I migliori ristoranti di cucina cucina calabrese

29/09/2025: The "Vecchia Guardia" restaurant clearly aspires to a luxury category, but it is light years away from understanding the fundamental needs of its guests. Our dinner experience for four on August 21, 2025, was a complete failure, especially regarding food allergies. Lack of Seriousness about "Gluten Free" We booked specifically because the website guaranteed availability for allergens, including gluten-free. Once seated, the unpleasant surprise: my wife, a celiac, was categorically denied any dish, including a simple slice of grilled meat. The only option was bottled water! This isn't "willingness to accommodate any need," but a clear example of misleading advertising aimed solely at attracting customers. Small Portions and Mediocre Quality The dishes were somewhere between meager and mediocre, with a presentation that was meant to mimic that of a "starred chef," but I'll leave you to imagine... with a quality that was, let's say, mediocre. The small quantity is unacceptable unless supported by an excellence that was totally absent here. The Bill: The Height of Negligence The highlight was the bill. Not only did they add a cover charge to my wife, who, through their negligence, was unable to eat anything, but, even more seriously, they included two dishes that were never served due to a clear oversight in the service. We had to point out the error to the waiter (who crossed out the amounts) and then again to the cashier, where the person in charge had not yet crossed out the missing side dishes, leaving the restaurant at 10:33 PM after the complaint. Disconcerting Service Finally, the service was disconcerting to say the least. The waiters and the lady kept bringing bread and other gluten-containing dishes right in front of my celiac wife. This is a total lack of care and professionalism, especially after being informed of her celiac disease. To describe the experience as "disappointing" is an understatement. It was unacceptable. I hope anyone reading this review will appreciate how carelessly this restaurant handles its promises and the basic needs of its customers.

29/08/2025: We went to this restaurant and had a really great time. The staff was very attentive and friendly, the service was excellent, and the food was fantastic. The value for money was excellent. We absolutely recommend it! If we ever find ourselves here on vacation, we'll be back! Thank you for the quality of the food and your professionalism!

05/01/2026: We had lunch together a few times, without reservations, on Saturday and Sunday. Trattoria-pizzeria with a remarkable selection of Calabrian specialties. The staff is appropriately friendly, but also offers suggestions and solutions. Reasonable prices. Suitable for families.

12/12/2025: The pizza was really good, the table service excellent. It was a shame we went to the register and were asked to pay cash or charge a 10% markup (they called it "commission") by card. This definitely ruined the enjoyment of the pizza.

28/12/2025: A very good Italian pizzeria. The pizza was excellent, with perfectly prepared dough and high-quality ingredients. It was ready within about 20 minutes, which was very reasonable. The prices were also great 10€ Diavola and 12€ Mortazza, the ordering process was smooth, and it was possible to pay by card. Overall, a very satisfying experience that I would recommend.

07/12/2025: The service was rude. Despite having tables available, we were told there was no room. We returned an hour later and were told the same thing, even though more tables had become available.

02/01/2026: Family lunch for four. Appetizers: capocollo, salami, and a tasteless supermarket cheese; artichoke and potato flan with spoiled cooked ham and excessive salt. It even smelled bad! Eggplant flan was unremarkable and tasteless. Pasta with meatballs in tomato sauce was forgettable! The house wine was watered down; even the thought of bringing it to the table was indecent. Price: €120. We were in disbelief at the quality and flavor of the dishes. This place should be closed down!

03/12/2025: A magical place from times gone by, with excellent cuisine thanks to Vincenza and Beppe's skill and sublime hospitality. Highly recommended!

19/10/2025: The location is a bit hidden, with a hard-to-see parking lot, so much so that we parked on the street. The food is decent and very homely, and the service is friendly but inattentive (every request had to be asked multiple times). The view is spectacular, well worth a visit.

30/08/2025: A real insider tip. Super delicious food. Menu even in German. Large selection of dishes. Food is prepared quickly. Portions are large. Reasonable prices. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend it to everyone.

01/11/2025: Delicious food, prepared with love. Friendly owner. We'd love to come back!

18/09/2025: Thank you, Peppe, for delighting us with your authentic Calabrian dishes on our last evening in your homeland! If you're looking for authentic Calabrian flavors, you can't miss dinner at Uliveto! I recommend the fileja with eggplant and pork ragù; the chicken à la mattone melts in your mouth, and the lamb is incredible! See you soon!