Aris Cafe' In Piacenza

Very interesting place. I'd been there before, and it piqued my interest. I returned alone for an aperitif. The bartender (owner?) was very friendly and knowledgeable. The aperitif was well-made, but the most appealing thing was the buffet. For just €9, you can drink and serve yourself as much as you want from the buffet. The food was very varied and rich; I obviously didn't try everything, but what I did taste was good. I ate outside, at various tables with high and low seating, offering a wide variety of options. The interior is decorated a bit like an old pub (you could say Old English) with very nice furnishings. Service was provided by a single waitress. She was professional and empathetic. I exchanged a few words, even about culture, which was clear that it's not her primary job. She was also nice (if I may say so without being disrespectful). Final verdict: very positive, definitely worth a visit. P.S. It's also a restaurant, but I don't know what to say. Until next time.

Monday night experience with a half-empty place. Good drinks, but zero customer service. This bar's new feature is its aperitif buffet, but the selection is poor because the food is stale and unappealing (freshly baked fries, raw and not at all crispy, and food that looked like it had been sitting there for days). Furthermore, the price is unclear because the menu lists a Campari Spritz as €7 + €1 for the aperitif buffet, while at the counter the owner charges €9. The waitress is good, but the customers don't feel welcomed at all. I won't be returning.