Giallozucca In Mantova

Outside the rules, excellent hospitality and care of the dishes.

Osteria a little away from the main square and from the noise of the surrounding places. Perfect for a quiet lunch or dinner with family or friends. Another fundamental point in favor is the option of many vegan and vegetarian dishes, which is remarkable in Mantua, a city where meat and derivatives are traditionally popular. How nice to be in 2025! Exceptional mushroom timbale.

Suggested by a local friend, we found ourselves catapulted into a place full of culture and entertainment... the owner entertained us with his life experiences between one course and another!! And we thought we had only booked for a typical Mantuan meal❤️ excellent experience!!

Five stars are too few to describe the dishes and the experience lived in this little restaurant hidden in a typical Mantua courtyard. I couldn't recommend the "best course". The innkeeper welcomed us and served us like friends: a more unique than rare quality.

Siamo stati in questa trattoria per una serata tra amici ed è stata un’esperienza davvero piacevole. Il locale ha uno stile originale e creativo, con un’atmosfera allegra che ti mette subito a tuo agio. Nonostante fosse piuttosto pieno, il chiacchiericcio generale non ha mai interferito con le nostre conversazioni, il che è sempre un plus quando si cena fuori in compagnia. Il cibo? Buono, direi, anche se non indimenticabile. Piatti semplici e ben fatti, ma senza quel tocco che ti fa dire “wow”. Ciò che però ha reso la serata speciale è stato il clima che si respirava: spensierato, accogliente e arricchito da un servizio davvero unico. Chi ci ha accolto e servito è stato il vero protagonista della serata: un signore (forse il proprietario o il maître) simpaticissimo, alla mano e pieno di risorse. Con il suo modo di fare, è riuscito a creare un’atmosfera calda e coinvolgente, facendoci sentire quasi a casa. Insomma, più che per il cibo, torneremo per l’energia e la simpatia di questo posto, che sa come farti passare una serata piacevole e leggera.

Traditional dishes but also reworked with taste and imagination, capable of satisfying even the most demanding palates like mine. Fast service, very kind and friendly staff, very knowledgeable about wines and willing to give advice. A multifaceted place, where you can find live music or books or painting exhibitions, certainly the most unique and particular restaurant in Mantua, an absolute must-try!

"Family" atmosphere and then the innkeeper is a wonderful person and knows how to recommend wines. I recommend it from all points of view ♥️

The place was chosen because it offers vegan dishes on the menu, but unfortunately it is not enough to remove animal foods to make correct vegan cuisine... in fact, forgetting to include legume proteins is a serious mistake, especially if you charge 18 euros for the second course and call it "steak lettuce" and are two seared salad leaves.. even the dessert can definitely be improved, an appetizer without infamy or praise as it is only courgettes. The first one was good: even if it wasn't necessary, a legume paste was used and the chestnut seasoning was very good. The place is beautiful and the desire to also work with plant-based food is there and it shows, but I recommend studying vegan nutrition in a little more depth.

I had dinner in this restaurant with my family on a Saturday in the first ten days of January 2025. We found it by chance and fortunately found a table for us. Beautiful location with lots of wines on view and books. We opted for a platter of cured meats, pumpkin tortelli and cream and ham agnolotti. Excellent flavours, well prepared dishes and fast and punctual service. Average prices for the place. I recommend it.

Capitati per caso in questo locale decidiamo di entrare. Locale piccolo con pochi coperti e questo è ottimo per evitare di urlare per chiaccherare. Staff cordiale e veloce, tornerò sicuramente. Consigliato