Giorgio In Viareggio

Characteristic, welcoming and good.

We spent a pleasant family evening at the historic restaurant "Da Giorgio" in Viareggio, a place that exudes a warm, old-world atmosphere, making you feel immediately at ease. The atmosphere is welcoming, with a retro charm that makes the experience unique. The menu won us over with its traditional dishes. We ordered a trabaccolara alla Giorgio, simply wonderful, and spaghetti with clams, fresh and well-executed. For our daughter, we chose a first course with fresh tomatoes and gurnard, simple yet tasty, perfect for little ones. For the main course, we tried the Viareggio-style squid, flavorful and well-prepared, and a small sea bream with porcini mushrooms, a delicious combination that surprised the palate. The waiter who looked after us was excellent, attentive, and courteous, making the dinner even more enjoyable. However, the service overall was a bit slow, perhaps due to the crowds. The prices aren't exactly affordable, but the quality of the ingredients makes up for it. Ultimately, “Da Giorgio” is an experience we highly recommend to anyone looking for authentic flavors in a unique atmosphere.

The appetizers were very interesting, some a real treat, others (only two) overly salty. I recommend those who order the mixed fried fish to skip the paranza and just order the shrimp and squid. Overall, a great place, even if the price seems a bit steep.

Incredible quality fish, found by chance... I will never be able to eat fried fish anywhere else, truly unique!

It was recommended to me, and I started thinking: when you create expectations, sometimes they don't match what you feel. Instead, everything was fantastic. The appetizers, first courses, and second courses were excellent, and everything was fresh.

Historic place, very well-prepared food, worth it.

The place is very cozy and traditional, still maintained to this day, run by the founder's grandson (three generations). The dishes are tasty, the portions are just right for one person (not for sharing). NOTE: The €5 per person charge seems a bit steep, but I suppose it's higher because they give you a large plate of fried shrimp to share as a "welcome gift." It's not a budget-friendly restaurant, but I do recommend it for a try; it has good products, flavor, and service. 😋 I recommend trying the spaghetti trabaccolara and the spaghetti arselle e bottarga.

Very welcoming environment. Very well-prepared and fresh fish dishes with very professional and kind staff. Top.

Ristorante storico e sempre ottimo! Frequento questo ristorante sin da piccola con la mia famiglia e anche se la gestione è passata dal padre al figlio è sempre una certezza. Pesce sempre freschissimo, antipasti caldi e freddi incredibili, sono infiniti e deliziosi, con abbinamenti inaspettati. L'altra sera abbiamo ordinato anche due primi, uno più buono dell'altro, tagliatelle fatte in casa al granchio e paccheri gamberi e zucchini. Anche i dolci sono ottimi, fatti in casa con un'ampia scelta. Il servizio è sempre attento e veloce benchè i tavoli siano sempre tutti occupati. Se volete prenotare rifatevi in tempo!! Per me è il posto del cuore, e quando voglio mangiare dell'ottimo pesce vado da Giorgio!

Erano anni che non venivo. L’ambiente è carino ed il personale gentile e veloce però è un ambiente estremamente rumoroso e la cucina mediocre. Abbiamo preso antipasti di mare caldo… materia prima mediocre e prezzo abbastanza alto o quantomeno paragonabile a prezzi che si trovano in ristoranti dove la materia prima è migliore (devo però ammettere che c’era anche un po’ di crudo che non era male). I primi piatti direi non degni di nota… insomma, non lo consiglierei per il cibo