La Mandragola Con Orto - GUASTALLA

Best food in Italy? Big call I know, but the food here was not only amazingly prepared, but fresh from the garden next door to the restaurant. Thanks Fabrizio for letting me discover your local secret. Beautiful food.

We looked for a restaurant for lunch when we made a trip to visit Sabbioneta and were impressed with the reviews on TripAdvisor for La Mandragola. It was a little out of our way but we found the restaurant easily on the outskirts of Guastalla and it was easy to park. The setting was charming with a garden in front and, as we parked, we noticed the quite extensive kitchen garden at the back of the restaurant. The dining room was spacious and well set out and we were welcomed by a charming waitress who took great good care of us. Unfortunately we were the only guests for lunch which can be a depressing experience but the hospitality and service were excellent. We were offered the usual major menu and a businessman's lunch menu (should that be a business person's lunch? . We chose from the businessman's menu an excellent pasta dish and delicious roast quail.

Nice restaurant, seating inside and outside. Beautiful location on a little town with cobblestone streets, church with bell tower, amazing views. The food is pretty good as well, but on the expensive side. Definitly worth a try and the drive there.

Fantastico ristorante, si mangia benissimo scoprendo sapori nuovi e creazioni sorprendenti. Servizio col sorriso, scelta limitata da una freschezza degli ingredienti senza compromessi. Prezzi relativamente alti, ma vale decisamente più di alcuni stellati che costano 5 o 6 volte tanto… È un’eccellenza da non perdere!

Provato in passato e apprezzato, abbiamo pranzato ottimamente con piatti creativi, gustosi e serviti con dovizia di spiegazioni. Da provare