Ristorante la Coccinella In Ciampino

04/08/2025: Superb location on the waterfront, ok service and very good food

02/08/2025: We went to "La Spiaggia" on July 19, 2025, for lunch with friends overlooking the Tor San Lorenzo sea. Preliminary note: if you're looking for a relaxing location, steps from the sand, with tables overlooking the sea and a casual atmosphere, this place is perfect. Don't expect a fine dining restaurant, but it's fine for a simple summer lunch. The service was average: neither cold nor particularly welcoming, but still adequate. They did their job flawlessly. Let's move on to the food. The bruschetta with cherry tomatoes was fresh and well-made, as were the grilled vegetables and the seafood salad, which was honest and unpretentious. The beans with seafood are an interesting combination, although perhaps a bit heavy for the season. The fritto misto (battered anchovies and vegetables) was the most successful dish: crispy, dry, and flavorful. On a negative note, the mussels: I can't say whether they were truly fresh, but personally, they didn't convince me and I wouldn't try them again. Unfortunately, the spaghetti with clams was also overly salty, which was a shame, because otherwise it would have been delicious. We spent €40.80 each, there were five of us (the others obviously had different starters than mine), and overall, the price was consistent with the type of lunch, although given the average quality, a small price cut wouldn't have hurt. Did I like the place? Yes, for the location. Did I like the food? Adequate, with some ups and downs. Will we return? Maybe, but we'll choose different dishes. Recommended with reservations by Vass! @alessiovass @portrait_vass