Camilla - CASTELL'ARQUATO

I've only been once for a workers' lunch. Given that I don't have all the tools to give an overall rating, I preferred to give an average rating until I return... read more I've only been once for a workers' lunch. Given that I don't have all the tools to give an overall rating, I preferred to give an average rating until I return for an à la carte lunch. The staff's kindness and helpfulness are definitely a plus. They greeted me immediately and patiently even though I was close to closing time (I had a reservation), and they even accommodated another guest who arrived just as I was. The lunch offered a wide selection of first and second courses, along with a side dish buffet (remarkable lately; I hadn't seen one in a restaurant for ages). A la carte lunch is also available during the week (which I discovered after asking if they had homemade tortelli, which I will definitely try again). I ate well, and the price was in line with current averages. One thing I didn't really appreciate was the excessive amount of garlic in the arrabbiata (not very spicy). It's a strong flavor, and not everyone appreciates too much (unless it's garlic and oil), though overall I digested it without any problems... and it tasted good anyway; after the first few bites, I got used to it! It seems like a lively place, though, and it piqued my interest. I saw they also do pizza. There's also a small room with foosball and pinball for the kids, and a few tables outside. Plenty of parking.

A typical place with courtesy and quality service. Your palate will thank you every time... read more A typical place with courtesy and quality service. Your palate will thank you every time...

The pizza was inedible, it looked like a stuffed cracker, the fries were cold, and the side dishes ran out at 7:30 pm. The cured meats and the typical dish were... read more The pizza was inedible, it looked like a stuffed cracker, the fries were cold, and the side dishes ran out at 7:30 pm. The cured meats and the typical dish were good.

For me, the best pizza in Piacenza and its province. The tortelli and anolini are also excellent. read more For me, the best pizza in Piacenza and its province. The tortelli and anolini are also excellent.

Downstairs is a bar, and upstairs is a restaurant and pizzeria: unpretentious tables (bar chairs) but excellent food, wine too, and a special mention for the Na... read more Downstairs is a bar, and upstairs is a restaurant and pizzeria: unpretentious tables (bar chairs) but excellent food, wine too, and a special mention for the Napoli pizza: thin, crispy, and loaded with anchovies, which are its signature! This Napoli pizza isn't the thick, undercooked kind that Neapolitans boast is the best in the world: theirs is among the worst! Highly recommended for anyone vacationing in the Val d'Arda area!