La Cicala In Maranello

20/12/2024: We celebrated my friend's birthday, it was the first time I had heard of this restaurant and I was impressed. Let me start by saying that it was raining and certainly with the good weather outside it must be different from inside which is not bad but you want to put it with the outdoor experience. the staff is kind and knowledgeable, the tables are modern and bare, I'm old-fashioned and at least a top would have been appreciated but I adapt. The food was well prepared, the raw meats were good, a little less so the tuna tartare, perhaps covered in too much soy sauce which doesn't make you understand the goodness of the red meat of the fish, for someone who comes from Trapani like me and chews tuna, this noble fish must be served in purity like the tables bare of everything. The tagliolini with scampi were excellent and the squid was a spectacle both in terms of plating and flavours, this time the sauces accompanied it well. I can't comment on the quality/quantity/price ratio because for obvious reasons I didn't pay but from the menu prices the prices seemed reasonable and in line with the quantity and quality offered. Overall, a lovely evening and a great gastronomic discovery in the area.

07/12/2024: Excellent experience at Ristretto 25 in Carpi! Carefully prepared and well-balanced dishes, with a perfect mix of tastes and flavors that enhance the quality of the raw materials. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Cozy atmosphere, ideal for a high quality dinner. Highly recommended!