Tortellini fatti a mano
Fresh pasta rolled out according to Emilian tradition, with a flavourful filling. Served in fragrant broth or with traditional ragù. Also available in a vegetarian version.
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Dining · Varese (VA)
Traditional Emilian cuisine with hand-rolled fresh pasta in the heart of Varese
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2026–2027ID 27326
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The place
Osteria del Tortellino is a genuine corner of Emilia in the heart of Varese, just a few minutes from the centre. The house speciality is the tortellino, prepared according to Emilian tradition, with fresh pasta rolled out by hand and a flavourful filling. The menu celebrates the finest regional recipes, from slow-cooked ragù to fragrant broth, right through to meats and homestyle main courses. The setting welcomes guests with warm-toned walls, wooden tables and a familiar atmosphere reminiscent of village osterie. Every dish is made from fresh ingredients selected from local producers, with gluten-free and vegetarian options also available.
At the table
Osteria del Tortellino brings the gastronomic tradition of Emilia to the centre of Varese, with a name devoted to fresh pasta and regional recipes.
Why you can trust it
OSTERIA DEL TORTELLINO is a member of the Eccellenze Italiane network. The mark is registered in Italy and abroad: every certified business has a unique identifier, which can be checked at any time.
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Location
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Enter the mapIn the kitchen
Services and features
Fresh pasta rolled out according to Emilian tradition, with a flavourful filling. Served in fragrant broth or with traditional ragù. Also available in a vegetarian version.
An Emilian tradition starter with selected cured meats and cheeses, accompanied by fragrant fried gnocco and freshly baked tigelle.
The classic Emilian sauce, slow-cooked according to the regional recipe, to be paired with the house's fresh pasta.
The typical Modenese dessert closes the meal with its dense texture and intense flavour of chocolate and almonds.
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What visitors say
«Everything was exceptional! We started with a board of cured meats and gnocco fritto and tigelle... WOW! We tried two types of tortellini and they were truly delicious!»
«The food is really excellent, but it's not just that which brings you back: it's the atmosphere. You immediately feel at home, in a truly welcoming setting.»
«Don't be fooled by the outside of the place, go in! We enjoyed some really excellent dishes! From the starters to the first courses to the dessert, everything was excellent!»
«Starter with gnocco fritto, tigelle, cured meats and cheeses, really excellent. Trio of tortellini with balanced flavours, very good. Coffee made with a moka pot.»
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In the making · The method
The tortellini are prepared according to Emilian tradition, with fresh pasta rolled out by hand every day.
Fresh ingredients come from local producers chosen to guarantee the quality and seasonality of the raw materials.
The menu includes gluten-free options, even for first courses, and vegetarian dishes, while remaining true to tradition.