This is a wine bar with a restaurant in the back. I arrived a little early and was asked if I…read morewanted to sit at a table in the bar, which I did. The tables are actually wine barrels. A nice touch which adds some ambiance to the place. I ordered a white Pinot Grigio and the server gave me a local wine which was good. A few minutes later, the restaurant opened and I was the first one in (7:30 pm when most Italian restaurants open). Shortly afterward, some more people trickled in but it was not full. The seating was comfortable. I had the scallop appetizer in a special sauce, which was good. For my meal I had the calamaro (European squid) It was also in a sauce and was very good. I'm not sure if pasta was available, but I had plenty of bread which went well with the mea. I would rate this as a €€€ restaurant, as it was a little more expensive than the typical restaurant in the area. The prices in Padua (and Italy in general) are very good. In the U.S. this would definitely be inexpensive by comparison. The appetizer was 17€, the squid was 19€ and the wine 4€ which is typical for the area since it's a local wine. I also had a dessert which was about 6 or 7€. So not bad for a good meal, considering a euro was about $1.09 when I was there. Service was very good as well.

Fantastic meal in Padua. Creative and delicious food with wonderful service. Can't wait to come…read moreback!

This is a great gourmet food shop with tons of pastas, sauces, kitchen necessities, wines, oils,…read moreand legit DOP balsamic. They have a restaurant / wine bar, as well. They have more selection on gourmet foods than the smaller salumerias nearby but no cheese or charcuterie. Their prices were very reasonable, and the staff were friendly.

This is a beautiful spot and the good that came out to the tables looked amazing. We went there…read morehoping to buy something for a night in. It as a cool-ish early fall night, so we were thinking soup and bread. They told us the soup of the day was bean and pasta soup (pasta fasciul- which we typically love so we were excited!) so we ordered three for our group of four. We also order several desserts. The takeout total was equal to or more than it would have cost us to sit down in a restaurant and order off the menu. When we got to the house and excitedly opened the containers of soup, we were surprised to find something quite different from what was expected- it was basically canned refried beans mixed with pasta- it was partially solidified and because they put it in a paper to go container instead of a soup container it had absorbed into the container as well. Honestly, it wasn't great. We also got one of their pizzas which was cold and stuck to the top of the box, so by the time we ate it was more unappetizing. We didn't go back. Too bad, it gets amazing reviews otherwise. The thing was that the guy behind the register was somewhat arrogant and unhelpful- he knew full well what we were getting and that it wasn't what we were thinking and did not guide us any differently. So sorry we wasted one of our precious vacation meal choices on this place. It turned out to be the worst meal of our 16 day trip - every other meal we had was spectacular.

When we visited they were in their new location. Our visit consisted of wines paired with their own…read morepizzas which complimented the wines. The owners were very friendly and outgoing and explained everything to us. They food was delicious and the wines even better! We are eagerly awaiting delivery of the wines we purchased which are being shipped to us. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Absolutely amazing venue and the family who runs La Dolce Vigna is fantastic. They have discovered…read morea way to pair pizza and wine for a delectable tasting experience. The location is set amongst the hills with breathtaking views and vineyards below. The price is unbeatable and they have a great supply of wines to purchase along with some amazing cheeses. This is a fantastic place to bring guests and families. They have a great play area and plenty of space for kiddos to run around. If you are in the area I wouldn't miss this experience.

Very nice location in the dowtown of padova, food is excellent and during summertime you can seat…read moreoutside in a nice garden. I went there several time and always be satisfied with fish dishes. I would have rated five stars for the quality of food, service and wine but it is too much expensive.

Eaten here twice and have been impressed on both occasions, fantastic selection of aged Italian…read morewines, great seasonal food and friendly service, plus the outdoor dinning area is one of the best in Padova. Having eaten at most of Padova's better restaurants, Donna Irene is my favourite.

Fun. Sit outside. Drink spritzes. Eat snacks and toasts. Watch the scene go by. Good is just ok,…read morebut the drinks are good.