Officina di Cucina IL Ristorante

Hidden gem!! Cooks are artists!! We live in the area and have gone many times in the past few years. We have equally gone to other places in the neighbourhood as well as in other parts of the city and this restaurant stands out from the others for below reasons: 1) you get a bruschetta on the house to begin with 2) bread is not only abundant but nicely offered with some pieces toasted with olive oil and some others fresh 3) kitchen is partly open. You can see a bit how they work...but no noise or smell or stress coming out of it 4) the presentation of the plates is exquisite..you clearly see the effort and passion put on every single dish. Hard to see everywhere...this is clearly special here. 5) portions tend to be more abundant than the "normal" for city restaurants. Main dishes come always with some "contorno" that goes beyond the usual decorative lettuce or cherry tomate but includes some tasty potatoes or veggies. 6) same goes with for the glasses of wine...it is def not the standard 0.1cl at 6e that you get in other places 7) the setting, even if arguably not as pittoresque than other restaurants around, is very warm, cozy and nice to be...especially in the main first room. 8) menu is short and changes frequently...but there is always delicious pasta dishes and fish seconds. I would primary see this restaurant as for pasta and fish but they always have 1 meat second as well. 9) service is very correct and professional 10) sometimes it takes a bit long...but it is ok, something very good and well presented will come eventually. It is a safe bet! (But be mindful if you have to take a train or smth) If i had to say something that could be improved is about the variety of desserts. I would miss at least 1 standard italian dessert in the menu...i am sure many clients would be happy to have a Tiramisu!

I've been there with my family and everything was perfect. Since entering the restaurant we were welcomed by a staff member which was lovely and took us to our table. Food was delicious and serving was a 5 star rate. Friendly atmosphere and excellent food. The cherry on the cake was the chef which came out and asked about how our food was. We will go the again. No question. Child friendly and high chair available . Thanks Leopoldo and team. Good job.