Hotel AB Baretta

A modern restaurant in the province of Padova which, over the past ten years, has grown and evolved from a gastro pub to the top-quality eatery that it is today. The cuisine is fairly eclectic, featuring meat and fish dishes alike, with the option of a lighter menu at lunchtime. The best dishes are showcased on the à la carte and are often made using luxury ingredients such as foie gras, scampi and Wagyu beef. The impressive wine list demonstrates a passion for international sparkling wines, while the excellent selection of wines by the glass is further enhanced by a choice of cocktails (also

In this restaurant, husband Francesco takes care of the wine, while his wife Serena is at the helm in the open-view kitchen, creating dishes with a focus on fish and seafood (including raw options), fresh pasta dishes and classic recipes with the occasional imaginative twist or the addition of exotic fruit. This is a modern and welcoming osteria with a simple decor, where the female staff provide excellent service with a friendly smile.

In the central area, chef Alessio Boldrin has reinvented the Venetian bàcaro tradition. Classic cicchetti here become samples served on one large plate, entertaining the palate. Not to be outdone is the à la carte menu, which offers a wide selection of mouth-watering and satisfying dishes, such as tagliolini cacio, pepe and scampi. The wine list features a good selection of Italian and French bubbly.

Situated on the outskirts of Padova, this classically elegant restaurant is very popular with locals – and for good reason! The menu includes skilfully prepared dishes influenced by the traditions of the Veneto (from bigoli pasta to dried cod and liver Venetian-style) as well as a selection of grilled options.

Occupying old stables in the square where the town’s livestock market was once held, this restaurant boasts charming views of the Prato della Valle gardens. Also home to a bistro serving aperitif snacks and a cocktail bar for post-dinner drinks, the main restaurant is very much the focal point here, with its dark-coloured, contemporary decor and colourful, modern cuisine. In summer, don’t miss the summer terrace with its fine views.

Situated in the historic centre of Padova, this restaurant is home to owner-chef Stefano Mocellin, whose colourful, creative and personalised cuisine is influenced by his past culinary experience in cities such as Milan and Venice. From Milan, for example, he has taken the legendary “cassoeula”, to which he gives a lighter touch thanks to his use of more than one type of meat (pork and duck), while his “saor” and the sardines that he uses to stuff his plin pasta are inspired by Venice. Underlying all of this is his passion for cooking over the barbecue grill, the main focus of almost all the d

Situated under the picturesque arcades on Via Cesare Battisti, this restaurant is home to a young chef whose cuisine is inspired by traditional and well-known recipes which he reinterprets with his own personal touch to create highly interesting dishes. Simpler and more reasonably priced options are also available at lunchtime.