Great location near Castello Estense. Friendly and fast service. Reasonable prices and good food…read more Great for small groups and families.

Double check your receipt and check your expectations for overly welcoming service, but come and…read moreenjoy the delicious and authentic food prepared here. The interior is nicely cooled and appropriately decorated and the service is fast. One recommendation: save room for the Tagliatelle Cake (sounds weird having a cake made with pasta) but it's delicious - particularly if you like the flavor of almond liquors (e.g.: Disaronno). Think of it as a coffee crumble cake but with almond liquor instead and a crunchy nutty topping instead of coffee cake crumbles.

This place is really the real deal. Authentic, Ferrara cuisine that is made with love is something…read moreworth seeking out. We had eaten here 15 years ago and stumbled upon it again. This time, there is a Michelin sign up, but that wasn't the motivation to go. It was because we remembered the pumpkin ravioli with sage and amaretto cookie, the fresh pasta with black truffle, and the wonderful, authentic vibe of this place. It's a busy place, and the elegance is just enough when paired with the working class traditional cuisine. It's a special place. And, it is tucked away in the cute medieval quarter of Ferrara. Transport yourself back and eat the way it was meant to be. Wonderful.

Wonderful traditional local food. I haven't found a place I like more! Wonderful and quaint…read morelocation and friendly staff. Italian and English menus. I love the pinzini and cappellacci alla panna. Great house vino as well. Prices are comparable to the area.

Amazing Restaurant…read more We were staying in quiet Guarda Veneta for three nights, looking for a bit quiet and nature (and we found it). This was one of two places for dinner in town. Recommended by our holiday home host. We came here the first night....and came back for the next two, we liked it so much. It was totally empty the first night when we arrived (some guest arrived later on, it was busier the other two nights...but still far from packed). The whole town was quite empty though. We were greeted friendly by two waitresses and the cook. Our dog was also allowed inside, which was really nice. They have a nice menu here. Some good starters and mains. Mostly Italian dishes, but with some modern / new twists. There is a good number of tables in the restaurant and a good selection of wines and drinks. Every night a small welcome drink was complementary, also a free starter / Aperitif and the third night (besides starter and a drink) even a small dessert. Ain't that nice. They didn't have to do that, since we were clearly tourists and probably not coming back regularly. But they did, and that was really going further than the extra-mile. It's a great staff here in general. We had a bit problems with the language-barrier (Menu only in Italian), but the wonderful young cook here helped us out many times, took his time and explained his tasty creations. Here's a list of the items we've had on our three nights out: Tuna Carpaccio (great quality tuna - smokey flavours) Shrimp Gnocchetti (home-made gnocchi, fresh shrimp) Grilled meat platter (a big and good selection of meat) Two Scallops in their shell, topped with butter and cheese (great quality seafood) Fettuccini with tomatoes, basil and fish (another great item, great pasta) Seafood Spaghetti (big, fresh and good broth) Tuna "Cheesecake" (fresh cheese topped with smoked tuna, a very innovative item) Bowl of steamed seafood (mussels, shirmps, another meal of freshness) Pasta with shrimp and mint (what sounds funny is actually a very tasty combination) Peach Cobbler/Cake (one of the best cakes we've had lately in a restaurant) Besides that they always served some free aperitif snacks. It's a really fantastic restaurant. In the five weeks we've travelled Italy this year, this place is among the top three places. And we've seen lots. Who knew that in this quiet, but charming little town you will find such a great restaurant with a really talented cook. Check it out if you are around this area. It's worth a trip. Fresh food, friendly staff and a cook who creates fantastic dishes. Prices are very very fair. Never paid more than 48 Euros. Including a bottle of wine! Highly recommended!

Delicious food, great and friendly service. Their pasta is especially exquisite.read more

Love this place! Super cute restaurant with very friendly owner/staff. They have English menus. The…read moredining room has a homey rustic feel and you feel like you are going to an Italian home for dinner. You can tell all or most of the pasta dishes are homemade. The suace and spice on the food is done just right to highlight the flavors of the food. The chicken was moist and tender, not at all chewy, that allowed the flavor of the olive oil and truffle to really shine. Deliscious food, friendly place, I highly recommend it. In fact, I'm going back again soon bringing more friends.

This was our first stop for Massimo botturo in Modena…read moreAbsolutely the Emilia burger is the best hamburger known to man The aged Negroni was absolutely delightful and delicious and instilled a sense of peace The pasta with clams was luxurious sauce and only the completion allowed satisfaction beyond compare The dessert was constructed perfectly Service as always is attentive and constant and. The restaurant is cozy and comfortable A must visit to Modena before his classic three star restaurant Francescana at casa Maria luigia

It was an amazing meal from a visual and sensory perspective. Each dish is a painting that is…read moreserved and evolves on your plate through color and space. The staff nicely explains each dish and the background of its story. You receive a printed card showcasing the story and theme before the meal (in our case misery and nobility), then a copy of the printed menu, and a separate menu with the substitution if you have a dietary restriction. I didn't know they had an extensive kitchen and staff of 65 that works on the preparations and execution behind the scenes. It was definitely the most expensive fine dining experience in Europe, possibly the most expensive restaurant in Italy. But it was worth trying it. Very different from the Paul Bocuse experience, and different from Japanese fine dining too.

The perfect trattoria in THE PLACE where the cult Italian movies "Peppone e Don Camillo" were…read moreshot... Brescello di Reggio Emilia. The place is family owned and run according to the best Italian tradition for trattoria. Super friendly and smiling people all over giving you any advice about the super delicious traditional food you are going to order. Starter with prosciutto, culatello, salame and pancetta is a must. Deliciousness for your taste buds and wow, how good was that piece of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese..... wooooooo!!! My first main dish was Tortelli di Zucca (pumpkin kind of ravioli) served with a very local soffritto sauce. Woooooooooooooooo!!! The capelletti were also super good and really like my mother's.... Yesssss!!! I stopped here but the second dishes were all super ones. Ok, nothing dietary or vegetarian, but this is all about super traditional tastes and super comforting northern Italian food. Like being on a Christmas banquet :) Local Lambrusco red wine is the one to drink. Nothing else. Rustic but so fitting the taste. I could not refrain from tasting the dessert and I went for Zuppa Inglese, can.t translate, but if you never got it..... you definitely miss something delicious. Espresso of course and yes, grab the bottle of Nocino to sip this Amaro while you chit chat and end this spectacular dining experience. So, tradition with real care to great tastes enhanced from "you are guest at my home" type of welcoming atmosphere. Not expensive. Book in advance as the place is small and can get crowded. Ohh, I did not mention, all over the walls pictures and posters from the cult Italian movies I mentioned earlier. They are proud of them, and so it should be :)

Intro: After exploring Bologna to the fullest, we made our way to Osteria Broccaindosso for dinner…read more Located outside of the heart of Bologna, despite being away from the center of the action, the restaurant was almost full. They didn't have any tables outside so we were seated inside. Service (3.5/5): No WiFi unfortunately which isn't great for an international traveler like me. Standard European service. Not terribly friendly and not terribly efficient but I would say they were a bit more attentive than the norm. They did hook us up with some complimentary limoncello shots which was a really nice touch. Ambiance (3.5/5): A little quieter since it's off the beaten path which I like. A pleasant, homey restaurant. Drinks (4.5/5): We shared a bottle of wine. And the aforementioned limoncello shots. Food (4/5): We went with their pasta for two deal where each person gets three different types of pasta that you choose from six or so options. I love getting a variety of dishes so this was a nice way to do it. Not huge portions given the price but still delicious. The dishes were served to us quickly and we got to try some pastas we had never heard of. Overall: When in Bologna, Osteria Broccaindosso makes for a fine choice. It's a 15-minute walk or so from the center of town.

The food was the best we've had in the 4 days we've been in Italy. Some of us ordered the 3 pasta…read moresampler; some ordered the 2 pasta sampler, and we didn't regret it! All of the pasta choices were super tasty and very much enjoyed dinner. We tried 3 different wines and they were all also very good. Our main courses ended with tiramisu and apple cakes, which were also delicious. The staff was friendly and spoke enough English to communicate with us. Food came out hot and fast and we very much enjoyed every bit. This restaurant is highly by a group of foodies from Seattle!

Feels like a very old timey traditional Modena restaurant for locals but the staff speaks English…read morewhich was a surprise. The tiny Tortellini in broth was amazing & I haven't had tripe italian style for a long time. Wonderful place.

Enzo was delightful! You'll walk upstairs to get to the dining room - a very homey, calm vibe…read more Nothing crazy & no surprises. Just really good pasta! Service was good.