Casa Nives

Housed in Villa Zarri, a historic family residence where one of the most famous brandies in Italy was created, this restaurant is home to chef Agostino Iacobucci, who creates a culinary bridge between his native Campania and the Bologna region. His dishes include a delicious rabbit alla genovese, a type of Neapolitan stew, served with a scamorza cheese and herb cream and topped with shavings of local black truffle. The impressive wine list boasts a selection of vertical labels including prestigious wines such as Sassicaia and Tignanello, with over ten different vintages available. The villa al

A beautiful farmhouse not far from the town, with a friendly, welcoming and colourful feel, where the menu features Italian dishes alongside a few local specialities, such as an excellent "bagna caoda". Special mention goes to the superb selection of beers chosen by owner Moreno, which ranges from local craft beers to labels from across the globe. There’s even a beer-themed dessert, the Birramisù. Offering excellent value for money, it is extremely popular, so booking ahead is recommended.

On the outskirts of Ferrara, this classic-style restaurant, run reliably by the same family for five generations, serves cuisine based mainly around local ingredients. Highlights include homemade fresh pasta (their tortellini in broth or served with a delicious creamy Parmigiano Reggiano sauce are excellent) and truffles, served mainly on fresh-egg pasta and risottos but also on some main courses such as foil-baked guinea fowl with fried cream and roast potatoes.

The spaces have been refreshed – simple yet more contemporary – without losing the venue’s authentic soul. The kitchen remains faithful to seafood traditions, offering a sound quality-to-price ratio, now elevated by a more polished presentation. Not to be missed are the raw scampi, delicately marinated with fine shavings of lemon zest, and the turbot baked in a potato crust, an enduring house classic. To finish, fragrant puff-pastry biscuits, served warm with confectioner’s custard. Long a fixture, and still today, a true reference point in the Ferrara area.

A family-run restaurant in the province of Bologna with an excellent reputation for good food. Whether you choose one of the fish-based recipes or meat dishes, you’ll enjoy cuisine with a balance of classic flavours and modern influences, including a few regional specialities.

In a quiet corner of the center, a small, discreet door opens onto two interconnected dining rooms: modern yet simply elegant. The air is fragrant with Romagna: hand-rolled fresh pasta, tender Swiss chard and ricotta tortelli cloaked in melted butter and Parmigiano, golden oven-baked lasagne, rustic tagliatelle bathed in a richly flavored prosciutto ragù. The main courses are a triumph of taste: tender tongue and succulent cotechino paired with velvety purée and creamy sauces. The finale is sweet and enveloping, with the moist-hearted tenerina accompanied by a small glass brimming with soft, f

A menu which focuses only on fish (from the daily market) which is prepared with a hint of Puglia, the chef’s native region. As soon as guests are seated at their table, they are brought a selection of homemade breads, including taralli bread rings and focaccia. Owner-chef Sabino is the heart and soul of this restaurant, where guests can be sure of a memorable culinary experience!