L'alpino In Vendone

We had planned to have dinner a few miles away but although Google showed that the restaurant was open it was in fact closed. We asked for some local advised and were directed towards the Trattoria l' Alpino in Vendone where we arrived at nightfall. It was like taking a leap back to the 1970s. The welcome by Maria and her husband was warm. We had been warned to expect simple family cooking which is what Maria provided but the antipasti were copious and delicious, the tagliatelle and the ravioli with thyme instead of the usual sage was delicious. The dessert was a delicious homemade crostata. The intimacy and friendly atmosphere was something rare these days. Do not expect haute cuisine. This is good, sound basic family cooking which is really tasty and it can be highly recommended.