30/10/2025: An excellent business lunch during a visit to Volta Mantovana. The restaurant is informal, simple, yet welcoming and clean. Service is prompt, and the staff is very professional, friendly, and helpful. The dishes are excellent and prepared with high-quality ingredients. The prices are average, certainly in line with the menu. The menu is varied and features typical local dishes and traditional dishes. The wine cellar is good. I highly recommend making a reservation, as there is limited seating. There is ample free parking just steps from the restaurant. Highly recommended.
27/10/2025: Trattoria Stangada represents excellence in the local restaurant scene: the quality of its products, attention to preparation, and impeccable service make it an ideal choice for those seeking an authentic and refined gastronomic experience.
From the moment you arrive, you sense a care that goes beyond the ordinary: the freshest ingredients, dishes that rigorously reflect Mantuan tradition, and a menu that combines simplicity and flavor. Numerous reviews emphasize how the homemade pastas—particularly the pumpkin tortelli—are "extraordinary," and how the appetizers, from artisanal giardiniera to local cured meats, showcase exceptional ingredients.
The service is distinguished by courtesy, efficiency, and a welcoming atmosphere: the staff manages to make guests feel completely at ease, professionally yet without formality. This level of hospitality and customer care reinforces the restaurant's reputation as an excellent option for lunches and dinners that combine tradition, quality, and conviviality. 
Finally, the value for money seems more than fair: generous, beautifully presented dishes, and a menu that highlights local ingredients without weighing down the price. 
In short: if you're in the area and want a meal where the ingredients speak for themselves, and where the hospitality and preparation are equally top-notch, Trattoria Stangada is a must-visit. Highly recommended.