La Peca
A house of brothers
La Peca
Lonigo
Nicola Portinari
Nicola PortinariJRE chef Nicola Portinari was born in Vicenza in 1964 and grew up surrounded by ingredients, thanks to his father’s butcher’s shop and deli. He opened Restaurant La Peca in Lonigo with his brother Pierluigi in 1987 and has led the kitchen since 1989.
Chef-led menus
Chef Nicola Portinari cooks with strong technique and clear flavour as the priority. The menu is built with the energy of a young brigade, encouraged to research, propose and test new dishes, so ideas keep moving. Guests can follow three tasting menus, including a vegetarian option available all year, brought back because guests kept asking for it. Vegetables are treated with the same seriousness as meat or fish, using stocks, jus and careful extraction to build depth. The result is precise cooking that stays generous and readable.
A Fully Stacked Wine Cellar
Wine is a major part of Restaurant La Peca. Pierluigi Portinari has curated a cellar of around 1,900 Italian and international labels, plus a distillate list with about 300 references, and it was recognised by the Espresso Guide as “Cantina dell’Anno”. The wine work is supported by a specialist team, including Matteo Bressan. Pairings can follow the tasting menus closely, or you can explore more widely through Veneto priorities, established names, natural wines and smaller producers.
Around Lonigo
Restaurant La Peca sits in Lonigo, at the foot of the Berici Hills in the province of Vicenza. The newer dining room looks out towards the surrounding hills, with the Rocca Pisana di Lonigo as a clear landmark in view. It’s a countryside setting that fits the restaurant’s way of working: seasonal menus, time for wine, and a meal that can develop across courses. Vicenza is close enough to pair dinner with the city, while Lonigo keeps the focus on the table.
Sustainability work
Sustainability at Restaurant La Peca is handled through concrete choices. The kitchen uses raw materials in their entirety to avoid waste, supported by processes such as jus and cooking stocks that maximise flavour and value from each ingredient. The restaurant produces power through solar panels (40 kW) and uses ozone systems for washing linen and cleaning equipment and work surfaces. These details sit behind the scenes, but they support the restaurant’s wider focus on ingredient quality and consistency.
“A family story, built dish by dish since 1987.”
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Opening times
| DAY | LUNCH | DINNER |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | - |
| Tuesday | 12:00-14:00 | 20:00-22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00-14:00 | 20:00-22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00-14:00 | 20:00-22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00-14:00 | 20:00-22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00-14:00 | 20:00-22:00 |
| Sunday | - | - |
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