Mandracchio Bistrot In Grado

As is my custom, I'm leaving my previous review. May 2026. We returned after a few months for dinner... a very crowded place, practically a summer day. We sat at a table inside where, unfortunately, the temperature was uncomfortably hot. We enjoyed delicious breaded and fried sardines, gnocco with tuna ragù, and paccheri with fish sauce. Everything was cooked with the usual mastery. It's a shame about the heat. Recommended by the reception of the hotel where we're staying, it was a real surprise. In touristy places, finding a place where you can enjoy good food at fair prices is generally a difficult task. A small but charming place facing the harbor. Very kind and professional staff. We had fried sardines, spaghetti allo scoglio, a pumpkin cream with fried shrimp and crispy bacon, and to finish, a dessert millefeuille with berries and Chantilly cream. All the dishes were expertly presented. The food was high-quality, fresh, well-cooked, and delicious. Overall, we had a great time despite the tables being very close together. Highly recommended. October 2025.

An excellent dinner with friends. The ingredients are excellent, and the cuisine, while unsophisticated, pays careful attention to the balance of flavors and presentation. The wine list is good, and the prices are reasonable considering the quality and hospitality. The only flaw, if I may say so, is that the place is a bit small, which can be problematic if the weather doesn't allow for outdoor dining.

Absolutely worth a try...authentic local cuisine with excellent service and a great wine list.

You can feel the excellent quality of the raw material.

You can feel the excellent quality of the raw material.

Very good, thank you for your hospitality.

Excellent seafood dishes in a small, elegant restaurant. Fast, courteous, and knowledgeable service.

A wonderful little bistro at the old port of Grado. Good fish dishes, à la carte and daily specials. A large wine selection and good value for money. A lovely, sophisticated atmosphere, presumably run by the owner herself. She seemed a little reserved at first, but after a short time became very pleasant, professional, and friendly. We ate dinner there twice because we enjoyed it so much, especially the food. Very popular with German-speaking guests.

Everything was delicious! Congratulations, well done!

Congratulations, everything was truly excellent!! And the service was excellent. From the entree to the desserts, everything was prepared by them. If there were more stars, I would have given them. Rita