TRATTORIA LA SCALETTA In Cantù

Yesterday I had lunch at this restaurant, which I recommend for its excellent food and attentive, meticulous service. Beautiful and very well-kept place.

A small restaurant just outside the city center, charming, well-maintained, and above all, spotlessly clean. Attentive and attentive service; they always brought us bread just as it ran out. We ordered starters, which were generously sized, allowing you to try other dishes without feeling overwhelmed; the aromas and flavors were well-balanced. We also tried a main course and dessert, which were equally delicious and unique. The half-bottle service was a significant detail, as not all diners drink wine. A great find, we'll definitely be back!

I went there with friends for a Valpolicella wine tasting on the recommendation of a friend. The setting was refined, with welcoming and helpful staff. The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxed. The presentation of the wines was interesting, if a bit long-winded and romanticized. Little attention was paid to the technologies and production methods, from the field to the vineyard. The emphasis was heavily on the organoleptic and sensorial characteristics of the wine. The presence of one of the owners enriched the explanation with anecdotes and the emotional impact of the family's work. The cuisine paired with excellent care was very interesting, and the search for a common thread between Lombardy, specifically Milan and Brianza, and the wine-producing lands was very interesting: the hills of Lessinia and Valpolucella, passing through the provinces of Bergamo and Brescia. So, red radicchio, Grana Padano fondue, Mondeghini beans, cod, borlotti beans, farmer's salami, Barbajada, and Zonclada. Duck ragù. These are some of the dishes and ingredients offered. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. The only flaw was the heavy cuisine, which in my opinion was enriched and sometimes suffocated by the excessive sauces served alongside the dishes. A bit French or, indeed, 1980s Lombard in style. I really appreciated the chef's quest to find this geographical common thread. Also, being originally from Veneto but born in Lombardy, it allowed me to experience flavors from my childhood. The staff and owners were excellent, all kind, helpful, and very knowledgeable. The price of €40 for a complete dinner with five wine pairings was excellent.

A restaurant with excellent traditional food. Congratulations.