Il Calandrino In Rubano

A high-level treat but with some flaws in the service given the high target

Fantastic experience. Superb tasting menu.

I can only say that when you leave, you're regenerated in body and spirit. Congratulations.

A very quaint and original restaurant in Sarmeola. Although it's not large, there are several tables for dining in. The cuisine is traditional and regional, with high-quality ingredients (generous portions and the option of halving portions on some dishes) for both savory and sweet dishes. The young, friendly, and welcoming staff are excellent.

I tried the "Laura" tasting menu, a gastronomic experience that completely satisfied me. For the wine pairing, I chose to rely on the sommelier's advice, a decision that added value to the entire dinner. I was assisted by Margot, who proved to be extremely skilled, knowledgeable, and professional. In addition to her great technical expertise, she pampered us throughout the evening with a truly rare attention to detail. An experience I highly recommend to anyone seeking the perfect combination of haute cuisine and excellent service. The prices are above average, but they're worth it. I'll be back.

The appetizers, first courses, and desserts were very good, well-presented, and imaginative.

Years after Le Calandre we tried the Bistrot, with refined cuisine and an informal but warm atmosphere.

A truly beautiful, modern, well-kept, and clean place. The staff (the parking attendant, the waiters, and the sommeliers) are kind, professional, and attentive. I really appreciate that, whenever the bread runs out, the waiters replenish it. The menu is refined, with few but high-quality options. My choice was Erminio's tartare: an explosion of flavors that creates a perfect umami experience, not to mention the salad, as simple as it is delicious. The desserts are also excellent. It was a pleasant experience, and I can't wait to return!

A truly special place and the food is an absolute must-try!

I'm always perplexed when I go there for breakfast. Why? Well, first of all, I don't like the unfriendly staff, from the girls at the counter to (and especially) the lady at the cash register, who is the sister of the famous chef; they always have this smug air that makes them indigestible. It's truly a mortal sin to take money from them. The atmosphere: mediocre, it's basically a veranda along the main road in Rubano, decorated in a fairly unremarkable way. The croissants are very good, no complaints there, although there are some pastry shops in Padua that make them better, and the locations are much nicer (and cheaper). So, I'd go there even for a good croissant, but the unfriendly lady and the staff, along with the mediocre atmosphere, make it difficult for me to digest breakfast, which turns what should be a moment of pampering into a moment of nerves.