I migliori ristoranti di cucina cucina calabrese in Calabria

19/10/2025: The location is a bit hidden, with a hard-to-see parking lot, so much so that we parked on the street. The food is decent and very homely, and the service is friendly but inattentive (every request had to be asked multiple times). The view is spectacular, well worth a visit.

30/08/2025: A real insider tip. Super delicious food. Menu even in German. Large selection of dishes. Food is prepared quickly. Portions are large. Reasonable prices. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend it to everyone.

28/04/2026: It was closed even though it said it was open

20/04/2026: The food is excellent, top-notch home cooking—no gourmet extravaganzas, just excellent, authentic traditional fare. We browsed a rich menu of appetizers that were worth a lunch in themselves, followed by incredibly delicious pasta with meat sauce, and then the pork ribs and sausage with sauce that were finger-licking good. One of those places where eating is a superior sensory experience...

29/09/2025: The "Vecchia Guardia" restaurant clearly aspires to a luxury category, but it is light years away from understanding the fundamental needs of its guests. Our dinner experience for four on August 21, 2025, was a complete failure, especially regarding food allergies. Lack of Seriousness about "Gluten Free" We booked specifically because the website guaranteed availability for allergens, including gluten-free. Once seated, the unpleasant surprise: my wife, a celiac, was categorically denied any dish, including a simple slice of grilled meat. The only option was bottled water! This isn't "willingness to accommodate any need," but a clear example of misleading advertising aimed solely at attracting customers. Small Portions and Mediocre Quality The dishes were somewhere between meager and mediocre, with a presentation that was meant to mimic that of a "starred chef," but I'll leave you to imagine... with a quality that was, let's say, mediocre. The small quantity is unacceptable unless supported by an excellence that was totally absent here. The Bill: The Height of Negligence The highlight was the bill. Not only did they add a cover charge to my wife, who, through their negligence, was unable to eat anything, but, even more seriously, they included two dishes that were never served due to a clear oversight in the service. We had to point out the error to the waiter (who crossed out the amounts) and then again to the cashier, where the person in charge had not yet crossed out the missing side dishes, leaving the restaurant at 10:33 PM after the complaint. Disconcerting Service Finally, the service was disconcerting to say the least. The waiters and the lady kept bringing bread and other gluten-containing dishes right in front of my celiac wife. This is a total lack of care and professionalism, especially after being informed of her celiac disease. To describe the experience as "disappointing" is an understatement. It was unacceptable. I hope anyone reading this review will appreciate how carelessly this restaurant handles its promises and the basic needs of its customers.

29/08/2025: We went to this restaurant and had a really great time. The staff was very attentive and friendly, the service was excellent, and the food was fantastic. The value for money was excellent. We absolutely recommend it! If we ever find ourselves here on vacation, we'll be back! Thank you for the quality of the food and your professionalism!

24/05/2026: As soon as we arrived, my fiancée and I were captivated by the wonderful view of the Ionian Sea. Recommended for families with small children. Very generous portions and affordable prices. We sampled the typical local appetizer paired with the excellent house wine. Afterwards, Chef Pierino delighted us with two courses of paccheri with mushrooms and sausage. The waiters were very courteous and friendly. It's a very popular place; I recommend booking in advance if you don't want to wait. We'll be back!

19/04/2026: The place is disgusting and unhygienic. Mediocre dishes that don't live up to tradition and, above all, poorly packaged. Extremely unprofessional management. Very poor and unpleasant service. Not worth the price. I strongly advise against it.