Ristorante Il Caminetto In Terracina

THE FIREPLACE... With such a welcoming name, you expect it to warm your heart and stomach... and indeed, they do, even if the bill at the end leaves you feeling a little burnt 🔥💸. The food? All good, no complaints, but a bit pricey for what you get. Wow... then you order one thing and in the blink of an eye, without warning, a different dish arrives. Meanwhile, the SPACIOUS CHEF Nazzareno wanders among the tables with his unmistakable hat, ready to challenge anyone, just like me, who loves ordering green beans. Would I go back? Yes, but this time we'll go straight for a first course, without hoping to satisfy ourselves with a nice portion of sea bass or sea bream. No surprises, no burning fireplaces... you know what? The wallet.

A classic restaurant with a modern culinary offering. The chef, the owner, is remarkable, always lively and never tired. The quality of the ingredients is undeniable, the presentation excellent, and the quantities modest. The service is fast and attentive (all the men are very smiling and friendly, except for the woman taking the orders, who was truly lacking in empathy and, above all, wrote the orders down on a PDA, which is unheard of in a restaurant of this caliber) and runs like clockwork, also thanks to the fact that, despite it being Sunday lunchtime, it wasn't busy. It's a shame that the tableware was truly entry-level, as were the coffee cups. The wine list is remarkable, with a wide selection of whites and bubbles, including French ones with slightly exaggerated markups of around 300%; also thanks to the walk uphill to see ancient Terracina, after an hour I was hungry again 😅. Good luck and see you next time.

We had an amazing dinner here! All the ingredients were fresh, and the flavors were well combined. Don’t skip the handmade ice cream — it's a must-try!

The atmosphere is nice, and dining outside is pleasant. From a restaurant with this history and this level, you'd expect impeccable service and excellent food. In reality, the food is nothing special, the prices have gone way up, and the service could be improved.

A high-end restaurant with meticulously prepared cuisine. Refined appetizers, traditional first and second courses. Ingredients are always top-notch. Even after several visits, Chef Fontana remains a reliable source of inspiration. Prices are reasonable for the level and quality, and portions are more than adequate, unlike some Michelin-starred restaurants.

Siamo stati in questo ristorante a cena su consiglio di un amico. Rapporto qualità/prezzo non soddisfacente. Prezzi eccessivamente alti a fronte di prodotti nella media. Camerieri un po ' troppo stressanti, sono venuti in tre per chiedere se volessimo il dolce!

Just one adjective Superlative!!! If you want to eat excellent quality fish I highly recommend it! I ordered a fish soup without bones and spines... excellent!!!!

Siamo clienti abituali di questo locale proprio perché lo chef Nazareno propone nuovi piatti sempre all’insegna di giusti equilibri tra qualità e ingredienti sempre all’altezza della loro riuscita!Ultimo piatto degustato “carpaccio di branzino con tartufo estivo” si è rivelato un ottimo connubio tra creatività e l’ottima qualità del pesce che hanno reso questo piatto veramente superbo!!Super come sempre…..Grazie Nazareno ma anche al tutto team!!!!

We have been going to this restaurant for 15 years…. Impeccable food quality!… gourmet receipts!… excellent service!

I confirm that the Fontana family always offers typical and well-prepared dishes, with kindness and seriousness. Perfect location, impeccable service. The richest wine shop with excellences that you can't find in Terracina! We who like raw fish can say that it is nothing short of fantastic!! unrivaled!. Keep going Fontana Family!!!!