Le Calandre In Rubano

They treated me like the princess I am 😸

We visited Padua just for visiting this restaurant. I must say it really worthed the visit. We had the Classico menu and we could appreciate the thoughts being put into every dish. Every dish tasted very good in itself. Please book in advance.

What planet are you from Massi?

It was my first time at a restaurant like this, and what surprised me most was the friendliness of the incredibly attentive and approachable staff, who were always willing to play along with us, crack a joke, and keep us company during this tasting experience, dampening what could initially have been a very sophisticated and perhaps formulaic atmosphere. The food was excellent; it wasn't a typical dinner, but a true culinary journey. The chef, who was incredibly smiling and friendly, greeted us several times upon our arrival and departure. In my opinion, it's difficult to find people with such extensive global experience who can maintain such humility and cordiality. Thank you

An experience that goes far beyond a simple dinner. Each course is carefully crafted, with surprising yet perfectly balanced flavors. The service is impeccable: professional, attentive, and never intrusive, making you feel welcomed from start to finish. The atmosphere is elegant yet relaxed, and you can sense the passion behind every detail. A gastronomic experience worth experiencing at least once. Kudos to the entire staff!!

It's impossible to review another planet... Plus, there's a heart attack risk: Chef Massimiliano himself at the table! The staff is top notch. Hats off.

Ah... how nostalgic!!! Only a few days have passed, and the nostalgia for the place continues. And rightly so! From Novara to indulge in nonstop emotions, almost three hours of gastronomic pampering in a classy yet absolutely relaxed atmosphere. The staff are incredibly professional, always smiling, yet very approachable. You feel like a prestigious guest, yet it feels like you've spent months with them. Fantastic! The Chef and his dishes are incredibly elegant; it's hard to find a favorite... perhaps the one that struck me most was the *Burnt wheat ribbons with capers, coffee, and goat's Navesa fondue*, but the whole experience was magnificent. Like the way some dishes are prepared on the nose through glasses filled with aromas, the same ones you'll perceive in the pairing dish—nothing banal. This time we wanted to sample the flavors of the MAX Menu; I hope to also try the Classico soon. Thank you to the entire team, the dining room staff, and Chef Alajmo for the fantastic experience you gave us.

Always a great experience. Top-notch service, quality, and wines.

Obviously you can't complain about the food, nor the service, it's a three star Michelin and has been at that level for two decades. However I found that service was very relaxed and warm in the best understanding of those terms. We had the classic menu which apart being excellent, had some jokey items in it including a surprising little hollow ball made of egg white with a popcorn inside it. There is also a fake mozzarella in the dessert items which is really a wonder on how they manage to produce it. We talked to the Chef a couple of times, who seemed interested in our reaction to what we had just eaten. It may be a surprising thing to say, but we had a very good time there.

An experience I will remember for a long time. I chose the "Classic" menu to follow the thread of chef Max Alajmo's experiences in the development that led him to earn his third Michelin star ⭐️⭐️⭐️ His presence was discreet but constant, from the greeting and introduction at the entrance to the direct inquiry about how the tasting was going, and evidently in the great direction in the kitchen. Every single dish presented had at least four dimensions—taste, aesthetics, sound, and aroma—that blended together. It was impossible to choose a course because they all followed a logical progression in the tasting journey, like notes on a musical score. I won't include photos in the review because they wouldn't convey the full sense of this sensory journey, but only the card identifying me as the 13,345th customer to have tasted their "risotto passi d'oro." My appreciation also goes to the kindness of all the staff, from the reservation email to the welcome and impeccable service. But the first person I have to thank 🙏 is my daughter, who gave me this experience for my "umpteenth" 😅birthday.