Milan - The Italian Lakes - page 138

( 0382 263 35; www.latorredegliaquila.it ; Strada Nuova 20; meals €30-40; noon-2.30pm & 8-10.30pm Mon-
Sat) It is almost worth a trip to Pavia just to eat in Dimo and Maria's medieval tower. Al-
though rooted in tradition, the sensational cooking is highly creative. Homemade pistachio
bread is followed by tender black bean and potato gnocchi with prawns and sliced sirloin
with prunes and lardo di Colonnata (lard from Colonnata).

Antica Osteria del Previ
( 0382 262 03; www.anticaosteriadelprevi.com ; Via Milazzo 65; meals €25-30; 12.30-2.30pm & 7.30-10pm
Mon-Sat, 12.30-2.30pm Sun; ) Located in the Borgo Ticino, the menu at this rustic osteria
(think gauze curtains, a terracotta tiled floor and pink silky napkins) is well-rooted in the
territory. Expect superlative risotto with seasonal asparagus, trout or scallops, soused
trout, goose salami and Pavian-style salt cod. Local wines from Oltrepò Pavese and the
Valtellina are also well represented.

PAVESE €€

Bardelli Ristorante
( 0382 2 74 41; www.bardellipv.it ; Viale Lungo Ticino Visconti 2; meals €35-45; noon-2.30pm & 7-10pm
Mon-Sat) This frescoed riverside mansion has a glassed-in winter garden and courteous, old-
school service. It serves up traditional dishes such as risotto mantecato la serre (creamed
risotto with asparagus and saffron) accompanied by regional wines from Oltrepò Pavese.

PAVESE €€

Information

Tourist Office ( 0382 07 99 43; http://turismo.provincia.pv.it ; Via del Comune 16; 9am-1pm & 2-5pm Mon-

Fri, to 6pm Sat & Sun)

Getting There & Away

Pavia is on the Milan-Genoa line with regular services out of Milan's Centrale Station
(€3.80, 25 to 40 minutes).