I migliori ristoranti in Mantova

01/05/2025: Fantastic experience. We'll be back

22/04/2025: I thought a lot about whether to write a review of my experience at the Dal Pescatore restaurant, because I usually avoid writing reviews of places that have disappointed me, preferring instead to reward only those where I was better. However, this is a special case because I think it is worth sharing with other food enthusiasts what to expect from a 3-star hotel that I would define as "anomalous". Let's start with the excellence: the service is of the highest level. That right balance between formality and hospitality. The father and son owners spent time with us telling us anecdotes about colleagues, cellars, the history of the restaurant... Extremely prepared but never intrusive. And around them many excellent waiters managed dinner and after dinner impeccably. Well done and for this reason it is sad to have to penalize other aspects. Why then 4 stars and not 5? 2 things: the first, a minor note, I found the mise en place not very refined... Quite banal porcelain without particular shapes or materials that I would have expected from a 3 star hotel and which I found more sophisticated even on some 2 or 1 star hotels. The second which I find very negative and which also impacts my opinion of the otherwise excellent environment is that in the bathroom you dry your hands with the Dyson service-restaurant style tap... Honestly very disappointing.. However, let's now move on to what prompted me to write the review and which I penalized the most in my opinion: the menu. We chose the longest route to have the most complete experience. I'm probably not the right target for this route which I believe is more suitable for those who appreciate excellent raw materials without overly elaborate preparations, perhaps foreigners who want to get an idea of ​​excellent Italian products. Unfortunately, I found it totally forgettable. Not a dish that amazed me or deserves a second visit. Some high points (the lobster terrine) and some dishes that I read as real wasted opportunities... Artichoke and mixed salad, agnolotti in broth, pumpkin tortelli... good but... Maybe it's because when I choose starred paths I'm fascinated by the complexity of certain executions and the clashes of flavours, but also consistencies, temperatures... I didn't find any of this here... I have indelible memories on my palate of dishes from other starred colleagues in which even in simple salads contrasts of cold sorbets and hot components stand out, crunchy grains and soft creams. Here the raw materials are undoubtedly excellent but served without push. I ate well but I didn't have the dining experience I expected from a 3 star. I was probably wrong to expect from a restaurant that has boasted 3 stars for so long the same level of research and development as more recently trained chefs who probably focus more than Santini on surprising the diner. Finally, nothing to say about the wine list which, although not very extensive, is adequate in terms of the level of bottles and I also appreciated the not excessive mark-up.

11/05/2025: Eating in this restaurant is a unique experience. From the truly evocative atmosphere of the restaurant, to the impeccable service and obviously to the incredibly tasty dishes, the Embassy makes the taste buds rejoice as much as the eyes. Absolutely must try!

04/05/2025: Top eggnog! Never seen anything like it. Absolutely worth trying 💕

06/05/2025: Cena di coppi in un locale intimo e bello! Piatti davvero buoni, della tradizione e ben curati nell’aspetto. Il personale è attento ma non invadente. Ci siamo trovati molto bene. I prezzi sono quelli che si trovano nelle osterie moderne.

24/04/2025: Excellent traditional Mantuan dishes. Professionalism and kindness

25/04/2025: Stunning restaurant, super Laura made us experience a wonderful evening for our friend's hen party!!

19/03/2025: States to s. Valentino Good food, excellent welcome but an endless wait for the bill

06/05/2025: Small, simple but welcoming place, excellent cuisine with typical local dishes and excellent cutting boards which I recommend trying. Polite and friendly staff.

04/05/2025: I don't usually review restaurants or places I've been to but the friendliness, the impeccable service and the delight of the dishes I tasted convinced me to do so! Congrats to all the guys! Highly recommended place!

06/04/2025: Genuine, authentic, very tasty...

22/03/2025: Everything excellent. Superlative risotto

12/05/2025: Nice surprise in a wonderful environment. Excellent cuisine and equally highly professional service. Choice of dishes and wines that meet every expectation.

10/05/2025: I had dinner with a friend of mine in May and we were both very satisfied with the experience. High quality dishes and equally high quality service. Highly recommended!

25/04/2025: Sincere and high quality dinner

25/04/2025: Beautiful place and excellent cuisine. Friendly and kind staff. Pet friendly. Everything perfect.

11/05/2025: Fully satisfied with the fish-based lunch. Beautiful location and truly professional staff.

21/04/2025: Excellent! From the owner, to the service, care in the dishes, quality and goodness. Well done, thanks!!!

29/05/2025: Passing by with friends on bikes we stopped at this restaurant. There were 8 of us, it was better to book, we asked for the menu of the day, to keep the cost down, we had lunch outside under cover, very nice, and we ate very well. Grilled steak, salads, baked shank.

27/05/2025: Very welcoming and nice place, very kind staff and highly recommended for celiacs unique gluten-free dishes highly recommended

08/05/2025: Pumpkin tortelli and agnolini are simply wonderful! Just like grandma's!

08/05/2025: The order was wrong, but without us saying anything, the lady, very kind, was willing to correct the mistake, it was corrected, compliments, the dishes were very good, we will return

09/05/2025: Kindness and friendliness are the hosts! Traditional dishes prepared with care and attention, seasoned with anecdotes from the waiters. Must try, compliments!

04/05/2025: Excellent quality of food, exquisite staff and very honest prices

01/05/2025: A beautiful place with an identity, the charm of a pub and outdoor spaces for children, ideal for a beer, an aperitif with friends or a family dinner. Excellent service, simple and varied dishes, good prices.

27/04/2025: Excellent pub with a wide choice of beers (including Guinness) with the availability of first courses, second courses, hamburgers and bruschetta, we had hamburgers, sliced ​​meat and cutlet, all of high quality, very good. Very kind staff, splendid environment with plenty of space outside to take advantage of the beautiful days, surrounded by greenery. I'll be back.👍

03/05/2025: A beautiful welcoming place, the food is excellent, the fish is always very fresh and looked after very well...we went this evening and ate some special dishes...congratulations to the management and all the staff

15/04/2025: Over the 🔝 Returned years after the first time: spectacular! We had a great meal, a fantastic waiter recommended some dishes which turned out to be spot on. To come back!!!

06/04/2025: Yesterday afternoon I had the inauguration of my clothing store and I entrusted myself to Laura and her staff. I had no doubts about the quality of the food, but Laura's availability and kindness, who was able to satisfy me in all my needs and left nothing to chance, confirmed her professionalism to me. Excellent service, delicious and special things that our guests appreciated and complimented us. If you have an event now you know you can rely on the best. Thanks again!

06/04/2025: Fantastic cake, explained in detail. Attentive, prepared and above all kind staff. Andrea is a fantastic pastry chef and his wife is an excellent collaborator. Lots of stuff!!! Nowadays.