian options that avoid the usual sad salad trap. You pay at the counter up front, so if you have a tight boarding time at A24 or nearby A20–A26, you can keep a clean exit. Drinks run typical airport pricing, roughly €3–€4 for soft drinks and more for beer or wine.
Food quality tracks just above standard terminal fare, which explains the 4-star average in a sea of 3s at BER. Pasta comes out properly hot, and most reviews mention sauces having actual seasoning rather than bland hotel-style prep. You won’t find regional Berlin specials here; this is straight Italian-style comfort with predictable options. Seating is standard two- and four-top tables, with enough turnover that even during 18:00–20:00 peaks, waits rarely exceed 5–10 minutes for a spot.
There aren’t big horror stories in recent reviews, but this is still airport dining: expect occasional slowdowns at lunch waves tied to departures from gates A21–A26. If your boarding pass shows a 30-minute boarding window, order a simple pasta rather than anything with extra custom tweaks. Last tip: pay by card, grab your receipt, and watch the time on the overhead departure screens directly opposite the counter so you can walk to A24 in under two minutes.