Il Chiosco In Padova

26/10/2025: I went for lunch today with some friends. The atmosphere is truly beautiful and refined, and the staff was kind and helpful. We started with some good appetizers and gnocchi with gorgonzola and walnuts, which were truly delicious. Unfortunately, the disappointment came with the meat: the two cuts we ordered didn't taste like Sorana at all, as indicated on the menu, but of a completely different type, with a smoky flavor that made them almost inedible. The same thing happened with the rib steak, which was covered in too many spices that completely obliterated its flavor. We politely mentioned this to the waiters, who apologized and said they would offer a small discount at the counter. Unfortunately, when it came to the bill, not only was there no discount, but we were also told it was "impossible" for the meat to be bad, and that the mistake on the rib steak was the fault of the new chef. For dessert, we tried the Venetian soup, which was decent. Overall, however, a disappointing experience: for the prices, we expected much higher quality. I don't think we'll be back.

20/09/2025: Delicious plate of spaghetti with black truffle