Vela Blu In Riccione

11/06/2026: The service felt too focused on upselling “premium” dishes with wagyu and truffle. Unfortunately, the quality of the food did not always match the premium positioning. The octopus and burrata starter was enjoyable, with good flavour and an interesting combination. While the octopus could have been a little fresher, it was still a good dish overall. For my main course, I originally planned to order the €15 tagliatelle al ragù but was recommended by the server to upgrade to the €24 truffle pasta. Sadly, this proved disappointing. The truffle looked pre-shaved and dried out. It did not have the aroma or flavour that fresh truffle should have. Combined with an overly salty sauce, the dish fell short of my expectations and did not justify the additional cost. I asked for a glass of red wine, only to discover when the bill arrived that it cost €12.50. Considering this is a premium price, the wine tasted acidic and cheap, making the cost difficult to understand. I was neither shown the bottle nor served at the table, leaving me with no idea what wine I had been given. At that price point, I would have expected a higher quality wine. Overall, there were some positives, particularly the starter and the friendly service, but I left feeling that the restaurant focused too heavily on upselling rather than delivering food and drink that justified the prices being charged.

10/06/2026: Superb service, romantic Italian ambiance with excellent food. It doesn't get more romantic than this. Highly recommended. And to top it all off, homemade tiramisu.