Emilia–Romagna Restaurants

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  • 1. Enoteca al Brindisi

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    Ferrara is a city of wine bars, beginning with this one (allegedly Europe's oldest), which opened in 1435—Copernicus drank here while a student in the late 1400s, and the place still has an undergraduate aura. The twentysomething staff pours well-chosen wines by the glass, and they serve cappellacci di zucca (pasta stuffed with squash) with two different sauces (ragù or butter and sage). Those in search of lighter fare might enjoy any of the salads or the grilled vegetable plate with melted Pecorino. Perfectly dusty wine bottles line the walls, and there are wooden booths in another small room for those who want to eat while they drink. No reservations.

    Via Adelardi 11, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, 44121, Italy
    0532-473744

    Known For

    • Set menus at great prices
    • Characterful interior
    • Full of locals, students, and visitors

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and 1 wk in late Jan.
  • 2. L'Oca Giuliva

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    Food, service, and ambience harmonize blissfully at this casual but elegant restaurant inside a 12th-century building. The chef shows a deft hand with area specialties and shines with the fish dishes. If they have the chestnut ice cream, don't miss it. There are two tasting menus, and a terrific cheese plate complements the amazing wines poured here. Patrons enter through a tiny wine bar, some pausing for a glass of wine before proceeding into the restaurant.

    Via Boccacanale di Santo Stefano 38/40, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, 44121, Italy
    0532-207628

    Known For

    • Creative antipasti and seafood dishes
    • Cappellacci di zucca (pumpkin-stuffed pasta)
    • Ferrarese and seafood tasting menus

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No lunch Thurs.
  • 3. Quel Fantastico Giovedì

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    Locals and other cognoscenti frequent this sleek eatery just minutes away from Piazza del Duomo, where chef Gabriele Romagnoli uses prime local ingredients to create gustatory sensations on a menu that changes daily. Fish and seafood figure prominently among his dishes, such as with a gratinato (similar to a French au gratin) with seafood. There are also Ferrarese classics like cappelletti pasta. The restaurant's tasting menus are well priced, its wine list is divine, and the service, led by gregarious hands-on proprietor Mara Farinelli, is always top-notch. Two small rooms festooned with works of art have linen tablecloths and jazz playing softly in the background.

    Via Castelnuovo 9, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, 44121, Italy
    0532-760570

    Known For

    • Seasonal menu
    • Notable fish and seafood dishes
    • Excellent service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No lunch Thurs., Reservations essential
  • 4. Molto Più Che Centrale

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    A winning combination of traditional and innovative dishes is the big draw at this colorful, contemporary restaurant with splashy modern art spread over two floors. Young chef Giacomo Garutti delivers Ferrarese classics like salamina da sugo con purè (salami atop creamy mashed potatoes) alongside fried and grilled seafood, and innovations like cappellacci pasta filled with pumpkin, orange, and ginger. There's a good wine list, too. The youthful staff are welcoming, attentive, and informative.

    Via Boccaleone 8, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, 44121, Italy
    0532-1880070

    Known For

    • Local dishes with modern flourishes
    • Upbeat, contemporary setting
    • Attentive waitstaff

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Thurs., Reservations essential
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