La Rondinella In Scalea

It's absolutely worth sharing our wonderful experience at this osteria. We stumbled upon it by chance while looking for a place to dine in Scalea. We couldn't find a table the first night, but we managed to reserve a table for the following evening. We opted for the eight-course tasting menu because we were intrigued by the dishes offered, and so we had the opportunity to sample several options. In addition to the magnificent cuisine, which combines local delicacies with the chef's creativity, special mention goes to the ladies who served us. Despite the dining room being full, they were friendly and professional, explaining the dishes and wines on the menu with a smile and a touch of humor. I hope to return soon, and if you're in the Scalea area, I highly recommend trying it.

Wonderful, little restaurants like this are rare. High quality, knowledgeable and friendly wait staff, reasonable prices. There's no better place in Scalea for this gourmet experience!

And here we move beyond the realm of food and drink serving to explore research. And what research! Dishes that revolve around the seasonality of the local area, with ingredients sourced from their own farms and land. The selection of craft beers and liqueurs/digestives is also carefully curated. I can't tell you about the wines, but I'm sure there's expertise there too. There's culture even in the fine-tuning of the background music. I chose Italian singer-songwriters, a selection that's anything but banal, but if Francesca's on a night where she can take the time to open up to you about her professional and experiential world, then you'll discover how the music, too, spans different genres and is never standardized. The price is more than fair, and...in short: don't miss this corner of artisanal perfection where the people who work here have it written all over their faces that they love what they do!

From appetizers to desserts, everything is delicious. The staff is extremely kind and eager to accommodate any request. Highly recommended; anyone visiting Scalea simply can't miss this place.

For me, Rondinella Pop ....means home.....welcome....professionalism....excellent value for money.....The owner is unique.....prepared, tireless....I discovered this place by chance and have never left....I don't want to be biased but simply objective....lucky I tried it!!!! .....it's not easy and taken for granted to eat quality food anywhere with attentive service during the month of August!!!!!At Rondinella it seems strange but the food is always good!!!!

A true gem in the center of Scalea. We dined here for two last Monday without a reservation (a serious mistake, considering the place was fully booked), but we were lucky: when we arrived, due to a reservation error by someone who had arrived before us, a table for two opened up outside, in a small courtyard near the entrance, where we sat very comfortably. We were greeted by two wonderfully kind and knowledgeable young women, who explained the dishes and recommended wines and beers. You could immediately sense the genuine passion they displayed in welcoming guests. And the food, what can I say? Just a few dishes (the menu is updated daily, however) but excellently prepared. We ordered two first courses (spaghetti alla scaleota with anchovies, cherry tomatoes, and breadcrumbs, and a delicious and spectacular mezzamanica alla genovese with Tropea onions), a second course (a melt-in-your-mouth capocollo of black Calabrian pork and its accompanying side dishes), and two desserts (a cheesecake and a very fresh citron caprese). It was an experience I would have repeated the following evening, had we not, unfortunately, ended our vacation the following day. Highly recommended, and kudos to the entire staff.

The deliciousness of our food is indescribable. The staff were extremely friendly and always attentive to their customers. If I could, I'd give them more stars. I'll definitely be back. Top-notch and a stunning location surrounded by greenery. You couldn't ask for anything better.

A modern (pop) restaurant in the center of Scalea. We found the service friendly, the waitress friendly and knowledgeable about the various wine and menu options, and the food excellent, especially the 3-pepper risotto (delicious!!). Reservations required (they don't have many tables). Highly recommended!

Fantastische avond beleefd! In de eerste plaats het allerbeste eten (we kozen voor het gastronomische beleving - 8 gangen met bijpassende drankjes). De topbediening; ondanks de drukte steeds super vriendelijk. Prijs-kwaliteit absoluut top.

Tuve el menú degustación diario, cuatro platos, dos artículos cada plato, con maridaje de vinos, un cóctel local y un digestivo de naranja con los postres. A 48€ esto fue una ganga teniendo en cuenta la alta calidad de los ingredientes regionales y la presentación. El propietario (cuya familia también posee un restaurante agrícola local) pasó mucho tiempo explicando los platos y productos. La mejilla de cerdo estofada y la pasta carbonara de pescado fueron platos destacados. Gran ambiente gastronómico tradicional, animado pero refinado, en general una comida excepcional. Muy recomendable.