You’ve arrived in Padua, this beautiful Venetian city full of history! You’ve checked in at DADI Home, dropped off your suitcase, and immediately the most important question comes up: where do we eat?
Luckily, Padua is a city that treats your taste buds well: elegant palaces, creative bistros, and Michelin‑starred restaurants.
Here are some exquisite places from the Michelin Guide that we love recommending:
Belle Parti – Via Belle Parti 11
A refined and romantic restaurant inside the historic Palazzo Prosdocimi. Soft lighting, impeccable service, and a cuisine that reinterprets tradition with elegance. The fish dishes are especially appreciated. Perfect for a special evening.
Website: www.ristorantebelleparti.it
Ai Porteghi Bistrot – Via Cesare Battisti 105
A modern, beautifully curated bistro located under some of the most charming porticoes in the city center. The cuisine blends tradition and creativity, with seasonal dishes, well‑crafted fish, and excellent desserts. Ideal for a relaxed yet high‑quality lunch or dinner.
Website: www.aiporteghibistrot.it
Stefano Mocellin al Padovanino – Via Santa Chiara 1
A contemporary dining experience in the heart of the city. Chef Stefano Mocellin brings technique, color, and creativity to the table, with influences shaped between Milan and Venice. Bold flavors, precise cooking, and a menu that follows the seasons.
Website: www.padovanino.com
Tola Rasa – Via Vicenza 7
A modern, elegant restaurant with a clear philosophy: “start from zero.” High‑quality ingredients, contemporary Italian cuisine, and great attention to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten‑free guests. Their tasting menus are an excellent way to discover their identity.
Website: www.tolarasa.it
Le Calandre *** 3 stars Michelin 2026 – Via Liguria 1 (Sarmeola di Rubano)
One of the most renowned restaurants in the world, awarded three Michelin stars. Massimiliano Alajmo’s cuisine is a sensory journey: lightness, creativity, and unforgettable flavors. An experience to live at least once in a lifetime.
Website: www.alajmo.it/pages/homepage-le-calandre
Il Calandrino – Via Liguria 1 (Sarmeola di Rubano)
The more informal version of Le Calandre, perfect from breakfast to dinner. Seasonal dishes, fresh pasta, and some iconic creations from the Alajmo family. And the pastry selection is not to be missed.
Website: www.alajmo.it/pages/homepage-il-calandrino
