Le Calandre, a three-Michelin-star gem in Padua, fuses inventive Italian cuisine with a relaxed vibe, featuring stunning tasting menus and impeccable service.
"Situated away from the main road and the main shopping centre, the fabulous Le Calandre is run by the Alajmo family. The soft lighting (even during the day) perfectly complements the decor in the minimalist-style dining room designed by brothers Massimiliano and Raffaele (as is most of the tableware used in the restaurant). The cuisine is presented on three tasting menus (Classico, Max and Raf), with the option of reducing the number of courses and choosing dishes from different menus, almost à la carte style. With its combination of familiar flavours and imaginative twists, Max’s cuisine celebrates the restaurant’s signature dishes such as the “passi d’oro” 2.0 risotto and the famous cuttlefish cappuccino in black ink, as well as creative dishes inspired by the passing seasons. The restaurant also has its own delicatessen for anyone keen to purchase a gourmet souvenir." - Michelin Inspector
"Rank: #10 "Cuisine here is celebrated across the ages and tantalises all the senses. Aroma, spice, texture and essential oils are masterfully employed to unlock a palette of primordial memories."
"Behind an unassuming facade on the outskirts of Padua, Le Calandre, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant, is slick without being cold and swanky without being intimidating. The food, best experienced with one of the three tasting menus is a complex, artful take on Italian cuisine. If you're in Padua for the day and want to splurge on one of the country's best fine dining restaurants, book dinner here." - Andrea Whittle
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