Il Re Leone In Casavatore

04/05/2026: We found this place through Google searches, and the excellent reviews convinced us to choose it. We booked a table for six by phone, and they were available right away. The experience was wonderful. We ate very well, all featuring typical products and dishes that were anything but ordinary, with a well-crafted twist without altering their traditional flavors. The highlight is the cod, which is a recurring theme in almost every dish. We ordered one plate of each appetizer, containing one piece of each dish (anchovy zeppolina, eggplant meatball, stuffed zucchini flower, French fries and cod zeppolina, goat skewers, and a taco of soffritto di carne), and 4-5 first courses: ravioli and nerano with cod carpaccio, delicious if slightly bland, and 3-4 desserts, also delicious. All of this was accompanied by a pleasant local wine, not from any particular cellar or vintage. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff, including the owner, are wonderful people, extremely efficient and friendly. Quick and clean. Even the bathroom was clean, fragrant, and polished. The place was very quaint and tidy. We were all satisfied, except for the final bill. We actually expected a less expensive bill from a traditional place, not the usual modern "fake gourmet" restaurants that essentially don't satisfy. A fair price for a couple, within reasonable limits, considering what we ate, should have been €70, not €90. That's too much for a single piece of appetizer and a first course with four ravioli, which were good but not excellent. For this reason, I wouldn't give it a full 5 stars, but rather 3.5. Will we return? Maybe, but later. Final comment: moderately satisfactory.

22/03/2026: The food is excellent, featuring traditional local cuisine. Excellent value for money. Highly recommended!