Barbanera In Napoli

16/11/2025: We're in one of the city's most upscale areas, and the restaurant perfectly reflects that. It's beautifully decorated in an elegant, rustic style, and very pleasant. As for the food, the menu doesn't include too many dishes, which I think is a good thing, and naturally, you go there for the meat. The tartare is excellent, the meat is truly high-quality and treated with respect. The main course was disappointing: a cube roll with an extremely tough consistency that was almost uncut. The fillet with brown stock, however, was better. Among the off-menu options, we were offered a porcini mushroom-based first course. I was expecting a burst of flavor from the fresh mushroom, but it was extremely disappointing. The price was steep, but considering the area, that's reasonable.

15/11/2025: The tartare stands out as the most successful dish of the meal: balanced, fresh, with an intensity of flavors that convinces from the first bite. The tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms, however, is less punchy. The aromatic profile of the porcini mushrooms is subtle and insufficient to justify a price tag of €35, while the seasoning, while adequate, fails to impress. The Cube Roll doesn't meet expectations: its texture is unusually tough despite being cooked rare, detracting from a cut that should be tender and juicy. The fillet with brown stock is excellent, tender, delicate, and well-balanced. The service remains attentive and professional, with knowledgeable and helpful staff. Prices-wise, the bill is above average for the overall experience: for two, with about 2–300 g of meat each, a shared first course and tartare, and just one bottle of water, we came to €127, a price that seems high for the final quality offered.