Saul In Mirandola

17/11/2025: Arriving at Trattoria Lo Spino at night in the rain is an experience that should be patented as an Apennine escape room: narrow streets, potholes sized like "wild boar traps," puddles as deep as the ocean, alternate one-way streets that seem playful, and slippery hairpin bends that make you reevaluate all your life choices. A bit like riding a scooter as a kid: zero sense, but a lot of adventure. But then you enter... and you wonder why you didn't come here before. Because here, for once, the destination trumps the journey, without the need for a VAR. The decor is a masterpiece somewhere between the surreal and the Emilian-country: family photos that gaze at you like old friends, paintings of salami and pancetta worthy of the Louvre in Castelvetro, and a soft atmosphere that envelops you and tells you "relax, you're in good hands." And speaking of hands: the owners are so friendly they could give a TED Talk on friendliness. Stefania, needless to say, is number one. The service is fast, simple, and direct: no frills, just goodness delivered to the table at a brisk pace. The traditional dishes are all guaranteed: ricotta tortelloni to die for, a chicken cacciatore so good it reconnects you with humanity, and crispy tigelle (very little crumb, thank goodness) that seriously risk becoming addictive. The wine list isn't extensive, but it's honest, like someone who tells you the truth even when it's not worth it. And the same goes for the bill. The place is perfect for dinners with friends, cheerful company, and anyone who wants to spend an evening laughing, eating well, and feeling exactly the right place. In short: you come in soaked, you leave happy. And above all: you come back.

04/11/2025: Excellent traditional trattoria, offering traditional flavors at a reasonable price. The atmosphere is simple but clean.