When you decide to go to Black Bass in Pieve di Cento for the first time, there are some things that must be kept in mind, namely that you must be open-minded to any solution the owner proposes, that your wallet is the last priority but above all that from the next day you will struggle to return to your usual fish restaurants.
Located in the center of a typical village in the Bassa, where you would never ever think of finding such a gem, the menu posted next to the entrance door risks misleading the neophyte, who enters convinced that he has in mind what to order and how much.
Stefano, the owner, joins you at the table, sits down next to you and with a seraphic manner begins a light psychological analysis of the "lucky one" to build around him the best possible path, something that not even he knew he could want.
Raw food, proposed in its thousand facets, reigns supreme and the best decision you can make is simply to inform the Chef of what you don't like and he will take care of the rest.
A maniacal attention to the search for the best raw material available, the punctual preparations, never out of place and always balanced will drag you into a vortex of indescribable flavors with the final blow, if you like, of a tasting of oysters from various origins, from the pink ones of the Po Delta to the Irish ones.
The problem is that the journey into raw food precludes almost everyone from trying anything else. The problem is above all the fact that once you leave, the first impulse is to fantasize about when the next time you can return will be, with the aim of trying what you read on the menu, hanging outside... as long as the Chef doesn't "distract" you again.
Jacopo Quaglia
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20 Maggio 2025
10,0
Posto elegante, cibo ottimo servizio ottimo.
Il crudo veramente buono e fresco, impiantato molto bene e composto da 12 portate.
Volendo potrebbe essere sufficiente anche solo quello
Nicola
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17 Maggio 2025
10,0
It is always a certainty, excellent quality!
Nicoletta Dell'Armi
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24 Aprile 2025
10,0
Definitely a place that pays attention to the raw materials it offers, in this case only fish. In addition to its well-kept warhorses, it offers the catch of the day. Great willingness to follow the customer's requests, even anticipated during the booking phase (only for regular customers). Owner at the table to advise, however there is a menu and a good wine list. I would see some plating again, just for the pleasure of the sight. Place with discreet tables even if there are more customers. Greater attention, given the price level, to the correct execution of the service during dinner. The rules for administering customer services in table care should be based on school and not experience. The timing is correct for a relaxing experience.
Massimo Ghioni
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05 Aprile 2025
8,0
Holder great "card" as we would say in that
from Bologna, certainly very knowledgeable on the subject and welcoming, he puts you at ease and calmly explains each dish to you, the only thing despite having booked was that he gave us a table that was a bit like this as it was right in front of the entrance door and we waited a long time to take the order, but it was probably due to his way of dedicating himself to the customer in detail when explaining the dishes, so since we ate very well it's forgiven!🤣 Sober and simple environment. Well there is little to say about the cuisine, everything is delicious and the raw products are really fresh and there is also a wide choice of wines, a very interesting menu.☺️
Ale Honey
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05 Aprile 2025
10,0
They certainly specialize in raw fish which is extremely fresh and excellent. The dishes are seasoned with particular simplicity which makes the taste stand out. Top waiter but there is certainly a chef in the kitchen who knows what he is doing, congratulations! Homemade Chinotto (liqueur), delicious and super digestive.
Sara Barbolini
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11 Marzo 2025
10,0
Located in the historic center of Pieve di Cento. I would define the location as very attention to detail. The owner, based on your tastes, recommends dishes to try. We eat fish based and the strong point is certainly the quality of the products served, their freshness. Fish to be enjoyed in every way: raw, semi-seasoned, steamed, grilled. Dishes with attention to every detail, even in the pairing with wines (wide selection for all tastes and wallets). It doesn't have many tables so booking is recommended.
Monica Costa
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09 Marzo 2025
10,0
Incredible experience! High price not for all budgets but totally in line for the service and the quality and variety of the dishes, I recommend the dinner based on the appetizers, a truly high level experience! Don't forget to taste the liqueur at the end of dinner
Sailing Geo Catamarano
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26 Gennaio 2025
10,0
Perfect restaurant, if you are fish/seafood lover, this restaurant must visit, staff, the owner so warm and welcome, and the food is out of this world, 10 out of 10
Giedrius Kubilius
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17 Gennaio 2025
10,0
Che non sia un ristorante comune lo si percepisce per la mancanza di un vero e proprio menù. Il Sig. Stefano si siede al tavolo e “costruisce” assieme a te l’idea di cena. Il crudo è di qualità altissima e le varietà proposte, in alcuni casi sono quasi uniche. La carta dei vini è profonda e importante. Servizio ineccepibile. Ovviamente il conto è adeguato all’esperienza vissuta.
Roberto R
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25 Novembre 2024
10,0