Antica Salumeria In Cosenza

I've been to this bistro. The staff were very friendly, the food was good, and the prices were very reasonable. A place I'll definitely return to!

Absolutely amazing traditional Calabrese food, highly recommend the antipasto. Excellent choice of regional wines which are superb. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Loved this place

I tried it for the first time, and I never would have imagined a place like this in old Cosenza. A delicatessen with a wide selection of fresh, homemade products, and for meals, it's even better when it's ready. The appetizers and sandwiches are really good, and there's certainly no shortage of wine. The service was quick and excellent. The prices are fair for the food. Parking may be a little difficult, but that's okay.

Great service with knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful staff, quality products, and a welcoming, clean place. Recommended!

The reviews are unanimous: the bistro in question is a respectable, if not brilliant, benchmark in the (meager) culinary scene of the historic center. One could honestly say that the place has potential, but it's untapped. However, it's inevitable that the enthusiasm for this "shop" also reveals a lack of commitment to excellence, a sign that has been seen very rarely. The real problem, what is professionally unspeakable and what seems to be a sadly widespread trend in the city, lies in the superficial and sloppy way the place presents itself to customers. Guests are welcomed into a barely presentable outdoor area, a precarious and dilapidated shack. This space, patched up with plastic sheeting, makeshift overhead trellises that serve as tie-rods, and adorned with withered plants, is not only unsightly, but culminates in a niche of smelly garbage cans. This unpresentability isn't a detail: it's the symptom of a profound lack of care and respect for the customer and the public space. Perhaps spoiled by diners who are silent and almost blind to this context, they limit themselves to extolling the cuisine at the expense of the service, understood as the result of all interactions, including the decor and the outdoor setting, considering it a completely marginal element. This creates a cultural paradox: people are willing to turn a blind eye to where they eat a meal to enjoy culinary excellence. The fundamental concept remains unchanged: how you appear, you are. As far as I'm concerned, even the most modest trattoria should demonstrate care for its exterior, be tidy and welcoming. Focusing solely on the cuisine is a mistake that perpetuates the culture of sloppiness and fails to sublimate into the attention to detail that reflects respect for the customer. Until even the diner demands service that embraces decorum and respect for aesthetics, we will continue to celebrate bland excellence, because quality cannot and should not be limited to the dish; it must encompass every aspect of commercial and civic interaction.

Fabulous! Quality and atmosphere!

Fabulous antipasto platter. Everything is excellent and homemade. You can then buy the products in the grocery store. Very friendly service, the two girls are very nice. Cala Calabrian beer to top it all off. Thank you very much!

A location with meticulous attention to detail. A relaxing atmosphere, delicious, high-quality dishes, all served with kindness and professionalism by the friendly Francesco and Rinaldo. Highly recommended.

Nice outside, friendly service, excellent Statti wine, I recommend it for an evening with friends 😁

A bistro at its best in Calabria. Local products that ooze quality, served on a platter, a mouth-watering eggplant parmigiana, and meatballs that won't make you miss the ones your mother or grandmother would have prepared for you. All served by incredibly tactful and kind staff, capable of advising and guiding you in your wine selection. A well-deserved five stars.