In the heart of medieval Conegliano, a refined bistro located inside the Hotel Canon d’Oro, once the city’s ancient Monte di Pietà, which carries on a centuries-old tradition of gastronomy and hospitality.
Opened in November 2022, the bistro was born from a consolidated hospitality tradition in Conegliano: the historic Hotel Canon d’Oro of the Capraro family with the management in the dining room of Cesare Bercini, already well known for the Osteria di Collalbrigo of which he is a partner with the chef Luca Dal Col.
Located in via XX Settembre in Conegliano, the restaurant is right next to the hotel, in a medieval context between two splendidly frescoed buildings that date back to the 16th century, devoted since the early 1900s to hospitality, first as a tavern and then as an inn. It is precisely to carry on this important tradition that Federico Capraro and his family decided to open the spaces adjacent to the Hotel to create a convivial place that could become a new point of reference in the city.
We wanted to create a place in the center of Conegliano where you could feel at home all day, perfect for both a quick break and an important occasion.
(Capraro family)
A binomial, the one between the local and the territory, which is also evident from the name chosen, Il Bistrot di Conegliano, which, in its simplicity, indicates the desire to be the informal “home” of both those who live in the city and those who pass by for work or vacation.
Inside there are many tributes to Conegliano: from the menus with illustrations created by the La Malafede Tatto studio, to the contemporary art paintings loaned by a local collector, up to the many suppliers in the area, such as the renowned Panificio Brun which specially bakes the bread for the Bistrot, or, not far away, the Fiorin Silvia farm which supplies vegetables grown in biodynamics and very special aromatic herbs.
In the kitchen, we find a young team that creates dishes that often changes according to the season, where tradition and local ingredients are the protagonists of each recipe.
In the menu, we find Venetian cicchetti (tapas) of the day and Scottona meat tartare with black truffle, valerian and hazelnuts among the appetizers, Risotto with Treviso red radicchio and Morlacco fondue and Homemade potato gnocchi with duck ragù and mature cheese among the first courses, up to the Iberian pork Tomahawk with Treviso red radicchio and baked potatoes and the Baked sea bream fillet with lemon puree and mixed salad as second courses.
Great attention is paid to wine, as evidenced by the original bottle rack which, like a library, occupies an entire wall of the main room. Over 200 references, ranging from Veneto to France and all over the world.
On the other hand, Conegliano is famous for its long winemaking tradition and is home to the first Enological School in Italy founded in 1876.
The host, Cesare, takes care of welcoming his guests and seating them, in the summer, in the magical flowered terrace, located almost in front of Palazzo Sarcinelli, home to interesting exhibitions throughout the year, and, in the winter, in the cozy internal room.
It is no coincidence that, as if it had always been open, Il Bistrot Conegliano has already become simply “al bistrot” for all the locals.
The Secret
The Bistrot of Conegliano is located next to the ancient Monte di Pietà (pawnshop) created by the Confraternita dei Battuti in 1524. The frescoes on the façade, with little angels holding up the instruments of the Passion and the image of the Pietà in the centre, appear to be the work of Ludovico Fiumicelli, a follower of Titian, an important painter of the time.
Useful Info
Il Bistrot Conegliano
Via XX Settembre 129
31015 Conegliano, Treviso
Tel. +39 345 0749237
Starters: 11 — 15 euro
First courses: 13 — 15 euro
Second courses: 19 — 25 euro
