La Moscheta — Restaurant in Padua

We came here on a friend’s recommendation — and it was absolutely worth it. Though it’s technically an enoteca, the place serves full, restaurant-quality dishes that are truly outstanding.

We stopped in for lunch and each ordered just one dish. Everything we tried was excellent, but the zucchini risotto with candied lemon peel and the lombatello di scotona veal stood out as perfectly prepared and full of flavor.

The wine pairing was spot on. We started with a delicious prosecco as an aperitif and followed with a great Soave, which matched both dishes wonderfully. The waiter was extremely helpful in choosing the wine, offering knowledgeable suggestions with enthusiasm.

This is clearly a place for locals and food lovers — not a tourist trap. Enoteca La Moscheta is a gem on Padua’s culinary map. Highly...

Lovely wine bar/shop with a wide selection of wines with many hidden gems (both conventional and unconventional wines). Lots to choose from the by-the-glass menu and delicious snacks to accompany your libation. Helpful and kind staff (especially with my almost...

The place is nice and wines are good. The problem are the owner and people who works here. Not polite at all, peevish and rudes. It seems that they are making a favor to you when serving drinks. They do not deserve any success. Padua is full of nice...