Osteria del Menestrello In Collecchio

One of the best restaurants between Fornovo and Collecchio

Genuine and excellent. Hosted inside an old mill you’ll be served the best dishes of the local cuisine. Only fresh ingredients and a sparkling atmosphere. We’ll come back, thank you!

Don't be put off by the "lounge bar", as we were about to do. We arrive without a reservation on Sunday for lunch, they accept us despite the already late time and a communion party. Two characteristic rooms open onto a cozy and well-kept garden, open kitchen, well-spaced tables and very little noise even with so many people. We ate very carefully chosen cured meats, soft, sweet veined raw ham, tasty coppa and perfect feline; noteworthy is the room temperature which enhances its flavor and abundance. They offered us some crescentina (fried pie), well cooked and dry. Then fresh and crunchy giardiniera, a simple dish but which says a lot about the authenticity of the cuisine. Like the first potato tortelli with leek cream and raw meat, tasty and creamy, and herb tortelli with morel mushrooms: the latter have a touching balance, from the thickness of the pasta to the taste of the filling, passing through a simple seasoning that enhances the butter and mushrooms without covering the herbs We were already full but we let ourselves be convinced by Martina for a delicious trifle, which was a real added value of kindness and attention, not only at our table: when the service is done with passion you can feel the difference between being customers and guests We can't wait to return to try the other specialties.

I had lunch on Sunday with my family. We appreciated everything, from the location to all the dishes we tasted. Unforgettable fried polenta and giardiniera, tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms never eaten so good, very tender sliced ​​meat, excellent baked potatoes, fresh and fabulous mascarpone and strawberry yogurt dessert, but also the almond cake which I only tasted was phenomenal. Really pleasant background music and welcoming environment. Even the little girl was warmly welcomed and tasted everything with great pleasure! Compliments to the owner and chef Mr. Elio for the wonders he creates in his kitchen! A place not to be missed because it deserves 5 stars! I recommend you go there!

Excellent cuisine and very friendly staff!

Excellent restaurant, beautiful location, excellent service and superlative dishes. Passed with flying colors, highly recommended

The place is really beautiful and quiet... and the food is even better!! All the passion and skills that Elio (chef) puts in can be perceived in the dishes offered!! It feels like home....at super honest prices!! Super value for money!! If you come for a post-work lunch break... then you will definitely return!

I had read reviews and I must say that they are very faithful. Excellent trifle!

Very nice place, the food is excellent and the managers are very kind and helpful. Absolutely recommended!

We were the only ones to have booked for January 1st 2025. Very friendly staff, family atmosphere, we felt at home. Very generous portions, but above all, quality. A fillet that cut itself, tender. Tortelli, beaten meat and very abundant polenta. Excellent cuisine! We will definitely return because it felt like we were staying with family!