I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterranea in Pavia

05/07/2026: We decided to have an aperitif, and while we were standing outside, they immediately informed us of the €15 deal, including a drink. We asked how it worked and were told it included a platter of cured meats and cheeses, plus focaccia, gnocco fritto, and appetizers, with a hot first course and battered vegetables at the end. We were served a platter with mostly pizza and fried foods, all of them poor quality, a slice of mortadella split to make it look like 4 slices, two pieces of roast beef that were three days old, probably because it wasn't chewy, and three pieces of parmesan cheese. Also, mistaking the gnocco fritto for frozen round fritters seems absurd to me. We didn't eat the platter and left with only our glass of wine. A subpar aperitif, completely unremarkable for a place that's supposed to serve traditional Pavia cuisine. What a disappointment.

19/06/2026: I had lunch with my husband and daughter during a day of leisure in Pavia. I found this osteria online based on reviews that mentioned it as a good place, and I must confirm that it truly is. The interior is stunning, spread across two floors, and we'll definitely be back. We had lunch outside with the €10 menu, which includes a choice of first course, second course with side dish, water, and coffee. Everything was delicious. The staff was very friendly and welcoming.

21/05/2026: Excellent service. Delicious food, plentiful appetizers and first courses, excellent risotto, and delicate tagliatelle. We were a group and chose the traditional menu, but they accommodated some of our special requests. The atmosphere is welcoming and familiar.

19/05/2026: All the dishes were excellent. The food was beautifully plated. The service was fast and very refined. The waiters were friendly. I recommend it for both lunch and dinner.

14/06/2026: Fresh, local ingredients, expert cooking and preparation, welcoming staff, and a relaxing atmosphere. The beetroot risotto with gorgonzola and the truly Piedmontese veal with tuna sauce are worth a try. The house dessert is a real treat for a Sunday lunch at grandma's.

30/05/2026: Simple but well-kept place. Welcoming staff Well-cooked food

11/05/2026: Great food with nice and friendly staff!

29/03/2026: Aperitif: You pay for a cocktail of your choice from the menu, plus €6 for a buffet dish. Each dish is a "gondola," and the level of filling is determined by the staff at the buffet counter. When asked if anything could be added, given the space available, the response was, "Well, you'll see, it's already too big." Courtesy and professionalism are excellent business cards.

01/05/2026: Royal is the classic pizza restaurant that seems increasingly lacking in Italy lately: a simple place, but where you know you're going to eat a fantastic pizza. And that's exactly what it was for me: the pizza was truly good, the dough incredibly light—I've never slept so well after eating pizza for dinner—and the toppings weren't bad either. The only negative: I love fish pizza, so I ordered the one with shrimp. Everything was perfect, except that the shrimp were completely tasteless and ruined the overall experience a bit. Nothing too serious, but next time I'll definitely try something else. The Ascoli olives were also good. Super fair price, friendly and fast service.

12/03/2026: A lovely place in the lower village. Good food, plentiful, great prices, delicious pizza, attentive and fast service, and above all, a courtesy and empathy that deserves applause...and there were 45 of us, not 4! Thanks again for everything.

29/05/2026: My review will be different from the others, but I wanted to write one. Unfortunately, I didn't stay at this property because I was forced to cancel my reservation two days before my vacation. I booked through Booking.com, and just two days before my arrival, the reservation stipulated full payment for the stay in the event of cancellation. I contacted the property by phone, and they very kindly canceled the reservation with a 100% refund—and, I repeat, two days before my arrival. I'm deeply sorry I couldn't stay here; from my experience, I can see the kindness and professionalism of the people who run this beautiful agriturismo. I hope to be their guest soon.

24/05/2026: Positive experience. The photos are from this morning with the fireplace still lit (beautiful). I'd start from the beginning, though. We arrived yesterday afternoon after visiting the Certosa di Pavia (about an hour away on the main road). Is it worth it? I'd say yes. At reception, a lady greeted us and calmly explained the agriturismo to us and told us to wander around wherever we wanted to explore. I'd say it was a good suggestion. The pool (unfortunately, we forgot our swimsuits) is very nice, and some people even took a dip yesterday. There's a lovely park, and we saw where they keep the animals (geese and pigs). Overall, a lovely, relaxing experience despite the heat. Luckily, there were some benches (perhaps in need of some updating), but they did their job in the shade of the trees. The room was clean and tidy and was on two floors: the ground floor had a small living room and TV, with an adjoining bathroom with shower, a staircase, and an upper floor with an open-plan bathroom and bedroom. We dined there that evening. I believe it was a tasting menu. I'd say the quality of the food is beyond discussion; among the various tastings, the coppa was exceptional, and the first course with mushrooms was excellent. Unfortunately, I can't drink wine, but I could see the guests happily (lucky them) sipping and enjoying it. This morning, we had breakfast with a cappuccino (really good), but especially with the jams/compostellas (you can see the selection in one of the photos posted), which were described to us by a waiter and are all their own. I tried their cherry jam and blackberry compote on warm bread...to say they were both excellent is an understatement. The only downside I could find (though I still have to look for a needle in a haystack) was the parking. Here, too, like the parking lot near the Certosa di Pavia, gravel instead of asphalt. I don't know the results if it rains, but maybe I'm wrong. There are clearly visible signs where the management declines all responsibility for damage/theft to cars in their parking lots. In a context where we are surrounded by drones and cameras, perhaps 4 cameras, one per parking lot to monitor customers' cars, wouldn't be a bad investment (a small and impartial suggestion, debatable or not). Overall, a positive experience. Recommended.