Vico Astemio In Riposto

Dinner for my birthday. Booked via the form on their website, which asks us to indicate any intolerances/allergies (I'm writing this down because it will be crucial later). We decided to do the €130 raw fish menu for a couple, which consists of nine courses of raw fish, specifically chosen by the chef. We wanted to follow it with a first course each, thinking we'd still be hungry afterward. The waitress advised us to decide later, and she was right, because we were "satisfied." At this stage, too, we were asked about any allergies/intolerances (and we mentioned them, as we had done when booking). The problems arose during the courses. On two different courses (the final tuna tartare, for sure, and the cod sashimi, or some other fish I can't remember), I found some scales and immediately reported it. The response was "ah," not an "excuse me," but a "we'll do it again," or "we'll bring something else." Nothing at all. Both on the first and second occasion. Oh well, I think to myself, they'll offer us a dessert, a liqueur to apologize... But what I think was even worse was the tuna tartare (the last course), which arrived with a peach sauce that the waitress was about to pour upon serving, even though, as I mentioned before, we'd been told we were allergic to it! Luckily, it was stopped in time thanks to our promptness, and again, no apologies or anything. The sauce wasn't replaced with anything else, with complete disregard. I think you expect more from a Michelin-starred restaurant. It's a shame because I certainly found the ingredients excellent, as well as the attention to detail in the dishes. Total spent €195 with a bottle of wine and two desserts. When paying "in cash," the waitress hesitated for a tip, which in other cases I would have gladly left, but given the issues presented and highlighted and no way to apologize, we preferred not to leave anything. I don't usually leave negative reviews, because I usually point them out when there are problems. But here, we've never had any complaints, even though we first highlighted the scales and then the sauce issue.

Our «go-to-place» in Riposto for excellent food, service and wine. Very friendly and competent staff also with regards to wine. Recommended!

The food was excellent and truly unique—refined Italian cuisine that you don’t find everywhere. Each dish is beautifully presented, reflecting the chef’s creativity and attention to detail, with a quality comparable to a top French restaurant, yet at a very reasonable price. The chef also offers his own special wine, which I really enjoyed. Although there was no kids’ menu or standard salads, he kindly prepared a delicious pasta ragù for the children and a fresh, customized salad for me.

A very elegant restaurant, located on an alley in the center of Riposto. The atmosphere is formal, and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The ingredients are carefully selected and prepared with exceptional, unconventional care. The wine list, both national and international, is extensive, as is the selection of spirits. Prices are reasonable. Credit cards are accepted, and it's recommended for those looking to invest in a unique menu. Reservations are recommended.

Riposto, CT. Via Camillo Benso Conte Di Cavour, 34. A lovely, welcoming and elegant place. We had dinner there a while ago and had a lovely evening. The dishes they prepared for us were a feast for the eyes and the palate. The portions certainly weren't particularly generous, but they were as you'd expect from a Michelin-starred restaurant.

A good place to have dinner. Especially cozy in winter, when it's cold outside and there's a fireplace inside.