The story
In the medieval heart of Santarcangelo di Romagna, just a few kilometres from Rimini, the Lazzaretti family runs Lazaroun with a warmth that comes from four decades of dedication. The restaurant’s roots go back to the late 1800s, when the building housed an osteria called “La Vite”. In 1984, Guerrino and Tina Lazzaretti took over, and today their son Roberto leads the dining room while Tina still makes the pasta by hand each morning. The rest of the family – Sabrina, Pierangelo, and Claudia – work alongside, keeping the spirit of a true family trattoria alive.
The name “Lazaroun” comes from a great-grandfather known for his cheeky wit; a story that still makes the family smile. The building itself, a 15th-century palazzo, was restored over four years, revealing thick stone walls, ancient cotto floors, and mysterious tuff caves from the 1300s – now used to age the restaurant’s own Pecorino di Nicchia.
Lazaroun’s cooking is firmly rooted in Romagnola tradition, with occasional creative touches that never obscure the ingredients. Tina’s fresh egg pasta is the star: tagliatelle al ragù, pappardelle rustiche, cappelletti in brodo, and strozzapreti with sausage and radicchio. The menu also highlights grilled meats – Tomahawk steak, Fiorentina, and local lamb – cooked over an open barbecue in the centre of the room. Antipasti range from the classic sformatino di squacquerone with porcini mushrooms to a warm carpaccio of beef fillet with browned almonds. The salumi and cheese selection is extensive, with a Berkel slicer from 1928 and many cheeses aged in the restaurant’s own grotte tufacee.
Desserts are homemade too: zuppa inglese, a cannolo filled with ricotta and Pecorino di Nicchia, and a warm chocolate tortino.
Lazaroun’s commitment to quality and authenticity has earned it a Michelin Recommended award for 2026 – a fitting nod to a kitchen that respects its past while looking forward. Whether you come for lunch or dinner, the atmosphere is welcoming, the service attentive, and the food a genuine taste of Romagna.
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