11/01/2025: My encounter with the I Feudi restaurant turned into a sort of ambivalent story, a bit like that of a medal, which has a shiny side and a slightly less shiny side. Yet, it is precisely the richness of nuances that makes this experience memorable, albeit with some small reservations.
Let's start with the good things, which are so many. The quality of the raw materials deserves a separate applause. Each ingredient on the plate seems to choose to tell its story perfectly, like an actor who enters the scene with the right intensity. The pizzas are a true triumph of flavours, prepared with care and passion. The combination of the pizza with ham, rocket and parmesan is a hymn to freshness and delicacy, while the one with mortadella and stracciatella is a dance of creaminess and taste that deserves a standing ovation. Every bite is a journey that tells of distant lands, but always well rooted in the heart of Italy.
Unfortunately, not everything shone like the quality of the cuisine. And here begins the downside, which has a slightly bitter taste. The place, unfortunately, turned out to be a little too noisy for my tastes. Imagine being immersed in a noisy crowd, where voices overlap like waves that cannot calm down. I don't want to sound exaggerated, but not even on the busiest nights at Cocoricò (yes, that legendary nightclub in northern Italy) did I feel a similar level of confusion. If the intention was to convey the liveliness of southern Italian tradition, it must be admitted that the atmosphere risks becoming a little oppressive, especially for those looking for a moment of tranquility.
To close the circle, the bill. Already at the moment of ordering, my mind wandered among the numbers, trying to calculate how much such a high-quality dinner could cost. But the bitter surprise arrives at the time of the receipt, when we realize that for two pizzas, a Coca-Cola and a sparkling water, the total amounts to €54. And that's not all: I realize that I am also being charged 50 cents for the cardboard used to take home the rest of the uneaten pizza. And here we add a small detail which, in a restaurant that prides itself on a certain quality, could have been avoided: we had to make do with transferring the pizza from our plate to the box, with a bit of embarrassment and without the help of a waiter. Details that, although small, can make the difference.
Of course, I understand that we are in the beating heart of Mantua, a city that smacks of history and culture, and that therefore a certain type of "living" atmosphere can be an integral part of the experience. But, in my opinion, there are still some aspects to be refined, especially regarding the balance between the warmth of the welcome and respect for the comfort of customers. The friendliness of the waiters is certainly a positive point, but it is not enough to compensate for an experience that at times seemed more of a challenge than a pleasure.
Ultimately, all things considered, the culinary quality of i fiefi is truly excellent, and it would be a shame not to savor it. But regarding the environment and overall management, there is still room for improvement. A dinner that remains in the heart, but which, in my opinion, could have been *perfect* with a little more attention.
08/01/2025: Very good pizza, good service, only problem was the cold front door which they said they will take care of. I look forward to returning
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