Locanda Mariella In Calestano

It's an experience more than just a gastronomic stop. The Japanese chef is brilliant, not reinterpreting Emilian recipes but rather preparing them using their own cooking and preparation techniques. It's a fantastic place for those who love wine and the culture behind a bottle of wine. And even though the owners say no to borders, no to homelands (and they're right, given the times and the manipulation), it's a truly patriotic place in the best sense of the word.

A unique experience. Full meal and champagne. Everything was perfect, from appetizer to dessert. I highly recommend it.

Rural setting. Careful service and excellent product quality.

Mariella and Guido are two passionate hosts, two aesthetes of taste: of good wine, of real food, and even of art. Here, only tasting menus are offered, which you can choose in advance when booking, thus reducing waste and consumption: a beautiful philosophy. What you do here can become special; if you know how to trust them, the exchange will be fascinating. I have a memory of this place that will become indelible, an indissoluble memory. Thanks to these precious exchanges of travel stories, conversations full of the history of producers, wines, and restaurants. Of past lives and new generations. Increasingly rare comparisons, to be jealously guarded. Mariella is an inexorable well of wisdom. We will return.

A restaurant distinguished by its originality and character. A handful of tables and tastefully selected background music create an intimate and unique atmosphere. The menu, chosen at the time of booking, is a harmonious sequence of dishes crafted with precision, where the extraordinary quality of the ingredients is evident with naturalness and authenticity. No gimmicks, just authentic cuisine, meticulously crafted down to the last detail. The two owners are the beating heart of the restaurant. With overwhelming passion, they welcome guests, sharing stories about the dishes, the wines, and the winemakers that make the drinking experience truly unique. Each wine offered accurately and characterfully reflects its origins, expressing its identity. A place where every choice is thoughtful. A restaurant with a soul that is felt as soon as you step inside. A meal that lingers in your memory, thanks to its atmosphere, flavors, and humanity.

They always make an impression without seeming to try hard. It's talent.