This place was absolutely amazing- so local, so authentic, so perfect. It came as a recommendation…read moreto me by my friend who's local to Bergamo, the restaurant is at the top of the town so you have to drive up a bit. The gnocchi we got was absolutely perfectly cooked, the flavor was phenomenal. The polenta was also absolutely divine, I've never had anything like it, the sage in the dish was excellent. The service was perfect and the ambiance was exactly beautiful for the little trattoria on the hill in Bergamo. I genuinely LOVED this place and the meal was so memorable and special, I highly recommend everything about it.

Tagliatelle ai Funghi: this was perfectly creamy and the mushrooms were well seasoned!…read more Easily the best way to start the trip. Casual atmosphere and friendly staff. It's situated in this little old town on top of a hill which is worth a visit.

We stayed at the inn connected to this restaurant so got a 10% discount which was a nice little…read moretouch. It was convenient to grab a bite to eat after shopping in town and before taking a little rest before going back out again. I ordered a pizza with fresh tomatoes, burrata, and fresh basil and it was fantastic! My husband enjoyed his sausage pizza as well. Service was good, but like most of the Italian restaurants we visited, it took quite a while to catch someone's attention to pay our bill. That being said, I would absolutely recommend eating here.

Wonderful service and a breeze patio. I had the pizza of the month a sausage and chili pizza, it…read morewas very tasty and the crust had a very nice chew. My wife ordered the burrata pizza it was very creamy

Wonderful local food, when you can get well-executed polenta with porcini mushrooms and craft beers…read morecreated just for the restaurant, it's a good meal. My wife had the house white and the house red and enjoyed them. Great desserts, too.

I was interested in doing a wine flight tasting where I could try smaller portions of different…read moretypes of regional wines and get a little scoop on each winery but I was not able to communicate what I was interested in doing...So...I had a nice Barolo with chips as an aperitivo nstead outside at the Old Square also known as Piazza Vecchia in Città Alta. The restaurant and wine list looked very nice. The wait staff was very entertaining. They are open 8-midnight everyday. www.lalimentari.it info@lalimentari.it

Great atmosphere and comprehensive wine selection, gin selection, scotch selection. Polenta entrée…read moreblew me away with two sauces perfectly divided down the center of the polenta cake like entrée. I had the meat plate appetizers that was just perfectly prepared with the amazing Parma ham. Excellent service and good price/value relationship. It is impossible to find a mediocre meal in the city of Bergamo.

Among the many enotecas of Bergamo, Cozzi deserves special mention. Founded in 1848, the Vineria…read morestill has many of its original fittings, and the owner Simona takes pride in keeping things as they are. Step inside through the modest but pretty frontage, and you are in a timeless place, where the ancient hand carved shelves groan with wine and the old marble counter is topped with delicacies to nibble upon as you enjoy your glass of wine. To the rear lies a tiny internal dining room where you can take a more substantial meal, and on through here is a courtyard with a few more tables. Everything is beautifully laid out in an exceptionally tasteful manner. The dining aspect of Cozzi's has taken on a more serious aspect in recent years, and today it can lay claim to a place among the top destinations in the Citta Alta. Inventive cookery based on local products could offer you dishes such as: Tart of Potato, Honey, Goats Cheese and Chestnuts; Rice cooked in Barolo with Radicchio; Lamb cutlets with winter ratatouille; and red fruit meringues with white chocolate. Lunch is an excellent option at Cozzi's, as from Mon-Fri only they offer a 25% discount off their menu prices.

A colleague from Bergamo recommended this restaurant to us. We sat outside in the courtyard. They…read morewere very busy on the Saturday we were there in early November. The weather was lovely and views awesome. The food service was quick. Two entree's bottle of local wine, and dessert for less than 50 euros. This was frankly one of the better meals (among many excellent ones) we had in the Milan area, and one of the least expensive. This is a must stop if you are exploring the upper city!

Truly amazing food in the heart of Citta Alta. If you're looking for some real Italian food where…read morelocals go - come to Il Circolino! Our friend from Bergamo told us about this place. We came here around siesta time, so when we finished eating, we've realised that no one else is here, not counting us, an owner lady and some really old people reading newspapers. And we still felt welcomed! Interior is really comfy - dark wooden tables and chairs, big bar, where you can drink your espresso and leave, newspapers, old wine bottles, some photos on the walls and a lot of people. True Italian vibes. Menu is in Italian or English. They have variety of Italian goods here - pasta, pizza, main dishes, everything is really tasty and in good prices! We've decided to take a fixed menu for, as I recall, 14 euros, with pasta, main dish and a wine/coffee and water. I don't remember what we ordered exactly but I think I've had something similar to ravioli with ragu and bacon, ahhhhhhh, amazing!!! Main dish was simply big amount of meat with fries or mashed potatoes, nothing too crazy, but tasty as well. Wine - omnomnom. Food is damn good and the whole place is so cute. One of the old guys smiled at me and said "cin cin" when I was drinking my wine. The owner of this place, nice lady, was speaking only Italian, but we somehow managed to talk with her - Italian gestures, "molto bene" and "perfetto" were enough to communicate and leave big smiles on our faces. Grazie mille!

Not a tourist place. The place is famous for its "polenta". We recommend "sfogliatta ai funghi" as…read moreappetizer. Mind the working hours as they won't open any exception for you. If the weather is good, ask for a table outside. The view is breath taking.

What a great place in beautiful Citte'Alta! Some local friends took me. The atmosphere is…read morefantastic. Very traditional and historic with a wonderful back terrace that overlooks the city. And the menu has so much to choose from. I went with the risotto and the beef with polenta. Both were outstanding! This place provides the perfect Bergamo experience.

Opened over 20 years ago and still under the same management, the '3 Towers' is little more than a…read morehole in the wall but provides a memorable dining experience. Indoors, there are barely two dozen covers, crammed back-to-back, the larger tables with bench seating. Rustic is the word. The two waitresses strain to get past their diners. So contact with your fellow beings here is unavoidable. It all adds to the fun and enjoyment. Marissa will tell you what's good on the night, though it is all good, really. Other diners may add their own advice. Locals want to know who you are; visitors swap info in broken Italian. The general clamour is reminiscent of an unruly school dinner hall. Outdoors, they have attempted expansion via a plastic tent which they call the Giardino. Garden it is not! No atmosphere, so don't go there. It's indoors or niente. Two chefs appear to be joined at the hip as they work in full view next to the diners in the small kitchen. They might even shout out to ask you how you want it done. They look on proudly as you tuck in. There is no hiding place in the Tre Torri. There's a choice of 6 Antipasti 8 euros, 4 Primi 8 euros, and 8 Secondi @ 10-12 euros. Desserts are 4 euros. A short but comprehensive Wine List ranges from 12 euros for the local Valcalepio up to 55 euros for a blockbusting Amarone. The first Grappe cost 2,50; the second lot came free. Needless to say, the dishes are all typical Bergamascan, with Casoncelli, Risotto, Polenta, Porcini, Salsicce, Rabbit, Donkey and Gnocchi all featuring. Pasta is hand-made. Polenta is lovingly stirred to longterm perfection. A Stinco di Maiale was perhaps the highlight for me. Others ordered a double helping of the Casoncelli, which could be heard sizzling as they were removed from the oven two metres away. All this conviviality led to one of our Party ordering the Amarone to accompany an enormous communal plate of cheeses. The bottle in question had been untouched on a remote corner top shelf of the room for a long time, and a fellow diner had to climb up and get it down for Marissa. It's that kind of place - one for all and all for one.

Dang! I am still dreaming of the venison bresaola. It is worth flying out to Bergamo to eat at this…read moreplace. It was paper thin, slightly peppery, and overall spectacular. The decor is kitschy and service is lovely. An extensive wine list that goes with every item on the menu. This is the perfect setting for a lovely romantic meal or catching up with friends. Don't be foolish like me and fill up on the bread plate (it is wonderful), but save room for the bresaola and pasta.

Fantastic local Italian restaurant, with a home vibe and entertaining servers. The food was no less…read morespectacular. English menu is available, and of course the servers are able to discuss each dish in detail, to help with the selections. An incredible wine list is also available.