La Esse Romagnola in Rimini: photos, reviews, menu

About

Top Choice Award

2025 Restaurants

La Esse Romagnola, nestled in the heart of Rimini's charming old town, offers a warmly inviting ambiance perfect for a memorable dinner or celebrating special moments. Renowned for its local cuisine with a modern twist, this moderately priced gem garners an impressive Google rating of 4.6. Signature dishes like truffle pasta and tortellini al ragù highlight the menu, which caters to gluten-free, vegetarian, and Italian food aficionados.

Friendly staff and an atmosphere brimming with character make it a local favorite. Enjoy outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and a welcoming environment for families and pets alike. With options like on-street and paid parking, plus the convenience of reservations and credit card payments, La Esse Romagnola ensures a hassle-free experience. This distinctive spot, celebrated for its specialty desserts and impressive wine list, strongly recommends reservations to fully appreciate its exceptional service and delicious offerings.

Price

$$$$ 20 - 30 EUR

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Gluten-free, Italian, Vegetarian

Services

Delivery, Takeaway, Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations recommended

Dietary options

Vegetarian options, Healthy options, Organic options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Salad bar, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Dishes and Beverages

Discover the standout dishes and unique drinks that define La Esse Romagnola menu.

Beef
Beer
Bouillon
Cakes
Carpaccio
Causa
Cheese
Coffee
Fish
Fruitcake
Ham
Ice cream
Sausage
Lasagna
Latte
Lemonade
Mascarpone
Meat
Devilfish
Pasta
Pies
Pork

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Dei Mille

Bus stop 385 m walk

Matteotti,

Bus stop 199 m walk

Borgatti

Bus stop 312 m walk

Piazzale Vannoni

Bus stop 350 m walk

Treves

Bus stop 464 m walk

4.6

based on 3,793 reviews

Google

4.6/5 2,988 reviews

Facebook

4.4/5 805 reviews

jacek koperkiewicz

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

A solid 5-star rating from the very beginning of our experience. WARNING! Large portions. I didn’t follow the waiter's instructions and ordered two dishes that he said might be too much for 2 of us and he was right, we almost didn’t finish them :) Ended up too full for a dessert or anything else but satisfied. If you're looking to try regional cuisine and dishes completely different from those served closer to the sea, I highly recommend this place. Even though we arrived quite late and the restaurant was almost full, after a few minutes, the waiter found us a table. And another big thank you to the staff for their patience for us as it took us ages to decide what we actually want for our main courses. For an appetiser, we ordered the roast beef cotto a bassa temperatura. WOW!!! It was heavenly good! The meat was tender and the sauce delicious. A true harmony of flavours. For the main course, my girlfriend ordered the Tris di umidi – a set of three dishes baked in a casserole (grandmother's meatballs, beans with pork rind, and braised wild boar – check the menu for a photo). It really was like home made food from grandma, not from a restaurant. So if you like that kind of vibe, go for it and you won’t be disappointed. I ordered a very local dish – Il Signor Bollito, a set, or rather a tray, of cooked meat, mashed potatoes, and homemade sauces. I think it tastes very familiar to many Poles, if you've ever eaten old-fashioned Polish broth made with various meats, such as beef, pork, and poultry, at your grandmother's. I enjoyed it, but I don't think it's for everyone. The meats weren't overcooked, but at the same time, they fell apart. Despite being cooked together (or so I think), each type of meat retained its unique flavour. We also ordered a bottle of Sangiovese for 17 euros. We left, or rather rolled out, very happy. I recommend it again especially if you're looking for something other than coastal cuisine.