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04/07/2026: Restaurant? Trattoria? Osteria? Bistro? No! Vigifanese is a culinary experience; I suggest changing it to "Vigifanese Experience." We landed late, took a quick shower, and at 10 pm, six of us were seated at the table. Vigifanese is located in the hills of Lamezia Terme, a few kilometers from the town of Sambiase, overlooking a splendid view of the Lamezia Terme plain. The air is pure and crisp, reinvigorating on hot summer evenings like these in 2026. We begin our journey with three large house appetizers (for six people). Pancetta so delicate it melted in your mouth, cheeses and honey, 'Nduja served hot with mini pizza panzerotti, eggplant parmigiana, peppers and fried potatoes (in slang, pipi e patati), pickled vegetables (eggplant and dried tomatoes), meatballs in tomato sauce, rice and potato croquettes, ricotta omelette, cured meat rolls with mozzarella. Maybe I'm forgetting something, but I assure you, what was served could have concluded the dinner. But no, the experience continued. Black pig sausage with porcini mushrooms and potatoes, mixed grill, cod with onions, fried cod with peppers and potatoes. A journey that allowed us to savor the flavors of Calabrian tradition. All accompanied by two bottles of rosé from a Calabrian winery. Lemon sorbets to round out the experience, made even more enjoyable by excellent service, as young as the owner. What can I say? A place unknown to me (but known to my fellow diners), it has automatically entered the top spot of Lamezia Terme's restaurants. I forgot, the quality-price ratio is remarkable (€30/person). Ad maiora.

28/06/2026: I had a really good meal at this restaurant! The dishes were tasty, beautifully presented, and prepared with quality ingredients. The staff was friendly and attentive, creating a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. The service was fast and punctual, and the ambiance was meticulously designed. A positive experience in every way, I'll definitely be back!