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Al Brindisi
The oldest osteria in the world, this atmospheric wine bar was already an established drinking den in 1435 - Titian drank here and Benvenuto Cellini dropped in on occasion. Alongside the substantial wine list there's also a strong selection of grappas and whiskies, as well as a full menu of pastas, mains and snacks.
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Antica Trattoria Volano
A local favourite, this historic trattoria has been serving traditional Ferrarese food for more than 30 years. Menu stalwarts include the traditional cappellacci di zucca and salama da sugo served with mashed potato. For fish lovers, anguilla (eel) is an adventurous choice. In summer, relax in the attractive rear garden.
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Fusion
You'll need to dress up unless you want to be outsmarted by the slick designer furniture and sexy, self-conscious drinkers at this chic wine bar.
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Il Ciclone
A laid-back restaurant-cum-pizzeria that plays Verve on the stereo and serves a tempting selection of pastas, pizzas, meats and fish. If you're not going to have pizza - and the pizzas here are excellent - the spaghetti allo scoglio (spaghetti with seafood) makes for a tasty meal.
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Il Messisbugo
Despite a name that suggests Tex-Mex tack, this is actually a cool brick-vaulted bar, popular with students and bohemians.
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Il Ristorantino di Colomba
For healthy helpings of simple, no-nonsense food, this modest centro storico trattoria is a reliable choice. You won't find any great novelties but the food is tasty and the Sangiovese house red a fine tipple. Soft lighting and muted jazz lend a relaxed low-key feel.
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Pasticceria Leon d'Oro
Opposite the cathedral, Leon d'Oro has a tempting array of sweet and savoury snacks and outdoor seating on Palazzo Municipale's internal courtyard.
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Quel Fantastico Giovedì
For fashionable food in a cool, bistro-chic setting, book here. Seafood features strongly on the menu with dishes such as riso al curry con code di gamberi, vongole e spinacini (rice curry with prawns, clams and spinach) and calamari e gamberi fritte (fried squid and prawns) typical offerings.
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Trattoria il Mandolino
The mandolin after which this charming trattoria is named is just one of the musical instruments adorning the cluttered walls. In tune with the old-fashioned feel, the food is traditional Ferrarese, so expect plenty of meat, cheese and salami. Signature dishes include formaggio con marmellata di cipolla (cheese with onion marmalade) and the classic salama da sugo .
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