Samuele D'Angelo

My wife and I, attracted by word of mouth and what we saw on the web, decided to try this restaurant for the first time. Located in a quiet area of ​​Gallarate, easy parking on the street, the location immediately strikes you, a beautiful villa where you ring the bell to access the restaurant: Andrea, the owner together with his wife Lara (the Chef), opens the door for us. Few seats, decidedly tasteful furnishings, particular and original tables. We opt for the 7-course tasting menu with 7 glasses of wine pairing. Andrea guides us through the evening with savoir faire, plays the role of maitre and sommelier and we are immediately struck by the love with which he enhances his wife's skills in the kitchen in each dish. Speaking of wines, the cellar is well stocked with very interesting labels, and as a passionate connoisseur of the subject I must say that we were definitely satisfied with the pairings proposed by Andrea, all spot on. Let's move on to the food: the baked goods offered at the beginning are without a doubt the best we have ever eaten, we will then discover that Chef Lara comes from a family of bakers and this origin is clearly felt. The menu winds between the Sicilian roots of the Chef and strong Spanish and oriental influences, the balance of the dishes is always taken care of with precision and umami reigns supreme. The cooking techniques used are many but do not become the protagonists of the dishes, the raw materials are chosen and treated with care and attention. Andrea gives us the choice between finishing the dinner with a dessert or with the cheese trolley: we opt for the latter and find some real gems, here too we can see the research to offer customers something special. At the end of the evening we have the pleasure of having a chat with Chef Lara and she proves to be a special person like her dishes. The price is commensurate with the place, the raw materials, the skill of the Chef and the attention to every detail. The cuisine has nothing to envy to other restaurants that we have tried and that have then taken the star. A wonderful discovery, we will return without a shadow of a doubt.

Ale

I just finished a spectacular dinner with my partner at Chef Lara and her husband Andre's "home." I say "home" because despite the very high quality of the cuisine, the welcome and the atmosphere are both relaxed and elegant. It was very pleasant. We chose the seven-course menu: challenging but definitely enjoyable! The satisfaction of tasting the dish was immediately followed by curiosity and the desire to try the next one! There is a refined and sophisticated reference to the chef's homeland, combined with her travels and passion. There is a wealth of technique and sophistication, a true journey through flavors, at times unexpected, full, strong, enveloping, expertly balanced. A true gem just steps from home, I will definitely return and highly recommend it. The prices are decidedly low considering the standard.

+10

Claudia G

Extraordinary place... fantastic cuisine!! Lara and Andrea know how to make you feel at ease... words are insane... I love going there and tasting Lara's unique specialties... I'm sure that anyone who is pampered like me... can't wait to go back... congratulations!!

Giuseppe Ricciardi (Food stories)

Wood Restaurant, located in an Art Nouveau villa furnished in a minimalist style in shades of black and white, brings Mediterranean cuisine to Gallarate (VA). A close-knit couple, Lara in the kitchen and Andrea in the dining room, have established a strong connection with the local area, even though their identity is clear from the start: Lara's Sicilian roots (the Aeolian Islands, to be precise) and her love for the Iberian Peninsula are evident. She is very determined, with a strong personality that is reflected in the dishes. And so, you're greeted with an amuse bouche of fake tomatoes stuffed with pane cunzato and a leaf of Cuban oregano. Sour and balsamic! The sea is savored in the spaghetti with mussels and dill. Here, the enthusiasm stabilizes and continues straight to the main course, reaching peaks of memorable deliciousness. Roasted croba: a firm, moist fish with a sweet, delicate flavor, wrapped in a dill-infused Chardonnay sauce whose only flaw is that you'll always want more. The tempura eggplant adds crunch and fattiness to the dish. Breathtaking! 😱 A must-see is the selection of cheeses from around the world (not shown in the reel): 36-month-aged Parmigiano, Podolico, 30-month-old alpine Robiola from Tortona, raclette with mustard to achieve the highest levels of bitterness, and Spanish Cabrales. Dessert is a true indulgence: a tartlet made of prickly pears, white chocolate namelaka, orange, and cinnamon. The dining room is perfectly managed by Andrea. With elegance and grace, he transports and narrates this journey through the flavors of lands far removed from his native Mantua in terms of customs and traditions. The way he manages to establish a symbiosis with his clientele is an example of grace and refinement, which I would define as the distinctive traits of this restaurant worth taking note of.

+5

Mario Leoni

We had an hour for lunch....In that time, they prepared a five-star meal for us, including dessert. Excellent food, refined dishes expertly prepared by the chef's expert hands, beautifully plated. Excellent service, excellent wine list, and the final bill was fair in every way. Highly recommended!!

BIANCA BOSSI

We had lunch at Wood yesterday for a five-course tasting menu and wine pairing. It was a wonderful experience!! We were struck by the hospitality, kindness, and care with which each dish was prepared and presented. It was a wonderful sensory and taste experience, one we will definitely repeat.

+7

Pierluigi Minella

Small but very welcoming. Refined and sophisticated cuisine. Excellent dishes. Excellent business lunch.

+1

Christopher Grassini

During a business dinner and financial presentation, I had the opportunity to sample the meat dishes paired with wine. The staff was extremely courteous and eager to accommodate any request. The service was prompt, and the premises were very clean, as required by HACCP. I'll be back again. I truly enjoyed my stay, and as a professional in the industry, I highly recommend it to everyone. BRAVISSI!

+4

Ali Bo

Not just a simple dinner, but an experience of traditional tastes and flavors revisited and recreated by the chef's skilled hands!

+1

Cinzia Sir

A 5-star surprise!!! A unique experience... overwhelming, shocking (in a positive way). It's reductive to say, because any words would diminish the sensory journey you experience at Wood. Congratulations indeed...

+10