My Italian colleague loves this place. It goes without saying that he loves the food. Gustatio is…read moresmall and their menu is limited. Because the space is small, you absolutely have to make a reservation. I went on a Sunday afternoon, almost right when they opened, and I didn't have a reservation. They offered me a table outside. The table still had cigarette dust on it. The menu is short but representative of Italian cuisine. I think I ordered the wrong thing because I didn't find it spectacular. My Italian colleague advised that the Roman dishes are the best. If you need authentic Italian food in Groningen, go to Gustatio. If you go to Gustatio, make a reservation!

Atmosphere: 5/5 Cozy and intimate dining room with about 10…read moretables. The atmosphere is unassuming, serving as the perfect backdrop for a superb meal Food: 5/5 The food was striking. The flavors were masterfully tuned into a rich and beautiful medley. I ordered the daily special, pappardelle with boar - A M A Z I N G! Service: 5/5 The service was impressive. One person was taking care of the entire front of house and she deserves an award. She did everything, from checking vaccination cards, assigning tables, taking food orders, delivering food, busing tables and more. She did all with gusto and a radiant smile

After getting off the one-hour tour boat around the lake, we had to walk in the rain, but it was…read moreall worth it. They have closer restaurants to the village entrance, but reading all the great reviews about La Piccola Venezia, we walked the extra 15 minutes, and we didn't regret it. It's an excellent place if you are visiting and want a good meal. Thank you for all the great posts.

We came here in the rain(very scary) and rushed in for cover. We found that the place was very nice…read moreat first glance with warm colors and low lighting creating a very comfy environment. However as we sat down I noticed the music was too loud. The pizza was good, no difference between the kids and adults pizza apparently. Crust was disappointing

Wonderful little Italian restaurant. They serve the usual Italian restaurant fare, including…read morebrick oven pizza and lasagnas, with a nice selection of meat and fish dishes as well. Everything was well prepared, especially my eggplant and zucchini pizza, and my wife loved her tuna steak. The rest of our party raved about their entrees. Service was exemplary, attentive but not rushed. Well worth stopping by for a quiet quality Italian meal.

Coming from someone born in Naples; this pizza is amazing! This restaurant has the Italian ambience…read moreand taste, would most definitely recommend!

This is by far the best Italian restaurant in Groningen. Not only the pizza's are great but they…read morealso have a great choice of other dishes. Make sure to reserve your seat. It is often very crowded. Just like a real Italian restaurant...

What an unbelievable surprise! Fabulous Atmosphere,...this…read moreis not your average grab a sandwich restaurant! This is a full blown~full of atmosphere Itilian restaurant with a chef who knows his way around an Itilian cucina and a most attentive waitstaff. One of our better 'picks' for Dinner here in Friesland.~and we will be back! Two happy Americans on vacation

This is by far the best pizza I've ever eaten. Anywhere. And I've eaten a lot of pizza. The prices…read moreare appropriate, the pizzas are huge and delicious. The personnel is very welcoming and friendly. While I stayed in Groningen for some months, I took my girlfriend and my parents there, all of them enjoyed it a lot. Full recommendation, try it while you are in Groningen!

Very nice atmosphere, cozy, small and great food. Have been there on several occasions over the…read morecourse of multiple years. The food has always been great. Good for taking loved-ones but also for more casual dinners (e.g. with friends, colleagues or parents).

I decided to dine here thanks to local Yelpers' reviews - otherwise I wouldn't probably have found…read morethe well hidden venue. I enjoyed the dinner at a lake viewing terrace. As for a weekday it was pretty busy. All the staff appeared friendly and not too mention an Italian guy looking as a Chef or perhaps the owner popping up a couple of times and chatting with customers. For starter I had Antipasti Fantasia: nicely dressed smoked salmon and small shrimps under mayonnaise sauce with some herbs. A really good start! I asked for some bread for it but didn't get it. Another waitress recollected this when I was done with the dish. For main course I had a Day's special i.e. Lasagna con frutti di mare - perhaps the portion is not huge but it is worth the effort, I tell you. Dessert: Huge (self)disappointment! Here came out my lack of awareness of local culture. I ordered wonderfully and thrilling sounding Amarenensorbet and as a result I needed to face a nicely looking cup of MILK ice-cream with whipped cream and sour cherries that the latter I love but it was not I'd meant when ordering. (Referring to Wikipedia afterwards; Although the term sorbet in the Netherlands is used for a long time for a coupe of ice consisting of scoops ice cream, topped with fruit sauce and served with fruit and whipped cream, this meaning in the better restaurants disappeared for many years. In Flanders this sense has never been used.) Considering all the event emotions, I'd say Il Lago still deserves at least good four Yelp stars. Grazie mille!

Grrrrreat and affordable food. Friendly service too. Who would have thought to find this great…read moreplace in this unlikely location?

This Restaurant is a Dutch inn and has on the 1st floor a pizzeria named La Carpa d'ore which is…read morethe same as the Dutch name but then translated to Italian. You can eat here a good pizza. don't expect haute cuisine, but it never the less eating here is good.

Nice place, two dining areas on the ground floor, pizzeria upstairs(eat in or take away) terrace…read morefor smokers and Toby's Bar next door with a reasonable selection of draught beers. The ribs are very good.