Giovanni Ferrante Bar Tabacchi In Rende

06/03/2026: I've been to this sandwich shop twice, and the experience was overall very positive. The first time, I tried a zucchini and ricotta sandwich (I don't remember the name, though), which was truly delicious: even though I'd already eaten too many fries, it was so good I finished it all! The prices are absolutely reasonable, too. On our second visit, on a Saturday evening, we were seated right away, even though the place was packed, which is a huge plus for the organization. We grabbed some fries while we waited: they were good, although the cheddar had a slightly bitter aftertaste that didn't entirely convince me. As for my pumpkin cream and shrimp sandwich, I found a small piece of plastic inside (probably from the shrimp packaging). I didn't report it because it was late and I wasn't very hungry anymore, but I'm writing this as constructive criticism: a little more attention to cleaning the ingredients would make everything impeccable, though I understand that human error can happen in a busy kitchen. A note on the atmosphere: the tables are quite close together, and especially on Saturdays when the place is packed, it can get quite noisy. It's not impossible to talk, but the atmosphere is decidedly chaotic and lively. You may or may not like it, but then again, it's fine for a Saturday night. Overall, it's still a very good place for the quality of the dishes and the prompt service of the staff, who are always present and attentive to each customer.

24/02/2026: A beautiful pub, very refined and elegant. Excellent selection of international beers. Large menu of sandwiches, pizzas, salads, and much more. Professional and efficient service. Fair prices. Occasionally live music.