After reading the Condé Nast article stating Il Calandre to be one of the best Restaraunt’s in Italy , I was honestly slightly sceptical. We had a jam packed day in Padua and I suggested we try this Restaraunt. With the help of GPS we...More

Let's start with the restaurant. The interior is beautiful and dimly lit even for lunch, which is just much more flattering ;) The service was fantastic. Ok now let's get to the good stuff, the food. I did a vegetarian version of the classic tasting...More

Le Calandre has three things going for it before you take your first bite: 1. It has already been highly acclaimed. 2. The modern interior manages to be both minimalist and warm. You feel like eating as soon as you sit down. 3. They offer...More

One can quibble about a sommelier that was late in filling your glass or a waiter that swapped dishes of different patrons or the decor that was not to your taste but as long as the food is good that is really what matters. In...More

Le Calandre is located at the side of the main road of a somewhat unprepossessing town in a contemporary building. The interior is spacious, decorated in neutral tones, and lots of natural materials. You are immediately welcomed with an aperitif and amuse bouche before being...More

Possibly greatest dining experience in Italy so far. Bit pricy but oh boy worth every penny! I have had risotto with saffron, cuttlefish and potato soufflé- amazingly prepared! Service was bit slow and wine selection wasn’t as great as I expected but dinner was just...More

Having tried so many different culinary and hospitality establishments around the world (from street food vendors to Michelin-starred restaurants), one learns and recognizes the difference between satisfying vs impeccable service and enjoyable vs quintessential taste. We found that Le Calandre was somewhere in between. The...More

I’ve visited this restaurant more than 5 times and every time I satisfy more and more... amazing dishes , can’t explain enough by words ... it’s in rubano which is 15mins from padova town / Abano Terme also. The manager , Mr.Andrea , is very...More

We tried Le Calandre in Rubano, Italy a few days ago. This is a 3 star Michelin rated restaurant. I have never actually eaten at one before, so this was a good way to start. We decided to go with the Classic tasting menu -...More

While searching for restaurants in Venice, I stumbled upon Le Calandre. After consulting with my husband, we decided to make a special trip to Padova just for the experience. It truly was an experience. An ultimate birthday celebration for my main man. The flavors. Wow!...More