I guess this a great place for wine. The food, at lease what we ordered was mediocre. Atmosphere…read morewas very nice; busy with lots going on for such a small town.

Not sure why this place is so popular, other than the building has lots of character. It was super…read morenoisy in the back room, food was meh, at best. Pasta was super thick, like my 10 year old tried to make pasta for the first time, sausage had no flavor.......

Great tapas bar in Ravenna! Stop for a drink or try the anchovy dish. Never knew I loved them so…read moremuch, served with French butter and a baguette. Taking that one home with me!

My husband and I spent two nights in Ravenna in late October before going on a cruise…read more I had been to Ravenna many years ago. It's a lovely, walkable town with some wonderful sites to see. Near our hotel was Fresco, a fun tapas bar. At night it is HOPPING!! Crowded with locals enjoying their wine, beer and tapas. We came here both nights. The bartender and a couple of wait staff welcomed us the second visit. We ended up talking to several locals while sitting outside. So much fun! Prices are very reasonable for the tapas. If you go for a drink, you'll get a complimentary small plate of food.

Good food, excellent service and fantastic desserts makes this one of the best stops in Ravenna. If…read moreyou find yourself at a loss because of the many choices of restaurants then this is the place to try, you won't be sorry and make sure to save room for the Nutella pie.

Cozy little restaurant with fantastic food and even better service! Friendly staff helped translate…read morethe menu from Italian to English and kept checking if we were ok and if we needed anything else. You don't find that often in Italy. I had hand made pasta with mushrooms and tiramisu, both excellent and my husband had beef with roasted potatoes and tomatoes and chocolate pie for dessert. We were both extremely happy with the meal and service. Highly recommend this place.

A wonderfully refined dining establishment where everything has been thought out and focused on…read moreproviding a great dining experience. This wonderful restaurant just steps from the piazza del poppolo is a quiet refined space perfect for a great meal. The interior is housed in an old hat shop where those cabinets now display the wines and provide a very nice backdrop. There is soft piano music playing and the tables are large enough to provide plenty of room for your dishes nor are they packed in. The service is friendly, crisp and professional. The wine list has something for everyone. The bread basket is home made and it shows. We were each given a complementary vegetarian meatball which was very good,We ordered the tortellini with a an aged Parmesan sauce. This is an excellent version of this dish. The tortellini were obviously hand made, cooked perfectly al dente and the flavor worked beautifully with the Parmesan. The veal was perfectly cooked, crispy with the right amount of ham and a nice sauce that fished off the dish. The potatoes were also perfectly cooked and flavored with some rosemary. We tried the tiramisu for dessert. A tiramisu that has been tweaked with a bit more mascarpone and amazing chocolate shavings. Proving a perfect dish can be improved Overall just an excellent experience at a place that hits all the right notes.

Delicious food using ingredients from Ravenna! Wine and food were delicious! In this place a famous…read moreItalian movie was also filmed with Roberto Begnini. Cozy and romantic environment

Best place for fine food in Ravenna, good quality ingredients and wine list…read more Open for lunch it is a perfect spot for business lunches or romantic dinners, very open so full of light in the day, it is located in the heart of the city center. They also have a good value tasting menu, that I recommend if you're hungry. Very nice and helpful staff. The owner is always available to suggest dishes or wine combinations

what an experience! so many options to shop and eat. could have spent so much more time here…read more everything we ate was delish!

Located in the San Lorenzo district, just a few minutes' walk from the main train station of Santa…read moreMaria Novella), Mercato Centrale is a vibrant food hall experience housed in a historic market building (very similar to the Time Out Market franchise across Europe). From the outside, it looks like a grand, iron-and-glass structure typical of European markets; inside, it opens into a bustling, multi-level space filled with food vendors, communal tables, and constant movement. The vibe is energetic, social, and slightly chaotic in a fun way - perfect for grazing, group dining, or trying multiple cuisines in one visit (from Italian to American to Mexican!). We stopped in for a quick lunch at around 2pm on a Wednesday; there was plenty of seating at high-top tables, and QR codes on paper menus make it easy to explore all the different food vendor options. It's also a fun activity to peruse the market, taking in different sights, smells, and flavors. All of us ended up opting for Schiacciatas (large Italian sandwiches that are a staple in Florence) from Massimiliano Parri, which all ended up ranging from €10-12, depending on toppings - yes, it's more expensive than what you'd get from a traditional schiacciateria, but you're also paying for the market's location and convenience. We appreciated the fact that they shave the meat right in front of you! My schiacciata came with freshly shaved ham atop crusty white bread, slathered with burrata cheese, and sprinkled with arugula and figs (I opted for no additional olive oil, since I found the ham quite rich already). I loved the contrast of textures and flavors, though I will say that the bread ended up cutting the roof of my mouth! All in all, Mercato Centrale is a bit touristy, but still miles better (and cheaper) than most "Italian" sandwich places you'd find in the US (pro tip: save your receipt for free use of their bathrooms). The variety can't be beaten, prices are reasonable for a central market, and it's steps from some of Florence's most iconic spots.