La Cantina dell'Orologio In Polistena

The meal went well, the food was high quality, no complaints there. The problem arose when we went to pay. We noticed that the prices on the menu weren't the same as those on the bill, €6 more. The waitress told us the prices on the menu weren't up to date. We made it clear that we were unhappy with this dishonest practice. She came back and said she'd made a gesture and split the difference! How arrogant! We didn't want to make a scene, but if the prices on the menu aren't correct (which I highly doubt), it would be honest to mention it at the beginning of the meal, not at the end. We're tourists (I don't think Italian customers fall victim to this kind of scam), we travel to support you, and this is how you thank us! It's nothing like the previous restaurants where they offered a complimentary digestif! In short, I almost gave it 3 stars, but I respected your work.

I stopped by chance for dinner. I was on my way to eat elsewhere but entered La Cantina, captivated by the view from the outside and without any prior information. I was greeted by a very kind young woman who was very attentive in understanding exactly what I wanted and who, throughout the dinner, always returned at the right time, never earlier or later. The place did not disappoint the expectations I had formed from the outside, meticulously cared for in every detail, such as on the wall next to my table, a display case with antique mechanical alarm clocks. I ordered an appetizer of cured meats and cheeses and a delicious, slightly spicy jam, then moved on to the first course, tagliolini with white ragù and porcini mushrooms, and finished with a salted caramel cheesecake. Every dish was beautifully presented; the tagliolini with ragù was truly sublime, the white ragù and porcini mushrooms were extraordinary together, and the dessert was also excellent. I will definitely return; I think it's a must-see in Polistena. Price in line with quality and quantity.

Hospitality and good food, must try!