Ristorante Universale In Lavagna

Elegant atmosphere and courteous, prompt staff. We discovered the Universale restaurant by chance but were pleasantly surprised. The dishes are well-prepared: beautiful to look at and delicious to eat! The black lasagna and the amberjack steak are highly recommended.

Looking for an alternative for dinner in Lavagna, since the restaurant we'd previously visited was closed for rest, we landed on this one. The interior is sophisticated and elegant, and the restaurant also has a large indoor terrace. The staff was friendly and welcoming. During the first evening, we explored several options on the menu. We started with a "yellowfin" tuna tartare with Tropea onion jam. The tuna was fresh, and the combination with the sweetness of the onion jam created an interesting pairing. Next, the grilled octopus on mashed potatoes and pesto stood out for its well-cooked octopus and balanced flavors, making it a remarkable dish. We then continued with a wood-fired asado. The positive experience of the first evening encouraged us to return the following evening to try the mixed fried fish. This dish, too, confirmed the quality of the cuisine. Overall, the restaurant offers a solid dining experience, with well-executed dishes and attentive service, in a pleasant setting. Recommended.

Everything was perfect. Beautiful terrace, friendly and welcoming. Excellent fried anchovies, spaghetti with clams and bottarga, pasta with monkfish, and all the main courses were delicious! We'll be back!

Kind and attentive staff. Even though there were only us (2) in the internal dining room, it being a weekday, the very kind gentleman in the dining room turned on the air conditioning especially for me, in the grip of a sudden heat wave (alas!). The portions were just right/abundant. The mixed fried fish was excellent: dry and tender. The atmosphere was well-kept, stylish and very clean.