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Reviewers rave about the soul-warming Musso con polenta, calling it a rustic triumph. The overall vibe is one of hearty, unpretentious comfort that feels like home.
“The donkey meat has a strong flavour, it's a stew that could have cooked a bit longer — it's a little tough, some pieces are more tender and moist, others are chewier. The polenta is fine. But for €22, I expect the meat to melt in my mouth. It's abundant and good, but not worth €22, never in my life.”
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1 creator has covered Osteria dell'Oca. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A traditional osteria in Mantova, very popular and recommended by many, but the food is just average — good but not memorable — and the price is too high for what you get, especially the donkey stew at €22.
Dishes mentioned
Tortelli di Zucca Burro e Salvia
These tortelli are very sweet, the filling is good — pumpkin, amaretto, all that — but the pasta is quite thick. Compared to the ones I had at lunch today at a fancy restaurant where the pasta was hand-rolled, super thin, and cost €28, these are much rougher, more osteria-style. They're good, but nothing special.
Tagliatelle al Baffo
The tagliatelle are cooked decently, but the ragù is a bit watery — it's a good ragù, with minced beef and beans, which is a strange combination but it works. The beans at the end are fine. It's a nice, simple dish.
Musso con Polenta
The donkey meat has a strong flavour, it's a stew that could have cooked a bit longer — it's a little tough, some pieces are more tender and moist, others are chewier. The polenta is fine. But for €22, I expect the meat to melt in my mouth. It's abundant and good, but not worth €22, never in my life.
Sbrisolona Mantovana
The sbrisolona is good, very powerful — I don't know what liqueur they used, but it's strong. I said no to the zuppa inglese because I wanted this. It's a nice combo.
