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01/08/2025: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impeccable business lunch: excellent cuisine and excellent service We went to Antica Osteria di Borghetto for a business lunch with some colleagues, and the experience was truly positive in every way. The atmosphere is refined, welcoming, and suitable for both informal meetings and more professional occasions. One of the strong points is undoubtedly the variety of the menu, which also includes options suitable for those following a Muslim diet: fish, salads, and alternative dishes that were very popular. We started with a rich appetizer: typical Piacenza cured meats accompanied by rosemary focaccia and bread, anchovies (unfortunately, I don't remember the origin), and a shrimp salad chosen by my colleagues, which was excellent. The first courses are traditional Piacenza dishes: classic tortelli, pisarei e fasò, and tortelli with nettles, all well-made and tasty. For main courses, in addition to the classic meat dishes, there was also a one-kilo tomahawk steak with potatoes, which was highly appreciated and cooked to perfection. We paired everything with white and red wine, still and sparkling water. Desserts were varied: I chose an excellent tiramisu. To round things off, coffee, Bargnolino liqueur, and limoncino liqueur. The service was another highlight: the waiters were friendly, knowledgeable, and always available to explain each dish with precision and courtesy. In short, a wonderful experience that I highly recommend. I would gladly return, in fact... I hope as soon as possible!

20/07/2025: This was the second time I've had lunch at this Osteria. I must say the dishes were exceptional, and the service was equally friendly and unobtrusive. Probably one of the best Osterias between Piacenza and Cremona. Highly recommended.