Vista Falò Bistró | Ristorante di Carne Bergamo

Restaurant offering local cuisine (polenta, scarpinòcc) as well as a wide range of meat-based dishes. The place is informal, located within the sports centre. The dining area is outside, in a nice porch closed by glass panels, offering a stunning view over the surrounding mountains. Limited number of tables, making for a cosy atmosphere. The kitchen is only separated from the dining area by a glass window: it is nice to be able to see the fireplace where meat is grilled and polenta is cooked. Despite this literal transparency, though, hygiene and tidiness did not look impeccable at all times. The food I tasted was good: in line with traditional recipes and carefully made. On the negative side, I found all of the dishes too salty for my taste, especially potato dippers. Service was kind and professional, but waiting times were excessive from my point of view. Nobody was served their main course until every table had finished their first course, which in my opinion took too long. Everything is made to order, of course, and only two people work in the kitchen; but still, this negatively affects the dining experience. Prices are ok, slightly above average but justified by premium or sustainably sourced ingredients in some of the recipes.