al Cavatappi

Honestly I was very disappointed. I found this place before I got to Bergamo. Had it saved because I saw someone suggesting it on Instagram. Then went there specifically for the regional stuffed pasta, which the waiter said they didn’t have it for lunch, only dinner. The I asked what he would suggest and I got another tasteless pasta and old bread. I’ve been around many cities in Italy and I’m always super excited about the food. This was my very first time in a restaurant where I left disappointed. Wouldn’t come back again. Edit: I asked for the pasta before even considering the menu. Anyway, might have been a miscommunication

I am very glad that my colleagues and I found and ended up in this place. We arrived 15 minutes before the evening opening and asked if we could have dinner as a group of four - they kindly informed us that we had a table reserved for one hour, understanding how difficult it can be to find a place on a Friday. The administrator was very kind and welcoming, and the food was delicate and delicious. We didn't try the wine since we had competitions ahead of us. We were very satisfied.

This is Italian Cafe. The food here was great especially the pasta. Not that expensive a place. Lots of Italians seemed to come here for their lunch break and in that way you get a really authentic feel and experience. As foreigners I felt like we were treated with a little less attention than the locals and fair enough if they want to keep the place primarily for them. The menu is also only in Italian and hand written. They serve cola, a lager beer and some different wines. Great food. It would have been a five with a little more love.

Came hungry as can be after delayed train and were happy to try that 4.8 rated restaurant. Rarely been so disappointed, well maybe because it was lunch and got unlucky, but none of the choices on the menu were appetizing, so for the first time I chose the burger, and my wife the chicken. Rarely had anything so untasty and trust me I have been living in germany for few years now. I mean, it is cheap : 11 euros for one menu (main course, side, water and coffee). But I didnt expect to get a poor steak with a slice of cheese and ketchup on a lettuce, with old and untasty bread, I dont know, even the mensa of my german uni had more to offer.. Service was ok and thank god it was not more expensive, we already were so disappointed wasting a meal in this city that has a lot to offer..

Had a lovely night in Al Cavatappi. It is a great choice for local food and wines. Service was excellent, Had the best casoncelli I have tasted in Bergamo. It is a small intimate place which adds to the atmosphere but this means that reservation is a good idea to avoid disappointment. Would definitely visit again when I am next in the city.

I am very glad that my colleagues and I found and ended up in this place. We arrived 15 minutes before the evening opening and asked if we could have dinner as a group of four - they kindly informed us that we had a table reserved for one hour, understanding how difficult it can be to find a place on a Friday. The administrator was very kind and welcoming, and the food was delicate and delicious. We didn't try the wine since we had competitions ahead of us. We were very satisfied.