Greg C

Absolutely outstanding cuisine All the dishes are a must try Special highlight for the risotto

Alexej P

Authentic, good cuisine, daily menu written with chalk on a board; wonderful people working there and very fair prices. You can get dishes that are less common elsewhere. Don't expect an English menu, but instead expect that people from neighboring table will recommend you what to eat. It was a wonderful cross-table conversation/experience (i was there for lunch). Great, social place. Would go there again if I would stay longer in Mantua.

Filippo Cenni

Topperia

Valentina Cavallera

This cozy restaurant feels like stepping back in time, thanks to its simple and essential decor. The place is very clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful. What was nice was that, since I was alone, they sat me at a table with others who were there alone like me. I had lunch here, featuring traditional Mantuan dishes, beautifully cooked and with a refined simplicity. Reservations are not possible, and it's only open for lunch from Monday to Saturday. It's very popular, but the wait is worth it for those who love authentic, healthy cuisine. It will definitely be a regular stop next time I return. I highly recommend it.

+1

Decio Biavati

A time-honored osteria, complete with a picturesque name and frescoes by GÖR, offers Mantuan food in its purest and most traditional form (note: the food in Mantua is EXCELLENT). Dishes like riso alla pilota, or pike in salsa, are presented as they should be and beautifully presented, without unnecessary frills. The service is courteous, prompt, and efficient, as befits an osteria. The restaurant is right in the center and is the ideal place for lunch to break up a day spent exploring Mantua, as you don't have enough eyes to see all the wonders it is filled with. Be careful about parking: Piazza Sordello and the surrounding area, as well as Piazza Virgiliana, are all blue-lined, pay-and-display zones (even with the most popular apps), and finding parking can be a challenge, especially on busy days (but you'll get there early anyway, because you have Mantua to see). Returning to the restaurant, it's welcoming and authentic. The house red wine is a flawless Merlot that pairs well with the, uh, not exactly dietary Mantuan dishes. The prices are fair, or rather, low for the quality offered. One last detail: it always seems closed, thanks to the lack of large signs and the lack of outdoor lighting. Push the door to the right of the only window, and you'll find yourself inside.

+5

O O Adebola

Cosy and authentic, 10/10

Elise Hunchuck

Extraordinary food at a place that embodies what an osteria can (and should) be. They do not take reservations and there's a short wait until you can be seated for lunch. While you wait, you can take a picture of the day's menu written out on a blackboard. We didn't have to wait long, and we shared a communal table with a pair of lunch goers. Gorgeous, simple, seasonal, local dishes made perfectly. The house reds, and in particular, the lambrusco, were a perfect complement to our lunch that included savoury crepes, fettucine with seasonal greens, polenta and local fish. Desserts featured an apple cake and chocolate budino. Highly recommend if you happen to be in or even near Mantova (Mantua). And, if you're not, plan a trip so you can stop here for lunch. It's worth it! (pictures show the end of lunch service: when we arrived it was full)

Keep it as a secret. It’s one of the most delicate an authentic retaurants. Always excellent. But please tell us who started it and when.

Off the beaten path this place is a classic trattoria serving good, honest home cooked dishes. You will find food that the locals eat and the prices are right. If you need white table cloths and sepa…

Off the beaten path this place is a classic trattoria serving good, honest home cooked dishes. You will find food that the locals eat and the prices are right. If you need white table cloths and …

Off the beaten path this place is a classic trattoria serving good, honest home cooked dishes. You will find food that the locals eat and the prices are right. If you need white table cloths and se…

Off the beaten path this place is a classic trattoria serving good, honest home cooked dishes. You will find food that the locals eat and the prices are right. If you need white table cloths and se…

Amazing food and great service!!! Plus great prices. Visited with my kiddos on a day visit - not overly crowded and def worth going out of the main square.

Amazing food and great service!!! Plus great prices. Visited with my kiddos on a day visit - not overly crowded and def worth going out of the main square.

Amazing food and great service!!! Plus great prices. Visited with my kiddos on a day visit - not overly crowded and def worth going out of the main square.

Amazing food and great service!!! Plus great prices. Visited with my kiddos on a day visit - not overly crowded and def worth going out of the main square.

Posto dalle poche pretese e pochi sfronzol. Non accetta prenotazioni , entro e ti fotografi il menu . Pranzo molto apprezzato , interessante anche la convivialità. Ci hanno fatto accomodare in una saletta di 7/8 tavoli da 4 persone , ogni tavolo viene comunque interamente occupato . Nessuno quindi mangerà solo . Ci tornerò sicuramente

Abbiamo pranzato in quattro. È un locale molto semplice e carino, non prendono prenotazione quindi occorre arrivare per tempo e mettersi in coda per entrare. Non abbiamo comunque aspettato molto . Dal menù del giorno, su una lavagna all'ingresso, si ordina ciò che si vuole. Piatti semplici ma molto buoni, le porzioni sono abbondanti. Prezzo veramente conveniente. Abbiamo preso quattro piatti, tre dolci, vino e caffè, spendendo 75 euro. Consigliatissimo!

Posto particolare, non si può prenotare e di conseguenza devi andare direttamente ma consiglio di farlo almeno un quarto d'ora prima dell'apertura, altrimenti si rischia di non avere posto vista l'enorme coda che si crea. Il cibo è molto buono ma vista la strepitosa rapidità, mi viene da pensare che una buona parte dei piatti siano già cotti e scaldati sul momento. Gli ingredienti sono di buona qualità, il servizio non molto ma tutto sommato lo consiglio.

giordanotinucci

Food was yummy and extremely simple; like having lunch at a local's home. Service was polite. The restaurant was rather busy.

Millefoglie

I went here for lunch once, on a recommendation. I must say I'd heard great things about it, but I actually found it to be only average. I tried: * Risotto alla pilota * Nerve salad with beans * Polenta cunsa with beans and salami Large portions, typical of a tavern. The table we sat at was made with two wooden prayer kneelers and a rudimentary table in the middle. Narrow spaces, quick orders. Noisy, but the sound of chatter. Nice tavern atmosphere. I found the risotto very dry and difficult to eat (they use too little pepper, compared to the Mantuan recipe), the nervetti were mushy, and had a horrible consistency (I think it's a matter of taste), like tripe. However, the polenta with salami was excellent (again, too little pepper compared to tradition, which is good for me, because I don't like excessive pepper). I've also attached a photo of the menu with prices updated to November 2024.

Grant Garbo

Decent restaurant. Full of locals. The polenta was good and the applied pie was a combo pie and cake and was amazing.

Giovanni

A simple restaurant, like the osterias of old, with typical Mantua dishes, friendly staff, quick service, good food, and moderately priced. They don't accept phone reservations; you must visit them. They're open for lunch only from 12:30 to 2:30 pm Monday to Saturday. Closed on Sundays and holidays.

+1

Marialuisa Pasotti

Now I'm going to write something that will be considered sacrilegious by most Mantua residents. I've always loved this place. I've been going there since I was little. Eating at large wooden tables with whoever happens by, paper placemats, spartan service, simple and, above all, inexpensive dishes. A convivial place to eat in company without spending too much and without too many pretensions. This was Quattro Tette. Today, however, I was shocked by the skyrocketing prices. Now you spend as much as at any restaurant in the center, or almost. But the quality of the food is certainly not restaurant-quality. The dishes are already prepared. In fact, if they run out, they don't make them fresh for you. Take what's left. My tagliatelle were definitely not homemade. Just ordinary tagliatelle that I can eat at home. The risotto is okay, it's good, everyone knows, but it's not the best in the city (ever) and it costs the same as in restaurants where they definitely make it better. Desserts (cooked plums, crème caramel, or apple pie) €5. Its popular appeal, in my opinion, has faded. Another piece of the old Mantua tradition falling apart. What a shame.

Maurizio Sassi

Excellent value for money. Good, traditional food at truly affordable prices. Reservations are not accepted, the space is small; you have to get there very early or you'll have to wait outside. The bathroom is a bit awkward, and not particularly accessible. Service is very fast, with friendly staff. Suitable for those looking for a place to enjoy good traditional specialties without being overly formal. If you're looking for a refined atmosphere and a bit of privacy, it's best to avoid this place.

Metto 1/5 solo perchè non posso mettere 0/5. Arrivati a Mantova per la prima volta ci viene consigliato da un passante di provare questa trattoria. Appena entrati veniamo accolti da un cameriere scocciato che ci dice di fare la foto al menù scritto su una lavagna all'ingresso con poca scelta, senza ingredienti e senza allergeni, perchè non ci verranno forniti menù di carta. Dopo circa 10 minuti lo stesso ci fa accomodare in una saletta appartata composta da un tavolone in legno, una panca e delle sedie antiche. Chiediamo un seggiolone per una bambina di appena un anno e ci risponde seccato che non lo hanno, inoltre ordiniamo della pastina per farla mangiare e ci viene risposto che non è possibile prepararla e che dobbiamo attenerci al menù (scandaloso). Dopo esserci accomodati nell'unico tavolo presente in tale sala, il cameriere in modo maleducato ci riferisce che dobbiamo sederci in una delle due metà del tavolo perchè devono sedersi altre due persone, quindi ci troviamo a dover mangiare con altre persone. Il cibo è stato assolutamente scadente dalle fettuccine radicchio guanciale e pecorino alla schiacciata di scottona, dalla frittata patate e cipolle (indigeribile) alla crostata di cioccolato ricotta e arance (con pezzi di arancia con la buccia ovviamente amari). I due camerieri e il proprietario sono stati assolutamente maleducati e indisponenti, il posto è mal tenuto (con muri scrostati) ed i bagni sono toilette alla turca assolutamente inaccessibili per disabili e per bambini. Il posto si trova sotto un portico e gli ambienti sono stretti e pieni di scalini, quindi assolutamente non accessibili per passeggini e sedie a rotelle, non c'è parcheggio e abbiamo pagato 30 euro a testa per mangiare male.

Laura Casagrandi

Arriving in Mantua for the first time, at 1:45 PM, out of four options for a first course, only two dishes were available (not the typical ones). The staff were unwelcoming, the bathrooms were uncomfortable and not very accessible to the disabled. The location was cramped and not for those with claustrophobia. The revisited dishes weren't to my taste. The only redeeming feature was the quality/price ratio. Affordable prices for average-quality dishes.