Essenza Cucina e Pizza In Sarno

19/09/2025: Excellent seaside restaurant, not too crowded, fair prices, fresh, well-cooked fish, a lovely experience. The only shame is the confusion of neighboring tables and a birthday party.

07/09/2025: The Furano restaurant's location, directly on the sea, is the only strong point of an experience that, unfortunately, was a complete disappointment. Despite the upscale attitude, the service and cuisine fell short, and the final bill was completely unjustified. ​The service was far too informal: paper napkins and tablecloths, details that clash with the claim of a "5-star" experience. The ambiance was equally sparse: a gray, sterile floor, illuminated by overhead spotlights that created a dim, almost insufficient light, lacking the soft, refined atmosphere one would expect from a restaurant of this type. ​Moving to the food, the disappointments continue. The seafood salad was decent but unmemorable. The Cilento mozzarella, while not bad, didn't live up to its reputation. The real disappointment was the "octopus ragù": the octopus was in large pieces, not minced as befits a ragù, making the dish taste like simple octopus pasta. To top it all off, the coffee had a strong barley flavor. ​The final blow came with the bill: €94 for two appetizers, two first courses, and two glasses of wine. An exorbitant price for a mediocre meal served in a spartan setting. ​In conclusion, Furano failed to convert its stunning location into a quality experience. Its claim to be a high-end restaurant clashes with a reality of overlooked details, disappointing food, and an overly high bill.