Grado - L'Oste di Fontanafica In Civita castellana

23/07/2025: We're intrigued by the unique offerings, almost unique in the city. The experience is ultimately positive, but there are a few key points to note: the atmosphere is pleasant, cleverly casual, informal, and friendly. The "book and sit" formula, already seen in other chains, allows you to skip the hassle of ordering and choose your own seating. At the end of July, it might be nice to find the air conditioning working and not have to request it after an unexpected, mandatory sweating session, but the very limited staff can also lead to these oversights. There you have it. This is one of the important things: just three people managing all this simply can't handle it, and it shows. Despite their extreme helpfulness and kindness, the limited staffing affects wait times and, to some extent, the quality of the dishes. The menu offers a wide selection, with a predominantly vegetarian focus, and interesting recipes. We ordered eggplant parmigiana medallions, an excellent pasta dish with tuna, and a quinoa salad with vegetables and olives. Everything was very good, but inevitably tainted by the frenzy of just three people, one of whom was a regular, facing a large crowd. The pasta was cooked in a hurry and too al dente, failing to appreciate the superior sauce. The same goes for the eggplant medallions, where the slices still taste like unsalted vegetables and salad. One more person—or two very experienced ones—would have avoided all this. However, we believe these are youthful flaws and that more experience would be enough to correct them. We'll gladly return to check. The price is very affordable and in line with the type of offering.

12/06/2025: Great food quality, lots of vegan and gluten free options, very friendly staff and very nice atmosphere! Great location