One of the most reliable places in Comacchio to eat the local eel dishes properly, La Bassa Padana occupies a simple room near the canal centre of town and has been feeding locals and visitors for decades. The anguilla marinata is prepared here in the traditional way, and the grilled eel is done over wood rather than gas — a detail that matters. The menu extends to other lagoon and Adriatic fish and to the hearty meat and pasta dishes common across the Po Valley.
Lunch is the main meal of the day. The restaurant fills quickly on weekends, especially in summer and during the October eel festival (Sagra dell'Anguilla). No reservations taken; arrive before noon or after 2pm to avoid waiting.