Kalika In Viareggio

Food and service were both amazing!

The first day we ordered seafood pasta – it was delicious. The next day, or rather, the evening, we returned for dinner. We ordered risotto – it was a bit oversalted, and we didn't think the rice was Carnaroli. We also ordered branzino – we weren't thrilled either. They're always fully booked and the service is fast, but we were a little disappointed.

Great restaurant on the beach promenade; we've been there three times. The bruschetta and pasta are delicious, the pizza is excellent, and if you order the same drink often enough, you'll get it the next day with a wink (many thanks to the attentive (head?) waitress 🫶) right at your table. We'll definitely be back! 🥰

Nice and quick lunch. We order burger its not include bread 🤔. They add service tax 2€/ person.

The food is very good. The service is impeccable. You don't have to wait long for your dish to be served.

Excellent food and very helpful staff!

Penne arrabbiata is very delicious. Grilled chicken & Argentinian steak is good.. but my only recommendation is to make the food more heated and fresh. The service is great 👍🏻

We spent several days in Viareggio and ate there almost every night. The service was very professional, and despite the language barrier, they were able to advise us. The dishes were beautifully presented and delicious.

We went when on a busy Friday evening, the staff made us feel welcome and seated us pretty quickly, considering how busy it was. The food was delicious! The atmosphere was loud, but to be expected when it was busy. Would definitely recommend for the fish dishes.

Reviews of this place are mixed but we had walked past earlier and already decided to try it as it was fairly busy and the menu looked very reasonably priced. For primi my partner had the scampi penne which was very tasty and I had the gnocci with gorgonzola and hazelnuts which has been one the highlights of our trip. We then split the mixed seafood grill and got a couple of sides of potatoes and veg at the recommendation of our server which was the right call. The prawns were generous, the grilled white fish, I think seabass was really tasty, and the tuna steak was the best I've ever had! For drinks we had a glass of vermenito and a fruity alcohol free cocktail which paired nicely. We skipped dessert as we were both full but all this came to €74 Inc water and cover charge. We sat in the pergola outside and it was full and lively. Only thing marking it down was it was loud with conversation as to be expected but there wasn't any music. We had to wait seated with menus outside for 5-10 minutes while they bussed and prepped tables but I'd completely expect that with no reservation on a Saturday night in mid may as the season is starting. Our server was great and probably the most attentive we've had on the trip so far, as we've become used to the more relaxed Italian service. (I think that's where some of the bad reviews re the staff may come from). We've been learning the language enough to order in a restaurant and make basic conversation so after Sorrento and Rome on our trip, it's been nice to practice it in Viareggio where there are way less fluent English speakers, and the staff took it slow and concise with us. Honestly I was really pleasantly surprised by the evening and would definitely recommend!