Locanda con Camere Il Capitano, on the Po embankment
The Locanda con Camere Il Capitano is an inn with a restaurant and pizzeria on the Po embankment, in San Benedetto Po, Lombardy. It has air-conditioned rooms, parking and a 4.1 rating on Google. I recommend it to anyone visiting Mantua by car who wants quiet and good food, with some reservations about the service.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Locanda con Camere Il Capitano is
Locanda con Camere Il Capitano is on Via Argine Po Nord, in San Benedetto Po, Lombardy, right on the river embankment. It is a green, quiet area, close to Mantua.
One guest points out that it is near the Mantova Sud motorway exit, which makes it convenient if you want to visit Mantua without getting stuck in the centre's traffic. Parking is private, so if you are driving you have nothing to worry about.
The Po is more than a view here. One review says that while you eat you can hear and see the river water, and for me that is one of the reasons to choose it.
What the rooms are like
The rooms are simple and functional, air-conditioned and with a balcony. Guests describe them as quiet, extremely clean and good value for money.
According to the property, each room has a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with bidet and toiletries, and free Wi-Fi. Cots are available on request for younger children. For a little extra relaxation there are also rooms with a whirlpool bath, but it is best to ask in advance which ones are available.
Breakfast is a buffet and included. You can also stop in the garden or the inside bar just for a coffee. One guest also appreciated that check-out time is comfortable for anyone who wants to take things slowly.
The restaurant and pizzeria
Inside the inn there is a restaurant-pizzeria with a wood-fired oven, and many guests come specifically to eat. The menu offers traditional meat and fish dishes.
Reviews mention the seafood carbonara, the mixed fried fish, the hand-made tagliatelle and the grilled octopus. The pizzas are also popular, with a light, easily digestible base, and one person ordered a takeaway and found the WhatsApp reply quick. If you are staying here, having dinner a few steps from your room is a real convenience.
What guests say
On Google the inn has a rating of 4.1 from 95 reviews. It is a good score but not a very high one, and the reviews explain why, as they are very divided.
Those who have stayed praise the cleanliness, the quiet and the friendliness of the owner. There is a lot of praise for food and service, with prices judged fair, but also some very harsh reviews. Two people complained they never saw a menu with prices, and one described very long waits and a burnt pizza on a busy day in the area. Another guest criticised a plate of tagliatelle and the look of the dining room.
My verdict. For sleeping, the opinions are more consistent, while the restaurant divides people.
What to know before booking
These are the things I would check before confirming:
- The menu. Several guests did not see the prices on the table. Ask what the dishes cost first, to avoid surprises.
- Service times. If there is an event in the area, book and expect some waiting.
- The location. It is on the embankment, outside the centre, and without a car it is hard to get around.
Before choosing a room with a whirlpool bath, ask the property to confirm it directly.
Who it is for and what to do nearby
I would choose it for anyone visiting Mantua by car who wants a quiet spot with dinner on site. Couples will find the quiet, and families will find cots on request.
| If you are travelling | Why it can work |
|---|---|
| By car to Mantua | Mantova Sud exit nearby and private parking |
| As a couple | Quiet, greenery and rooms with whirlpool baths |
| With children | Cots on request and a garden |
| Without wanting to look for dinner | Restaurant-pizzeria in the same building |
If you would like to compare, in San Benedetto Po there is also il tempo dei sogni, and in Castelbelforte you will find Serendipity. Further afield, in Modena, there is the Residence Della Accademia. I am only giving you the name and town for these.
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