I migliori ristoranti di cucina cucina calabrese in Calabria

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!

18/09/2025: 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!

14/09/2025: Thanks, Peppe, for making us feel at home! L'Uliveto is a MUST during our summer vacations in Calabria. We've been eating here for years, and we always love coming back—and we always bring our friends who come to visit. Easy, family atmosphere, delicious traditional food, the true Calabrian flavor: Fileja in all its forms (nduja, eggplant, ragu, white beans, etc.), pipi and potatoes, local meats like chicken and rabbit. What more could you ask for? We'll definitely be back! I recommend the fileja with eggplant.

22/09/2025: Great experience. Aged meats offered.

21/09/2025: Friendly staff, quick service, and truly excellent pizza! Next time I'll order the meat, which was very tempting... I'll definitely be back... and I'd like to point out something that shouldn't be taken for granted: the restrooms are spotless. Congratulations

10/10/2025: Clean hotel...friendly owners...hot and plentiful breakfast. I highly recommend it.

21/06/2025: Quiet place, management attentive to customer needs. Welcoming rooms equipped with comforts. I recommend.

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.

01/10/2025: Beautiful food and lovely people who were very understanding about our terrible Italian language

25/09/2025: Delicious, homemade food and a very friendly owner. I definitely recommend visiting this place, run with heart!

06/09/2025: Excellent traditional Sila food and impeccable service. The mushroom salad and creamed potato soup with 'nduja and caciocavallo are incredible. The traditional Scirubetta dessert, made the old-fashioned way, is out of this world. Definitely worth a try!

21/08/2025: Lunch at the tavernetta is a unique experience. A pampering experience amidst the poetry of the Sila. Wonderful people who welcome you with kindness and courtesy. Excellent ingredients prepared following tradition but enhancing their flavor, aroma, and substance with originality. It's my favorite restaurant, my favorite chefs in Calabria. Thank you 🙏

15/08/2025: Harmony is the only word that can encapsulate the experience of this place. Harmony of flavors, harmony of sensations, harmony between the place, the food, and the people who work there, harmony between all this and the land that hosts it. Any other words, photographs, comments, or descriptions of the dishes are superfluous. Few places like this in Calabria can make you soar with all five senses.

03/08/2025: An unforgettable family dinner We had the pleasure of dining at the Abbruzzino restaurant with my entire family, and we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for the wonderful welcome we received. The aperitif, served in the elegant dining room, opened an evening of quality in an elegant and convivial atmosphere. This was followed by a harmonious succession of dishes: from appetizers to two first courses, from main courses to dessert, each course was a discovery of authentic and well-balanced flavors, which perfectly showcased the typical local products. A special thanks goes to the chef and all the staff for their professionalism, passion, and attention to detail, evident in every detail. We will gladly return.

21/08/2025: Excellent cook, amazingly well received, but the portions are decidedly small for the price...7 euros for a caponata with 3 slices of onion and 2 tomatoes is definitely excessive, but where there's taste there's no loss.

07/04/2025: Advertising is like lies, they have short legs... I have to say that I was very disappointed with everything, quality and price. I paid €20 for a house appetizer, but it wasn't even worth €5 in quality and proportion. All recycled stuff, reheated on the spot, and of terrible taste. Not to mention the super salty and raw bread made with pizza dough, so I'll leave you to imagine what the pizza was like. The only thing that was criticized was the name of the dish. If I can give you some advice, change jobs... restaurateurs are born, you can't just invent them on the spot.

25/09/2025: Typical family-run cuisine in a very interesting setting

31/08/2025: La Tavernetta is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. The owners, Pierino, the chef, and Giovanna, the head waiter, are spectacular and impeccable. Every item on the menu is excellent. The Calabrian appetizers are the best; I recommend it to anyone who's never tried them. The pizzas are, well, for me, the best pizza in the world.... The pastas, all homemade, are delicious. And the meats, which I've only tried once because I can't stop ordering pizza, are also phenomenal. This restaurant has been a symbol of Calopezzati since I was a child, and it's always been one of my go-to places. You can usually find them open around 1 a.m. for a quick pizza, returning from a night out. People who complain about the long waits don't understand that good food takes time, and since it's a very large restaurant with a relatively small kitchen, they do what they can. I've never minded having to wait for a pizza from Pierino!! The service is fast, drinks come out quickly, and appetizers too. What more could you ask for?