Al Vecchio Gattone In Aprilia

01/04/2025: Excellent food, friendly staff, pleasant place

29/03/2025: English: I happened to try this restaurant twice for dinner in a short time. The location is a bit secluded compared to the well-known San Felice Circeo and Sabaudia but easily reachable via navigator. The place is very welcoming and well-kept, the impression is that the owner has invested a lot in the layout. You are welcomed with a smile and courtesy. The restaurant immediately presents itself as ambitious with an amuse-bouche of fried foods (polenta and battered vegetables). I tried several appetizers which overall I was very satisfied with. I wanted to try the buffalo meat for a second time but I didn't find it delicious, I think more due to a technical error in the cooking than for the quality of the product. Specifically, on one side it was rare, on the other it was definitely overcooked. I thought it was appropriate not to ask for a change to avoid wasting a nice piece of meat. I also found some inaccuracies in the cooking of the vegetables, specifically the artichokes were quite hard while the broccoli were excessively bitter, despite being a beautiful bright green. I can't give it full marks (there was also a bit of a wait between courses) but overall they were both good experiences. The prices are in line with the prices of the most famous places so above average. I definitely recommend the restaurant and I think it has a lot of room for improvement.