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Trattoria San Giuseppe
Review
About
Travellers' Choice
2024
Features
CUISINES
Italian, Mediterranean, Lombard, Northern-Italian
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Full Bar
Highchairs Available
Parking Available
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Parking Available
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Hours
Closed today
Sunday
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thursday
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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4.4
532 reviews
Excellent
327
Very good
128
Average
47
Poor
10
Terrible
20
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mariacristina c
1 contribution
May 2024 • family
We celebrated our son's communion here. We opted for an appetizer, two first courses (risotto with amarone and macaroni with Musso) and a second course (mixed grill). All delicious and very filling, we were already full with the first one! The amarone risotto is special!!! And the macaroni were devoured. The grilled meat was so well cooked that it melted in your mouth, I especially loved the ribs. Delicious starters and side dishes. As a cake we chose a millefeuille, delicious!!! The waiters were helpful, very kind, competent and friendly! We also had a guest who was allergic to nickel, and both in the days before and during lunch, everyone was very attentive and kind in making sure she had a meal that was different from the chosen menu but at the same time delicious and that she could eat without problems. Even the dessert which due to a misunderstanding arrived with chocolate, they promptly remade so that she too had her piece of cake! Truly highly recommended! We will be back!!!
Written 12 May 2024
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Angelo Borghi
55 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
We had dinner with the family, you enter a place that smells of history, friendly, young but very professional staff.
Ordered a starter from the Trattoria, Tortelli di Zucca, Pasta in bianco for my son, a cut and a risotto with catfish, Bignolata and Tiramisu.
If it was possible to give half a point I would have given 4.5 instead of 4 because:
The cured meats and parmesan were exceptional, like the giardiniera, the mustard and the cracklings (all homemade so nothing to say), but the expressed polenta doesn't fit.
My personal opinion, rather make it in slices, roasted on a griddle or in the oven, with cured meats it is the death of it.
The desserts, although very good, were not up to the standard of the dinner (a little heavy).
Everything else, impeccable. EXTRAORDINARY risotto.
The bill is a little above average, but quality food also considering the homemade pasta and maccheroncini al torchio.
I will definitely come back for lunch/dinner.
Written 11 August 2023
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Passport06411872849
Rome11 contributions
Aug 2023 • friends
While on holiday I stumbled upon it by chance for a quick lunch. But returning for dinner that same evening I was able to confirm that professionalism and excellent results can be found even in a small town when things are done with dedication and attention to the customer. What I ate was excellent, as was the attention to detail and care.
Written 16 August 2023
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Davide P
Pesaro542 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
I had been there before with some experience. Strong of that I book for lunch. I arrive at 1.10 pm I am not taken into account because a queue of workers intent on paying for work lunch. After 10 minutes spent standing we are considered and told a few minutes that we must prepare the table (and the reservation?). We sit down and are forgotten: the customer entered with us instead served immediately. At 1.40 pm a disoriented waiter appears with two seconds: but the first? They apologize and to make a great gesture one (1) slice of melon with a touch of raw. At 1.55pm the risotto arrives, probably cooked in sea water: inedible, even a goat would have refused them! The service is embarrassed and asks if they can redo them: of course we decline and ask for the seconds with a side dish. The heated baked potatoes are the worst of the worst while the mixed salad has turned into vegetables in the pan! We had to ask for bread because they did not provide indoors. Seconds? Ridiculous: octopus carpaccio, oops green beans in octopus carpaccio and raw onion.Nouvelle cousine. The tonnato? three slices and a small cocotte with the sauce (unstructured) and here we touch peaks of escoffierana opera! Practically the service has lost its mind and even the commands. I must say that the bill was a gesture by great gentlemen: instead of 30€ I paid 26€. Failed, not even chance has September.
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Written 2 July 2024
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sandro motta
Chiediamo scusa dell’attesa comunque non così lunga . Come ha scritto avete ordinato due pilota sono andati espressi con brodo vegetale non di certo con acqua di mare ahahahah . Il riso per chi non lo sapesse ha 15 min di cottura. Nell’ attesa come entre ‘ (ENTRE’) ho preparato 2 crudi e melone ( azienda agricola Gianello ) che sfido chiunque a pranzo di lavoro lo faccia ma è stata una mia carineria ( non gradita e criticata ) vabbe ‘ sorvoliamo. Il risotto che le ho preparato era pilota può piacere ma anche no comunque viene preparato come vuole la tradizione, forse non è un piatto gradito da lei !!! Bastava dirlo ( comunicarlo al cameriere) le avrei preparato volentieri qualcosa d ‘altro. Le verdure vengono preparate rigorosamente fresche tutti i giorni preferendo le aziende agricole della zona . Come secondo piatto CARPACCIO DI POLIPO CON FAGIOLINI, ARANCE E FINOCCHIO ( aime ‘ ) non riconosce il finoccho dalle cipolle, il tonnato n. 5 fette non 3 con la sua salsa a parte . Lei ha usato dei paroloni ed è molto bravo ad essere così colorito. Siamo un locale con 25 anni di storia mettiamo il cuore per il nostro lavoro oltre alla qualità che ci caratterizza per la ricerca dei prodotti . Il pranzo di lavoro viene fatto per dare la possibilità alle persone che non hanno possibilità di andare a casa e tante di queste hanno solo un ‘oretta per mangiare , sicuramente c’era confusione ma prima di sputare sentenze negativissime una persona intelligente valuta la situazione . Io la saluto le auguro una buona vita Federica ( Chef e titolare )
Written 3 July 2024
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giuboselli
Sermide544 contributions
Mar 2025 • family
I had chosen this trattoria with the idea of finding a familiar environment, one in which you feel welcomed and not just a passing customer. Unfortunately, the experience did not live up to expectations.
The dishes were normal, nothing unpleasant but not memorable. The service was friendly, the environment nice, but it completely lacked that warmth that makes a trattoria special. The owners were absent, no dialogue with customers, no interest in creating an experience that went beyond the simple meal. The moment of payment was particularly cold, almost impersonal, as if I were at an ATM.
It wasn’t a bad experience, but it wasn’t pleasant enough to make me come back. Too bad!
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Written 9 March 2025
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monikap909
56 contributions
May 2024 • couples
We thought 2 main courses (a modest portion, so don't come if you're very hungry), dessert, 4 glasses of wine and a macchiato for 85 euros was a bit excessive. If they notice that you're not from the area, they won't pay much attention to you. In our opinion, the price/performance ratio is not right here.
Written 25 May 2024
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Massimo M
Forli775 contributions
Dec 2024 • business
Great place, I was invited for a Christmas business lunch
I must say excellent tasty dishes from the risottos of which we tasted 4 and then excellent also the main courses
Excellent also the sbrisolona with eggnog.
The thing that pleasantly surprised me was the staff.
All very young guys very kind fast and of a unique cuteness.
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Written 26 December 2024
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Anna Giulia Caleffi
San Giorgio Bigarello338 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
We chose the Trattoria San Giuseppe Antico Laboratorio del Risotto to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday. We chose the risotto alla psina, the risotto with puntèl, some vegetables (both cooked and raw) and the octopus. For dessert we ordered tiramisu, pineapple and ice cream. Everything delicious! The prices are in line with the quality of the raw materials and the portions are generous.
Written 13 August 2023
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francesco p
1 contribution
Jan 2025 • friends
The place is cozy, elegant, and perfect for those looking for a family and relaxed atmosphere.
The menu offers a selection of typical dishes prepared with fresh and local ingredients, which are a real tribute to the tradition of the territory. Each course is a set of authentic flavors, from homemade pasta to typical cold cuts and cheeses that accompany the meal. All served with great passion and courtesy by the staff, who made us feel immediately at home.
I recommend Chicco rice, pumpkin and truffle rice and risotto all’isolana, in winter the excellent cart of boiled meats
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Written 18 March 2025
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DavideTestoni
Medolla6 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
Well-kept rustic location with double room on the ground floor of medium-small size.
Menu based on typical local risottos and second courses of meat and freshwater fish, but with distinctive local dishes such as risotto with pumpkin and truffle which I recommend.
The appetizer with creamed Venetian-style cod on homemade turmeric bread croutons was much appreciated.
Excellent rice cooking and plating with a well-maintained raised round plate.
Standard service with excellent courtesy.
Correct account.
Written 19 September 2023
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G i.
Lombardy12 contributions
Oct 2024 • family
It's a magical place.
Cozy atmosphere and family atmosphere, very kind, courteous and helpful staff
Great quality dishes cooked very well and with a truly unique balance of flavors
From now on my favorite restaurant a few minutes from Mantua
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Written 11 October 2024
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piccia
Rimini44 contributions
Jan 2024 • friends
Excellent experience. We appreciated the local specialties and, in addition to the pumpkin and truffle risotto, praise goes to the selection of boiled meats with sauces, mustard and puree. The competent and pleasant service was particularly appreciated.
Written 1 January 2024
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Omles65
4071 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
Excellent place to come and eat and a satisfaction, apart from the very nice and clean environment, the staff is very kind and polite, even fast like Tazio. The menu offers a wide choice of risottos, even special ones, we take the pumpkin one and truffle, good and plentiful, but the highlight is the selection of boiled meats with peara', green sauce, horseradish and mustard, a truly enjoyable dish with a wide variety of cuts of meat (tongue, cotechino, testina, capel del prete, ham etc. .) winter dish but always welcome, especially if well done like here, excellent pairing with the local Lambrusco, to finish with a flourish the sbrisolona with zabaglione and raisins. Recommended tavern, worth the visit, the prices are slightly higher than average but the quality and excellent quantity!
Written 17 September 2023
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Liberauscita
Valeggio Sul Mincio6 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
A welcoming environment, friendly service. Honest prices. The quality is good on the risottos, it's a shame that the pumpkin tortellini have no flavour. Maybe when you don't have the right raw material it's better to leave it alone.
Written 13 June 2024
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Luca
Mantua175 contributions
Feb 2024 • family
We went to this restaurant on Sunday for lunch.
Very nice and spacious location.
Courteous and present staff.
We threw ourselves on the risottos after an appetizer of excellent cured meats, what can I say? Fantastic amarone risotto, decidedly generous portions and ending with truly tasty homemade desserts.
Absolutely recommended.
Written 19 February 2024
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