Trattoria Anconella In Loiano

Our latest recent experience with a group of eight people was for dinner on a Friday. This trattoria has an old-world feel, is warm and welcoming, and nestled in the tranquility of the Bolognese hills (which in summer makes it easy to dine in the cool of the patio in front of the restaurant, which was once a summer residence of the noble Bentivoglio family of Bologna). Despite its location away from city traffic, reservations are always recommended to avoid wasted time, as those who know it are always happy to return even during the week to enjoy the quiet and good food. We enjoyed a sampling of the first courses (fresh homemade pasta) and then the 1.2kg Florentine steak with a side of baked potatoes, which didn't disappoint those from nearby Tuscany. Among the must-try dishes (besides the Florentine steak for meat lovers), I recommend the torta della nonna... which I personally love (one of the richest and most flavorful creams I've ever eaten). The quality/price ratio (especially if you order the Florentine steak) is absolutely superb. It's worth a trip on its own!

I went there a while ago... I'm back now and I'm sorry but it's not like before... neither the meat... nor the desserts... we're barely passing the mark... what a shame