La Fortuna

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La Fortuna in Crema – Modern Italian Trattoria with a Gourmet Oven

La Fortuna

On a quiet road in Campagnola Cremasca, just outside Crema, La Fortuna operates as a “trattoria contemporanea con forno gourmet.” The subtitle is literal: a wood-fired oven sits at the heart of the kitchen, but the cooking reaches well beyond pizza. Chef Simone Livraghi leads a brigade that describes its approach as “cucina dinamica” — a kitchen in constant movement, where technique serves the ingredient, not the other way around.

The menu changes with the seasons and the market. A look at recent service reveals a clear focus on sourcing: bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) appears as a roasted ventresca with butter, or as a tartare; beef cheek is cooked confit until meltingly tender, a “grande classico” according to the team. Sea urchins and blue lobsters have also made appearances, often paired with precise, modern-sauces such as a green peppercorn sauce built in stages. Everything is minimal, essential — the plate tells the story of the raw material.

The Michelin inspectors have taken note: La Fortuna holds a 2026 Michelin Recommended distinction, a recognition of its consistent quality and clear identity. The restaurant also hosts themed evenings — one recent example celebrated Franciacorta wines from Faccoli, with the winemakers present at dinner. A Chef’s Table experience is offered for those who want a closer look at Livraghi’s process.

Service runs lunch daily, dinner from Wednesday to Saturday, plus Sunday lunch. The dining room opens onto an outdoor garden in warmer months, and the wine list is carefully chosen, with a strong selection of bubbles and reds from across Italy. The atmosphere is that of a well-run neighborhood spot raised to a higher level — professional, warm, and rooted in the local landscape.

La Fortuna’s modern Italian cuisine is not about fuss or theatre. It’s about the conviction that a great piece of fish, cooked with skill and served with a sauce that took an hour to build, is enough. This is a restaurant that earns its Michelin star — and its regulars — one precise, beautiful plate at a time.