Antica Locanda dal Povero Enzo In Cosenza

La Locanda del Povero Enzo is a true jewel of Italian cuisine, an experience that approaches star level. Each dish is a masterpiece, prepared with the highest quality ingredients and an attention to detail that leaves you speechless. The tasting of starters, first and second courses was an unforgettable culinary journey, where each course was able to surprise and delight. A place that celebrates Italian gastronomic excellence and deserves to be discovered and loved. Congratulations to the chef and the whole team for this sublime experience!

Disappointing experience. The service was definitely below expectations: the waiter left two out of four dirty dishes for over 20 minutes, ignoring them while continuing to serve the same table. Lazy and inattentive attitude, as if every request were a burden. The selection of meat was also disappointing: portions reduced to tiny pieces and, compared to previous visits, the quality was poor, with stringy and unpleasant cuts. A clear drop in quality, both in service and cuisine

Esperienza deludente. Il servizio è stato decisamente sotto le aspettative: il cameriere ha lasciato due piatti sporchi su quattro per oltre 20 minuti, ignorandoli mentre continuava a servire sempre lo stesso tavolo. Atteggiamento svogliato e poco attento, come se ogni richiesta fosse un peso. Anche la selezione di carne ha deluso: porzioni ridotte a pezzetti minuscoli e, rispetto a precedenti visite, la qualità era scadente, con tagli stopposi e poco gradevoli. Un evidente calo di qualità, sia nel servizio che nella cucina

I rarely give five stars to a first "date", but we are very close In this little place in the center of Cosenza the atmosphere is really nice, with just a few tables in a comfortable room. On the waiter's recommendation I tried some excellent ham, along with some delicious cheeses. But the main dish of the restaurant, for which it is known, is the excellent selection of Tuscan meat, I took a Florentine steak expertly cooked in stone which left me extremely satisfied. The wine list is also good. The price was a bit exaggerated, this left me a little bitter and two stars less for the place).

This historic inn is always synonymous with guarantee and quality Tagliolini with white truffle, a real delicacy There is no price that matters for a delicacy like this Until next time!!!

We stayed at the Locanda del Povero Enzo and the experience was truly excellent. We started with a special starter, a selection of six courses chosen by the chef, which allowed us to savor authentic and well-balanced flavours. For the first courses, we tried the Pappardelle made with Senatore Cappelli flour and pumpkin fibre, with two different fillings: porcini mushrooms on one side and white truffle on the other, a perfect match. We then tasted the Maccabuoni “Sazizza e Fungi”, a rich and tasty dish, with quality ingredients that enhance tradition. The owner, with great passion, told us the history of the place, making the atmosphere even more special. The staff were friendly and attentive, helping to make the dinner a perfect experience. Excellent cuisine, impeccable service and excellent value for money. A must-try place!

We chose the Locanda del Povero Enzo for a dinner with friends, and from the first moment we were struck by the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the place. The service was impeccable: attentive, kind staff ready to tell the story and philosophy of the cuisine, making the experience even more engaging. We started with an appetizer experience, i.e. six courses chosen by the chef, which allowed us to explore a mix of surprising and well-balanced flavours. Each dish spoke of the quality of the ingredients and the care taken in preparation, making the start of dinner a true gastronomic journey. For the first courses, we opted for two dishes that left us speechless: Pappardelle made with Senatore Cappelli flour and pumpkin fibre, served with two different fillings, one with porcini mushrooms and the other with white truffle. The combination was perfect, with an authentic-tasting pastry and a creamy, enveloping filling. The second first course, the Maccabuoni “Sazizza e Fungi”, was an explosion of flavours, with a perfect balance between the flavor of the sausage and the intensity of the mushrooms. What made the evening even more special was the narration of the owner, who passionately told us the story of poor Enzo, adding a touch of authenticity and tradition to the experience. In summary: excellent cuisine, quality ingredients, impeccable service and an atmosphere that makes you feel at home. All with a truly convenient quality-price ratio. Highly recommended!

La Locanda del Povero Enzo è una di quelle perle rare che ti conquistano dal primo momento. La serata è iniziata con un’experience di antipasti, un viaggio in sei portate selezionate dallo chef, che ci ha fatto scoprire sapori autentici e raffinati, con ingredienti freschi e abbinamenti sorprendenti. Per i primi, abbiamo assaggiato due piatti che hanno elevato la nostra esperienza a un livello superiore: le Pappardelle di farina Senatore Cappelli alla fibra di zucca, farcite per metà con porcini e per metà con tartufo bianchetto, un equilibrio perfetto tra delicatezza e intensità. Poi, i Maccabuoni “Sazizza e Fungi”, un piatto ricco e saporito che racconta la tradizione con ogni boccone. A rendere il tutto ancora più speciale è stato il proprietario, che con passione ci ha narrato la storia del povero Enzo, regalando un tocco di autenticità all’esperienza. Il personale è stato cordiale, attento e caloroso, facendoci sentire a casa dall’inizio alla fine. Una cena davvero eccezionale, con un rapporto qualità-prezzo ottimo. Se cercate un posto dove vivere un’esperienza culinaria autentica e coinvolgente, questa locanda è una tappa obbligata!

I celebrated my birthday at the Antica Locanda del Povero Enzo "in Cosenza and I was enchanted by this small inn, where my guests and I were welcomed with grace and elegance. Dinner was an explosion of flavours, each dish was explained to us with great care, advising us on the pairing of wines Here I found professionalism and a desire to improve, congratulations to Mr. Ernesto and all his staff. Experience to be repeated

A real surprise. Excellent welcome, excellent food with local products and elegant, attentive and non-intrusive courtesy. We recommend anyone visiting Cosenza to make a culinary stop in this place to find an authentic corner of Calabrian dishes. The value for money is also excellent.