Best Italian food I have ever had. The presentation is beautiful and appetizing, nevertheless the…read moretaste goes far beyond. Most recommended dish: spaghetti in chicken sause. The chef comes out ever now and then to check if everything is ok, and he is extremely friendly and nice! The owner of this restaurant (and the hotel next door) also came to have a chat with us, he is one of the nicest Italian I have ever met.

Fantastic food, beautifully presented, friendly professional waiting staff, absolutely perfect in…read moreevery way, just like its adjacent hotel the Boiardo which has to be one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in and the prices for the restaurant and hotel are extremely reasonable!

Fabulous meal. We had a menu of 2 antipasti - an amazing plate of culatello with Parmesan cream and…read morea salad with chicken, pancetta, greens, pears and walnuts with traditional balsamic that were both fabulous. Then, we had a primi of tiny tortellini (by another name) in broth which was both flavorful and light. Our main was rabbit with a sage butter sauce and totally amazing potatoes. Topped it all off with vanilla gelato with balsamic sprinkled on top. The house wines were great - from local wineries and great complements to the food. We had our 1.5 year old daughter with us and they were accommodating and accepting. We'd go back there for a special meal any time.

The steaks here were great- the portions were huge and the flavor exceptional. Easy to find and…read moregreat service- we really enjoyed ourselves

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

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.

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.