Dolce Stil Novo alla Reggia - Alfredo Russo In Venaria reale

Besides the beautiful location, it was an unexpected dinner, everything was delicious, and the wait staff were kind and knowledgeable. Thank you for the delicious risotto...and the pleasant chat with the chef.

A very elegant restaurant inside the Royal Palace of Venaria Reale, with a magnificent view of the gardens. The welcome and service are pleasant and impeccable. Excellent cuisine with meticulously prepared and delicious dishes. Excellent wine list and suggested pairings. An experience not to be missed.

I went with my girlfriend to celebrate our anniversary, and I must say that the dinner completely met our expectations. A flavorful experience with simple yet high-quality ingredients that reflected the sophistication of the dishes and the ingredients that paired perfectly. The excellent wines paired with the dishes truly enhanced the experience. Very attentive service. An experience worth repeating.

An excellent dinner in a magnificent location. We opted for the tasting menu with wine pairings. Every course was excellent, our favorites being the quail, tortelli, and risotto. The service was excellent. The chef is a truly kind and interesting person, a pleasure to chat with. They were very sweet with the birthday dessert 🎂

I had dinner with my family. It was a wonderful experience. The food was all delicious and the dishes were beautiful. The chef was always very helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back.

I had dinner with my family and everything was perfect from start to finish. A special experience. I will definitely be back.

I came for dinner with my family, we had a really good time, every course was a discovery, the service was impeccable and the chef was very kind and professional, we will definitely be back!!!

A slight disappointment... The location is beautiful, and there's nothing to complain about, as is the chef's kindness. However, we found the dishes to be unsurprising, and that's fine—it's a matter of personal taste. However, in my opinion, the service wasn't up to par for a restaurant of this caliber. Here are a few examples. A waiter couldn't remember the name of the wine he was serving us with its pairing on two occasions, and a waitress, when serving us a dish, simply called a certain fish (the name of which I don't remember) "with artichokes." For all the other dishes, there was a fairly detailed explanation, but here it was just "with artichokes," as if she couldn't remember the rest of the ingredients. I don't know if the fact that the service was in English created any complications, but that didn't seem to be the case with the other courses. Furthermore, two people didn't eat meat, as specified when booking, and the amuse bouche were served before asking who the vegetarian ones were for—not a major problem, but one of those small inaccuracies you don't expect. Furthermore, the waiter pointing to the right dish in the wrong area of ​​the table and saying, "So this one's for you!" wasn't exactly the best. Another minor flaw, in our opinion, was the wine pairing, which is indeed very cheap, but the glasses are truly tiny, with negligible quantities. In my opinion, it's better to align with other restaurants and charge a little more but with more generous portions, otherwise you risk annoying customers (at least that's what happened in our case). Finally, there was a small issue with a dessert, and the resolution was less generous than what I've seen at other less renowned restaurants... Offering the vermouth we ordered as a complement might have been a more appreciated gesture with a lower financial impact. In any case, lunch was an enjoyable experience, and overall the quality is good—I'm not arguing with that—but unfortunately, I have to say that this experience didn't leave me with the wow factor that would make me want to return immediately. P.S. In response to your reply, I admit my disappointment, as I expected an acknowledgement of objective points I expressed respectfully, and a little less arrogant defensiveness. Furthermore, our only requirements were that we were two people who don't eat meat, no other changes were necessary, and especially not for desserts. I believe there was a misunderstanding. Our issue with a dessert was of a different nature, and out of courtesy and elegance, I won't describe it; I imagined this would have been appreciated.

Very good food with delicate flavors, sometimes more delicate than expected. Amazing location. Friendly, very attentive service. Worth the trip from Modena.

For my birthday and my partner's, we went to this wonderful Michelin-starred restaurant, thanks to chef Alfredo Russo and the entire team who will take you on a breathtaking experience. There's little to say about the location, the Reggia di Venaria, elegance, history, and understated luxury in the dining rooms... you couldn't ask for more, and every expectation was met. Before ordering, the chef himself comes to the table to check for allergies and personal preferences to ensure the best culinary experience. We opted for the tasting menu + 4 wines. Each dish surpassed itself in flavor and imagination; it's not just cuisine, but an incredible experience. The portions are small and compact; we expected to leave still a little hungry (before entering), having never eaten anywhere similar, but instead, we filled our stomachs beyond belief. It's very difficult to describe the dishes, especially due to their complexity, but they are based (not all of them) on simple ingredients expertly crafted to offer the ultimate culinary experience; the star shines through in every course. The pairing wines were perfect, every sip paired perfectly with the food on the plate. The wait staff was extremely attentive and professional, as you'd expect from a place like this. We never poured water or wine ourselves; as soon as a glass was empty, they intervened promptly. The same goes for the incredibly fresh bread, a bowl of Sicilian olive oil to use with the bread, the crumbs on the table were promptly removed, and even the napkins were rearranged if you got up to go to the counter. In short, impeccable. I'll leave photos of the dishes, but even the ingredients you don't usually like are crafted with such mastery that you can't help but enjoy them. The dessert was divided into two parts, both truly stunning and delicious. In addition to the menu, we also included a tasting of three different, top-quality cheeses accompanied by special jams and crostini, a glass of Vin Santo, three bottles of still water, an incredible Vermouth, an herbal tea for my partner, and coffee. The restaurant provided a complimentary entrée, two glasses of fine prosecco (or champagne), and a micro-pastry at the end (with a piece of revisited tiramisu with the words "Happy Birthday" written on it for both of us). The evening concluded with a stroll on the panoramic terrace overlooking the front square on one side and the gardens on the other. Even before leaving, the chef came out again to thank us, and we were given a truly comprehensive recipe book featuring many Michelin-starred dishes, a much-appreciated gift. In short, everything was perfect from start to finish. To recap, we ate: entrée (5 pieces each), warm bread with olive oil, always replenished as needed, 4 appetizers, 2 first courses, 1 second course, cheeses, 2 desserts, micro-pastries, 6 glasses of wine (2 refilled because they were empty), 2 glasses of prosecco, 1 glass of Vin Santo, 1 vermouth, 1 herbal tea, 1 tiramisu (for a birthday, not included in the menu), 3 waters, 1 coffee. Having left nothing out, total food and service: €398.00 (to be split between 2 people; keeping one would cost even less). A lot? A little? It's certainly not pocket money, especially for someone like me who only has the opportunity to go to these places once a year, but it's absolutely thoughtful about the experience, the location, the food, and everything else. Whenever the occasion arises, I would gladly return. I recommend it to anyone looking for a special evening without worrying too much about the expense. Thanks again to the entire dining room team and the chef.