Lo Spicchio
.central Cremona, Cremona
Restaurant in Cremona, Italy
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Lo Spicchio is a sensible Cremona pick for a casual, low-friction meal rather than a destination splurge. Book it when convenience and a neighborhood feel matter; cross-shop more defined options if the priority is regional cooking, Japanese food, or a more explicit wine-led occasion.
About Lo Spicchio
Cremona rewards practical dining decisions: choose the room that fits the plan, not the one with the loudest reputation. Lo Spicchio works when the goal is a casual meal in Cremona rather than a highly documented destination dinner. The essentials are simple: casual dress, closed Monday, lunch and evening hours Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday evening service.
Go in with modest expectations and it makes sense. For a food-focused traveler, the smarter move is to use Lo Spicchio as a low-pressure Cremona stop and confirm any menu or service details directly before building a trip around it.
A practical Cremona stop, not the splurge slot
The useful way to frame this choice is by occasion. If the group wants a casual meal with low planning friction, this fits. If the night needs a defined cuisine, a known chef, a published wine angle, or occasion-level service cues, compare it with other options in and around Cremona before committing. That is not a knock; it just means the booking should match the ambition.
Avoid planning around specifics such as seat count, menu format, dish list, price range, or beverage program. If any of those points matter, check with the venue directly before going.
Know Before You Go
- Good for: Casual Cremona dining when ease matters more than ceremony.
- Skip if: The plan depends on a tasting menu, named chef, published price range, or detailed wine program.
- Timing: Closed Monday; open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM and 5:30 to 8:30 PM, Sunday from 5:30 to 9 PM.
- Location: Cremona.
- Dress code: Casual.
Planning details
- Location
- Via Decia, 25, 26100 Cremona CR, Italy
- Website
- pizzerialospicchio.it
- Phone
- +39372410790
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Lo Spicchio occupies a low‑profile corner of Via Decia, a quiet, residential street in Cremona. The room reads like a serious local trattoria: understated outside, focused inside. The restaurant leans into the region rather than into spectacle, presenting food that foregrounds local ingredients and the Po Valley’s agricultural logic. That conservation of attention — investment in kitchen and sourcing rather than frontage — gives the place a classic, intimate feel. It’s the kind of neighbourhood table where the conversation is about the food and provenance, not about performance for visitors.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood restaurant for diners who want to experience Cremona’s food without the tourist frictions found near the cathedral. It suits locals and visitors who are specifically seeking regional specificity — dishes that showcase Grana Padano, salame cremasco, mostarda and river fish. The low‑key setting and focus on honest cooking make it a comfortable choice for solo meals, relaxed family dinners, and casual gatherings where the point is eating well rather than seeing or being seen.
Ordering Tips
Menus at Lo Spicchio are grounded in local produce, so lean into items that highlight Cremona’s signature ingredients. Ask about preparations that feature Grana Padano, salame cremasco and mostarda di Cremona, and enquire about the day’s river fish or other locally sourced proteins. Because the kitchen’s sourcing is central to its approach, tell the staff what you like and let them point you to dishes that best represent the region — the restaurant’s strength is provenance and straightforward, ingredient-driven cooking.
Venue details
Ambiance
Low-key, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If You Can't Book Here
Try Kandoo Nippon Restaurant if the group wants a more defined Japanese meal in Cremona. For a lower-priced Lombardian alternative, Osteria del Miglio 2.10 is the sharper value comparison.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Lo Spicchio is the easier, lower-commitment choice when the plan is a casual Cremona meal without building the day around a reservation. Kandoo Nippon Restaurant is the clearer pick for diners who want a defined Japanese brief at a €€ level, while Lo Spicchio works better when the group wants flexibility and does not need a specific cuisine signpost.
For value, Osteria del Miglio 2.10 has the stronger price signal at €, especially for diners who want Lombardian cooking. Antica Trattoria Cattivelli and Al Cavallino Bianco are better fits for country cooking or Emilian direction at €€, while Lo Spicchio is the simpler Cremona option when staying close matters.
Antica Corte Pallavicina is the splurge comparison at €€€€, and it belongs in a different decision set: book that for a more ambitious Italian country-cooking experience. Choose Lo Spicchio when the night calls for ease; choose Antica Corte Pallavicina when the meal is the main event.
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Compare Lo Spicchio
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lo Spicchio | Cremona | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Kandoo Nippon Restaurant | Cremona | Japanese | €€ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Antica Trattoria Cattivelli | Monticelli d'Ongina | Country cooking | €€ | 2026 Bib Gourmand2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Osteria del Miglio 2.10 | Pieve San Giacomo | Lombardian | € | 2026 Bib Gourmand2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Antica Corte Pallavicina | Polesine Parmense | Italian, Country cooking | €€€€ | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Michelin 1 Star2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #3372025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #3292024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Classical in Europe Recommended |
| Al Cavallino Bianco | Polesine Parmense | Emilian | €€ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Lo Spicchio?
Both can work depending on the day. Lo Spicchio opens Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM and again from 5:30 to 8:30 PM; on Sunday it opens from 5:30 to 9 PM, it is closed Monday. Choose the service that best fits your Cremona schedule.
Is Lo Spicchio good for a special occasion?
Use it when a casual Cremona meal fits the occasion. If the meal needs an award-led setting, tasting menu, chef-led format, or other special-occasion markers, confirm directly before booking. Other nearby or regional names to compare include Antica Corte Pallavicina and Al Cavallino Bianco.
What are alternatives to compare with Lo Spicchio?
Other names to compare include Kandoo Nippon Restaurant, Antica Trattoria Cattivelli, Osteria del Miglio 2.10, Antica Corte Pallavicina, Al Cavallino Bianco. Use current details from each venue to decide which best fits your schedule, budget, occasion.
