Osteria da Bice la Gallina Felice In Mantova

I spotted Bice a year ago when I was in Mantua for a wedding, and I promised myself I'd go next time I was in the city! The chicken figurines decorating the restaurant are truly charming 🐔❤️ The dishes are quite generous and very good, the plating is thoughtful but unpretentious, appropriate for the type of place. The location is quiet, even though it's close to a main road. I found the service a bit aloof, but above all, inattentive and slow. We were the first to arrive for lunch, which was fortunate, but we still had to wait up to half an hour between courses, while customers who arrived after us waited even longer simply to order. The service organization needs revising. It's a shame about the toilets.

Very good food and adequate portions, good service, they don't rush you at all, in fact you feel at ease.

A magnificent experience. The food is the true star: free of unnecessary showy frills, yet plated with care and elegance. The detail is in the dish itself, in the excellent quality of the ingredients. You can feel a homey touch in the best sense of the word, that of comfort food that warms and satisfies. The portions are generous, especially considering the moderately low prices. The staff is extremely friendly, with a special mention for the owner: welcoming and attentive. The restaurant's aesthetic is simple, down-to-earth yet pleasant, and everything is clean and tidy. The wait times were very short, and we felt pampered: we never felt like we were missing out; on the contrary, our expectations were always exceeded and met. The outdoor area is wonderful: it truly feels like being in your own backyard with friends, almost forgetting you're in a restaurant surrounded by strangers. A place to return to without hesitation.

A bit disappointed with the food. The steak was served cold. It wasn't listed anywhere, so we didn't eat it; it's not for everyone. My spaghetti (dish of the day) was also rubbish. And the price was very, very high. So, never again for us. Money wasted.

A formal restaurant located on a side street off the historic Viale Vittorio Emanuele "Pradella," in the heart of Mantua. The menu offers high-quality food, with a focus on ingredients and meticulous preparation. Select appetizers and generous first and second courses. The menu isn't extensive, but the dishes are well-crafted, combining creativity and tradition. Prices are in keeping with the setting and the type of establishment. Service tends to be formal, with very polite and professional staff. The impeccably renovated atmosphere reflects the building's unique character. A typical Mantuan house, with an internal courtyard used for summer dining. Paid parking is available along the avenue or in the surrounding streets and squares.

Very good traditional Mantuan dishes. Popular with locals. Tables inside are limited, so reservations are recommended. I recommend it.

Very cute place with friendly staff but food is just okay.

Lovely place, well-kept and clean. With a lovely intimate internal courtyard where you can eat outside. Very generous portions and fresh food, cooked in a sublime way. Really good traditional Mantuan dishes. Attentive, professional and helpful service. Excellent quality/price ratio.

A great place to eat. Much more than a simple gastronomic experience, a place to celebrate and enjoy the true Italian way of eating, with quality, flavor, health and pleasure, without neglecting the right price for your customers.

Da Bice si sta proprio bene. Piatti ottimi con prodotti di alta qualità cucinati con passione. Personale gentilissimo e affabile. Consigliato!