Local catch of the day expertly cooked
Alberto Bacigalupi
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11 Giugno 2026
10,0
Highly recommended tasting menu (and very generous) to truly try all their dishes.
Cacciucco is memorable!
Ditto the marinated fish with apple and soy mayonnaise (very balanced!).
The friendly and passionate host will explain each dish with the pride of someone who has been doing this for 50 years. The atmosphere is pleasant.
If I ever pass through Viareggio again, I will return here without hesitation.
Eleonora Cardella
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02 Giugno 2026
10,0
Tasting menu. The hot appetizers and raw fish were good. The transition to the "cooked" dishes was too abrupt, three levels below. The vaguely ("vague" in the sense of pleasant) and poetically praised fried food was excessively light-bodied, with the cooking process soaking the flour. The result was uniquely heavy. The squid ink rice, alas, was the worst I can remember: undercooked, unblended, watery, almost flavorless, and above all, indigestible. The wine was excellent, without any argument. We'll see on appeal. Just my opinion, of course... But anyway, after sixty years of frequenting restaurants...
Francam
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25 Maggio 2026
6,0
A truly special place. Refined cuisine with pleasantly surprising flavors.
Attentive and punctual service.
Very welcoming atmosphere.
Grazia Giuliano
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24 Maggio 2026
10,0
You're catapulted into an environment that's a mix between a ship and the Mad Hatter's house: inside the Viareggio pine forest, on Easter Monday we found a place in this restaurant that certainly doesn't go unnoticed for its colors, furnishings, and ambiance.
We were welcomed by Mr. Amelio, an old-fashioned owner, who told us about his unique and exceptional cuisine. He uses only the catch of the day, and that makes all the difference.
Excellent quality, and the owner is a joy to listen to. There are few places like this these days.
We'll be back!!!!
Silvia Polenghi
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07 Aprile 2026
10,0
Every time we're in Viareggio, lunch at Buon Umore is a must. It's always a pleasure to encounter the extreme kindness of Amelio and his staff, combined with a never-ending professionalism.
Here, the care for the raw materials is almost a mission: you eat authentic, local fish, cooked with a rare respect for the true flavor of the sea. It's certainly not a cheap place, but the excellent quality of the products and the originality of the dishes more than justify the expense.
If you're looking for substance and the passion of those who truly know the sea, this is the place. A guarantee of authenticity that makes us return every time with a smile.
Carlotta Magni
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18 Marzo 2026
8,0
Contrary to many reviews I read that unfairly give low ratings, I have to say that sometimes trusting reviews isn't a good idea. At this restaurant, I found preparation, a precise approach to cooking, and above all, good, healthy, and authentic local cuisine. The host certainly stands out and doesn't remain in the background, but for me, that was just a minor detail. Fresh fish dishes prepared with great respect for the ingredients, impeccable service, and the ambiance is a delight. Recommended!
Paolo Ronda
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01 Marzo 2026
10,0
One of a kind, simple, and refined.
For dinner, I recommend the tasting menu.
Anna Marzaduri
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14 Febbraio 2026
10,0
The food is excellent. The fish is incredibly fresh and top-quality. The dishes are very unique and have a philosophy behind them; you can tell they're well thought out. DON'T go if you don't want the tasting menu or if you don't want to trust the chef (he might be a bit rude if you do). If you do, you won't regret it. The tasting menu isn't huge, but there are many courses, and I always leave feeling very full (and I'm not someone who gets full easily).
Alessio Balderi
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28 Gennaio 2026
10,0
I thank the ill-disposed gentleman at the restaurant/pizzeria opposite this little gem, who was closed and wouldn't tell me where I could eat something... right in front I see this small, illuminated building and I go in. This is a fish-based restaurant, I had a really good lunch and the price was in line.
Maria Elena Vitali Fitz
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23 Gennaio 2026
10,0
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