Antica Osteria Nane della Giulia
Osteria Nane della Giulia
An old osteria set in a 15th-century workshop, featuring a handwritten dialect menu that changes with the market, specializing in traditional Paduan dishes.
Located at Via Santa Sofia 1, this osteria is housed in a 15th-century workshop and is documented by some sources as the oldest osteria in Padua. The handwritten menu is written in the Venetian dialect with Italian translations and changes based on market availability. Dishes include bigoli in salsa, white poultry ragù, sarde in saor, salted cod, and stewed donkey meat with polenta, alongside homemade desserts. The average price is around €25-50. Outdoor seating is available, and booking in advance is recommended. Open only for dinner on Mondays.
Opening hours
Mon 19:00-22:30; Tue-Sun 12:00-14:30, 19:00-22:30 (weekend lunch hours may vary slightly by source)
Nearby sights
- Loggia and Odeo Cornaro
- Basilica of Saint Anthony
- Oratory of Saint George & Scuola del Santo
- Caffè Pedrocchi
- Church of the Eremitani
- Orto Botanico di Padova
- Eremitani Civic Museums
- Palazzo della Ragione