Enoteca Ristorante dei Tadi — Restaurant in Padua

The best place to eat in Padua hands down. We were lucky enough to get a last minute reservation Saturday night and discovered such good food. The chef knows what he's doing, that's for sure. I highly recommend the liver with white polenta dish. The green vegetables were perfectly seasoned (not overly salty as some places tend to do). The beef filet with fries is also good. And for dessert, definitely get the chef's creation. It was delicious. I'm not a wine drinker but my friend who did get a drink really enjoyed it.

They don't have an English menu but the female owner, who speaks English, is very helpful with...

We were having some sort of family reunion, which is a rather rare thing, and since we were visiting Padua all together, we needed a good place to celebrate. I think we could not have made a better selection, because our experience was precious. The restaurant itself oozes character everywhere, with its narrow passages and aged furniture. We entrusted ourselves to the care of the owner who wittily guided us through the menu and served our orders. From the several ways in which the salted codfish - a traditional staple in the area - is prepared, to the home-made desserts, everything was an...

This little detail says a lot about this wonderful restaurant: they have a selection of reading glasses for guests that have forgotten their own.

The wines are superb. The food is delicious. The atmosphere is perfect for lunch or dinner. The service is excellent but gently-paced. But you’re not in a rush, are you?

One note, there is still scaffolding outside the building. We’ve only ever eaten inside, which is quaint, small and quite lovely.

(I only write reviews when I am...