Croce Del Sud In Lignano sabbiadoro

A wonderful experience. When I arrived, it was already packed, but we tried to get in line anyway. A member of staff stood in line asking how many of us there were and told us the estimated time it would take to get a table, which was accurate. The place is beautifully decorated inside, and the restrooms are spotless. The only thing I would recommend is putting more stable tables outside, because having a table that moves while you're cutting the meat isn't ideal. The staff was friendly and quick to serve the dishes, which were delicious (we chose seafood pasta and a cutlet). The service charge is €4, which seems a bit high, but it also includes a plate of rosemary focaccia to start the meal and orange sorbet with limoncello to finish, both of which were very well received. Also, a special touch is that they bring a bowl of gummy bears with the sorbet, which I really appreciated. That said, the value for money is fantastic and I can't wait to go back to try other dishes.

Unfortunately, I discovered it far too late. Absolutely recommended! Top-notch food, top-notch staff. Great atmosphere. I'll definitely be back.

We dined with six people, and the experience was truly excellent in every way. The restaurant was packed, and there was a virtually endless line of people waiting outside for a table, a clear sign of the quality and reputation this restaurant has built over time. The fish was incredibly fresh and impeccably cooked. Every dish, from appetizers to main courses, was rich in flavor and prepared with great care. You immediately sense the quality of the ingredients and the passion behind the kitchen. Despite the huge turnout, the service was amazing: the waiters were friendly, professional, and extremely fast. We lacked for nothing throughout the evening. The bill was also a pleasant surprise: more than fair prices for the quality and quantity offered. This restaurant absolutely deserves its success. If you love seafood, it's a must-visit.

Best restaurant in Lignano. The waiters are very friendly. The food is perfect! However, after 6 pm you have to queue to get a table. It's better to arrive a little earlier for dinner! Update June 26: Unfortunately, the service has deteriorated significantly. They no longer take good care of us; we felt they just wanted to get rid of us quickly to free up the table, and then we waited ages for the bill. We'll be looking for a new regular restaurant. What a shame!

Everything was perfect, excellent service, good food, and low prices. They offered us focaccia while we waited, raspberry sorbet (special) after the meal, and sweets to finish. Worth it.

Great place! The staff are super friendly and the food is delicious, so if you're in Italy you should definitely make a detour there.

I don't see the claimed excellence...I stopped by out of curiosity, given the reviews and the line outside, but the reality was quite different. As honestly stated on the menu, the fish is frozen and not fresh, as it should be in a seaside town like Lignano. The pasta is abundant, covering what little flavor there is of the fish in the dish, and it's definitely not fresh, but industrially produced. Too many carbohydrates, even with the pizza base, sandwiches, and breadsticks on the table. I would recommend focusing more on quality rather than quantity, especially considering the price for an average-quality dish. Less pasta, perhaps fresh, for the same price or a few euros more, but at least it tastes better and makes you want to return.

I had a delicious seafood risotto. Excellent ingredients. The atmosphere is a bit chaotic. Sometimes the waiters forget about you... There's a queue at all hours, but it's over in a few minutes.

We’ve been coming here for 11 years..and this place- no matter how busy- has never disappointed. Yes you have to queue for a while but the food is out of the world and the staff is super nice and effective!

Great restaurant, good food, friendly service. Sweet treat at the end of the meal.