Restaurant · Crema

Restaurant,
ceremoniescommunionsbaptismsconfirmationsbirthdaysanniversariesgroup parties
and events in Crema

Home cooking next to the Basilica: book a table in a few moments, or tell us about your event — we'll take care of everything.

A project of the «La Luce» Cooperative Social enterprise

Aperitif platter from the Casa del Pellegrino kitchen: cured meats, bruschetta, focaccia and olives
Cuisine of the dayDishes prepared every morning
At the tableLunches, Sundays and dinners
Cozy roomFamilies, groups and ceremonies
In the heart of CremaNext to the Basilica
Chapter 03 The table
From morning to evening

The day at the House

Breakfast, lunch and aperitif have different rhythms. Choose your moment.

Every morning

Breakfast & coffee

Coffee, croissants and Pilgrim's Cake.

Tuesday – Friday:

Business lunches

Different menu every day, honest price.

Sunday

Family lunch

Big tables, slow tempo, no rush.

On request

Dinners, parties & ceremonies

Tailor-made birthdays and ceremonies.

When we are open

Our hours

  • Tuesday – Thursday8:30 – 15:00
  • Friday8:30 – 23:00
  • SATURDAY - SUNDAY8:30 – 20:30
  • MondayClosed
Open now

Piazza Papa Giovanni Paolo II 1, 26013 Crema (CR), next to the Basilica

Book your table now

Choose the day, time and place in a few moments: the confirmation arrives on WhatsApp, directly from the House. For large groups, book anyway: we find the solution.

Prefer to call? 351 655 76 30

Ceremonies

Ceremonies that feel like home

Baptism, communion, confirmation, anniversary: ​​a well-set table is half the celebration. We build menu, atmosphere and service together with the family, without unnecessary formalities.

Easy, really:

How it works to organize an event

Tell about the occasion

Two minutes on the form, or a WhatsApp message. Even just directions: the rest we will clarify over the phone.

Let's check availability

We check the room and kitchen for your date and call you back, usually within a day.

Let's build the proposal

Menus, spaces and service with you, the number of guests and the tone of the party.

We take care of everything

Equipment, service and presence in the room of the House team. You are guests.

They say about us

Whoever was at the table tells the story

Real reviews from those who had lunch, celebrated or happened by chance.

★★★★★
The Casa del Pellegrino was a beautiful discovery. After the visit to the wonderful Basilica, my husband and I had a delicious aperitif at the outdoor tables and we immediately felt on holiday.
Claudia PinziniGoogle
★★★★★
Simple and above all delicious food! Great atmosphere, you always feel welcome. Very friendly and friendly staff.
Lunch with friendsTripAdvisor
★★★★★
We stumbled upon this little place by chance during a visit to Crema. Honorable mention for the girl with glasses who followed us from the entrance to the greeting, carefully explaining everything to us.
Giulia T.Google
★★★★★
Experience beyond all expectations! Group of 60 people managed very well, with smiles, friendliness and excellent food. I highly recommend!
When smiles enter the plateTripAdvisor
★★★★
The quality is there and the staff is really friendly. Very generous portions: you leave full and happy.
Josephine M.Google
★★★★★
Fantastic breakfasts, with superfilled croissants and revisited proposals. People make a difference here.
Our people make the differenceTripAdvisor
Google0/5
227 reviews
TripAdvisor0/5
103 reviews · # 2 of 162 restaurants in Crema
A gesture that satisfies twice

Offer a suspended meal

Like suspended coffee, but at the table: you pay for an extra meal and we offer it to those who can't afford it that day. A hot dish and a seat, in your name.

1 pastor

We agree on how to contribute (bank transfer or in person). No online payments, no cards - just one word.

Where we are

La Casa, in Piazza alla Basilica

Casa del Pellegrino di Crema Pope John Paul II Square 1 26013 Crema (CR)

351 655 76 30 also WhatsApp

Tue-Jun 8:30–15:00 · Fri 8:30–23:00 · Sat-Sun 8:30–20:30 · mondays closed

We can Pope John Paul II Square 1, next to the Basilica of Santa Maria della Croce: the meeting point between faith, history and food in Crema. Perfect for church ceremonies followed by lunch, and easy to reach even for groups and coaches.

Parking lots in the immediate vicinity. From the square you can reach the centre of Crema in a few steps.

Frequently asked questions

Events, bookings and concrete questions

How many people can you host for an event?

We welcome groups from a few friends up to large tables: group dinners, ceremonies and private parties can be organized on request. Tell us the indicative number of guests and we will confirm the best solution: write to us or fill out the availability request.

Is it possible to organize a communion at the House?

Yes: communions are one of the occasions we prepare most often. We set up the room, create a menu also suitable for children and think about the entire service. Request availability with date and number of people.

Do you do baptisms and confirmations?

Yes. Baptisms, communions and confirmations are organized with tailor-made menus and carefully set tables, next to the Santa Maria della Croce Basilica. Write to us on WhatsApp or fill out the request: we will reply with availability.

Do you organize birthdays and anniversaries?

Yes, both quiet dinners and larger family lunches, with cake and toasts if you want. Tell us the date and number of guests: we'll build the rest together.

Can we reserve a space just for our group?

For groups and ceremonies we can reserve spaces or the room, based on the date and number of guests: tell us in the availability request and we will offer you the best solution.

Do you create personalized menus and manage intolerances?

Yes: the menu is created together for the occasion and the kitchen manages allergies and intolerances reported to us in advance. There is also a children's menu.

Do you do off-site catering and events?

Yes, catering for ceremonies and corporate events even outside the home. Write to us on WhatsApp on 351 655 76 30 or request availability from the site.

Do you organize corporate lunches and events?

Yes: business lunches, company dinners and meetings with lunch included, with a regular invoice from the cooperative. Ask for the proposal for your date.

Is there parking nearby?

We are in Piazza Papa Giovanni Paolo II 1, next to the Basilica of Santa Maria della Croce: in the immediate vicinity you will find free parking for the area. For coaches and large groups, write to us, we will help organize the stopover.

How far in advance is it worth booking?

For lunch every day, all you need is an online reservation in a few moments, even on the same day. For ceremonies and groups we recommend well in advance (good season dates and weekends leave early): but ask anyway, we always check.

How do I request a quote for my event?

Fill out the availability request in 4 steps, or write to us on WhatsApp: tell us the occasion, indicative date and number of people. We will call you back with the proposal, without obligation.

Does the menu change every day?

Yes: every morning the chefs decide what to cook with what the area freshly offers. Today's menu is always online, updated in real time.

Do you need to book for lunch?

It is not mandatory, but booking online in a few moments guarantees you a place, especially at midday and on Sundays.

Are you also open on Sundays?

Yes, on Saturdays and Sundays we are open from 8.30am to 8.30pm (on Fridays until 11pm), for family lunches, breakfasts and events. On Mondays we rest.

Why is it called a "social restaurant"?

Because the restaurant is managed by the «La Luce» cooperative and provides decent work to those who struggle to find it elsewhere: by eating here you support work and inclusion in Crema.

Events and ceremonies

Request availability for your event

Reception room in Crema next to the Basilica: communions, baptisms, confirmations, anniversaries, groups and corporate events. Four steps, less than a minute, no commitment: we check availability and call you back.

All that's missing is the opportunity

What occasion are you organizing?
When?
How many people will you be?
Where do we contact you?
Would you like our menu?

Tell us what you are organizing.

Tell us the date and number of people: we'll take care of the rest.

  • ✓ Same day response
  • ✓ No commitment
  • ★ 4,6 · 227 reviews
The project · Cooperative «La Luce»

The plate is a medium. People are the end.

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