Osteria da Cesare e Locanda

This fine-dining restaurant housed in the 18C Palazzo Bentivoglio Bargellini is part of the luxurious Palazzo di Varignana resort (with which it shares the Il Grifone symbol), the latter also home to a farm producing olive oil, wine and fruit. In the evening, choose between two tasting menus and an à la carte offering a selection of meat and fish dishes on which the modern recipes feature a careful balance of colours and flavours.

There’s been a recent change in management at this informal, friendly restaurant which serves generously portioned, carefully prepared dishes from the region and elsewhere in Italy, all at highly competitive prices. Although the cuisine might not be particularly modern, this is good solid cuisine served in a welcoming atmosphere.

Although this restaurant is not in the centre, if you’re looking for excellent fish (mostly from the Mediterranean) personally selected by the owner - chef, then it’s well worth the few minutes it takes to find a parking space here. Beautifully cooked food, which is simply prepared using top - quality produce.

A young couple (she was born in China; he’s half-French, half-Italian) have settled in this quiet residential district where they now run a tiny yet successful restaurant with around 20 seats in the dining room and a few small tables outdoors in summer – booking is essential! The menu includes various types of Chinese ravioli as well as dishes described by the couple as “migrant”, in other words “which draw inspiration from different cuisines from around the world, not only Asia but also the Mediterranean, France and Italy, with Emilia Romagna at its heart”. Examples include Peking-styleMora R

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