Principessa Pio - Ristorante e Resort

We had a wonderful stay at Agriturismo Principessa Pio during our first days in Ferrara. The price–quality ratio is honestly 11/10 you truly get so much more than what you pay for. It exceeded all our expectations. Before arrival, we already had great contact by email with Sabrina, who gave us many helpful suggestions for the evenings when the restaurant wasn’t open. She also assisted us with booking a taxi and provided very clear information about everything. The service was outstanding from the very beginning. There is plenty of parking, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, and everything was spotless. Housekeeping was excellent: towels were replaced, toiletries and shampoo were refilled, and we even received fresh bottles of water every day such thoughtful details. Breakfast was simple but perfectly fine, and the staff even served coffee at the table, which we really appreciated. We also tried the restaurant once it was good, though not exceptional. What truly made this place special for us was the friendliness and helpfulness of the entire team from reception to the chef to housekeeping. Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming. The location is also ideal, very close to the historic center of Ferrara. Definitely recommended we would happily stay here again!

Lost for words tbh. The staff were amazing from the get go. The food 😋 the atmosphere, the location, the hotel itself, 1st class 👌. What stood out for me was the management, we had a very young waitress who I could tell was a bit new & nervous, but I could see the floor managers patience and kindness towards her. It was lovely 🥰 Will definitely be returning :)

A very appealing menu and, in addition, a truly exceptional wine list — something refreshingly different from the usual. Pretty generous portion sizes.

Incredible location in a vegetable garden within the walls of the city with fruit trees and vines. The old stable is now a great restaurant. I ate the best pumpkin tortelloni with bolognese sauce. The tagliere was also exceptional. Rooms are very nice - architecture is modern and astonishing

Wonderful agriturismo in the city, excellent food in terms of taste, quality of produce, ideas and presentation. Have already rebooked to go back! Excellent customer service from all staff too. Highly recommend if you’re in Ferrara.

We stayed in the hotel but didn’t eat at the restaurant. The hotel combines traditional and modern designs, so the rough walls host straight metal stairs with under lights. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the fields are open and pleasant to walk around. The down side is that it lacks some personality, and everything is very neutral and plain.

I stayed at Pio a couple of years ago and I cannot wait to return. The building and setting is incantevole and the staff are wonderful. It’s my favourite hotel in all of Europe and I travel a lot. The food is also wonderful. In addition, Ferrara is a gorgeous city. I hope to see you soon. Julian Roberts

Beautiful location, very close to city center, but questionable renovation...it depends on your taste. Food is featureless, nothing special. Like a tourist restaurant. Staff definitely not fitting the ambitions of the place (not particularly high though)...hence I mean very poor service. Forget about wines, mediocre selection and incapability to serve: how can you present a red wine at room temperature (26-27 degrees)...no cellar? In a place with average summer temperature above 30 degrees? Perfect method to cook your wines...