Ristorante Il Pirata In Cesenatico

We ate at this restaurant last night. The food was good, the dishes were well-prepared, and we had a pleasant experience. However, the service was truly lacking. We hadn't made a reservation, and although the restaurant was almost empty, it took a long time before we were offered a table. The staff wasn't particularly welcoming. It was difficult to get a smile from any of the waiters, which gave a rather cold impression. During a thunderstorm, several people briefly went inside to take shelter. An elderly woman explained that she had been frightened, and a waiter replied rather curtly, "This is a restaurant." This scene made us feel uncomfortable. The outdoor areas were closed off, and the heat only increased, even though two air conditioners were mounted high up. Finally, I asked for the bill, but it never arrived. After waiting, I finally had to get up and pay myself. In short: the food was decent, but the service unfortunately didn't make me want to come back.

Along Cesenatico's beautiful canal harbor, there are dozens of restaurants (private and some good), but they all offer outdoor seating, where people and even animals pass by while you dine. Looking for something more intimate and attentive to the customer, I found this place. It's a long-established business; I think the name refers to a great man! The two owners (husband and wife!), with only one foreign waiter, manage the dining room attentively, wearing uniforms. The pleasant, enclosed, cool veranda and the indoor dining room are more popular in the winter. The table linens are beautifully presented (not the menu). The table setting is classic. The menu is good, with a few choices, mostly fish. The wine list is adequate, though not extensive. The portions, presentation, and cooking are good. The gentleman is skilled at portioning fish onto the trolley (even when doing so behind the customer. Why? There were no other customers behind him, so he wouldn't have blocked the passage if he had come alongside). One negative note is about the dessert menu (his joke to the customer is not very polite), where when I reported an error on the menu, he reacted by thinking it was a complaint, rather than a suggestion from someone who knows the job well. Prices are fair, and all payments are accepted. If you want to avoid touristy restaurants, this one is worth a try. I'll be back to check out the dessert menu, but for now, I'll give it 5 stars: it's fair enough.

If you write on the menu, for example, "Sea bass with vegetables," for €18.00 and then serve half the sea bass, something doesn't add up. Then you specify that, in your opinion, a raw sea bass weighing about 600 grams is considered two portions (which, once cleaned and cut in half, leaves roughly half). So, in my opinion, the menu is misleading, at the customer's expense. Furthermore, you list the panna cotta as containing strawberries, while in fact it was served with strawberry syrup, a completely incorrect dessert. I'm sorry, because otherwise everything was fine.

Adequate, decent food, nothing special, average aperitif, nice place anyway. Service could improve, starting with the bill, where they don't round up because the owner decides, something I've never seen in my life.

Good food. Friendly welcome. Relaxing atmosphere.

Luciano is the number 1 in the kitchen

I had the pleasure of dining at Ristorante Il Pirata in Cesenatico, and the experience was simply excellent. The service is impeccable: the staff is attentive, friendly, and always available. The dishes are prepared with quality ingredients, and each course was truly superb, showcasing the flavors of the sea to the fullest. The restaurant, located in the heart of Cesenatico's canal harbor, offers a welcoming and authentic atmosphere. Special praise goes to the delightful manager from Salerno, who with his professionalism, friendliness, and passion makes every guest feel at home. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for excellent seafood and a wonderful gastronomic experience. I'll definitely be back! Antonietta (Vallata)

Awesome!! Good food!! I was pleasantly surprised.

We had lunch in this restaurant and we ate very well. I will gladly return. I recommend it.

Restaurant near the canal port, simple and very good tasting menu. Friendly staff. Average prices. Three separate dining rooms inside.