Ristorante il Follaro In Gaeta

Great local food and service, nice and authentic atmosphere. All food available gluten free as well.

First time today, October 1, 2025, for lunch. Service, availability, and product quality are absolutely top notch. I'll want to return next summer in 2026 because I absolutely have to try something else. They won me over. Recommended

Bright. Bright with fairy lights and white walls, the exterior. Bright with the smile of the lady at the tables, kind and attentive, almost maternal. Bright with the goodness, freshness, and imagination of the food. A pleasant and tasty dinner: sautéed mussels and fried anchovies, fresh from the sea, delicious. Spaghetti with pistachios and swordfish, gnocchi with mussels, Pachino tomatoes, and pecorino cheese (wisely left on the side in case it wasn't appreciated): portions like those of the past, generous in quantity and toppings. A deconstructed cannoli served as a sweet finish. Reasonable prices, not the cheapest but in line with Gaeta, now a chic destination. An excellent experience. One that will certainly be repeated.

On the Gaeta seafront. Near the port. Family atmosphere. Courteous and competent service. Traditional and special dishes based on the morning's catch. Generous portions. AIC certified, suitable for celiacs.

My boyfriend and I were there last night. I'll start by saying I'm celiac, and he ate the gluten-free dishes with me. They're very accommodating for celiac disease, which is a plus. For our appetizer, we ordered a typical Gaeta dish: the calamari votipiatto. We were particularly impressed by the quality of the ingredients: the small, soft, melt-in-the-mouth calamari, and the crunchy texture provided by the flour (I think rice flour) contributed to the dish's success. We enjoyed it with their homemade gluten-free bread; the texture was more like focaccia, almost spongy, but perfect for eating the small calamari. For our first course, we ordered "il follaro," thick spaghetti with pistachio cream and swordfish. There was a small mistake when ordering because the waitress was about to bring us the dish with gluten, but, unsure, she quickly realized it and fixed it by having the first course prepared gluten-free. We were only informed afterwards that the gluten-free version of this dish doesn't have spaghetti, but pennette, and I think it would be nicer if they'd presented the available gluten-free pasta shapes first. In any case, the pistachio cream is homemade and very balanced, enhancing the flavor of the swordfish. The fish was fresh, flavorful, and tender. For our second course, we ordered the fried cod fillet with hummus. The fish was also fresh, tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. The frying was very light, and the hummus wasn't particularly impressive in terms of flavor and texture. Overall, a good dish, but I wouldn't order it again simply to make room for other courses that, in our opinion, deserve more. For dessert, we had a vanilla custard garnished with berries, meringues, and a black cherry syrup. It was a pleasant way to end the meal, but I wouldn't have used the syrup, as it overshadowed the delicate flavor of the custard. The service was quite good, despite it being a Saturday night and therefore a bit crowded. We'd especially like to thank Stella (the chef's sister), who was very kind and professional. The final bill, including a couple of glasses of wine, was slightly above average but nothing outrageous, especially considering the quality of the fish, which, based on what we tasted, was quite high. I think we'd also love to return in the future to try the tiella (a typical Gaeta dish), which they obviously also make gluten-free.

Excellent cuisine, even gluten-free.

We dined at this restaurant based on the positive reviews, and I must say they were more than accurate. The food was delicious, and the service was friendly and attentive. The octopus and pasta dishes were excellent, but the tiramisu was good, but not quite as good. We dined in the lovely outdoor area. The location is central to Gaeta, overlooking the road, but it's well-protected and doesn't hear the traffic at all. For personal taste, I didn't like the shell ashtray and the lamp that doesn't turn on, but those are really small details and a matter of personal taste. Overall, it's excellent. The food is excellent; you can taste the fresh ingredients, and the dishes are truly delicious. Excellent value, highly recommended.

During our stay in Gaeta, we tried it for dinner and loved it so much that we returned a second time within a few days. The entire menu is available in a gluten-free version. We particularly enjoyed the appetizers and first courses, but the main courses and desserts were also delicious. The staff were helpful and friendly, the place was cozy, and the quality/price ratio was excellent. The location is central and very close to the seafront! Go there!

Quiet place with excellent cuisine. Friendly and good owners, friendly, nice and very polite, especially Stella, the star of the place in name and in fact, I really recommend it to everyone.

I returned to this restaurant after a year and it didn't disappoint either. Excellent food and a superb gluten-free menu. Attentive and courteous staff.