Off the beaten track, in the hills south of Reggio Emilia, this fantastic little restaurant really…read moregives travelers a sense of discovery and self-sufficiency... at least that's how I felt. I love stumbling into local establishments where I really gain a sense of what the local vibe is like, without the din of tourists. In business since 1956, Trattoria del Cacciatore feels like a neighborhood fixture. The wooden tables are worn, the tiles are a little scuffed, and every corner of the restaurant seems to tell a story of the countless diners who have walked through the door. I'm impressed with the diverse menu, offering everything from rabbit stew to steak and potatoes. However, I was really impressed with their Pasta Bolognese. I've sampled many versions of this staple of Italian kitchens, but the texture and flavor from this particular kitchen took me by surprise. The minced beef, tomato, onions and herbs came together in perfect harmony. It wasn't overly acidic, and had a slightly sweet and buttery aftertaste that made me gasp! One wouldn't expect such perfection from a local family eatery, so the lesson here is to never be afraid of venturing outside the well-trod neighborhoods for truly local flavors.

This is the second time we have been and every time the food and service are excellent. Grazie…read moremille. The Ferrari memorabilia that fills the walls are reminders of the glory days of Ferrari racing.

We were in Maranello to do a Ferrari tour and stumbled upon this cute unique restaurant. It was…read morefabulous. The interior is interesting with all kinds of racing memorabilia. We were fortunate to get a table without a reservation. There were many locals having lunch. The service was outstanding as in a 5 Star restaurant. The food was wonderful. We ate too much and had wished we saved room for dessert. They had a dessert cart and everything looked fresh and delicious.

Fish fish and more fish. All very well prepared and freshly done…read more Great tuna fish on crust, perfectly cooked, with balsamic vinegar and oil of olive. Main dish a super risotto with shrimps, home grown zucchini and curry. Perfectly cocked. Then is dessert time. Wow!!! Chocolate parfait and chizze with custard cream. Dreamy. The perfect end. Great service, very gentle, polite with super suggestions. The place is kind of hidden. Better to book.

There aren't enough stars…read more This is a dinner we will not soon forget. True food of the region that has brought us so much in the way of foods that are adored world-wide. This rustic place is special. Everything about it just right,.... and then ...you eat the food.. and drink the wine.. and you just want to hug the two ladies that run it but don't want to freak them out. The taller one is quite clearly the Italian Julia Childs in appearance and attitude. Food is stellar. If you're lucky enough to be kicking around this part of Italy you couldn't find fault with this place either.

We had lunch at L'Incontro after visiting the Ferrari Museum, as it was very convenient. A short…read morefour minute walk. We arrived right around noon when it opens (beware on kin says that it opens at 11:30 am which is not accurate). Make sure you arrive before 12:30 because the restaurant suddenly fills up around this time. The atmosphere and service were very similar - no frills, but perfectly adequate. My dining companions all had pizza, which they report was very good. No complaints. I ordered a very basic chicken breast and French fries. It was nothing special, but that's exactly why I ordered it. I was looking for something uncomplicated and simple. This was a perfectly nice spot for lunch after visiting the museum, but I'd recommend arriving before 12:30 pm to beat the rush.

After an exciting visit at the Ferrari Museum, the nine of us had worked up an appetite! My husband…read morecalled the restaurant, to see if they could take our large number and they said they could- they were setting up our table as we got there. We had the best lunch- from the Caprese salad, to the different pastas and pizzas (not pictured) we had - all delicioso! Our waitress was very helpful, she helped us pick out a white wine that we loved, and was very friendly! I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you are in the area.

Walked by this place in the afternoon looking for the laundromat and arrived just as they closed…read morefor the afternoon siesta so we were unable to grab some lunch. We decided to go for a late dinner as we had enjoyed what we had seen at the tail end of the lunch service. What a great choice! We were seated at a table for two across from the pass through from the kitchen. Normally I would not be overly pleased with this seat location, but the sheer volume of activity made it the place to be. We watched as a large number of dishes at a time were assembled and whisked off to their awaiting guests. We ordered a bottle of red wine from our server, an older Gentleman that clearly was one of the people in charge of the floor. We determined a couple of appetizers and ordered from him our selections. He immediately made us aware that our selections were not what we should order, given our wine selection and the specialties of the house. He couldn't have been more right as our appy's of spinach and pumpkin stuffed ravioli's in a butter sauce and tortellini in brodo (chicken broth) was outstanding. The lovely K found the brodo on the salty side, but I found it to be terrific. We make our own chicken stock at home, painstakingly using old fashioned methods, no salt added and found that this broth had a depth of flavour that is difficult to replicate. The ravioli's were superb, the pasta beautiful and delicate and the filling amazing. Our secondi, we had breaded veal for myself and grilled rib eye for K. We got to chatting with a German couple and her Father as our second course arrived and did not finish either. That said both were well prepared and although the only things on the plate (we passed on the accompaniments off the cart as we were already getting full) they were again perfectly prepared. The atmosphere is what one would expect from a place that caters to families, especially on a the Sunday of a long weekend. The following day was a national holiday (Liberation Day) so spirits were high, and the volume loud. People wander from table to table visiting. We watched a Grandpa, Grandma and Mother walk around with a baby each taking turns while the others visited. It was a heartwarming and stomach satisfying experience in the middle of Italy that we will not soon forget. Dining in places like this is what Italy and family dining is all about. To illustrate this further the German couple and her Father we met by chance as they were at the table beside us we will be dining with in Rome later on this week, how does it get better than that.

Nice Reggio restaurant that I imagine is one of the spots the locals like to go to. Unpretentious,…read morewell-made regional cuisine.

Great service and amazing food and wine. I came early…read morebecause they don't open till 8pm :) But they accommodated me with a table with no reservation. Definitely recommend this place .

Great service, appetizers of meat and cheese with parmigiana excellent…read more Business Dinner with 3 associates. Ordered a medium bold red wine, enjoyed by all. Assortment of breads complimentary. For main course, tender beef filet with balsamic recommended. Gnocchi for prima course tasted delicious, Very busy and friendly.

Had our lunch here after a visit to the Ferrari factory and museum. Fair prices and tasty Italian…read morefood. Friendly service and great lunch. Very close to the Ferrari museum (walking distance). Very friendly proprietor. Peroni beer on tap. No disappointments here!

Everything we tried was 10/10, servers were very communicative and friendly. Owner surprised us…read morewith a free appetizer and it was delicious. Would recommend especially if on your way to Ferrari, we saw an F40 drive by.

This gem came recommended by a local we met today. It's upstairs, unassuming and absolutely…read moreamazing! Friendly staff and many options for both carnivores and vegetarians

Homey trattoria for traditional Italian food! It felt like stepping in to someone's home where we…read morewere treated to friendly service and delicious food. The lasagna was completely made from scratch and my boyfriend stated it was the best he's ever had. I ordered the pasta with sausage and wow, what a treat. Prices were affordable and food was serviced quickly. Can't recommend enough!

Amazeballs! Best pizza I've eaten after nearly four weeks touring Italy and tasting a LOT of pizza!read more