The night we stayed in Parma before going on to Milan, we ate at Dal Pescatore, a 3 star Michelin…read morerestaurant of many years. The meal was superb and one can see how the restaurant earns the three star honor each year. Early for once, we arrived before they were open and went for a short drive in the countryside where this lovely restaurant is nestled. Returning at the correct time, the gates were open and we parked and took the short walkway to the entrance. This is a family affair and you are made to feel like family from the time you enter. We were seated in their lovely dining room and then spent the next several hours enjoying a multi-course tasting menu. Some of the dishes of note--the parmesan crisps, the two terrines, the foie gras, the two pastas, the frog legs, roast duck, and then some lovely desserts. A large tray of mignardises was brought so we each could have one of each type. Service was exceptional and as I noted in the beginning, we were treated as if we were dining with family we knew for years. Before leaving, I went to get a photo of the chef and he insisted that the photo include the four of us along with his two brothers. For me, this was our best meal in Italy and it ranked with two others as being evenings to remember!

EXCELLENT service beyond all expectations!! We arrived early…read morebefore the restaurant even opened and Mrs. Santini (one of the Chefs) greeted us warmly and led us into the garden to wait until it was time to be seated. She brought us a plate of prosciutto and crackers and water while we enjoyed the lovely garden area. Such Italian hospitality at its best! When it was finally time to go to our table, we were ushered in by the waitstaff dressed in tuxedos, setting the tone for an elegant atmosphere. Throughout our meal, all members of the Santini family personally approached our table to greet us, welcome us, and thank us for being there. We felt like special guests! Now onto the food. We started with an appetizer of tomatoes composta which was spectacular!! Next we enjoyed some pasta before cheese and dessert. Everything was solid and of high quality. When it was time to depart, the entire family ushered us out and waved goodbye. Such a lovely and warm dining experience that we won't forget!

Without a doubt, my favorite food in the whole Parma area. From traditional parmesan food such as…read more"tortelli d'erbetta" and "anolini in brodo di cappone", to the most complex and articulated dishes. This hidden gem has been one of the "bassa" most famous spots since the 60s, according to the very friendly staff. The wine list is one of the top three I've seen in the area, especially because of its alternative choices, mainly from Piemonte and Friuli. When I travel to Northern Italy, I have no doubt. There's only one place where you really feel at home!

This was the best Italian food I've ever had. I orgasmed under the table just after the starter,…read morebefore the main course, and then during the dessert. Giorgio the Manager was incredibly courteous, and made sure we had a great time. I urge everyone to go and try this food, it's masterful. Bravo

What a perfect atmosphere. Excellent dishes and a great service. We had a cold cut starter. The…read moremeat just melted on your tongue, such good flavours. The grilled bison steak we took as a main course was plenty, tender and tasted great. As desert we had something with a biscuit filled with nuts accompanied by custard. Again this was very good. For this restaurant I would make a detour if I would ever be in the neighbourhood again.

Sits right on the water although not all tables have a good view. Vegan options, which is highly…read moreappreciated. My pizza was okay, not great, just okay. I still haven't gotten used to the serve & ignore attitude that I've encountered in several places. I gave it 4 stars for its location.

The pizza was served perfectly and the wine was delicious. It's not hard to find pizza in Italy but…read moresometimes it's hard to find perfectly cooked pizza and this place did not disappoint. The wait staff was also very nice and and helpful.

Hard to imagine a more spectacular location for a restaurant. We ate overlooking the water on one…read moreside and a castle on the other. Food was spectacular, the service was great and everyone had a great time. I was thrilled they were able to accommodate our large party of 13 family members at one table.

The location and food quality are both excellent. We felt fortunate to wander in and get seated…read morewithin view of the waterfront --most of the tables were reserved. The seafood is highly recommended, especially the tuna tartare appetizer.

We were trying to decide on where to go for tortellini in Borghetto (WiFi in this tiny town sucks),…read morewhen we got a whiff of the amazing smell of brodo coming from Antica Locanda Mincio. There were supposed to open at 12:30pm for lunch, so we queued up since it was only 12:20. They didn't open until 12:40, but it was worth the wait (and we got an amazing riverside table to boot)! We got both the tortellini brodo dish and the one with sage butter. Both were amazing. Pro tip: if you have any broth left, drop some of the buttered ones in there and you get double yumminess!! Besides the view, our server was nice and spoke English. Inside the restaurant was a pretty interesting antique decor. It wasn't a cheap lunch, but one pays for the view ;) We got a half bottle of local wine, salami plate, 2 tortellini dishes, and 2 cappuccinos for 60 Euros.

The best Tortelini in the world. Great seating area with stuning views. This is a hiden gem!read more

this is a slowfood recommendation. all the dishes were excellent. i can really recommend this place.read more

The location of this restaurant is lovely and romantic-- the outdoor seating is straight out of a…read moremovie. The wait was long, but the servers were attentive and communicated with us about the wait (we got there at around 9pm on a Thursday). When we finally sat, it was worth the wait. The food was delicious and the pasta was everything. The house wine we got was not good and tasted cheap. Overall it was a great experience!!

This was a nice dinner to cap off our 3 weeks in Italy. The food and service were excellent…read more Don't forget dessert! The tiramisu was perfect.

This is a restaurant that we really wanted to love, but unfortunately didn't. We came here as the…read morefinal food destination of our trip, a violin-themed restaurant for our violin-themed day. The space is tucked away off the main cathedral plaza and has a very calm atmosphere despite its formality. The server helping us was extremely gracious and friendly, and we have to say that the two white wines that he selected for us were absolutely fantastic. We started with the poached egg and asparagus, and we didn't love it. Most of the dish was cold, which is not usually welcome with eggs, but the flavor was nice (LOTS of sauce, as in way too much). For primi, our daughter's eggplant parmigiana ravioli were really nice, and that was probably our favorite dish of the meal. The lemon linguine was super citrusy, but one of us did not love the pairing with the trout eggs. The "mixed grilled meat" plate was very novel. There was this odd salad that was almost like a soup but it was so fresh and delicious-tasting, and definitely very unique. The various meats we tried were also quite tasty, so the dish overall landed well for us. Even though we didn't fall in love with this restaurant, we would recommend it and can see ourselves going again if we're ever back in Cremona (fingers crossed!!). They also gave us a copy of their menu as a souvenir which had this beautiful picture of a fairy playing the violin that we are going to frame, so that's a nice memory. 3.5 stars, rounding up for the memories!

Spent the day touring the violin museum. We visit a violin maker and the duomo. The highlight ended…read moreup unexpectedly being lunch. Ristorante Il violino is a gem in the city of violins. As we entered and sat I was honestly concerned. Even when we read the menu, which was presented in an envelope ( really cool ) I was still very concerned. As our dishes came my concern resided immediately. The food was presentation was amazing. The service was incredible and the taste. Incredible. I had the meat filled ravioli, the meat pizza and the pasta made of eggplant, can't pronounce or spell name. All was incredible. Then for desert crepes. Wow. They said they were low calorie too. Big win. Wink, wink. Honestly as I said un the beginning my expectations were low. I was pleasantly surprised. What an amazing place to eat in Cremona Italy. A definite must try. P.s. Keep your mind open to the restaurants food suggestions.