"Padua's strongest contemporary table — book Radici for chef Andrea Valentinetti's fish-led Veneto tasting menus in a restored early-1900s villa."
About Radici Terra e Gusto
Radici Terra e Gusto — Roots, Earth and Taste — announces its philosophy in its name. Chef-patron Andrea Valentinetti opened it in 2017 in an early-1900s Padua villa that once held the Ganzetti fur shop, and the kitchen takes the Veneto's agricultural wealth as both subject and material. The approach is product-driven in the way the best contemporary Italian restaurants are: fanatical about sourcing, technically accomplished and resistant to novelty for its own sake. In 2018 it was named the best restaurant in Padua on Alessandro Borghese's 4 Ristoranti.
The Kitchen
The cooking leans toward fish without neglecting the great Veneto meat classics, and the tasting menu moves through the seasons with real conviction. Spring brings the prized white asparagus from Bassano del Grappa, balanced against acid and fat in precise proportion; autumn yields truffles from the Euganean Hills and game from the countryside. The format runs to five, seven and nine courses (roughly €75, €85 and €95), and the wine list favours small producers and natural techniques without fetishising them — one of the most intelligent in the city. A full tasting with pairings sits in the $$$ range.
The Room
The room is composed and contemporary: clean lines, natural materials and lighting set for intimacy, with an elegant veranda and an informal café-bistrot alongside the main restaurant. Service is precise but warm, and confident enough to guide guests through the tasting and its pairings. For business dining that needs genuine quality rather than loud ambition, the calibre of the kitchen does the work. It is closed Mondays and Sunday evenings, so book the right night ahead.
Best for impressing clients
For impressing a client or marking an occasion, the tasting format and contemporary precision make Radici the right call in Padua — the kitchen does the impression-making. A natural impress-clients and anniversary table.
Not for
Not for a casual walk-in or a quick bite — Radici is built around multi-course tasting menus and is closed Mondays and Sunday evenings, so it rewards booking the right night ahead.
Frequently Asked
Where is Radici Terra e Gusto?
Radici Terra e Gusto is at Via Andrea Costa 18/a in central Padua, in an early-1900s villa that once housed the Ganzetti fur shop.
Who is the chef at Radici Terra e Gusto?
Chef-patron Andrea Valentinetti, who opened the restaurant in 2017 and cooks product-driven, fish-led contemporary Veneto cuisine.
What menus does Radici Terra e Gusto offer?
Tasting menus of five, seven and nine courses (roughly EUR 75, 85 and 95), plus an a la carte, changing with the season and the market.
Has Radici Terra e Gusto won any awards?
Yes. In 2018 it was named the best restaurant in Padua on Alessandro Borghese's television programme 4 Ristoranti.
When is Radici Terra e Gusto closed?
It is closed on Mondays and on Sunday evenings; reservations are recommended for the nights it is open.
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Practical Information
AddressVia Andrea Costa 18/a, 35124 Padua, Italy
NeighbourhoodCentral Padua
CuisineFine Dining
PriceContemporary tasting menus (roughly EUR 75 to 95); a full evening with wine in the $$$ range
Dress CodeSmart casual
SeatingContemporary dining room with a veranda and a separate cafe-bistrot; closed Mon and Sun dinner
ReservationReservations recommended; fish-led Veneto tasting menus of five, seven and nine courses; closed Mondays and Sunday dinner
