Cardellino In Bassano del grappa

I share a review of "only" 5 stars because I can't give more. I am a Bassanese who has never considered the restaurants in the city centre... because they are always available... at most, a good spritz can be found in the bars in the centre. This evening I was at Il Cardellino for the first time... I must say that it was an almost "mystical" experience, I ate very well! Mystical experience because I felt like I was having dinner with my grandmother (an excellent cook and expert in Venetian cuisine) and I felt the taste of what I ate in the overall dish but at the same time in every element that made up the dish... it was a fantastic experience. In particular, applause also goes to the girls in the room, present, welcoming but discreet, and to the owner who spoke with us about Venetian cuisine. It is a place that I highly recommend, not only for excellent food, but also as a social experience. Note at the end of the comment: I appreciated the menu also written in Venetian dialect, mostly to better understand the place where you stop. The stewed cod and cuttlefish are highly recommended.

Quiet and historic cod place... amazing! Stewed cuttlefish of heavenly goodness! Excellent service! Desserts.... delicious, I haven't found a kitchen like this in a long time!! Making the slipper on cod and polenta says a lot!!!!

Evocative traditional restaurant, well-executed and tasty dishes, white Bassano asparagus not on the menu, very good, as is the polenta with morlacco and spicy oil. Bigoli with duck ragù good (little sauce but tasty), grandmother's cream less so. Right value for money

Typical Venetian restaurant, traditional dishes, excellent risotto with asparagus, located a stone's throw from the bridge, very friendly staff, we will definitely return

Excellent location with walls full of objects from the past, good food, fast and quality service.

Everything that doesn't seem to be there can be found inside! Despite the minimal exterior, as soon as I entered the entrance I was involved in an atmosphere rich in history and tradition. The place, with warm tones, is well organized and furnished in retro style. Every detail goes perfectly with the delicious dishes offered by the kitchen, an exciting discovery. What captured my heart was the dessert: “Grandma's yellow lemon cream with biscuits”. Maybe it reminded me of the sweetness of childhood. The price is in line with the quality and quantity offered. Heartfelt congratulations, see you soon!

Rustic place, efficient service, exceptional food

Historic place in the heart of the ancient village, exquisite and local food that transmits its historical soul, highly recommended!

Unico locale aperto il lunedì mattina, siamo comunque stati fortunati. Servizio velocissimo, baccalá alla vicentina con polenta squisito. Molto bene!

Sono tornato qui dopo 2 mesi dalla mia prima esperienza e ho ritrovato piatti e sapori davvero unici. Il roast Beef con purea è semplicemente sublime. Forse uno dei migliori piatti che abbia mangiato nel 2024. Il locale è molto accogliente ed il personale molto educato e sveglio. I tempi di attesa non sono mai lunghi. Ci tornerò sicuramente. È davvero 1 ristorante strepitoso