I went to Modena of Italy June 2012 only to eat in two restaurants that existed in that area. One of them was Dal Pescatore that is located in the area Canneto sull’Oglio in Mantova and it is being run by the Santini family.
The Michelin guide says that for the restaurants with three stars it is worth a trip just to visit them. What it doesn’t say though, is up to what point the gourmand has to make sacrifices just to enjoy a good dish. Because to go to the restaurant I had to go to Modena, take the train, reach a station in nowhere and take a taxi for a distance of 5 k/m
Grand and beautiful space that did not give you a sad mood and for a first impression it prodiathete pleasantly for what would follow. Large round tables to sit comfortably and away from each other, so you won’t be bothered by other costumers.
The cooking, the serving and the wine selection was a family matter. Brother, sister, husband and kids all were important factors to the restaurant.
The maître (brother or husband, I do not remember) showed us with pride the saffron which they were cultivating in the vegetable garden of the restaurant (we were in a village after all) and prosciutto, 2 years maturity(which was incredible). Here however, I wondered why there are no moves to highlight Greek products from Greek restaurants
I took the “Spring” menu and my wife the “cottage” menu. For my son they prepared him spaghetti which he still remembers. The truth that for my son this was the best restaurant he has visited since it had, big spaces, you felt comfortable enough to go up and “explore” the area where in a glass pane they had miniature Ferrari and the choice of the maître to prepare for him spaghetti, which children love, shows that the restaurant pays attention and cares for families who visit the restaurant
The dishes were well cooked and greatly presented focusing on traditional Italian cuisine. The “flow” of the dishes with no pause and the wine was enjoyable.
