Where to eat radicchio risotto in Treviso: the 7 best restaurants

Jan 31 2024, 12:47
The red radicchio of Treviso is a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) product, a flagship of local gastronomy. Available in two varieties – late and early – it is the star of one of the iconic dishes of the tradition, risotto

Treviso, just over three hours from Milan, is a city worth visiting for its historic palaces, arcades, monuments, squares, fountains, ancient gates, and museums. It's also rich in culinary traditions. The local gastronomy draws from a wide range of products, including salumi, with soppressa being a highlight, and cheeses like Casatella Trevigiana Dop. The most famous treat is undoubtedly tiramisu, a dessert widely popular in Italy, believed to have originated here. Regarding wines, the Treviso area is particularly known for the production of Prosecco Doc, Italy's most exported wine. Here are the 7 best restaurants for enjoying radicchio risotto in Treviso.

Where to eat radicchio risotto in Treviso

Due Mori

Trattoria: Located in the city center, in front of the Municipality and a few meters from the Fountain of the Three Faces, Due Mori is a solid bastion of Treviso's culinary tradition. The atmosphere is family-friendly and informal, with classic dishes such as "bogoi" (snails) and "sopa coada" (pigeon pie). Don't miss the radicchio risotto, roasted goose, cod, and stewed eel. Finish your meal with tiramisu and accompany it all with house wine or regional labels.

2 Mori – via L. Bailo, 9 – 0422 540383 – www.trattoria2mori.com

All'Antico Portico

Restaurant: Nestled under the ancient fifteenth-century porticos in the shadow of the "Madonna Granda," this restaurant offers a unique atmosphere with simply set tables, vintage paintings, and objects. The menu includes salted cod with peppercorn crust, baked "canestrelli," radicchio risotto, rustic pappardelle with Treviso luganega sausage, and braised veal cheek with grilled polenta. The wine list is impressive.

All’Antico Portico – piazza Santa Maria Maggiore, 18 – 0422 545259 – www.anticoportico.it

Al Botegon

Osteria: Near the ancient Porta San Tomaso, which opens onto the sixteenth-century city walls, Al Botegon, established in 1890, is popular for both aperitifs with tasty "cicchetti" (don't miss the meat, fish, or vegetable meatballs) and a more extended stop in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. Highlights include pasta and beans, radicchio risotto, and "musetto" with polenta. End your meal with tiramisu and homemade pies. The diverse cellar ranges from local to nationwide, with craft beers available.

Al Botegon – viale B. Burchiellati, 7 – 0422 548345 – www.botegon.com

Michi

Restaurant: Located in the Acque e dei Mulini district, Michi offers warm atmospheres and a charming outdoor seating area overlooking the river. The culinary proposal is inspired by the local territory but creatively ventures into new territories. An example is the "Vialone del Cardinale," a risotto with Vialone Nano di Grumolo delle Abbadesse rice, Treviso radicchio, black cabbage, black garlic, and raw milk cheese. The menu is well-balanced between sea and land, with selected cocktails and wines.

Michi – via Campana, 45 – 0422 1940858 – www.michiristorante.it

Locanda Ponte Dante

Trattoria: In a Renaissance building in the heart of the city, Locanda Ponte Dante has been a reference point for those seeking traditional flavors and scents since the early 20th century. Stop by for an aperitif with "cicchetti" and glasses of wine or enjoy a full meal with musetto and polenta foam, duck ragu gnocchi, radicchio risotto with luganega, braised beef cheek in red wine, and rabbit in "peverada" sauce. The wine list is carefully selected, and there are five comfortable rooms with modern amenities.

Locanda Ponte Dante – piazza G. Garibaldi, 6 – 0422 1785946 – www.locandapontedante.com

Ponte Ottavi

Trattoria: Established in 1912 in the Sant'Angelo district, Ponte Ottavi is a steadfast outpost of traditional cuisine made with heart and carefully selected ingredients. Start with delicious snails, followed by the typical "sopa coada," radicchio risotto with 18-month-aged Grumolo delle Abbadesse Igp rice, slow-cooked guinea fowl with cooked grape must and red wine pears, and cod slice on purple potato cream. In-season, there are dishes with truffles and game. End your meal with homemade biscuits and tiramisu. The cellar predominates with local labels.

Ponte Ottavi – via O. Ottavi, 12 – 0422 1720709 – www.ponteottavi.com

Toni del Spin

Trattoria: A centuries-old tradition in an ancient renovated building in the heart of the historic center, just a few steps from Piazza dei Signori. From the beginning, they've offered authentic Treviso cuisine, with classic dishes like salted cod accompanied by polenta. Among the first courses, radicchio risotto takes a prominent role, along with pasta and beans and the typical "sopa coada" (a kind of pigeon pie). Follow with tripe and guinea fowl in "peverada" sauce. The extensive wine list includes regional selections. Across the street, at number 14, is the owned enoteca (wine shop).

Toni del Spin – via Inferiore, 7 – 393 9863597 – www.ristorantetonidelspin.it

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