Signora Emilia In Cento

We happened upon it by chance... We were pleasantly surprised by the excellent service and the very generous dishes... everything was perfect... we will definitely be back 😍😍😍

Perfect Petronian cutlet and excellent pumpkin tortelli, I will definitely go back

Truly the best, I highly recommend it. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the food is truly top-notch!

Delicious food, very intimate location, highly recommended. 👍🏻

We went to the Emilia Cucinoteca restaurant on Sunday, February 15, 2026, and unfortunately, the experience wasn't a positive one. When we booked, we weren't told that only the set menu would be available that day, rather than the à la carte menu. We went with the intention of ordering a few specific dishes, and when we were seated, we found out we couldn't choose what we'd come for, it was very disappointing. The service was sloppy: the first and second courses were served practically at the same time (even though we'd been warned, it's still an unpleasant experience), resulting in one of the two dishes inevitably getting cold. We asked for parmesan, but since it never arrived and we already had everything on the table, I was forced to get it myself to prevent the food from getting even colder. Furthermore, one of the plates was chipped, a detail that shows a lack of attention. During lunch, the waiters often passed by the table without clearing the finished dishes, leaving the table cluttered for quite some time. Finally, there is only one shared bathroom for men, women, and disabled guests, with a very long line and decidedly excessive wait times. Overall, a disappointing experience in terms of both management and service, which did not meet expectations.

Excellent traditional Emilian cuisine in the center of Cento. Exceptional first courses. The restaurant is simple but well-maintained, with helpful staff. Given the restaurant's capacity, at least one more bathroom would be appreciated, as one is truly insufficient.

Overall, what we ate was good, but with some inconsistencies. The pasta, both for the tortellini and tortelloni, was thick and therefore somewhat masked the flavor. On the other hand, the tagliatelle and meatball sauce was good, but very flavorful. The mascarpone was average, while the millefeuille flavors were somewhat masked by the slightly aggressive berry compote. A very disappointing note was the metal flake found (and fortunately removed) in the tortellini. The staff was courteous but a bit disoriented (twice, they brought us orders from other tables, and once, we almost had a plate and glass accident due to distraction). The coffee was good, and the price was fair.

The environment is quite nice and clean as far as the food is concerned, the first courses are very special and of good quality.

This is my second time dining here. The atmosphere is enchanting, the food is sublime, and the service is efficient and courteous.

Cozy location with a nice atmosphere