Il Continuo

One account of a lunch featuring two pasta dishes describes house-made pasta followed by gnocchi made with Inca no mezame potatoes. The diner says the gnocchi’s satisfyingly chewy texture made a lasting impression. The menu has also featured “gnocchi made with Inca no mezame potatoes” and an “assorted pasta selection”, making the pasta options a draw in their own right. Another lunch account mentions enjoying the course pasta with baguette and focaccia, a combination worth keeping in mind.

A meal might progress from an appetiser assortment to soup, pasta, a main course and dessert. One diner recalls a starter of galantina, sott’olio, grilled aubergine and mushrooms, followed by carrot soup and a choice of daily pasta. They also describe the cacciatore main course, with chicken, tomato and herbs, accompanied by mashed potatoes and root vegetables. At a separate dinner, the meal moved from a selection of small appetisers to house-made pasta and gnocchi, meat and dessert. The set courses offer a way to build a leisurely meal, whether at lunch or dinner.

Drinks include wine, beer and cocktails, as well as soft drinks. A diner who came for a birthday lunch reports enjoying red grape juice with the meal, an option to bear in mind for those who do not drink alcohol. One account says the course took around two hours, making it a possible choice for a gathering or celebration where there is time to linger.

Visitors have also noted the setting: the restaurant occupies a renovated old rice granary, with original-style pillars and beams and views of a garden. Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner, so it is worth booking ahead if you are going for a set course.