Osteria a le Due Spade

Top choice in Trento


You usually have to book ahead to secure a table at this tiny, vaulted place, but it's always worth braving the heavy door and drapes to see if they have a spare spot. The kitchen here really celebrates the local. Let out all the stops with their seven-course fish or meat tasting menus, or come midday for the great value two-course lunch deal.

Many dishes have a gentle theatre to them: a fillet of venison is steamed in pine needles, and you're presented with this fragrant parcel to fully take in the vibrant colours and breathe in the aromas, before it's whisked away to be carved and plated for you. The wine list is lengthy and includes a list of Trentino's best sparklings across vintages.


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