Awards Candidates 2019

28/08/2025: I was privileged to celebrate my own wedding at "La Piana dei Mulini"! It was fantastic! Many thanks to the team, and especially to Michele and Rosaria! The food, the organization, the location, and the celebration were all fantastic and simply perfect! Thank you! The guests were all happy too and are still talking about how perfect it was! I'm already looking forward to my next visit to this historic venue! Thank you for everything!

25/08/2025: We came to Piana dei Mulini last year to celebrate a birthday. The surrounding landscape is spectacular. The restoration of an old mill... all immersed in well-kept and cared-for greenery. This year we decided to return, but the positive experience of the previous year didn't bode well. Following a problem raised by one of the guests (the birthday boy, to boot), the owner came to the table carrying a plate of freshly rolled and cut tagliatelle, insisting on the quality of the product. I should point out that no one had questioned the quality, commitment, and research they put into this niche product, expertly restored. However, it was simply pointed out that, according to the customer, the pasta had been overcooked. Despite this, the owner continued to boast about the quality of the product without even considering the customer's comments... without realizing that sometimes mistakes can be made, and thus clearly embarrassing him (the birthday boy) in front of a room full of customers.

22/08/2025: The lady who served us came to our table asking us what to bring without even giving us a paper menu, in a hurry, without even giving us time to think, we ordered appetizers and a second course with a side dish, we hadn't even finished eating the appetizers when she had already brought us the second course, my mother, a little annoyed, pointed it out to her and she didn't even respond, the table wasn't stable and I asked her if she could fix it so as to block it, she said she would be there right away and she didn't.

18/08/2025: Excellent restaurant, a guarantee for good fish at a fair price! They only let down a little in the service during large events and holidays... too many people and slow service, not due to the dining room staff but, in my very personal opinion, the kitchen. It's still, and I repeat, an excellent place to enjoy good fish at a fair price! 👍🫶

22/08/2025: A rustic place, excellent grilled main courses, and a fantastic tiramisu! It's nice to find these places in the Molise hinterland!

22/08/2025: Very pleasant restaurant, above-average food made with very good ingredients. The staff is very friendly and always smiling.

05/09/2025: The food is really good, more quality than quantity, and that's fine. On the two occasions I've been, I've tried several dishes, all fish-based, and I've enjoyed everything from appetizers to first and second courses. I'm not giving it 5 stars only because we sometimes felt a bit neglected by the service (excessive waits when there weren't many people, and a coffee we ordered, confirmed but never arrived, because it hadn't been communicated to the bar). We were also a bit disappointed to have paid a cover charge (€2.50) for a 7-month-old baby, for whom, yes, they provided a high chair, but who didn't touch anything except the things we brought, even cutlery and napkins. From what I know, this is a legitimate but very rare occurrence. That said, I think we'll be back because the food is truly worth it.

29/08/2025: I recently had lunch at Lu Carratino and I must say it was a five-star experience in every way. This restaurant perfectly embodies the spirit of traditional Italian cuisine: an authentic atmosphere, excellent ingredients, and truly exquisite service. Our dining experience began with a selection of excellent appetizers, rich and carefully prepared. Top-quality cured meats and perfectly preserved vegetables prepared the palate for what was to come. But it was the first course section that left us speechless: simply delicious. Every bite was a journey through authentic traditional flavors, with al dente pasta and rich, flavorful sauces that demonstrate great culinary mastery. The true soul of the restaurant, however, lies in the extraordinary quality of its ingredients. The careful selection of suppliers and the love for excellent ingredients are evident in every dish, from the extra virgin olive oil and the sweetest tomatoes to the finest cheeses and cured meats. Andrea, the waiter, played a key role in making the evening unforgettable. He was available and professional at every turn. His attentive and knowledgeable service, combined with his skillful recommendation of dishes, demonstrated truly commendable customer service. I highly recommend this gastronomic gem to all lovers of good food. Whether it's a romantic dinner, a family lunch, or a gathering of friends, Lu Carratino is the perfect choice for those seeking all-round excellence: from flavors to service. I'll be back very soon to try the rest of the menu!

06/09/2025: Excellent food. Phenomenal appetizer. It's a small village perched on a hill, but it's worth a visit. Next time, I'll definitely try the pizza and something else.

30/08/2025: We dined at this restaurant, savoring traditional Molise dishes. For our appetizer, we chose grilled cheese with honey, walnuts, and truffle, and pallotte (typical meatballs made with stale breadcrumbs and flavored with pecorino cheese) in tomato sauce. We then continued with creoli (a typical Molise fresh pasta, similar to square spaghetti, somewhat reminiscent of Tuscan pici) with guanciale, caciocavallo fondue, and fava beans; tagliolini with truffle; and potato gnocchi with eggplant and cacioricotta. All washed down with an excellent Tintilia, a DOC red wine from Molise. The waitresses were very kind and attentive. The prices are very reasonable and the food excellent. I would recommend booking in advance, especially for holidays and events. I don't know during the year, but we were there in August for the "Vivacissimo" music festival, and the place was packed.

15/08/2025: Beautiful American-themed venue. Full of memorabilia and knick-knacks. The food is good, but the highlight is the setting.

10/08/2025: Beautiful place, good service and staff, food okay, but not the reason I'd go... more recommended for a drink and some appetizers than for a proper lunch or dinner. Prices are a bit high for the area and what's on offer, but in my opinion, you could find better. Overall, a positive experience.

24/08/2025: We've been to this pizzeria twice, actually once and a half, with two very different experiences. The first time, we had a table of 20 people: appetizers arrived quickly, pizzas and fried foods were truly excellent, but the wait for the pizzas was about an hour and a half. Furthermore, by dessert time, despite a large reservation, there were only three desserts left to share among the 20, which left us a bit disappointed. We decided to return anyway, booking in advance for four adults and a small child (who wouldn't eat; we only asked for a high chair). The day before, they informed us that the inside table was no longer available since the reservation hadn't specified a child, and they offered us an outside table later, despite the forecast for bad weather. I tried to explain that the child wasn't taking up a seat or a place setting, but the staff didn't respond with any attention or courtesy, nor did they apologise for the mix-up (not even a "sorry"). In the end, we were forced to cancel. It's a shame, because the quality of the pizza is worth it, but the management of reservations and customer service could be improved.

24/08/2025: A truly wonderful discovery, divine pizza, excellent service, courtesy and kindness, congratulations.