26/03/2025: FOOD AND WINE EXPERIENCE – BETWEEN FASCINATING BOTTLES AND VOICELESS KITCHEN
There are places that captivate at first glance, and this restaurant, as a whole, is certainly fascinating: modern, well-kept, with an enviable selection of bottles displayed in plain sight, almost as if it were a wine art gallery. It's a shame, however, that so much light - cold, intrusive - extinguishes all intimacy. The environment, although elegant, is not very welcoming, almost aseptic, lacking that emotional component that should envelop the guest from the moment they enter.
The service moves at an uncertain pace: not very attentive, at times disorganized. It must be said, however, that Peppe, a smiling and easy-going presence, manages to put people at ease, eliciting a joke or a smile even in the less fluid moments of the service.
The interaction with the sommelier is less brilliant: a professional who shows confidence (and a commercial spirit), but who completely fails to listen. When asked for a wine around €70, the proposal went much further, up to labels from €160 to €440: an inadequate leap to say the least, which denotes more the intent to sell than the - much more noble - one of accompanying the customer in an informed and personalized experience.
The kitchen? Disappointing. Little flavor, dishes that seem assembled rather than thought out, devoid of identity and that sparkle that distinguishes a cook from a chef. Even in the selection of oysters - an element that requires precision, culture and respect for seasonality - approximation emerges. No indication of the age or origin: a detail that, in a context that aspires to haute cuisine, makes the difference.
In summary: an exceptional wine list that deserves attention and respect, perhaps to be enjoyed with some appetizers at the counter, in the company of friends or enthusiasts. But if you are looking for haute cuisine, emotion on the plate and a complete gastronomic experience, you won't find it here. At least for now.
FINAL RATING: 5/10
Recommended place for drinking well, but catering is another thing.
22/03/2025: The restaurant is very nice, informal and welcoming.
Delicious fish, an endless wine list, exquisite dessert and excellent service!
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