Al Ritrovo In Negrar

There is a corner of Valpolicella where time seems to slow down, where the scent of the wood-fired oven mixes with that of good wine and the welcome has the flavor of home. that, yesterday, I stopped: Al Ritrovo, in Negrar. A large, bright place, with a convivial atmosphere, that welcomes you with a long counter where hundreds of corks rest in transparent containers, like relics of past toasts, each with a story to tell. a glance that says a lot: here the wine of Valpolicella is not served, it is celebrated. The menu is an invitation to travel between land and sea, between tradition and taste. There is zero-mile meat, there is fresh fish, there are pizzas, cooked with skill in the wood-fired oven. Everything speaks of balance, passion, attention. I chose a classic that never disappoints: the mixed fried seafood. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Small and tender squid, meaty squid rings, juicy prawns, all wrapped in a light golden brown, dry, fragrant like a coastal breeze. A generous portion, to share but hard to pass up. An ode to fried food done well. Next to me, a pizza stole the show. Next to me, a pizza stole the show. Not mine, but the one served to a friend, who let me admire it as one does with a work of art: pizza with speck and fresh truffle flakes, added raw, just out of the oven. A soft and well-cooked dough, the elegant flavor of the speck and then that deep and seductive scent of the truffle that, with every bite, seemed to tell of a walk in an autumn forest. All for ten euros. Ten. "Al Ritrovo" is one of those places where you return. For the cuisine, of course, but also for that feeling of being in the right place, at the right time. L , between corks, smiles, sincere dishes and wines of the land, a simple and precious idea is celebrated: the pleasure of feeling good, at the table and in life. "The truffle, sliced ​​raw, was like a silent signature on the warm picture of speck and pizza.

We had dinner 3 nights at this place, very close to the Kona Hotel, where we were staying. The place is nice and clean. We tried both the first and second courses. The food was very good. Good value for money Recommended!

Very good food and very generous portions. Very kind and helpful staff. Fast and efficient service.

Top notch food. Excellent service. Recomendation!

Had dinner for two with a very good risotto all'amarone, really excellent. The desserts were decent and the price was right. The rustic style environment was very nice.

Best pizza I ever had! Went back the day after and was as pleased as the day before! 😍 Grazie!

Perfect dinner, from the food to the service!! The location makes everything welcoming like home.

Had an improvised dinner here with the family and I must say we were pleasantly surprised. The service was superb and I had an out of this world pasta with truffle. You gotta try it! Thank you Al Ritrovo hope to see you again soon 🌹

Un risotto all' Amarone, ed una frittura di pesce. Acqua un calice fi vino ed un caffè. Bellissimo locale, vintage. Servizio buono, e cortesia. Bella e piacevole serata. Quoto

Pranzo con famigliari. Bel posto. Rustico e accogliente. Buona la varietà del menù. Buona la qualità dei piatti sia le pizze che quelli di cucina. Buono anche il rapporto qualità prezzo. Merita però una menzione il servizio (per il quale do un voto in più) i ragazzi molto gentili e disponibili, premurosi senza essere asfissianti, veramente… top! Questa era la seconda esperienza qui al Ritrovo… sebbene nei dintorni ci siano parecchi buoni locali… lo consigliamo e ci torneremo!