Bar Pizzeria Colombo In Bettola

02/02/2025: I discovered this tavern following the chef - Daniele Persegani - in the RAI show "È semper midday" and since then I have always wanted to try it at least once. Tonight I finally had my chance, and the high expectations I had created were almost all met. The first courses are excellent, as is the fried gnocco (also the hemp variant). The cold cuts platter is a little subdued, since I've found better ones elsewhere (especially regarding the mortadella and Piacenza salami). I can't complain about the quantities, because the dishes, both starters and first courses, were very substantial. The prices are very honest for such a full body. The desserts are also good, to finish off a dinner that is just right. Especially after raffling off the house wine, which is excellent. I'm sorry, however, that I didn't find the same typical Piacenza variety in the second courses. Just as I would have preferred a modernized place, or at least a more balanced interior, given the fame of the chef; but this is just my personal opinion. However, the atmosphere remains pleasant as it is homely, probably also thanks to the staff, with whom it was easy to share more than a laugh. What can I say, I finally know where to eat quite well in the (almost) Cremona area, at least for dinner.

26/01/2025: We went for lunch on Sunday and had a great time, a simple trattoria but the staff were all very efficient and empathetic, starter with fried pie and amazing cured meats, I ate ravioli with radicchio with gorgonzola and walnuts very good and the gnocchi with speck were also delicious and saffron, generous portions and finally the pleasure of meeting Daniele Persegani who willingly volunteered for the photo...to be returned