I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Calabria

20/09/2025: Entering this historic restaurant in Paola is like coming home; in fact, it's like discovering a home you didn't know you'd always been looking for. Every detail—from the white paint to the antique beams, from the long wooden "nave" that seems to tell family stories to the impressive aquarium with live lobsters—expresses a love of the sea and hospitality. Here, you're not just a customer: you're welcomed with genuine warmth. Chef Emilio is a master of seafood: each dish is a symphony of freshness and expertly balanced flavors. The seafood specialties are varied and always surprising; it's clear that each recipe is born of experience, passion, and respect for the ingredients. The fine wines selected further enhance the dishes, and the pizzas—yes, even the pizzas—are prepared with care and flavor. And the homemade desserts? A perfect conclusion that will remain in your heart. The family-run business of Carmelina, Emanuele, and the young Niccolò creates an intimate and authentic atmosphere: they manage everything with discretion, professionalism, and a warmth rarely found. The waiters are extremely kind, attentive, and never intrusive: their smiles complete an already extraordinary experience. The pride of a family that has transformed a restaurant into a place of celebration and memory is evident. The space is magnificent and versatile: the large capacity and the dramatic wooden nave make it perfect for weddings and anniversaries, those evenings where you want to share beauty with loved ones. The entrance, with its touches reminiscent of a London home—the doormat, the discreet ashtray for smokers—and the statue of San Francesco di Paola across the street, contribute to creating a unique, almost timeless atmosphere. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart: for the excellent food, for the sincere welcome, and for creating a space where every visit becomes a precious memory. You have cultivated not just a restaurant, but a place of the soul. I have been a customer for years with immense pleasure and will recommend it to anyone who wants a genuine, warm, and unforgettable experience. With gratitude and respect, Marcello Scarpelli, "a grateful customer"!

19/09/2025: Kindness and professionalism. Excellent cuisine, many delicacies.

11/10/2025: Excellent meat, good first courses!

30/08/2025: Excellent restaurant, generous portions at modest prices, excellent food and friendly staff

30/08/2025: Beautiful place, unfortunately very rude staff at the bar

30/08/2025: Quality and courtesy guaranteed: from breakfast to lunch, you can be amazed by the pleasure of a good coffee or an excellent plate of spaghetti with clams, literally by the sea. The breakfast croissants are excellent (especially the cream-filled ones). But this summer, thanks to friends, I discovered it even more strongly at lunch. For four of us, we ordered: 4 seafood salads; 2 spaghetti with clams; 2 mixed fried calamari/prawns; 3 Pizzo truffle ice creams; 3 liter bottles of water; 1 Coke; 1 beer; 6 coffees (two friends joined us at the end)...all for €47 per person. Personally, excellent value and an unparalleled sea view.

25/09/2025: Excellent centrally located property, friendly and helpful staff. Clean rooms.

18/09/2025: A good overnight experience Clean and friendly

06/09/2025: The most extraordinary seafood tasting experience of my life, a true journey of authentic flavors. The restaurant is enchanting, with an atmosphere that combines elegance and warmth. Chef Pèpe is a master in the kitchen, capable of thrilling guests with every dish. His wife Géssica welcomes guests with rare and sincere kindness. An unforgettable experience that I recommend to anyone who wants the best of Calabria.

26/08/2025: Great food, great service. A truly pleasant discovery.

03/10/2025: The shopping centre of Reggio Calabria, an excellent place for shopping, in the many shops you will find everything

02/10/2025: clean, not big but functional. High prices.

14/09/2025: Excellence and friendliness remain unchanged over time

14/09/2025: Kindness and quality distinguish this place, a triumph of flavors and tradition. A treat for the palates of young and old. Highly recommended for a break or a sweet treat with friends.

16/07/2025: very kind, delicious sandwiches

22/06/2025: Very good quality always fresh products

01/07/2025: Posto a conduzione familiare. Semplice e genuino. Piatti ben cucinati va premiato lo consiglio per una sosta calabrese

09/10/2025: Absolutely wonderful—we'd love to come back! Don't let the exterior look put you off. Mille Grazie!

30/09/2025: Excellent cuisine and excellent service.👍

16/09/2025: The owner's disarming smile made the evening even more magical. Congratulations

26/08/2025: Enchanting place... surrounded by greenery... a magical atmosphere... very kind staff and excellent food... We hope to be back soon...

29/09/2025: It's cooked, traditional, and very good. Manso con porcini and straccatura are worth trying. The local red wine is appreciated. Remarkable value for money.

02/09/2025: Very nice place, very kind and attentive staff, but above all, the dinner was excellent! Everything was delicious, the wait was short, and the dishes arrived hot. Recommended!!! We'll definitely be back!

22/09/2025: I spent 5 days in September in a deluxe room. The resort is beautifully situated in the mountains with a stunning view of the sea. The entire complex is very well-maintained, the pool is clean, the rooms are attractively furnished, and the beds are comfortable. Unfortunately, room service wasn't particularly professional; the trash cans in the bathroom and room weren't emptied for 3 days, and I waited 2 days for a dead lizard to be removed from the small terrace right outside my room door. Breakfast wasn't exceptional, but it was okay, and the service was very friendly. Unfortunately, the hard metal chairs throughout the resort have no cushions, whether in the restaurant, breakfast area, or on the private terrace! Is that what you call country chic? When I arrived, the restaurant only offered a mediocre pizza, no salad, and no dessert. The menu for the remaining days seemed suspiciously ambitious (pasta with oysters, etc.), so I preferred to eat out at a family-run, typical Calabrian fish restaurant, which was rather simple but received excellent reviews, and rightly so! Reviews from other guests at the Borgo Rosso di Sera restaurant confirmed my suspicion that the food didn't really live up to the high standards set out on the menu.... The biggest annoyance at this resort came over the weekend (Friday and Saturday), when, in addition to the fully booked restaurant on the terrace, two large private parties were held on the premises—more precisely, right in front of the hotel guests' rooms. More than 100 guests attended, the property was filled with loud music until midnight, and then the hotel was noisily cleaned up until 2 a.m. As an overnight guest, you couldn't use your own terrace for two consecutive days—no privacy at all!—nor open windows and shutters, let alone sleep peacefully! I found this behavior a gross disregard for the hotel guests and completely unacceptable! There was neither advance warning nor an apology from the manager afterwards. I gather from the reviews of previous guests who complained about the same incidents that this behavior is quite common practice at this hotel. The owner of this resort should decide whether they want to offer accommodation or rather an event venue! Under its current management, Borgo Rosso di Sera is definitely not suitable for a quiet, relaxing holiday! What a shame!

27/08/2025: In the countryside, just steps from the sea, excellent service and hospitality. A must-try overnight stay. Ideal for small to medium-sized ceremonies. Good-quality food prepared with quality ingredients.

29/06/2025: Ci siamo fermati per pranzo, eravamo di passaggio. L’oste ci ha accolti in maniera davvero gradevole, il cibo è ottimo, vario e tipico dell zona. Molti prodotti sono a km 0. Tipica osteria, ormai se ne vedono poche così. Da rifare sicuramente

22/06/2025: Piacevole esperienza,ci siamo trovati a Tarsia per visitare il paese di mio nonno,e per il pranzo ci siamo fermati in questa osteria .Subito ci ha accolti una signora molto gentile che ci ha fatto accomodare al tavolo.Il menù era fisso e devo dire che si è mangiato molto bene dall' antipasto al dolce .Il primo piatto maccheroni al sugo con salsiccia ( pasta tipica fatta a mano) a seguire carne ai ferri .Posto consigliatissimo per la cucina ( Prezzo veramente basso ) e la pulizia degli ambienti . Mi sento di ringraziare il titolare e la madre perché mi hanno fatto sentire di appartenere a quei luoghi .Saluti D.B.

28/09/2025: I came for lunch with friends and was pleasantly surprised. Gianfranco, a delightful person, welcomed us with kindness and warmth. The mushroom tasting was superb, all the dishes were delicious. The place is truly well-kept and the atmosphere is extremely welcoming. A truly excellent experience, which I recommend to everyone. The passion, care, and attention behind every detail are evident. Thank you ❤️

15/09/2025: We went there for dinner and had a very good meal. The service was quick and the owners were very welcoming. The decor was pleasant.