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Preludio

Via Guelfa 11, 52044 Cortona, Italy
39 0575 630104
Ranked #20 of 60 restaurants in Cortona
4.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Price range: INR56 - INR56
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Ottawa, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Very tasty food with a variety of creative dishes. One of the top 3 meals we had in Italy More

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NYC
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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Good octopus carpaccio. But then tortellini were dry as sand inside and uneven in temperature, as were pappardelle. Big tourist group arrived at 8 pm. More

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Neptune, New Jersey
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

We visiting Preludio for New Years Eve and were treated to a fantastic 5 hour dinner with accompanying wine/beer! More

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Northfield, MN
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

Do try this restaurant. The guinea fowl especially is extraordinary. Elegant surroundings with expert service. You will not be disappointed. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

Delicious food and refreshingly modern while retaining Tuscan charm. More

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melrans
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011

Wonderful atmosphere and character, just outside Cortona Centre, 50 meters, never been disapointed in our many visits over last 6 years, already looking forward to next........ More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

Just returned from a very nice dinner at Preludio with my mother. We are both vegetarians and were pleased to find a menu with such different options than the rest of town, as well as a number of excellent sounding vegetarian dishes. The lentil and truffle puff pastry was so good I wanted to lick the plate. The tortellini with... More

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Seattle
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2011

Elegant dining without the high prices. Menu is not the same as most everyone else in town. More

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Phoenix, AZ
Senior Contributor
38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2010

We found this restaurant while walking through the town. It was in none of the guide books. The decor and place settings were elegant and beautiful. The menu offered lots of variety and was reflective of authentic Tuscan cuisine. It was a true gourmet experience! The food was perfectly prepared from fresh local produce. I don't remember the last time... More

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Aberdeen
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2010

We found this fantastic little restaurant just off the square in Cortona. We had eaten quite a lot of OK but standard Italian food until we arrived here. The standard of the service but particularly of the food is fantastic. We particularly felt that the menu was creative and imaginative and that the presentation was excellent. This restaurant definitely gets... More

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