Having held three Michelin stars since 1996 (an Italian record), this restaurant is now close to celebrating a century in business. Situated in the village of Runate, which lies in the countryside between Cremona and Mantova and has just a few dozen inhabitants, Dal Pescatore is run by an extraordinary couple who have transformed what was an old family inn into a temple of elegance and hospitality. Antonio Santini oversees the front of house, while his wife Nadia is at the helm in the kitchen, aided by sons Giovanni and Alberto. In a setting boasting an elegant mix of old and new, where space, light and colour combine to create an enchanting ambience, enjoy memorable dishes that have evolved over the decades, improving year after year without ever succumbing to modern trends so that the focus is always on flavour and the joy of good food. The superb roasts and braised dishes are prepared using meat sourced from Cascina Runate, while the local petit gris snails served with aromatic herbs and sweet garlic are equally delicious.