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Overlooked by a medieval tower in the main town square, this restaurant is perfect for anyone keen on classic, traditional cuisine. House specialities include dishes cooked over the barbecue grill.

At this restaurant, the two brothers (the owners) who work together front of house come from a family of farmers whose meat features on the menu, while two other brothers, originally from Rome but settled in the Veneto for many years, are at the helm in the kitchen. The original and colourful cuisine aims to please both the eyes and the palate, with dishes showcased on tasting menus and an à la carte – the quail served with a caponata of apricots, yucca and porcini mushroom mayonnaise was particularly memorable. Housed in the Villa Lussana, with its seven Art Nouveau-style guestrooms, the rest

Recognized as the only “Historic Establishment of Italy” in the province of Rovigo, this inviting, family-run trattoria offers traditional cooking with a strong emphasis on meat dishes, served in typically generous portions. The menu is enhanced by daily specials, shared verbally, which can be enjoyed in the warm, welcoming dining rooms or on the charming terrace at the entrance. A park with a natural pond and swimming pool provides an ideal setting also for events.

Situated in a town famous for its thermal baths, this classically elegant restaurant serves meat and fish cuisine including specialities from the Veneto such as Berico ham, bigoli pasta with sardines, and veal liver with onions.