Nicola Di Lauro

We stumbled upon it by chance, due to a reservation error, and I was glad for that mistake, because otherwise I wouldn't have discovered this place. The chef explains his dishes and prepares them with all his passion, using excellent ingredients. You'll find unique and diverse dishes, and this probably makes it not for everyone, but for those who want to discover more. Everything is done slowly; the chef tends to just a few tables, which makes for a calm, relaxed, and quiet atmosphere. Having a Christmas dinner with friends, being able to chat calmly without hearing the stories coming from other tables, is a precious thing. Go there, you won't regret it.

Patrich Taverna

We went to this restaurant based on the reviews, and I have to say the experience was even better! I had the kidney skewers and pork snout, which were absolutely amazing. My partner had the salami and bigoli with ragù, which were also spectacular. Excellent value! Four courses, two desserts, and a bottle of wine for €25, cost us €86 in total. We'll definitely be back! Congratulations!

Alex Poli

Excellent!!!! This is my assessment of this small but well-maintained restaurant in the center of Casteggio. The restaurant is well-maintained and quiet, thanks to the owner's preference for seating no more than six people. It's perhaps a little chilly given the room's temperature. Massimiliano personally prepares delicious, original, and flavorful dishes, beautifully balanced, showcasing the flavors of the Oltrepó region. Try the suckling pig in tuna sauce, the kidney with red onions, and the shocking pink rice with beetroot and mustard drops. Furthermore, Massimiliano shares his knowledge with his customers, and does so with kindness and courtesy, free from any pretensions. You can tell he truly loves his job. A true discovery, worth trying again and again. Excellent. The table settings could be improved: given the cotton napkins, perhaps a real tablecloth would be better than paper placemats. The price is reasonable for the quality of the ingredients, all locally sourced. In conclusion, a restaurant to return to again and again.

Concettina Grandinetti

We weren't familiar with the place. We relied on the reviews provided by other users and were very satisfied. The chef is very friendly, pleasant, and knowledgeable. The wait staff is very kind and discreet. The dishes are exquisite. I recommend them!

Cristian di carlantonio

We were passing through a comic book convention and decided to eat at this restaurant. The chef describes the entire menu in detail, even detailing the provenance of the ingredients. I really appreciate this kind of welcome, because seeing someone so knowledgeable and passionate makes me want to eat. I wasn't particularly hungry, but after the best tripe of my life, I thought to myself, "This is too good, let's try something else." So for my main course, I ordered a duck dish. I can't describe how the chef prepared it, but I think I could have eaten it until I was sick. I can only say that it was one of the best restaurant experiences of my life. I paid the bill, happy to have had this experience. It's a shame we're so far away, but considering how I ate here, I'll definitely drive an hour and a half. My sincerest compliments, chef.

enrico maxim

Chosen because the menu on social media looked unique, and given our intense curiosity, we found ourselves celebrating an important holiday (arriving on a Vespa), in a family atmosphere with chef Massimiliano, who immediately put us at ease. His meticulous explanation of the passionately crafted menu piqued our curiosity and encouraged us to try several dishes. We chose the endive with guacamole, the vegetarian gyoza 🥟, the Piedmontese sushi 🍣, and the rabbit kushiyaki. While we waited, the chef treated us to his salted suckling pig with hazelnut oil (super delicious). I found reinterpretations of dishes that blend Eastern and Western elements that please both the eye and the palate, effectively allowing us to try new combinations and flavors. All accompanied by excellent Buttafuoco "Verdi." The price is commensurate with the experience, I don't understand criticisms about the bill, considering that the restaurant is not in competition with Turkish kebab, pizzerias and trattorias... Top.

Gytis Balynas

Great food and service. Very tasty

Daniel Humphrey

Wow, delicious food and amazing service. I'm so happy I found this place to eat and will definitely be coming back. Local produce, cooked with passion.

Giovanna Ferrari

Chef Massimiliano never disappoints. With passion and attention to detail, he takes you into a world of taste. Each dish is an explosion of expertly combined and prepared flavors. Knowledge meets kindness and professionalism. He will lead you into his world of truly surprising flavors and tastes. I highly recommend him, and you'll see that his dishes truly live up to my expectations. Thank you, Massimiliano, and thank you to Perla for your kindness in the dining room. See you soon.

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Sandu Samohin

Excellent venue, excellent service, and top-notch food. The attention to detail and the bold yet balanced flavors stand out. This is definitely a three-course restaurant, carefully crafted to leave you satisfied at the end of the meal. The wine was excellent, and the company was equally delightful. We had the opportunity to spend some time with the chef, which took me back to the past, to when I would return home in the winter and enter the house after a day in the snow. My grandmother would sometimes make a simple dessert made of rice and milk, and I was fortunate enough to try that same dessert at this restaurant. Thank you for the wonderful experience and for the recommendation to visit the Frecciarossa winery (which was magnificent). We will definitely be back, perhaps even bringing a few friends.