Terme del Colesterolo In Reggio nell'emilia

If there's a paradise for those who love real, authentic, and expertly prepared pork, it's called TERME DEL COLESTEROLO in REGGIO EMILIA. It's located in the heart of the historic center (between Piazza Prampolini and San Prospero), lively, warm, and familiar. We popped in out of curiosity and left with bellies full of joy, light hearts, and the absolute certainty: we'll be back whenever we can. Dinner totaled €40 for two: quality, quantity, and enjoyment deserved a standing ovation! We ordered the legendary "Prepotenza Suina": a 900g pork ribs with aromatic herbs, cooked at a low temperature until tender, juicy, and fragrant—it literally falls off the bone with a fork! The herbs add that perfect aromatic touch; nothing heavy or greasy, just top-quality meat cooked to perfection. And the baked potatoes on the side? Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, just the right amount of flavor: the perfect pairing that lets you finish it all without regrets. To finish on a sweet note, a delicious homemade profiterole – creamy, balanced, the perfect counterpoint to so much pork "arrogance." Everything is authentic, nothing industrial, just how we like it. The atmosphere is an explosion of joy: hot pink everywhere, super cute pigs (the logo is already iconic!), and fun decorations that make you smile from the first second. The service? Pure kindness, funny jokes, just the right speed: they treat you like a lifelong friend. Generous portions (that 900g ribs is an epic challenge, but one we won with honor!). In a word: phenomenal. Terme del Colesterolo isn't just a restaurant, it's a pork full love experience.

...Just before a blood test, don't you want to visit the Cholesterol Spa?!? 😅 There were 3 of us, and it would have been our first taste of the "pig," and so it was!!! A downtown restaurant that exudes friendliness and passion from the wonderful host, "Cocco," and above all, "fat" from every wall of the place 😜, with all the photos, ironic paintings, and spa slogans....!!! A truly original and one-of-a-kind culinary experience in every dish. We expected dishes that would raise our cholesterol, and we were rightly rewarded! No offense to other dishes, but a special mention goes to His Majesty Fried Cotechino, Fried Erbazzone, Porchetta Lasagna, and the Sausage and Lambrusco Tortelli, not to mention the slow-cooked pork ribs... just look at the bone, which falls off on its own, leaving that succulent and tender meat, a unique pleasure!!!!! 🔝🔝🔝 But if there was something that struck us even more positively during our lunch, it was the gift Cocco gave us with his presence at our table. We felt privileged in this sense, he spent quite a while with us, sharing stories from the past and anecdotes of his experience at his restaurant, with his disarming wit, but always with discretion!!! He alone IS WORTH the TRIP!!! An experience we'll definitely repeat, and may the "Pig be with you"!!!

UPDATE - December 2023: The place remains an absolute dump. # A young, pink, and porky place. The owners are friendly, friendly, and super attentive! Great sandwiches and quality ingredients!! Every time, it's a unique dinner. 🐷 Thanks, Cocco, for your porkate!

very high price for what you eat.

If you're on a diet or don't like pork, don't try it, but if you don't fall into these categories, it's absolutely recommended, good food, friendly staff, names of the dishes worth reading, 😄 the owner is a character... in the good sense of the word 😉

This place is a sure thing: the food is superb, everything is expertly cooked and prepared, the handmade first courses are excellent, and the desserts were truly moving. Cocco (the owner) is the best, as is all the staff. When you want a combination of great food and a homey feel, this is the perfect place... even for a great sandwich.

I'll start by saying that the five stars are fully deserved. The owner is extremely welcoming, and the restaurant perfectly reflects his personality: authentic, well-groomed, and warm. After dinner, I stopped to chat with him, even sharing a glass of his own star anise, which was truly excellent. There's little to say about the food: it was excellent, in fact, exceeding expectations. The cuisine clearly focuses on pork, so those with special diets or who are vegetarian/vegan would be better off looking elsewhere. The staff is made up of family members, all kind, helpful, and capable of making you feel at ease. All in all, a very pleasant evening, with a genuine atmosphere and truly remarkable dishes.

A very unique place, worth visiting at least once. The only flaw is the service, with the wait being too long for a sandwich (45 minutes). Overall, though, I really liked it.

If you are in Reggio Emilia you have to go there, the place is top notch, the food is spectacular, everything is very friendly, from the owner who I recommend (and a friend) to the super friendly staff, so not going there is a shame.

The place that needs no telling!! IT MUST BE EXPERIENCED!!! A unique and indescribable sensory experience.!! You really did a great job! You made us feel wonderful!!