L'Officina del Gelato In Carpi

14/03/2026: What a fun and funky spot for amazing Italian food presented in a contemporary way. As an Italian, I appreciate what the chef is doing to bring a fresh perspective on traditional dishes! I had the salmon, which was delectable; my partner had pasta with seafood, which was reminiscent of the same dish from my childhood that my Italian father would make. So so flavorful!

03/03/2026: Pleased to see they open at 4:30, I chose this place because of a train schedule. Also, the menu is just what I like. I could tell that I surprised/confused the staff by entering at 4:45. They recovered quickly and seated me courteously. I was seated in a greenhouse room (glass wall and roof) which was cold. Later, someone turned on a ceiling-mounted heater. The temperature went from 66 to 70F in about 20 minutes. (Thermometer on the wall.) There were dried-out Christmas decorations all around me; on March 2nd. (See pic) The Brussels sprouts were as good as everyone says: their appearance, their flavor, and their texture. The server, Emi, and the cooks accommodated my special request. I was very happy to try the crispy gnocchi. Their texture, inside and out, was perfection. I could tell they were made in house. The restrooms (down stairs) were spotlessly clean, but the (non-slip?) rugs on the stairs could use a good cleaning.