Osteria San Leonardo - Padua

This should be on every visitors agenda. It is superb. Firstly, it’s non fussy. Secondly, it’s local so you feel integrated. Thirdly, the food is exceptional. Welcoming without pretence; the menu is interesting, not all pasta or pizza. We chose a cheese dish, pear, gorgonzola and walnuts and some other things. It was gooey, tasty and different. We also had peppery mussels as a starter. For mains we chose a risotto, mushroom porchini) which can be ordered asa single portion. How sensible. We also ordered a t bone fiorentino) whichthey said would be about a kilo. Oh yeah, we thought. It was. Tender and cooked as per requested; simply sensational, didn’t need anything, seasoning, nothing. We eat risotto frequently, but this time it was a perfection, creamy, thick, all kernels cooked exactly as you hope it might be. For me, it needed more salt as I eat lots of salt, but it was probably fine as served. So so delicious, will return simply to have another. Staff were busy but considerate, smiley and not slow. Wines were as cheap as chips. Go and enjoy.

At first we didn't have a reservation but the waitress, that was VERY VERY kind, helped us out and prepared a table for us and treated us two glasses of sparkling wine. Both waitresses were very eager to serve us giving us their maximum effort. Plus she also served us the wine so we could taste it first. Very warm and cozy environment. Just great!!

Very welcoming and friendly husband and wife team. Treated us as special guests and went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed our evening. Meals are generous, fresh and very Italian. The restaurant is out of the way and hence non tourist. Good value for money.

Ottimo cibo, servizio veloce e qualità cortese / ottimo prezzo

Esperienza positiva. buon cibo e atmosfera rilassata!