Where to Eat Wild Herbs in the Euganean Hills | Restaurants

Pubblicato il 27 febbraio 2026 alle ore 14:03

To complement the previous post on the precious edible herbs of this territory, and particularly for guests of Casa Luna who wish to savor the true flavors of the Euganean Hills, here are some restaurants and farmhouses where tradition and the territory are the protagonists. We always recommend calling in advance to check the availability of specific dishes with wild herbs, as their presence on the menu is seasonal and depends on the harvest.

Antica Trattoria Ballotta (Torreglia) https://www.ballotta.it/ 049 5212970 Why recommend it: Considered one of the oldest trattorias in Italy, it offers high-level traditional Venetian cuisine. They have a strong connection with the territory and seasonality, and it is very likely that in spring you can find dishes with wild herbs such as risottos or omelets. Specialties (general): Grilled meats, traditional Venetian first courses, homemade desserts. Atmosphere: Historic and welcoming, perfect for an authentic culinary experience.

Ristorante Antica Trattoria Taparo (Torreglia): https://www.taparo.it/ 049 5212131 This restaurant offers a creative Venetian menu. I found no specific mention of wild herbs, but you could ask if they have seasonal dishes with local ingredients.

Trattoria Da Giovanni (Torreglia): https://www.facebook.com/TrattoriaDG/ 049 9902012 This restaurant offers traditional dishes, including tripe, goulash, and mixed boiled meats. I found no mention of wild herbs, but you could ask if they use local ingredients in their seasonal dishes.

Al Pirio (Torreglia): https://alpirio.it/ 049 5211085 In season, the menu of this restaurant features "Crepes with wild herbs". I suggest asking if this dish is still available or if they have other similar options.

Antica Trattoria Antenore (Torreglia): https://www.trattoriaantenore.it/ 0495211130 This restaurant offers Venetian dishes. I found no mention of wild herbs, but you could ask if they use local ingredients in their seasonal dishes.

Agriturismo "Dal Contadino" (Vò): http://ristorantedalcontadino.com/ 049 9925363 They offer typical ingredients of each season to enhance the most pleasant taste and flavors. We will guide you in a pleasant, intense sensory experience that, exploring your perception of taste, colors, and aromas in a fantastic synesthesia, will give you an escalation of emotions one course after another.

Trattoria "Al Castellaro": https://www.alcastellaro.it/ 049 9925389 Al Castellaro will serve the best of typical Venetian dishes; a rich menu: from homemade pasta to grilled meat, roasts, and fish. All dishes are cooked following the tradition of local recipes, with passion and creativity added each time.

Da Nicola Trattoria & Alloggi (Montegrotto Terme): https://www.danicolatrattoria.com/ 049 794369 RECOMMENDED. This restaurant offers traditional Venetian cuisine. Check the daily menu or ask if they have dishes with seasonal wild herbs. A few kilometers from Casa Luna.

Ristorante Miravalle (Montegrotto Terme): https://www.miravalleristorante.com/ 049 2613946 The menu includes dishes with seasonal and creative ingredients. Check if there are proposals with wild herbs, especially in first courses or side dishes. A few kilometers from Casa Luna.

Hostaria ai Anzoi (Montegrotto Terme): https://www.hostariadeglianzoi.it/ tel: 3466275033 This restaurant offers Northern Italian cuisine. Ask if they have daily dishes with wild herbs. 1 KM from Casa Luna.

Ristorante "Da Cencio" (Montegrotto Terme): https://www.ristorantecencio.com/ 049.793470 A rustic and welcoming environment immersed in the green of the Euganean Hills. Particular attention to the fresh products that Mother Earth offers in the four seasons. For this reason, the menu varies about every month or there are often dishes or products off-list. A few kilometers from Casa Luna. All dishes, including meat and fish, are prepared to order.

Ristorante al Bosco (Montegrotto Terme): https://www.alboscomontegrotto.it/ 049 794317 Immersed in the green of the Euganean Hills Park, Ristorante al Bosco is ready to welcome its customers in a suggestive and fascinating landscape. The restaurant is able to amaze and surprise even the most demanding gourmands. A few kilometers from Casa Luna.

Ristorante "Liviangior" (Montegrotto Terme): https://www.liviangior.it/ 049 793116 For those who love good food, Ristorante Casa Liviangior is certainly one of them. Immersed in the suggestive landscape of the Euganean hills, enjoying large rooms and windows, it welcomes and pampers its guests for moments to be immortalized with gourmet dinners and excellence toasts. A few kilometers from Casa Luna.

La Montanella (Arquà Petrarca): https://www.montanella.it/ 0429718200 Why recommend it: Located in a breathtaking panoramic position in Arquà Petrarca, this farmhouse-restaurant is famous for its cuisine linked to zero-km products and seasonality. They are attentive to the use of wild herbs, especially in spring, offering them in risottos, side dishes, or fillings. Specialties (general): Traditional Euganean dishes, with ingredients from their farm. Atmosphere: Rustic, elegant, with a spectacular view of the hills.

Alla Vigna (Rovolon): https://ristoranteallavigna.com/ 049 5211113 Why recommend it: Another excellence that values local products, including less common ones. Their cuisine is rooted in peasant traditions and the search for wild herbs is part of their philosophy. You might find innovative yet tradition-faithful dishes. Specialties (general): Homemade first courses, meats, and a selection of wines from the Hills. Atmosphere: Warm and familiar, with a touch of refinement.

Val Pomaro (Arquà Petrarca): https://www.ristorantevalpomaro.it/ 0429.718229 Why recommend it: This farmhouse is immersed in nature and particularly attentive to wild and forest products. Proposals for dishes with fresh seasonal wild herbs, collected directly on the property or nearby, are very likely. Specialties (general): Home-style and genuine cuisine, often with menus that vary based on seasonal availability. Atmosphere: Relaxed and authentically rural.

Trattoria al Bigolaro (Galzignano Terme): https://www.albigolaro.it/ 049 913 1464 Why recommend it: A classic of the Hills, known for its traditional Venetian cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. At Da Gianni, great attention is paid to the quality of local raw materials and seasonality, making it a place where you are likely to find dishes with wild herbs in spring. Specialties (general): Among the dishes offered by Bigo(l)aro, priority goes to "bigoi al torcio". Bigoli al torchio are a Venetian specialty, they are homemade every day and offered in the most varied ways: vegetarian, carbonara, amatriciana, Bolognese meat sauce, duck, fresh tomato sauce, etc. Atmosphere: Rustic and traditional, ideal for a lunch or dinner with family or friends.

Agriturismo Terre Bianche (Teolo): https://www.terrebianche.it/it/ 320.8904988 Why recommend it: Situated in a panoramic position, Terre Bianche is a farmhouse that makes self-production and zero-kilometer its philosophy. From the vineyard to the vegetable garden, the cuisine is a hymn to genuineness. Wild herbs are often integrated into their seasonal menus. Specialties (general): Seasonal dishes prepared with products from the farm, excellent self-produced wine. Atmosphere: Informal, immersed in nature, perfect for an authentic rural experience.

Trattoria ai Colli (Teolo): https://www.ristoranteaicolli.com/ 327.2405576 Why recommend it: A reference point for traditional Euganean cuisine, with a long history and a loyal clientele. The trattoria is known for its attention to the seasonality of products, and wild herbs often feature in their spring proposals, especially in risottos or as side dishes. Specialties (general): Robust dishes of the peasant tradition, such as pasta and beans, bigoli with duck, roasted meats. Atmosphere: Rustic, welcoming, and familiar.

Agriturismo "Valle delle Gombe" (Castelnuovo di Teolo): https://www.valledellegombe.it/ 049 9925518 Why recommend it: This restaurant is appreciated for its refined yet locally-linked cuisine. The chef is often looking for particular and niche ingredients, including wild herbs, which are valued in creative and tasty dishes. The "Fattoria Valle delle Gombe" stands in the center of the valley of the same name, an authentic jewel set among the Euganean Hills. It offers typical Venetian cuisine with 0-km products. Specialties (general): Creative cuisine but with roots in the territory, with attention to the presentation of dishes. Atmosphere: Elegant but not pretentious, with attentive service.

Trattoria "Da Ezio" (Teolo): https://trattoriadaezio.it/ 351 954 7459 Why recommend it: Every culinary proposal is linked to tradition and features genuine quality ingredients including homemade fresh pasta, excellent meats, and cold cuts. From the kitchen, the best raw materials are selected, processed, and put on the table through recipes of old and new flavors.

Additional Tips for Your Guests:

Reservation: We always recommend booking, especially on weekends or during high season periods.

Inquire: Do not be afraid to ask the restaurateurs if there are daily dishes or specialties with wild herbs.

Local Markets: Remember that, especially in spring, some local markets (like those in larger towns or occasional farmers' markets) might offer fresh wild herbs for those who want to try their hand at the kitchen of Casa Luna!