14/09/2025: Gourmet View and Basic Cuisine.
The location is undoubtedly the highlight: the establishment overlooks the Arvo lakefront, offering a truly evocative view immersed in the natural beauty of the Sila. The setting is simple but well-suited to the location, with a rustic and welcoming atmosphere.
The service, however, leaves much to be desired: paper tablecloths, plastic cups left in the center of the table, and inattentive staff lacking the welcome one would expect in a similar setting. Orders are taken quickly, with little attention or care for the customer, which detracts from the overall experience.
On the positive side, their craft beers deserve a mention: excellent, well-made, and truly distinctive, they are certainly one of the most successful aspects of the offering.
The appetizer is served as a single dish, rather banal and unrepresentative of Calabrian tradition: nothing that lingers or conveys the typical sensations of a true local appetizer.
The rest of the dishes are average, with modest quality dishes and very simple presentation. The beef steak was good, but nothing memorable.
The bill, however, is decidedly disproportionate to the service and quality: high prices that aren't justified by the overall offering.
In summary: a splendid view and a pleasant location, but poor service, average cuisine, and prices above expectations.
13/09/2025: For lunch today, my husband and I decided to stop at "Il Brillo Parlante," located in Lorica. It's one of the few places that surprised me with the extraordinary flavor of the food. I gave it 5 stars, but you definitely deserve more. How delicious we ate—it's indescribable! Everything was fresh, cooked to perfection, with top-notch quality ingredients.
The staff is friendly, helpful, and always present. The surrounding view is simply stunning. We chose to sit at an outdoor table and enjoyed not only the food, but also the nature. The atmosphere is unforgettable. We'll definitely be back here more than once. I recommend it to everyone 🔝👍
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