Osteria Il Paiolo — Restaurant in Ravenna

We loved this osteria. We were skeptical because it was right across from the main train station, but the Google reviews were very good, so we booked a table. It was superb! Their motto is "Sapori romagnoli" (Romagna flavors). When the opera singer on the sound system would hit a high note, the servers stopped and held their breathe. That kind of place (in a good way).

In addition to the regular menu, they had specials, including the grilled scallops that I had. Wish I had ordered more than just the two I got (8 euro per scallop). My partner started with a plate of anchovies with a ball of burrata, tomatoes and toast. Exceptional. My partner then had a tagliatelle with shrimp and truffles. I had a pasta in an egg sauce with morel mushrooms (also off the specials.) It was so good that before we left, we made a reservation for the next night.. Our wine was a Sicilian Etna Bianco.

The next night was disappointing only in that they did not have a special menu on Friday. We repeated the anchovies with burrata (so good!) The evening before, we had watched the owner making the passatelli by hand, so my partner had to have the Passatelli with clams while I had a ravioli with blue cheese. Both very good. The wine was a Verdicchio...

Awful experience, avoid this place. My parents and me had a dinner in this osteria, we picked it up and relied on the reviews. We came at 19:20, had our order in 20 min -that’s good, ate it quiet fast, asked for a bill to pay asap as we had limited time and paid. At 20:35 we were waiting for the taxi already but were asked to leave the restaurant as “they need this table”. My mother is limited mobile and walks hardly and according to this logic we had to wait outside So the mistake was to pay the bill to be kick out the restaurant? The bill for 3 person ( 3 second and 1 starter, 1 water=81 euro) the company of 4 at the next table to us that came before us were still sitting. No respect to the guests at all. Not the best mood in the end of the day. According to the food, it’s just ok. Don’t order the fish. Grilled fish is small size on the skin with a lot of tine bones and skeleton. Mussels and...

It's been a while since we stayed (twice) at this restaurant. The place is inconspicuous from the outside, close to the train station. Inconspicuous from the outside, it hides a real explosion of flavors inside. Two Ladies Waitresses provide service at the highest level. A rich wine list (moderate prices), we recommend the BIO ones. Dishes with a name that didn't mean anything to us turned out to be a culinary masterpiece. Everything is elegantly served, culinary pampered. I love restaurants where, after the first visit, I want another one (remember: make a reservation) and also those in which the dishes served give me inspiration for my own kitchen experiments. Great respect for the kitchen staff and the entire service. For your information: dinner: starter, first course, main course plus a bottle of wine for 2 people: cost approx. 80 EUR. Do not hesitate and I wish you a tasty stay and...