We enjoyed going to this restaurant every evening! The service is excellent, everyone is incredibly friendly – even one waiter speaks German. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the prices are fair. We tried almost the entire menu, and everything was consistently delicious. We particularly recommend the Farfalline al Salmone (pasta with salmon) and, as a highlight, the Monacelle, which is served on the house as a small appetizer – an absolute delight! We will definitely be back and can highly recommend the restaurant.
Julia Sut
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09 Settembre 2025
10,0
Cozy atmosphere and tasty dishes! The pizzas were original and well-topped—one with arugula, vegetables, and shrimp, the other with crispy fries and sausage. Cold beer and fried calamari completed the meal. Perfect for a relaxing evening with friends 🍕🍺🌼
Carlotta Spina
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20 Agosto 2025
10,0
BOUGANVILLE'S SPADINO
PARADISE IN A SANDWICH
Along the winding old State Road 18, suspended between sky and sea, where Calabria becomes poetry, discreetly located in a panoramic spot overlooking the Tyrrhenian coast of Cosenza, watching over Amantea from its hills, you come across the Bouganville restaurant and Pizzeria. Anyone who stops by is immediately greeted by the open horizon of the Mediterranean and, on a good evening, the magical spectacle of a fiery Stromboli at sunset. And here, the Bouganville, a companion nestled in such a phantasmagoria, presents itself in its understated, essential yet refined appearance, welcoming and bright like its people.
Behind the counter and at the stove, a team that is a small miracle of harmony and passion: Alessio and Ortenzia, young, smiling, and competent, and the wise and friendly Mr. Aldo, a silent but ever-present pillar. A trio that transforms every stop into a moment of authentic well-being, where the friendliness is never forced, the kindness is sincere, and the communication has the cheerful lightness of the best Amantea tradition.
But the real blow to the heart (and the palate) is called Lo Spadino.
A sandwich? No: an experience.
Inside, the generous slice of grilled swordfish releases all the aromas of the Calabrian sea, meaty and succulent, with that smoky note that speaks of the fire and skill of the embers. The caramelized Tropea red onion, sweet but never cloying, envelops everything with a velvety caress, while the soft and dense slices of Belmonte Calabro tomatoes complete the harmony with a touch of authentic and sunny freshness.
It's a unique sandwich on the Tyrrhenian coast, a masterpiece of balance and identity: sea, garden, and Calabrian soul enclosed between two slices of bread, which seem to guard the secret of eternal summer. One bite and you're among the waves and the sunny alleys, among the fishermen and the flower-filled terraces, between the salt and the wind.
But Bouganville doesn't stop there: fragrant pizzas, with light dough and authentic toppings, fresh fish dishes, prepared with care and love for tradition, make this place an unmissable stop for anyone seeking taste, simplicity, and beauty. All at prices that seem to belong to a fairer, more humane time.
And sometimes, between one dish and the next, between a laugh and a toast, you might even catch a glimpse, like a living picture of happiness, of little Angela and Alessandro, a light and wonderful presence that makes the atmosphere even more familiar, even more authentic.
Yes, there truly is a corner of paradise, between the curves of the 18 and the lights of the sunset.
It's called Bouganville.
And "Lo Spadino" is its beating heart, fragrant, unforgettable.
Luciano Mazzuca
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26 Luglio 2025
10,0
Primera vez en esta joya de restaurante limpia, luminosa y encantadora. La masa de la pizza era perfecta, el pescado frito estaba muy bueno, fresco y nada grasoso. El personal fue amable y eficiente. Amplio menú que se centra en el pescado y la pizza. ¿Quién necesita algo más?
gaspegal
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13 Luglio 2025
10,0