Location: Ferrara
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Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Ferrara, Province of Ferrara, Italy. Ferrara ([ferˈraːra] listen (help·info); Emilian: Frara) is a town and comune in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, capital of the Province of Ferrara. In 2016 it had 132,009 inhabitants. It is situated 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Bologna, on the Po di Volano, a branch channel of the main stream of the Po River, located 5 km (3 miles) north. The town has broad streets and numerous palaces dating from the Renaissance, when it hosted the court of the House of Este. For its beauty and cultural importance, it has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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10. Quel Fantastico Giovedi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 931 reviews
Reviewed By MarcoPro2050
I hope that the owners of Quel Fantastic Giovedi do not change anything about their restaurant (except seasonal menus selections of course). We enjoyed ALL that we experienced including a) our charming, knowledgeable as well as personable young male waiter, b) fresh, well prepared and presented traditional local foods, c) intoxicating local wines and d) value. And many thanks to the complimentary sweets and limoncello offered by the owner. Would I dine here again? Absolutely Yes. Would I recommend it to others? Absolutely Yes.
9. La Compagnia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1338 reviews
Reviewed By boybanker
This was the evening you savor in Italy. The food was exceptional: pumpkin-filled cappalacchi with ragu and a tagliatelle with seasonal asparagus sauce, âroast beefâ with salad and lamb cutlets for secondi, and a house red showed the talent of the kitchen. Our server, the ownerâs engaging son, had taught himself English by watching Harry Potter films, and the owner got out his guitar and led a singalong that engaged all the Italian speakers. The restaurant was full and turned people away. There was a large family group and two tables of work colleagues, as well as couples and one solo diner. Service was attentive and warm. Thank you boybanker for your words. We hope to see you again to spend another day in our Company. Best regards the staff.
8. Sidun
Overall Ratings
4 based on 165 reviews
Sidun is a small restaurant in the center of Ferrara ... we offer many specialties: Italian, Lebanese, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. The restaurant is suitable for families, groups and couples .. we are waiting for you ..
Reviewed By asymetrixs
I went to Sidun with two colleagues after placing a reservation for a table. When we arrived, we were the only customers, but it was still pretty early. We picked a table and the waiter, probably also the owner of the restaurant, took our order after describing the Lebanese cuisine. We picked a plate with a taste of everything and were not disappointed. Everything was tasting great and later on we wondered, why we were the only guests that night. However, the waiter spoke English, Italian and a bit german (probably Lebanese as well) and was very into French and Italian singers from the sixties to eighties, so that in the end we were listening to some very popular songs.Very nice experience and very good food - taste and quality.I can only recommend that restaurant! 5/5Helo,Thank you for your visit and your review.It was our pleasure to serve you and your colleagues.We hope that our cuisine and service was satisfactory andthat you were pleased with having selected Sidun. We are always anxious to improve our standards. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you and we hope to see you again.Best regards
7. I Piaceri DI Lucrezia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1005 reviews
Reviewed By Maria G
We went there for a dinner and the food and friendly atmosphere overpassed all the expectations. It was a monday in august, which means that in Italy nothing is going to work. The place was absolutely full and with a little amount of personell, but were patient and waited for our dishes quite a long time, but we had been inforned beforehand. The staff speaks in Russian, very nice people Giovanni and Tatiana) The internal garden is also very pritty even though it does not looks so from the beginning. We have ordered ''capellacci con zucca di cheff'' that were absolutely amazing and a grigliatta di filetto was so soft and tender. Do not afraid to order their homewine instead of a bottle, it is very good and if high quality
6. L'antico giardino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 545 reviews
Reviewed By marcellos375
We come here a couple of times per year, when we have something to celebrate, always happy to do so. Typically we take the "menu degustazione", this time it was the "seasonal" tasting menu, the more expensive one at 68 Eur per person (including wines @ 10 Eur pp). Excellent quality of ingredients, creative preparation and beautiful presentation of dishes (we take pictures !), well thought and competent selection of the wines which accompany each course, warm service with the owner discreetly checking and chatting with us. Only regret is that today it was a splendid day and the garden was closed, a/c was off, and no thought of opening any of the windows for fear of creating the dreadful "correnti d'aria" which terrify most Italians ... A good walk on the nearby bank of the river Po after lunch allowed us to catch up with the fresh air we longed for.A place we certainly recommend if you are looking for something out of the ordinary though a little pricey, even considering the good standards of the restaurants in Ferrara.
5. La Piadina Crudo E Fontina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 135 reviews
Chiosco di piadine fatte rigorosamente a mano panini e hamburgher inoltre piade alla zucca al rosmarino e tante altre assaggio di salamina da sugo tipica della zona di ferrara
Reviewed By Marco_tari79
Piadine tipo romagnolo con diversi impasti integrale rosmarino zucca etc etc classico street food con qualche tavolo fuori...Quello che si assapora oltre alla genuinità della piadina, lievitata 24ore e che rimane leggerissima, é la passione che marco e la moglie ci mettono in questo...siamo stati benissimo e loro super gentili!spero di tornare presto!
4. Cucina Bacilieri
Overall Ratings
4 based on 351 reviews
Reviewed By hereford
Bravo to the chef and the staff. Dining at Bacillieri is an unforgettable experience. To start was a complimentary cold lemon beverage and a pumpkin cream. We had a polpo and shrimp appetizer which had the finest seafood prepared with great skill and served artfully. Complex tastes accompanied the seafood in all our dishes. Next was a pasta dish with mussels and clams and a perfectly seasoned sauce. Secundo was Branzino , prepared to perfection, Desserts are not only very tasty, but served artistically, as were all our plates. Our waiter was attentive, but not hovering. Very helpful and friendly. And to end the evening we were able to meet the chef and personally thank him, A gracious restaurant with a very talented chef and outstanding staff who truly know fine food, perfect presentation and ambiance.
3. Molto piu che Centrale
Overall Ratings
4 based on 180 reviews
Molto più che centrale is an Italian restaurant situated in the Heart of Ferrara. Nearly the Cathedral, here you Can eat traditional ferrarese food, but also revisited places. Specialised in "game and game" kitchen.
Reviewed By PH2006
We stopped in Ferrara for lunch on our way to San Gemignano. My wife found this place in a travel guide in the old quarters of Ferrara. We had some troubles finding it, but we were rewarded by the most delicious and fresh mozzarella with cured ham, and wonderful cappellacci di zucca, the typical pasta of the area. The restaurant has changed ownership recently and looks renovated and modern. The staff of the restaurant was very nice and interested in us as travelers from far away. If you are around Ferrara, you should try it.
2. Trattoria le Nuvole
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1182 reviews
Piccolo ed accogliente ristorante con cucina esclusivamente a base di pesce. Situato nel centro storico di Ferrara
Reviewed By Gorgeous10
Dinner at Le Nuvole was the culinary highlight of our time in Ferrara. The dining room is beautifully presented, in a pale-coloured and slightly rustic style which belies the sophistication of the cooking. For us, every dish hit the right note, the wine list is excellent - with an additional list of ultra-interesting off the beaten track stuff, worth exploring) and very one of the staff was friendly, helpful and totally committed. We can't recommend Le Nuvole too strongly.
1. Olivia in Rosa
Overall Ratings
5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By martinsA4232ZL
Charming service and and a sophisticated menu that did not disappoint. The price was more than reasonable and the quality was outstanding. The unlikely-sounding combination of aberdeen-angus and shrimps was a triumph. Quiet and civilised.
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