Osteria Del Tempo Perso

It rained all day, which dampened the mood a little and we wanted a culinary highlight that would justify leaving the house. Without further ado, we decided to make a reservation by phone. When we arrived, the typical flair of an Italian osteria gave us hope and the food and service were convincing. A small but varied selection - something for everyone. Elaborately prepared, but no overly extravagant combinations. Honest cuisine. Attentive, well-organised service. 1 star deduction for ambience - abandoned tables were not cleared for a long time and our table was wobbly. Price-performance ratio was very good from our point of view. An absolute recommendation!

A fabulous dinner to end our 3 day visit to Ravenna. This place is tucked away from the main streets. You’ll likely need to book in advance as it’s very popular for good reason. We used the online reservation. The menu selection was lovely, mostly oriented to fish but a couple of meat plates as well. Managed stater and main. No room for desert. Fully recommend this place.

Great lunch in Ravenna. Food is all homemade and beautifully presented. The pasta dishes were some of the best we had in Italy. I had a hand rolled spinach pasta on yummy pumkin puree with pumpkin seeds. Wow. The service was great. Highly recommend

Incredibile dinner - 5 people - 5 starters, 5 mains, 5 desserts - every single one of us regular diners out had an outstanding meal. Taking traditional into the 21st century. So grateful to our angel, Raffaella, who knows everything for the very good recommendation. Great welcome and friendly service from Fatima. Thank you for a great evening.

The food service and wine was pure perfection and deserves more than 5 stars. I've been in Italy for over two weeks and this is the best food I've eaten. I hope to be back again before I leave to Cape Town.

I’ve always held Michelin-listed restaurants in high regard, but my recent visit to an old establishment in the city center has made me reconsider. Despite the promising start with well-prepared antipasti and an extensive wine list, the experience quickly declined when it came to the main dishes. After a long wait, the main courses finally arrived, only to disappoint. The duck was overcooked, lacking the tenderness one would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. The fritto misto was particularly underwhelming, consisting almost entirely of squid rings—95%. The dish included only four shrimp and a single piece of octopus, which is far from the variety one would expect. Additionally, the frying technique was rough, leaving the dish greasy and unappealing. While the staff was friendly and the ambiance was pleasant, the inconsistencies in the food were too significant to overlook. The numerous Michelin stickers on the door suggest a level of culinary excellence that this restaurant, unfortunately, did not deliver. I’m giving it 2 stars, primarily because my expectations were set so high by its accolades.

Located in a quiet street just off the main grid, we ended up here after a few other restaurants turned us away because they were full. That turned out to our favour though. The food quality here is quite outstanding! Especially the fresh seafood is a real treat. We had oysters, shrimp tartar and shrimp ceviche, all of which was simply delicious. The risotto con vongole was great as well. We were full after that so we are simply going to assume the desserts are really nice, too - but we'll have to come back to further evaluate that hypothesis.

Had a wonderful experience at this quaint and authentic Italian restaurant. Food was varied and delicious. The staff were friendly and responsive. Highly recommend!

Another wonderful dining experience in Ravenna. It was rainy night so web. We stepped into the warm inviting room it felt great. They have an excellent wine list but were out of quite a few. We were still able to find an excellent Sangiovese at our target price. The service was great the room beautiful and welcoming but the food is the star. They brought the excellent bread basket along with a very good taste of a ginger carrot soup. The wife ordered a steak served with potatoes and veggies and it was soft and tasty. I got the seafood and veggie platter. It's fried but so lightly and with no evidence of the oil used. There were shrimp and calamari and nicely shredded and fried veggies. We ended with and excellent but original take on tiramisu. Just a wonderful place for a meal and easily one of the best meals of our Italy trip.

Excellent food, very friendly service. This place would be one of the best restaurants in any major city--how remarkable to find it in a small city like Ravenna.

Very good osteria, with delicious food and a lovely setting.

This osteria offers haute cuisine done with lots of finesse and subtle flavors. It is a lovely location on a quiet street near San Vitale (perfect after the vespers concerts offered by Festival Ravenna). I had a tasty asparagus flan to start, followed by a beautiful pasta in broth. This is a traditional recipe and I loved the way the broth brought out the flavors of the cheese in the pasta. The female maitre d' gave me excellent advice on wine. I ended up with a light crisp white wine from Sardinia. Just tell her what you like to drink and she will find just the right wine. A rare, highly appreciated skill. The piece de resistance in the meal were the cannolis for dessert -- magnificent to look at and delicious beyond belief. Save room! This restaurant is a bit more expensive but worth every penny. Excellent wait staff and ambience.

With an Italian/English menu and a great attitude towards tourists, this restaurant was a wonderful dining experience right near the Basilica. We were served a complimentary soup starter, a great pasta menu, and expertly cooked lamb and fish dishes. High recommended!

Really nice osteria, good food quality and different ingredients (lime, chicory) in traditional dishes. Great selection of wines too!

These have been our best meals since arriving in italy more than two weeks ago. The cooking is intelligent, flavors nuanced and the menu richly varied. We wish we were staying longer in ravenna to try additional dishes. Service is warm and responsive. In the background, soft jazz music.

Wonderful little discovery, Michelin rated as well. Delicious delicate dishes, all wonderful, generous pours, and not-expensive wine list, great coffee table art books and such to read, they even brought me a little appetizer unsolicited while I waited for my meal.