Osteria del Viandante

Situated on the first floor of the 13C military fort in the centre of Rubiera, this elegant restaurant boasts five dining rooms, each one more delightful than the last and all frescoed, with the exception of the old limonaia which is decorated with wallpaper depicting its former function. This stylish and romantic setting provides the backdrop for young and enthusiastic chef Jacopo Malpeli who, having been born and raised between Parma and Reggio, creates cuisine that reflects the grandeur and opulence of local culinary traditions. Among his many interesting dishes, a particular favourite is the savarin di riso, which pays tribute to the legendary Mirella and Peppino Cantarelli and their former two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Samboseto. The extraordinary wine list includes several French wines alongside Italian labels and champagnes.

A fortress perched location

• Osteria del Viandante rests on the ramparts of the historic Fort of Rubiera, surrounded by flowered terraces and ancient crenellated parapets.

Two tasting itineraries rooted in Emilian identity

• The menu offers two journeys: “Il Cammino del Viandante” narrating the history of Emilian cuisine and “L’Orto” centered on plants, vegetables, and seasonality.

A monumental wine cellar spanning regional and global sources

• The restaurant maintains a cellar with over 7,000 bottles and around 2,000 labels, starting from Emilia-Romagna and expanding to Italy and the world.

Tasting Menus

• Il Cammino del Viandante — €130,00
• Il Cammino del Viandante con "Il Savarin di riso" — €145,00
• Il Cammino del Viandante con 5 vini al calice in abbinamento — €200,00
• Il Cammino del Viandante con "Le grandi etichette" in Abbinamento — €350,00
• Ortodossia — €130,00
• Ortodossia con 5 vini al calice in abbinamento — €200,00
• Ortodossia con "Le grandi etichette" in Abbinamento — €350,00
• Bisness Lunc — Menu degustazione da 3 portate, incluso dessert — €60,00
• Menu degustazione da 3 portate con 2 vini al calice in abbinamento — €80,00

Signature Dishes

• Savarin di riso alla Cantarelli — €30,00
• Pappardella ripiena al coniglio, pinoli e cacao — €30,00
• Pacchero al burro e alici, con origano, vongole, tartufi e ricci di mare — €44,00
• Cappelletti del Forte di Maria Pia con panna e tartufo — €36,00
• Gran Crudo di Fassona Piemontese — €30,00
• Tonno, dashi, cocomero alla brace, mandorla e caviale — €46,00
• Sottopaletta di manzo, salsa all’ossobuco e cardoncello — €40,00
• Bistecca di Bue Grass-fed — €20,00/hg
• Bistecca di Frisona extra "Selezione Viandante" — €18,00/hg
• Filetto di anteriore — €14,00/hg
• Filetto di vitella — €18,00/hg
• Tartufo Nero Scorzone — €4,00/g
• Gelato al carrello — €16,00
• Zuppa inglese — €16,00
• Coperto — €6,00