It's always a pleasure to take a break in the heart of Padua's historic center and visit this elegant yet familiar restaurant. The staff's smiles and courtesy are unmistakable, along with excellent dishes and traditional specialties, a wide selection, and the comfort of a dining room adorned with objects—old radios, sewing machines, copper pots, and typewriters—that take you back to the days of our grandparents. Here, your lunch or dinner break becomes a truly relaxing experience. Congratulations!
Giovanna Bortolato
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04 Ottobre 2025
10,0
Excellent quality and generous portions, exquisite welcome from the staff.
marisa silvestri
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01 Ottobre 2025
10,0
This place is becoming a necessary go-to when downtown. Variety in all dishes, drinks and entries, a so-needed coffee at the end but really what makes this place stand out from the rest is the smile the staff greet you with.
Antonio R
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29 Settembre 2025
10,0
Located in the historic center, this is a somewhat unusual self-service restaurant, offering table service as well.
Very generous portions and good quality, both for starters and main courses.
The staff is very helpful, attentive, and fast.
Average prices.
The restaurant is a good size, which means there's plenty of seating. This is a plus for a restaurant in that area.
Highly recommended!
Lucio Benini
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28 Settembre 2025
10,0
La vecchia Padova is always a guarantee... good food, friendly and helpful staff, characteristic and clean environment.
Stefano Morello
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27 Settembre 2025
10,0
My husband and I had an appetizer of polenta and soppressa, bigoli with farmyard sauce, and horseradish stew with chard as a side dish. Everything was delicious, with fast and friendly service! Highly recommended!
Tina Forza
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17 Settembre 2025
10,0
A good restaurant with typical Venetian cuisine (I personally wanted polenta and cod, but it wasn't available today). It's a shame, but I have to say the other dishes were good, and the bigoli were tasty.
What I loved most was the tiramisu, an incredible explosion of flavors.
They offer a "canteen-style" service, and I personally liked it.
Friendly and helpful staff, excellent selection.
I recommend it.
francesco maria bove
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14 Settembre 2025
8,0
Very friendly service and excellent food. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
Lucia Maracci
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07 Settembre 2025
10,0
A restaurant/pizzeria offering lunchtime express service, similar to a canteen, but with a family-friendly atmosphere. The entire staff deserves special mention for their helpfulness, friendliness, and hospitality. The food is excellent and of excellent quality. I always enjoy going there.
romeo perfetto
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21 Luglio 2025
10,0
Quality cuisine, rustic and very pleasant setting, excellent welcome. Very reasonable prices.
Marc Thiebaud
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17 Luglio 2025
10,0
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