Trattoria Toscanini In Ripalta guerina

13/10/2025: I stumbled upon this place by chance, crossing a busy road. It looked nice as I passed, and I was pleasantly surprised! Very charming from the outside, with convenient parking. Inside, the place is bright and comfortable, with pleasantly modern furnishings. I was greeted by three friendly faces, who flashed me warm smiles from behind the counter. I learned from the owner that on odd-numbered days, service is provided with the support of the ThisAbility association, a wonderful project that places young people with superpowers in the workforce (similar to a project by associations in the area where I live and with which I collaborate). The lunch menu is very nice, offering very interesting dishes, salads, side dishes, and gourmet pizzas. The prices are reasonable, especially considering that service, water, and coffee are included. On the owner's recommendation, I tried an excellent pear and Zola risotto and gratinated vegetables. The dishes are prepared in a modern way; I appreciated the express cooking of the fennel, probably with salamander. The service from the ThisAbility team was super courteous and friendly. I also saw a beautiful wine cellar during the day, which I wasn't able to taste because I was alone and on business. It will definitely be a place I'll return to, planning a stop on a future trip. The restaurant also accepts reservations and takeout.

13/09/2025: The quality of the food is superb. But quality food still needs to be cooked. And here we are in front of a starred chef. Because the dishes are really of excellent quality.