O Sole Mio In Bologna

01/08/2025: Excellent venue and service. I personally tried the fried polenta, pumpkin cappellacci, roast lamb shoulder, venison "in the woods," and a coffee mousse...all so spectacular that I couldn't choose a favorite. All the other dishes at the table that I didn't try were also excellent, according to other diners.

15/06/2025: The name “Osteria” could be misleading, but Osteria Alberto, just outside Ferrara, is much more than you might expect. Welcomed without a reservation by the very kind Martina, who with great kindness and courtesy sat me down and served me quickly despite the place being full, I immediately perceived a rustic and authentic environment, which however soon leaves room for a high-level gastronomic experience. The menu immediately reveals the chef's intent: to reinterpret tradition with creativity, without ever distorting it. I tasted two appetizers: fried polenta in Parmesan fondue and truffle, very fragrant and delicious, and a plate of raw ham with vegetables and warm balsamic vinegar cream, a real treat for those who love this ingredient. But the dish that really won me over were the cappelletti au gratin: very small, with a very thin pastry and a delicious filling. The choice to serve them au gratin was surprising and satisfying. The meal was accompanied by an excellent glass of wine, chosen from two proposals chosen by Martina (a great wine connoisseur) at the time of opening. The bill? A little above average, but absolutely consistent with the quality of the raw materials and the care of the proposal. A place to recommend for those who love traditional cuisine elevated with taste and competence. I will be back very willingly!