La Folperia

Padua


If you're looking for a fast, well-priced and delicious dinner, roll up to this historic kiosk, which hands out fishy delights, including the signature folpo (octopus), sarde in saor (grilled sweet-and-sour sardines) and baccalà mantecato (whipped salted cod with olive oil). The fish arrives fresh every morning from Chioggia market. You'll find it under the arcade, behind the Piazza della Frutta market.


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