Il Brillo Parlante In San giovanni in fiore

Gourmet View and Basic Cuisine. The location is undoubtedly the highlight: the establishment overlooks the Arvo lakefront, offering a truly evocative view immersed in the natural beauty of the Sila. The setting is simple but well-suited to the location, with a rustic and welcoming atmosphere. The service, however, leaves much to be desired: paper tablecloths, plastic cups left in the center of the table, and inattentive staff lacking the welcome one would expect in a similar setting. Orders are taken quickly, with little attention or care for the customer, which detracts from the overall experience. On the positive side, their craft beers deserve a mention: excellent, well-made, and truly distinctive, they are certainly one of the most successful aspects of the offering. The appetizer is served as a single dish, rather banal and unrepresentative of Calabrian tradition: nothing that lingers or conveys the typical sensations of a true local appetizer. The rest of the dishes are average, with modest quality dishes and very simple presentation. The beef steak was good, but nothing memorable. The bill, however, is decidedly disproportionate to the service and quality: high prices that aren't justified by the overall offering. In summary: a splendid view and a pleasant location, but poor service, average cuisine, and prices above expectations.

For lunch today, my husband and I decided to stop at "Il Brillo Parlante," located in Lorica. It's one of the few places that surprised me with the extraordinary flavor of the food. I gave it 5 stars, but you definitely deserve more. How delicious we ate—it's indescribable! Everything was fresh, cooked to perfection, with top-notch quality ingredients. The staff is friendly, helpful, and always present. The surrounding view is simply stunning. We chose to sit at an outdoor table and enjoyed not only the food, but also the nature. The atmosphere is unforgettable. We'll definitely be back here more than once. I recommend it to everyone 🔝👍

Excellent meat dinner, stuffed olives, and not to mention the sautéed vegetables. Wide selection of craft and commercial beers.

Delicious food, welcoming place, the only flaw is that you have to book because you risk never finding a place in high season.

Great place in Lorica. I've always been there in the summer, but I'd love to go in the winter with the snow. Great food and great beer.

Beautiful place overlooking the lake, delicious traditional Sila dishes, reasonable prices, very friendly staff, best to book as it's always busy, excellent craft beers.

The experience was very nice. The staff was friendly and fast. They gave us good advice on dishes for adults, children and vegetarians. The only flaw is that parking is a bit difficult to find and you have to pay for it. The view of the lake is very beautiful.

Beautiful place with lake view, helpful staff with good food

A cabin nestled in the Sila Mountains, at the foot of Lake Arvo, immersed in a spectacular and evocative setting, offers excellent local cuisine with top-quality local products. Ideal for couples, families, and groups of friends. The menu offers exquisite meat dishes, cured meats, and cheeses of all kinds at reasonable prices. A wide selection of craft beers and reputable wineries.

A restaurant where friendliness, hospitality, and excellent food are the main ingredients. A delightful view of Lake Arco and the pristine nature of the Sila Grande. Highly recommended.