27/10/2025: I'm giving 3 stars out of confidence because they're hardworking guys who have put themselves out there. Maybe as a pizzeria or burger joint, it's okay, but I can't judge.
As a trattoria/restaurant, I'd give it less than 2 because we're just not up to scratch.
They might have mistaken us for city folks, or who knows, but we're from the lowlands between Piacenza and Parma. We know all the products, and since we're also motorcyclists, we also know all the places in the surrounding hills.
Yesterday, we didn't want to go far, and after seeing the ad at the racetrack, we said, "Let's try!"
The 1-piece appetizer of cured meats for 1 cost 18 euros (4 slices 🤦🏻). They wouldn't even give it to us as an aperitif, so poor 🤦🏻.
We already wanted to leave, but since we ordered tortelli, we thought maybe they'd make up for it.
The trio of tortelli was good, but for 9 of us, we didn't even sit down at the table.
The desserts were from a pizzeria, nothing homemade or hilly like homemade or bakery cakes, but they were still good.
A half-pint of white wine in a carafe, a beer, and two coffees were €86.
It would have been nice if they'd brought food, since everything was more or less good, but we woke up hungry for €86.
Given the quantity, we refused to order a second course!
You can't do everything, guys. Either you go for a trattoria-style meal (not at these prices/quantities, otherwise they'll crush you) or you go for a pizzeria and hamburger joint, which is fine.
26/10/2025: Dinner with friends, after a long time since I'd made a promise to go (and one I couldn't break!). The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, inspired by the motoring history of Varano de' Melegari. The service is always smiling and prompt, making you feel immediately at ease. Five of us had pizzas: excellent crust, not too salty, generous toppings, but just right. One of us tried the trio of homemade tortelli, made according to the season, and was pleased. I found a real treat, which I'm crazy about: the caramelized onions, excellent and always homemade. To finish, I recommend the fantastic tiramisu. What more can I say? You can successfully combine a clear passion for your craft and enthusiasm with dishes that make you want to return. Thanks for the wonderful evening!
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