Ristorante Ai Colli Da Cencio In Montegrotto terme

It was recommended to us by the receptionist at our hotel. Great place, in the top 3 of our stay in Veneto.

Sunday lunch at this restaurant offering gluten-free options. The restaurant is bright and well-decorated, with young, friendly staff. The appetizer of eggplant tagliatelle with shrimp and confit cherry tomatoes was a great start, a beautifully presented and tasty dish. Next up was buffalo ricotta ravioli with a delicate and very pleasant flavor. The meal concluded with a crème brûlée with fresh berries, a truly exceptional preparation. Prices are moderately high, but it's worth it. Recommended.

At Cencio, the cuisine plays with contrasts and surprising details. I started with spaghetti with amberjack served on a pepper cream and lemon crumble: I was apprehensive about the lemon-pepper combination, but the dish won me over. The freshness of the lemon and the aroma of the amberjack reached the nose together, while the pepper remained more muted, perhaps attenuated by the tomato, but the whole was harmonious and very pleasant. For my second course, I chose fried chicken: at first glance, it may seem like a simple dish, but here it becomes a small test of style. Boneless thigh, small bones left as a charming decoration, tender meat, without a trace of dryness, with a light and fragrant frying. My only complaint was the accompanying tartar sauce: it was too bland, lacking the typical acidity of gherkins and spring onions that would have truly livened up the dish. The sautéed vegetables on the side were perfect. To round out the dinner, a warm chocolate cake with ice cream and bourbon sauce. Delicious, truly well-made! Fair prices and meticulously prepared cuisine, with dishes that surprise with their technique and presentation. A place worth a visit in Montegrotto Terme, especially for those seeking original dishes prepared with a sure hand.

I have to say it was a truly wonderful experience... I had booked elsewhere, but then, without thinking, I ended up here. And I have to say, the cuisine was spectacular, modern, and carefully prepared, rich in flavor. Even the wine by the glass was excellent. Excellent service from the lady who welcomed us, and the gentleman at the end of the evening was also kind. My compliments.

Family-run restaurant/trattoria, located in the picturesque Euganean Hills, near Montegrotto Terme. The cuisine is refined, creative, and seasonal, with great respect for the local area: excellent dishes ranging from meat (the beef tartare, freshly prepared at the table by the owner's charming wife, is highly recommended), fish, first courses (the risottos are wonderful!), and desserts. Wine enthusiasts will find an exceptional wine list, featuring an extensive selection of excellent wines. The owners are friendly, always available, and delightful; the service is prompt and attentive. The view of the hills offers breathtaking views, the interior is welcoming and well-maintained, and in summer, guests can dine in the beautiful garden beneath the vineyards, located at the back of the restaurant. Highly recommended!

A top restaurant just outside Montegrotto. Carefully prepared meat and fish dishes. A captivating location in the summer, when you can dine al fresco under a vineyard. An Oscar-winning wine list. Fair prices. Must try!

What can I say, we went back the next evening and were the last to leave the place...

Summer dinner under the vine pergola, with a cool breeze from the hill above. The atmosphere is refined, pleasant, and quiet—finally, a place without background music! The menu is varied and interesting, featuring fish and meat dishes with fairly elaborate recipes, but also simple dishes and grilled dishes. Fresh mushrooms aren't on the menu; we ordered the porcini mushrooms appetizer. Everything was good; my only criticism was the fried mushrooms, which I thought were too rich and heavy, covering up the flavor of the food (brains and chicken). The portions were quite small. Overall, the food quality was excellent, even the desserts. Extensive wine list. Efficient and professional service. Prices were high, with a cover charge of €4. I've attached a photo of the receipt.

Excellent experience, on August 15th. No chaos, no stress, comfortable chairs, large tables, excellent quality food, well-prepared, excellent wine selection, quick, smiling, impeccable service, honest value for money, I'm happy to have discovered this restaurant, I'll definitely be back, thank you all 🍾

A positive experience from every perspective. It's a matter of taste, of course, but when you have kindness, elegance, deliciousness, and fair prices, I don't know what else you could ask for from a place. Full and happy.