Osteria dei Battibecchi

Ravenna


Simple Romagna food done right is the hallmark of this Slow Food–recommended local favourite. Offerings range from the basket of warm piadina bread that comes unbidden to your table through to scrumptious plates of pasta, grilled vegetables, meat and fish, and homemade desserts like zuppa inglese (liqueur-soaked sponge layered with custard and chocolate sauce).


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