Quel Fantastico Giovedi In Ferrara

One of the city's top restaurants even if it has slightly dropped in quality

We fell in love with this place, its dishes, and its staff. The eel and Comacchio-style marinated anchovies are well-balanced (you must like that acidic touch), and the calamari stuffed with cod and celeriac foam are superb. The dry passatelli with asparagus and clams and the potato flan with salama da sugo are very good. The green azuki bean hoe with raw scampi (it was only on the tasting menu, but the kitchen turned a blind eye) is a treat for the heart and stomach. The unlisted tagliata with curry, potatoes, and roasted banana was love at first bite. The latte in piedi (milk in standing) is excellent, as is the chocolate salami, which stands out for its just the right sweetness and intense cocoa flavor. The staff made our silver wedding anniversary even more special by surprising us with a very kind gift. They made us feel pampered. If you pass through Ferrara you cannot miss this stop (also praised by several of the city's friendliest taxi drivers).

I wasn't familiar with this restaurant, but it made a great impression on me, both for the quality of the food and the prompt, attentive, and unobtrusive service. The price was reasonable for the quality of the fish and the service.

One of the very few places worth eating at in recent years. The service is truly exceptional, the quality/price ratio is fair, and the atmosphere is refined. One of the few places I enjoy eating at.

Fantastic in the name makes me anxious. The family matriarch quells that on impact. We are in good hands. The fish dishes are quality and value, but the pasta shines beyond belief. Pumpkin is not pumpkin when this chef selects it for his pasta with butter and sage. It's selected and elevated...a rare treat. Their presentation of carbonara shames every place interpreting this great dish as some perverse orgy of bacon bathed in cream. The wines by the glass are of quality and interest, recommended by a sommelier that cares as much as the kitchen team, floor team and of course, the fantastic matriarch. All very fairly priced.

Great food, great service...an intimate restaurant where you feel pampered from start to finish.

Great food with unique flavours, the service was excellent and the atmosphere really lovely. Fully recommend you visit!

Definitely one of the best places in Ferrara.

A wonderful experience. Beyond the quality of the dishes, the staff's sensitivity and passion are evident. At first glance, it might seem like a place that makes you feel uncomfortable, but in reality, the pampering and kind attention truly makes you feel at home. As a celiac, this is worth its weight in gold; the discomfort of having to eat out has completely vanished. Everything was perfect.

Excellent menu and very kind waiting staff.