Location: Ferrara
Top Restaurants in Ferrara
Top 10 restaurants in 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.
Things to do in Ferrara
1. L'antico giardino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 489 reviews
Reviewed By IvanCDG - Paris, France
When you're sick of pizza and gelato, go here.
Set in the picturesque countryside well outside of Ferrara, there are many things to recommend this restaurant:
- the devoted supervision of the owner, who makes sure everything runs smoothly
- superb Italian wines, well matched to the food
- excellent attentive service (bordering on too fast, however)
- food that manages to be traditional without being boring
A great experience. These people need to open a hotel and make it a destination restaurant.
I had the 44 euro tasting menu (one of several, the cheapest) and it was worth it.
The 53 euro version, with paired wines that are poured generously, is fantastic.
5 stars not because the food blew my mind, but because they are so attentive to detail.
A real pleasure.
2. La Compagnia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By casuals - Leicester, England
Mine host is utterly charming!! He makes everyone feel special, and ensures that all his guests are well looked-after. What a lovely evening we had. The atmosphere is cosy, the food tasty, the service very attentive. Food was excellent, and the price was realistic. Actually...Morethank you so much for your sweet words, hope to see you soon! thanks again, bye from all the staff!
3. Trattoria l'Ortica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 440 reviews
Specialita Pesce E Crudita
Reviewed By kristel mae c
We are on the way to Bologna and decided to have a sumptous lunch in Ferrara. Looking at so many choices at tripadvisor, we decided to just call this restaurant since our first choice was closed for lunch. As we entered the resto, it was empty. Doubtful if it will turn out to be a good one, we decided to just give it a go.
The staff took our coats and hang it nicely and greeted us with a smile. She was very attentive to our needs and our friend's son.
To make the story short, we started with a carpaccio as our antipasto which is so amazing. I and my friend ordered spaghetti with seafood and lobster. The time that they served our lunch it was like looking at the love of my life the first time we met. Hahaha! Desserts were good. But what made it rated above the rest of italian places we've been is, the owner spoke to us and asked more of our travel itineraries which made us very special.
Visit this hidden gem when you get a chance.
4. Mordicchio La Piadina L'originale Pancotta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Kiosk historical appreciated by many students, for quality 'and convenienza.Aperture Sunday in case of special events, c oncerti etc .. Apetrure the extraordinary will be reported ... At lunch flatbread of the day granted and with complimentary water.
Reviewed By Martyhernandez - Cesena, Italy
It is worth it, fast italian food a great experience, the piadinas where so full and big we had a hard time finishing them ? they where really great and yummy a large selection to choose from.Wow! Many thanks for your positive review. We are sooo happy to read you enjoyed our piadinas. This is a typical product you may find only at Mordicchio La Piadina, a special recipe we have been working on since our opening.
5. Il Don Giovanni
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 248 reviews
The intimacy of a small room with just six tables with views of the kitchen, you will enjoy a dining experience in an exclusive atmosphere. Don Giovanni bases its origins on over 25 years of experience in the restaurant business Italian and international Chef Pier Luigi Di Diego and the daily and careful research of raw materials of the season and first quality. Our garden of 1.2 hectare, diversified from May to October, is located at Marrara near the former headquarters of the restaurant and allow us to use fresh raw materials that are processed in the kitchen with great respect for tradition, without excluding modern techniques cooking and processing of food, paying close attention to nutritional aspects. Every day by our pastry, fresh bread is prepared with different qualities of flour. Our wine cellar, made in the former bank vault that was here before the seat, offers a careful selection of wines with more than 600 national and international labels. Our philosophy of life, prompted us to choose most of the wines produced from sustainable agriculture (organic, biodynamic, etc.). The opportunity of a proposal for a tasting by the glass in combination with the food is the opportunity to taste wines that respect the originality of the terroir, ie the taste of a particular place. To advise in the room Laura Gentleman, wife of the chef, their synergy, dining and kitchen, take you to your gastronomic journey as an indispensable ingredient of a recipe meditated.
Reviewed By andyhersh
Very pleasant meal, with pleasant service. Probably expected slightly more to be honest, as the stop in Ferrara was built around a visit to this Michelin starred restaurant. Had worse meals, but also had much better..
6. I Piaceri DI Lucrezia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 831 reviews
Reviewed By pickymissy2015 - Oxford, United Kingdom
What a pity this restaurant is not open at lunch time. We would go back time and time again as we visit Ferrara several times a year with friends but normally just for the day. Yesterday we stayed the night and booked dinner here and we were not disappointed! Excellent food, all pasta is freshly made on the premises. A warm friendly welcome by chef Giovanni and his wife and good service even though the restaurant was full. We would highly recommend but would mention for fish lovers, there is no fish on the menu.
7. Lemoko
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 701 reviews
An innovative concept to dining in a intimate and refined place just in historical centre of Ferrara in a unique home rich in history and traditions.With great attention to details, with its 25 seats inside and outside the expanse, the restaurant offers real paths tasting seafood.We are a small "taste of home" designed with the aim to give our costumers a unique and unforgettable sensations.Also ideal for a quick break in complete relaxion.Open dialy.Our menu is prepared daily to give you the oportunity to enjoy unusual combinations, original and tasty.The products we offer is of the highest quality according to the seasons.The catch to prepared raw undergoes reduction in temperature.The frings are rapid, low temperature and steam to provide little dishes prepared, nutritions and digestible.The cusine is based on fish and seafood cooked and raw, inspired by the flavors of traditional Mediterranean cusine.We can also organize all types of events, whether it be of ceremonies, anniversaries, buffets, birthdays or cooking classes.Lemoko offers a unique service, where imagination and creativity are the main ingredients.
Reviewed By NatalieMN
I loved this place. It was set in a lovely garden and The staff were friendly, helpful and patient as we spoke only English. They gave us the menu in English which we weren't expecting and they did their best to explain to us each dish. They were extremely helpful. The food was delicious. We would definitely go back to dine here and we came all the way from Australia! You will not be disappointed. If you're in Ferrara - make sure you have dinner here. It's a good idea to make a reservation as we tried on Saturday night and it was fully booked so we went on Sunday - We Loved it.
8. Trattoria le Nuvole
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 911 reviews
Reviewed By A TripAdvisor Member
No English menu but our charming hostess went through the whole menu with us.
Lovely atmosphere and the food was amazing. The recommended wine was also perfect. A delightful lunch. Ok it's all fish, not usually my own first choice, but I really enjoyed this meal more than any other in Italy. If you like fish I can't recommend it enough
9. La Piadina Crudo E Fontina
10. Zazie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By Silvia P
Zazie is the place you are looking for if you are around visiting Ferrara and you don't have much time. They have soups, rice, burgers, delicious juices! The staff is really nice and the place is small and beautiful.
