Ristorante Ochina Bianca In Mantova

Very high expectations, the restaurant recommended by the B&B owner as one of the best in Mantua. It won the show with Bastianich. We were greeted coldly upon arrival; we waited a bit for the table we'd reserved the day before to become available. After a good half hour, the first courses arrived, but one was missing, arriving much later. The tagliolini in white veal ragù was very good, the pumpkin tortelli were good but not exceptional, and the agnoli with butter and sage were average. The problem was the small portions, but that's how it is. We ordered a beef stew, which unfortunately took another hour to arrive (it was good, but by then we'd lost our enthusiasm), and the potatoes never arrived at all. There was a general sense of confusion, and the service was unwelcoming (€4 each) and rushed. Other tables also complained about the delays. The prices were too high for what was on offer. The place is unrealistic, and there's much room for improvement in many areas.

My experience at Ochina Bianca isn't entirely convincing. The food, appetizers and first courses—there were two of us—was very good. The wait, however, was decidedly too long: over 60 minutes between appetizers and first courses, which arrived after three polite reminders. The service: one of the waiters, under a lot of pressure, was trying his best, but I think there was tension among the staff. This overall situation, combined with the late hour, led us to leave without anything else. Perhaps it was a bad night.

Absolutely deserving of the title of florist. The owner is kind and knowledgeable.

Excellent restaurant in Mantua, just steps from the city center. A welcoming atmosphere for sampling traditional dishes. Excellent Gonzaga salad with capon and pumpkin tortelli.

We had the pleasure of eating at this restaurant for lunch over the weekend. The gentleman who greeted us at the entrance, I think the owner, was extremely kind and helpful from the start. Honestly, I hadn't eaten this well at a restaurant in a long time; there wasn't a single bad thing. The entire table had a first course and a second course, some fish and some meat. Everything was truly perfect. The wine list also seemed well-stocked. The atmosphere is very refined and elegant, yet makes you feel at ease. The prices may be a little higher than other places, by a few euros, but I have to say it's worth every penny! Next time we're in Mantua, we'll definitely be back here!

Excellent traditional Mantuan food, slightly off the main drag but in a quiet area within walking distance of the center. I would recommend it.

A very nice and welcoming restaurant just off the hustle and bustle of the main street. Very good food; the pumpkin tortelli are highly recommended. Friendly staff. Prices are typical of a tourist town center, which is to be expected. My only complaint is that I'm not sure if there's a wheelchair-accessible bathroom. The one we used certainly wasn't, as it's at the bottom of a spiral staircase.

I appreciated everything, I recommend it.

Dinner for four. The atmosphere was elegant, with thoughtful table settings and a great location. The food was up to par, starting with the excellent appetizers. The first courses lacked that extra kick that would have earned me a 5. The wine list was excellent, well-balanced, and of a good standard. Unfortunately, over 35 minutes passed between our order and our appetizer, which I thought was a bit long. The sbrisolona, ​​complimentary on the house, was brought to our table after we'd practically left the restaurant. I hope to find some improvements when we return. Excellent value. The desserts were excellent.

Classy atmosphere, quality food, friendly owner