Excellent pizze at ridiculously cheap prices in a small, cozy, casual pizzeria. The pizza Rosa is a…read morepizza Bianca (without tomato sauce) with tuna, gorgonzola, garlic and onion: epicness incarnate! Altamente raccomandato!

Great pizza, said by an Italian! They are friendly and make amazing original Italian food. Only…read moreflaw is that the upper floor is very hot, so ask for a table downstairs. We are very satisfied :)

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

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

The perfect lasagna. Spices and secret ingredients create this extra yummy palette of flavor you…read morewill not find in those meat only "versions". Besides, the menu has options. Besides fresh fish it's a gold mine of excitements for your taste buds.

Emmen must have the largest concentration of Italian restaurants in the country! After spending an…read moreentirely amazing rainy evening at WildLands we were ready for a good meal. After a bit of exploring the area and finding at least 3 more Italian restaurants, we decided to get a table at Da Paolo. Let me begin by saying that it is FANCY. The staff was impeccably dressed and the interior was classy. They even hang your coats for you. The kitchen is visible from the entrance to help lure you in. Once inside, the table was big and chairs comfortable. I noticed that almost everyone besides me was dressed formal (well, I did spend my evening at a zoo!). Since I was carrying two large bottles of water for the hotel room later, the wait staff thought that I had brought my own water with me to save money and asked me to order water. Kind of presumptuous but still not bad enough to knock off a star from the rating. I mean this is Netherlands, people are direct (rude). The menu doesn't have a bunch of vegetarian options but if you settle for pizza they are able to make it just the way you want it. I went with the regular tomato sauce pasta with mushrooms and some zucchini. V had a pizza with some veggies. They also served some bread to nibble on as we waited for our food to arrive. The house red wine was nothing spectacular but good nonetheless. For dessert, we shared a tiramisu. I followed up with a double espresso to help me muster strength for the walk back in storm winds and rain. All in all, 4 stars for a metropolis like Amsterdam but deserving 5 for a small town like Emmen. I was expecting to eat at a snack bar past 6PM.