Ristorante Pizzeria Ninuccio In Meta

Excellent croquettes and what can I say about the fantastic little devils.

People who leave very positive reviews evidently haven't had the chance to appreciate the founders' management. The flavor of the crocchettone of the past (you could have eaten 3 or 4 on your own and they'd leave you with a memory that made you anxiously await the next opportunity), at least for what happened to us, hasn't been reflected in the dishes at all. The ones we've eaten recently (we haven't been there in about 4 years) are a bland copy of the previous ones, a "base" that needs to be heavily stuffed to contain the flavor, and the breading, once deliciously chunky, crunchy, and rustic, is now just a veil of fine grains. It may have been a coincidence, but the "pure" ones we ordered didn't even have mozzarella inside. What can I say? We just got it on one night, didn't we? However, hearing the opinions of acquaintances on the matter, I find it hard to believe.

If you find yourself in Meta di Sorrento, you can't miss Ninuccio: a restaurant that uniquely combines tradition and originality. The star of the show is the famous giant croquette, which is nothing like your average croquette. It's a true specialty, surprising in its flavor and texture, a dish worth the visit alone. But at Ninuccio, it's not just croquettes: from the fragrant and flavorful pizzas to the pasta dishes prepared with fresh, quality ingredients, to the appetizers and main courses, every course is meticulously crafted and exudes the passion for local cuisine. Plus, the prices are truly fair, especially considering the quality and generous portions. The atmosphere is welcoming and familiar, perfect for a dinner with friends or family. In short: a place that wins you over at first bite and is absolutely worth a try.

Dinner with family and friends. We made a reservation. The pizza and giant croquettes were delicious. The service was excellent. The staff was kind and helpful.

My girlfriend and I went for a tour of the coast, and on the way back we decided to stop at Ninuccio's. We asked if it was possible to dine without a reservation, and they very kindly said yes, allowing us to sit either in the dining room or on the terrace (we preferred the terrace). Of course, we started with Ninuccio's signature dish, the giant croquettes. We had four classic croquettes, one Genovese, and one with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella. Everything was truly excellent: perfectly fried, crispy, and the inside melted in your mouth, using quality ingredients.

I've been going to Ninuccio's for over 30 years and have always appreciated the cleanliness, the courtesy, and the pizza, so good it seemed to come from another planet. Tonight, however, I found the service dirty and the pizza absolutely light years away from the usual ones they've always served—thin and crispy, almost like a biscuit. The price is average: three pizzas, a Coke, and a beer for €26. The staff is friendly, the girls are kind and attentive, and most importantly, they don't rush you to leave when you're finished eating. I'll definitely be back for another chance. Update: I've returned after five years, and things haven't changed at all. The pizza is inedible. It looks like a biscuit, it's hard, and the dough is rolled out with obsessive precision (it looks like it was rolled out with a roller) and the tomato sauce (so precise it looks like it was made with a machine). It tastes like a pre-packaged pizza. The price has obviously increased, from €26 to €32 for the same items.

We tried the famous classic and lard croquettes. Spectacular! The zucchini flowers and side dishes were also truly excellent.

Good pasta e fagioli (€13.00, but a bit too much) and crocchettoni (€10.00 each...too much). ABSOLUTELY AVOID WINE AND DESSERTS. 2 Aglianico Ninuccio wines, served in a jug with peaches and lots of ice that tasted more like water than wine. Cost: €30.00. Mr. Ninuccio must have calculated the peaches at €40.00 per kg. A rip-off!! Where does this gentleman have his vineyard and grow these grapes? Also: 1 bottle of Gragnano Cantine Federiciane (?!?!), cost €23.00 (€8.90 at the supermarket). 1 bottle of Gragnano Cantine Ottouve, cost €24.00 (€22.50 online). As for desserts, 1 mini piglet with icing and a little cream inside, €8.00. 1 lemon delight, which tasted like water, not limoncello, €8.00. Not even De Riso in Minori is this expensive...but you can eat dessert there.

La sua fama ben meritata è per il Crocchettone che è veramente super. Ci aggiungiamo anche una buona pizza. Per altre pietanze soprassediamo.

Abbiamo avuto l opportunità di assaggiare il crocchettone , che si è rilevato discreto, impasto un po' molle. Le pizze, invece , hanno raggiunto un livello di qualità superiore