Awards Candidates 2019

24/08/2025: A name that's a sure thing. I've been going there since I was little, and now that I'm back in Calabria for the holidays, it's a regular stop! Even my girls can't wait to go to Scocchieri ♥️ We love the wonderful brioche gelato.

09/08/2025: If I could, I would give it 1,000 stars. Excellent brioches and ice cream. And the staff is extraordinarily kind. While on vacation in Locri with the kids, we discovered this place by chance and ate the best brioches here, most of the time hot straight from the oven. A quick note for the staff: We've tried brioches elsewhere, but yours are the best. I congratulate you on your work and also on your kindness. Not to mention the fact that we don't speak Italian, and you welcomed us with the same kindness and smiles as your usual Italian customers. Thank you, and also thank you for the free ice cream when I misunderstood what my daughter wanted. We're from Belgium, and that doesn't exist there. We order the wrong things, and we, the customers, are responsible. Congratulations again for your dedication, and we can't wait to come back next year. All the best!

08/11/2025: Excellent restaurant. Located on a quiet street, yet not difficult to reach. The atmosphere is relaxing, with pleasant jazz music playing at just the right volume. The service is excellent, fast, and courteous. The dishes are very good. I particularly enjoyed the mezze maniche with bacon, potatoes, and provola cheese, and the incredibly tender braised beef. I'll definitely be back to try other dishes.

12/10/2025: Refined Cuisine in a Refined, Private Setting Officina del Gusto in Reggio Calabria is the ideal destination for those seeking a high-end culinary experience, away from the hustle and bustle. The dishes are excellent and refined, the result of careful preparation that elevates local tradition and beyond, offering authentic flavors and creative combinations. Each dish demonstrates care for the raw ingredients and impeccable presentation. The setting deserves special mention: it is refined, quiet, and very private. The atmosphere is elegant and welcoming, perfect for important dinners or moments when you want to enjoy company in complete serenity. The attention to detail in the furnishings and the table layout contribute to creating an oasis of flavor and tranquility. In short: Officina del Gusto is synonymous with quality and distinction. It is the perfect place to enjoy refined dishes in an atmosphere that guarantees calm and privacy. A classy gastronomic experience, highly recommended.

01/11/2025: Terrible Management. True, we hadn't booked. However, we went in, asked if there was a table for two, and they sat us down. After a few minutes, a group of four people arrived. It was clear they had booked for four, but there were actually five of them. The waiters conferred for a while, then came over to us and said, "There's been a mistake, the table is no longer free." I've never seen anything like it.

31/10/2025: Overall, it's a good place, the food is delicious, the atmosphere is pleasant) I would like less salt and the main dish was small in size, like an appetizer

28/08/2025: Warm welcome, helpful staff with a sense of humor. The pizzas are excellent and varied (including a blowtorch show). Clean establishment, pleasant setting. Excellent value for money.

07/08/2025: Excellent service and remarkable product quality. I recommend the pizza with prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella. We'll be back.

07/10/2025: Huge and delicious sandwiches! Alternatively, a good selection of meats (the BBQ ribs are a must-try) and delicious fried foods.

06/10/2025: Delicious hamburgers and much more at reasonable prices.

25/09/2025: The pizza isn't bad, although I've had better, and the atmosphere is also very nice. But the real problem was the service. We arrived at 9:00 PM, and by 10:00 PM our order still hadn't been taken, and they didn't even bring us a bottle of water. We finally ordered, and 15 minutes later the pizzas arrived, but without any drinks. We had to ask twice to get something to drink with our pizza. Also, there was a broken glass, not damaged, but a piece missing. We asked for a replacement, but nothing happened; my husband and I shared the same glass. Highly discouraged.

17/09/2025: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pizzeria Santa Caterina – Gioiosa Jonica This evening I had dinner at Pizzeria Santa Caterina and I must say it was an excellent experience. For health reasons, I chose the pan-fried escarole with anchovies, olives, and chili pepper: delicious, 10/10 to the chef! My partner and her mother had the pizza, which was mouth-watering just looking at it. To finish, a delicious dessert: mascarpone cream with berries. Very polite and attentive staff, a welcoming place, and truly quality food. What can I say? A 10/10 restaurant, highly recommended +++++

10/09/2025: Friendly staff, little typical Calabrian food, fairly fair prices

10/09/2025: An average restaurant, "neither infamy nor praise"