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 :)

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.

This restaurant is in beautiful Bologna and is a little on the casual side, but the food is great…read moreand priced very reasonable

Amazing service! Amazing ambiance! Amazing food! Ristorante da Umberto is a gem in Lake Garda's…read morecrown. We enjoyed a typical Italian meal (i.e. 2+ hours) during a long weekend in Brenzone sul Garda, one of many picturesque towns on the lake, just a few minutes up the road from Umberto's. We started with the Gran Frito Misto. Even though it was listed in the menu as a secondi, our waiter humored us and let us have it as an antipasti. The assortment of fried seafood and veggies was delish! I loved the calamari and shrimp. Even the sardines weren't bad! After that, we moved on to antipasti and secondi. My sister and I ordered the lasagne because it's a minimum 2 person dish. My hubby ordered the steak because... well... men like red meat? Y'all. I need to wax poetic about this lasagna for a minute. It was super creamy, bubbly and hot. Layers and layers of fresh noodles with a savory meat ragu sauce on top and prosciutto cotto and mushrooms sprinkled throughout. All served in a GIANT cauldron, easily enough for four people even though it was billed as a two person dish. The steak was good, too. And, we also enjoyed the sautéed potatoes. But seriously. Get. The. Lasagna. If you are still reading at this point (why aren't you on your way to Lake Garda for the lasagna?!), I suppose my last anecdote is that the house red wine was delicious.

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.

This classic location lives up to expectations. Excellent food. Calm and cool service. Outstanding…read morewine. Come at a time when it is not so crowded, maybe mid afternoon.

Intro: On our first full day in Verona, we were looking for a lunch spot before our reservation at…read moreJuliet's House. Osteria del Bugiardo was located in a good area so we made our way over to this wine bar. Service (2.5/5): Confusing system. There was a wait for a table but no hostess outside. We eventually talked to someone and she said that while there's no list, she will remember our faces and let us know when a table is ready. Not the most efficient system but we waited about 10 minutes to be seated at the bar. Our waiter took care of us pretty well after we got in. Ambiance (3.5/5): Your typical wine bar. Nice ambiance. The only downside for me is that seating at the bar consisted of bar stools. Without back support. Which I have always hated and which hurts my back. It's also pretty tight in there when they're at capacity. Drinks (4/5): Since this is a wine bar, you know what to order. We had glasses of rose. Not the heaviest pour but the price was solid. If you're not looking for wine, they also have things like Aperol Spritz. Food (4/5): You won't find hearty fare here but you will be able to munch on a lot of small plates. I'm talking things like mini sandwiches, croquettes, meatballs, salads, etc. Which is exactly what we did. We shared a couple of tapas between the two of us. It was filling and did the job. I wasn't stuffed but it was good and on the healthier side. Overall: Osteria del Bugiardo is one of the most popular restaurants on Yelp in Verona and it's located in the heart of the city.

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.

I can't express how delicious the food and the drinks were! This place was amazing with great…read moreservice and friendly staff! The food was the best I've had in all of Italy. Will definitely go back.

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.

Wow, wow, wow! Had the most amazing dining experience at O.F to celebrate my 10 year anniversary…read morewith my husband. Service was top notch, the food was perfectly presented and everything we were served was divine. I am still dreaming about this meal and also meeting Chef Massimo and his lovely wife Lara. Hoping to return for another special occasion one day soon. Molto bene!

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.

Treat yourself to a dinner at Al Ponte, enjoy the beautiful view of the city from the patio and you…read morewill not be disappointed because the food is excellent! Our waiter was attentive and offered suggestions that made our experience here memorable and fun!

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.