The story
Tucked away on Via Fratelli Solari in Podenzano, Trattoria Regina is the sort of place that feels both unassuming and essential. With a 4.5-star rating from creators and a reputation for traditional Piacentine cooking, it isn’t chasing Michelin stars—and that’s exactly the point. Creator cookwithfez described a dinner here as “solid and authentic,” a satisfying stop rather than a culinary spectacle.
The menu leans into regional staples. The gnocco fritto con coppa Piacentina—fried dough paired with cured pork—is the kind of dish that defines a local trattoria. Equally telling is the Bestemmia del Falegname, a name that hints at rustic, carpenter-style comfort. As cookwithfez put it, this isn't Massimo Bottura territory, but for a genuine Piacentine meal in Gariga, it hits the mark.
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AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about Trattoria Regina's bestemmia del falegname, calling it a rustic masterpiece. The overall vibe is warm, unpretentious, and deeply satisfying.
“This is called the carpenter's blasphemy. When the saw gets stuck, the whole block stops, then the saw stays still and starts burning the piece of wood. It's the kind of crazy dish you need after a day like today.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Trattoria Regina. Most active: cookwithfez
A satisfying dinner at a traditional Piacentine trattoria, not Massimo Bottura level but solid and authentic.
Dishes mentioned
Gnocco Fritto con Coppa Piacentina
This gnocco fritto is amazing, super hollow and light. You have to eat it here in Piacenza with the coppa piacentina, which is the typical cured meat of this area. The coppa piacentina is the best in the world, honestly one of the most underrated things ever.
Bestemmia del Falegname
This is called the carpenter's blasphemy. When the saw gets stuck, the whole block stops, then the saw stays still and starts burning the piece of wood. It's the kind of crazy dish you need after a day like today.
