L'Altro Impero /Trattoria da Ciccio In Policoro

Happened by chance at lunch time, we thought we were in the wrong place, but no. At 2pm the place is still full but there is a table for two. The menu is written on a blackboard which denotes the presence of many regulars, but the waiters recognize novices and indicate where to direct their gaze. Courtesy and know-how immediately put those who arrive at ease and the environment gives a feeling of familiarity. The proposal is varied for both first courses and second courses and can satisfy different tastes and impeccable preparation. Very good value for money. We will return, but I think it will be difficult to find a place around 1pm. Open only for lunch.

When we arrived on site we thought we hadn't chosen well, but instead we pleasantly changed our minds. Excellent and courteous service with a very pleasant culinary offering. Definitely coming back

If you have the chance to go here, go here!!! The food was DELICIOUS but the service was even better! They were very kind and ensured we were enjoying the food. The sausage, honey, and cheese was amazing and you have to try their drinks - so good!

Excellent quality food, a leap into Lucanian cuisine. The friendliness of Nicola and his collaborator Donato amplify a restaurant where you can't help but return, unique and high-quality typical dishes

We arrive at 2.15pm and they show us a table. Time passes to remove the dirty tablecloth and finally we can put down our bags and jackets. While we waited with the baby in our arms the high chair finally arrived. We are left alone for a while with the tablecloth, white and clean. Another 15 minutes pass to get cutlery and glasses. Another 5 minutes and they come to ask us what we wanted to drink. When half an hour has passed, three breasts arrive but not even a trace of bread. We manage to order and after three quarters of an hour the side dish arrives. We were waiting for the first and second course but only the side dish arrives: I point out that perhaps they made some mistakes but in the meantime they tell me to eat the vegetables which otherwise will get cold. In the meantime, the people who arrived after us are served, only later we discover that they were relatives at one table and their children at the other. And we are still waiting for our meal after almost an hour. The food is good, nothing sensational though... perhaps the reviews had created too many expectations for me. However, I appreciated the house bitters offered as well as the mandarin given to my son. Service so slow that we left last: you need knowledge to eat!

It's always a pleasure to come back. You eat like God.

Excellent cuisine. Kindness and courtesy from the staff Highly recommended

Cibo ottimo ma se c'è gente il servizio lascia a desiderare. Consiglio assolutamente. Aperto solo a pranzo tranne la domenica

Piatti semplici della tradizione pugliese presentati con eleganza e preparati con esperienza dalla cuoca in cucina. Si assapora in ogni assaggio la passione trasmessa dalla signora che li propone.

Coccolati con piatti che rispettano la stagionalità come i peperoni ripieni e la parmigiana. Da provare l'ottima frittura di pesce fresco, calamari morbidi e altro pescato da gustare. Sempre piacevole tornare