La Zampanella In Montese

Yes, it's over an hour from Bologna, but what you find is worth the trip! A true osteria, with a family atmosphere, quick service, and always a smile, good, authentic food. The zampanella, a soft, warm pastry made to order, contains, unlike the borlengo, Modenese pesto, and everything you could possibly want, from sweet to savory. You eat in a quiet, cool place, and the food is delicious... What more could you ask for? Oh, and the bill? A bargain!

A wonderful culinary experience! We tried the green tortellini with parmesan cream (excellent!), a vegetable zampanella (very light, with ricotta, asparagus, and spinach), and a sweet zampanella with gorgonzola and fig jam (a difficult but perfect combination). The service was courteous and friendly, and excellent value! Reservations recommended if you're traveling on weekends.

Simple, tidy, and clean place. Two of us had lunch there without a reservation, but it was a weekday. Everything was excellent, including the zampanelle, gnocco fritto, and crescentine pasta. Recommended.

A quality dinner in the Apennines in a restaurant from another era. Two of us dined here and tried the tasting menu: the quality and portions were impeccable. I'll definitely be back to try all the zampanelle flavors.

It's a quiet place, the managers are competent, the zampanelle are fantastic with any subscription, definitely worth trying!! 👍🎆😉

We found this restaurant somewhat by chance, as is our usual vacation habit. Located atop a hill, it offers a splendid sunset view. Excellent local/homemade dishes accompanied by equally excellent service. Don't miss the appetizer platter of cured meats and cheeses, accompanied by tigelle and crescentine, and especially the zampanelle. Unbeatable value for money.

A traditional and authentic mountain osteria in a beautiful location. The rustic atmosphere offers excellent, simple, and affordable food. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Highly recommended.

If it weren't so out of the way, I'd get a subscription. I love zampanella, it's a brilliantly simple dish. Thank you so much.

Welcoming place, very friendly staff, and excellent food. We'll be back.

This trattoria deserves a special mention for many reasons. Authentic ingredients, the zampanelle are delicious, and so is the casoncelli pasta, ricotta-filled pasta with Bolognese ragù. Excellent service, a friendly lady who welcomes you warmly and offers recommendations on what and how to eat, explaining the food. The other staff are also friendly and smiling. The interior has a hillside trattoria-style atmosphere, just what we were looking for; the exterior is a wonderful hillside with its aromas and colors. ❤️❤️❤️