Miramare da Michele In Carovigno

Let there be praise and no infamy!

For my partner and I, it's a must-try, and we couldn't ask for anything better because we always get a guaranteed experience here. As regulars, we can say the quality is excellent, and you can tell they know what they're doing, starting with the stunning location right on the sea. The raw ham is marvelous, its absolute freshness evident in the aroma as soon as it arrives at the table, making us want to eat it in abundance. ​But we have to be honest and admit that the real reason we always come back is the pasta dishes. For us, they're truly the best in the world, cooked to perfection and with generous portions that are filling and delicious, with that true seafood flavor that has sadly been lost elsewhere. Even when the place is packed, service is quick and the waiters are alert. Michele is the soul of this place, always kind and helpful, making us feel at home and not just like numbers.

Delicious food, friendly service

I recommend Michele for his excellent first courses, always tasty and plentiful. He always manages to please every customer if he can. The appetizers and main courses are also very good, but you obviously have to choose wisely. The place is very welcoming and family-friendly, especially the part overlooking the sea. Service is attentive and fairly fast. Michele is a delightful and friendly person. I recommend him if you want to spend an evening by the sea.

Excellent Sunday lunch, with tasty, generous, and refined dishes—while maintaining a rustic, tasteful feel. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, we'll be back.

I'm writing this review with a heavy heart, as a friend recommended it to me. We went as a couple and had pizza, but neither of us particularly liked it. The location is quaint, beautiful, and on the seafront: exactly what you look for when you go to these places. The service was quick, but the courtesy left something to be desired... Well, you can't please everyone! The count was expensive (maybe because they were tourists?) and the €3 cover charge PER PERSON was unheard of! The "receipt"? We won't be back, but thanks for everything anyway...

If you know you know and if you don’t know now you do … Great, warm and authentic! The Atmosphere is lovely and comes with a seaview. As a second time visit here (this time with my mother), I was reminded why I returned - The absolutely amazing freshness of the fish. The mixed seafood starter seems to only be seasoned with salt and olive oil and a some fresh mint leaves. The taste simple and immaculate! Fresh homemade pasta is the only pasta I eat because in the right places it's really worth it. This is one of those places. We had the grilled fish we’d ordered packed to go because we didn’t want to skip the dessert. Which leads us to the tiramisu. It is heaven. As for the typical italian lemon sorbet - soooo creamy and light. Downside - Although my mother selected and ordered the wine, the waiter instead served me to taste the wine and further didn't interact much with my mother. This is something I wouldn’t expect from a place like this. The wait staff really are an integral part of a restaurant experience.

The appetizer was poor, sad, and lacking in quantity and quality. I don't think we'll be back.

If you want to eat well not only fish but also typical dishes this is the ideal place, freshness and kindness, a special thanks to Gino for his kindness.

Beachfront restaurant with beautiful view