I migliori ristoranti di cucina cucina calabrese in Calabria

02/10/2025: The added value is definitely Alessandro, the host, who welcomes you and engages you with passion. The food is good, average I would say... the place seemed confusing to me, overall a positive 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!

18/10/2025: I'd like to share my negative experience with this restaurant. It was me, my wife, and our 2-year-old. We ordered a tasting menu for €50 each and a bottle of Traminer, which on the menu was €30. The child ordered a portion of rolls and potatoes. The menu was below my expectations, having tasted it in the past: everything was neither good nor bad. For example, the amberjack orange had no flavor, and the amberjack tartare with zucchini cream wasn't well-combined. On top of that, the service was inattentive and below expectations for this type of restaurant. The final surprise was the €175 bill for everything described, plus water. What made the €130 (menu plus wine) price go up by another €40? It's a mystery why we were told the price verbally. My mistake, but I left feeling incredulous and shocked. I don't recommend it.

28/08/2025: I have to say, it was a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, well presented, and of excellent quality. Everything was delicious, though perhaps a small flaw was the outdoor tables, which, even though covered, felt like they were on the street, and the sidewalk nearby was still dirty. Also, since we have a small 3kg dog, they chose to seat us outside and not give us a table inside. It's a shame, but overall, the food was excellent and the staff were very professional.

01/11/2025: Delicious food, prepared with love. Friendly owner. We'd love to come back!

18/09/2025: Thank you, Peppe, for delighting us with your authentic Calabrian dishes on our last evening in your homeland! If you're looking for authentic Calabrian flavors, you can't miss dinner at Uliveto! I recommend the fileja with eggplant and pork ragù; the chicken à la mattone melts in your mouth, and the lamb is incredible! See you soon!