€Emilian, Traditional Cuisine
Situated in attractive countryside where the plains give way to rolling hills (a perfect destination for a Sunday outing), this simple yet well-kept trattoria serves all the usual traditional local specialities. The typical fresh pasta and the desserts are all home-made.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.4/5 · 80 reviews
Trattoria Ceriati in Vigoleno specializes in traditional Emilian cuisine. Most reviews highlight high food quality, fast and professional service, and a welcoming, informal atmosphere with a notable local wine cellar. Signature items include fried cake, omelette cake, and stuffed guinea fowl. Conversely, some negative feedback cites poor value for money, with prices considered high for the location. Isolated incidents involved lukewarm meat, slow pacing, and unpleasant odors, particularly affecting non-meat dishes. While generally praised for passion and authenticity, occasional inconsistencies in service and food temperature are noted.
Suitable for diners seeking authentic Emilian flavors and efficient service, preferably avoiding peak hours.
€€Modern Cuisine
The 18C ceramic stove, bright, colourful decor (both period and vintage), long family tradition and excellent cuisine all contribute to making this restaurant which opened half a century ago a bastion of fine cuisine in Piacenza and the wider Po valley. Meat and fish both feature on the menu, although it is the latter that has become renowned as the restaurant’s speciality over the years. The excellent service is friendly and informal yet highly professional, while the extensive wine list also includes a good selection of wines by the glass.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.6/5 · 80 reviews
Da Giovanni in Milan's Navigli district specializes in fresh handmade pasta. Reviews highlight its authentic flavors and friendly service, though some note inconsistent taste, such as bitter pesto or bland dishes. The venue is intimate but cramped, seating only 14-18 guests, which can lead to slow service and long waits. While generally well-regarded for its quality, some diners find the value mediocre and mention issues with ventilation. Reservations are advised due to limited capacity.
Ideal for those seeking authentic handmade pasta in a cozy setting; reservations are essential.
€€Country cooking, Traditional Cuisine
The determined and enthusiastic young owner of this restaurant graduated with a literature degree before giving in to her passion for food. She swapped her pen for a ladle and now creates delicious local specialities such as braised veal cheeks, alongside dishes from Pïacenza and Mantua, such as pisarei (a type of gnocchi) and sbrisolona cake.