It is almost worth a trip to Pavia just to eat in Dimo and Maria's medieval tower. Although rooted in tradition (farming sickles and antique pots adorn the walls), the sensational cooking is highly creative. Homemade pistachio bread is followed by tender black bean and potato gnocchi with prawns and sliced sirloin with prunes and lardo di Colonnata (lard from Colonnata).