La Ciotola Restaurant — Restaurant in Bergamo

Before even coming to our trip to Bergamo & Milan we discovered a Hungarian blog about what to do in Bergamo and one of the recommendations was this restaurant. We decided to try out and I am so happy we did - everything was amazing!

Great selection of local food (they dont serve pizza or lasagne, they focus on the local food scene) and amazing service, friendly and family-owned. We wanted to try as many things as possible, so they kindly offered to split all the main courses in half so we could try 4 different kinds of food (that's why the portions can seem small in the pictures). The local red wine was also so good, both of us had 2 glasses.

Come here if you want to try something local in a quiet but vibrant...

La Ciotola is a gem for anyone with dietary restrictions, especially those needing gluten-free options. They easily accommodate gluten-free pasta requests, and many other dishes are clearly marked as gluten-free. They even offer gluten-free desserts, which is a rare treat. Similarly, all dishes are labeled for dairy content, and some can be adapted to suit dietary needs. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. The Christmas-themed decor adds a surprisingly refreshing touch, particularly during the heat of summer. Highly recommended for a safe and delightful...

This is a surprising delight I found with my brother Greg, set back off the main avenue near the station. Despite its old-fashioned look , the waiter was professional, and the food seemed authentic local fare, not just your usual pastas.

We chose two mains of pork knuckle with potato skins, and braised beef with creamy polenta. The side veggie dish of boiled zucchini, carrots and potato was unimaginative, but did evoke a real farmhouse meal!

Our desserts of Panna cotta and cheesecake were great. But sorry no photos of the food-- just my empty wine glass, coffee and the free light limoncello. And very...