La Peca.

Situated in a private villa in Lonigo, La Peca is a family-run operation where brothers Nicola and Pierluigi Portinari balance technical precision with a welcoming atmosphere. The journey begins in a ground-floor lounge—complete with a dedicated smoking area—before guests move upstairs to a warm, contemporary dining room. Nicola’s kitchen draws heavily on Veneto traditions but applies modern techniques to seasonal meat and fish, resulting in creative dishes that avoid unnecessary waste. The restaurant is particularly lauded for its pastry program, which elevates classics like the dark chocolate soufflé into complex, multi-textured finales. Sommelier Matteo Bressan manages a cellar of roughly 2,000 labels, while the property’s commitment to sustainability is backed by extensive solar power and zero-waste kitchen practices.