I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Cosenza

13/08/2025: When I go back on vacation, I eat ice cream every day. And I think I'm capable of giving an honest opinion. Today I found myself at the Metropolis shopping center in Rende/Cosenza, specifically at C House. I ordered two medium cups and a brioche with gelato, all three with cream. The gelato was good overall, although not comparable to the artisanal one made in Jacurso (CZ), for example. I would have even accepted the price (€3.50 for the medium cups and €4 for the brioche). But I found it ridiculous, almost insulting, to have paid €0.90 for the additional cream for three—just a smear of cream on the gelato, so to speak. I asked the person at the cashier, Raffaella, if this was the amount I paid €2.70 for. Her response: "Does that seem small to you?" I'm posting the photos and leaving it up to my followers to decide for themselves. I preferred to avoid unnecessary discussions. Referring to other cities in the same region (to name a few: Reggio Calabria, Catanzaro, Pizzo, Tropea, Lamezia) and my previous reviews, I can say that many ice cream shops don't charge extra for cream, and the few others don't charge more than €0.30. But it's at least triple the price of the one I had here today. And definitely better, too.

13/08/2025: Today we went to the C HOUSE COFFEE SHOP and were fortunate enough to be served by Nicola: kindness and attention to detail. He served me a perfect lobster, crispy and creamy just right, while he made two impeccable coffees for my mother and aunt. The nicest touch? My mother had a caffè macchiato with a heart... a simple gesture that makes you feel special. A welcoming atmosphere, excellent products, and a service that makes you want to come back. Bravo Nicola! 👏

06/10/2025: I don't understand the 3.4 rating. I had very, very good penne with tomato sauce, and my wife had very tasty macaroni with prawns. I thought the food was excellent, and the prices were OK, too...

29/09/2025: We had delicious fresh seafood, and the hosts were very friendly and served us very well! The lemon sorbet was amazing! Thank you!

16/09/2025: I'm only reviewing the food since I stopped in for a quick lunch. Service was quick; my dish arrived about 3 minutes after ordering. I had a caprese salad and a Nastro beer. I would have expected a slightly larger portion than the caprese, given that it cost me €10. Still, it was good. The tomato sauce was plain. A fairly light dish. You can sit down after 3:00 PM, since I arrived a few minutes late. Coffee included. All for €14.

03/09/2025: A good bar, with excellent coffees and cocktails.

27/04/2025: Premetto che ero già stato piu volte in questo locale (la mia ultima presenza risaliva al gennaio 2024) quasi sempre di sabato sera. In tutte le occasioni avevo sempre avuto una discreta impressione generale tra qualità della musica live e a sprazzi anche del cibo. Decido di tornare dopo un po di tempo insieme ad un paio di amici per trascorrere un sabato sera tranquillo. Piú che parlare di cosa ho mangiato o del fatto che il locale fosse fondamentale semi vuoto fino alle 23 circa mi soffermo sull’episodio a mio parere “discutibile” che ha minato la credibilità del locale. Intorno alle 23.15 per un “imprevisto” siamo costretti anzitempo a lasciare il locale con l’intento di ritornare molto presto.. Nel farlo saldiamo il conto e chiediamo alla cassa se fosse possibile rientrare piu tardi, ci assicurano di si ricordando il numero del tavolo. Poco dopo lo scoccare della mezzanotte rientriamo prontamente presso il locale e al momento del nostro rientro ci viene detto che si trattava di “dopocena” e per farlo avremmo dovuto pagare ben 10€ a persona per la consumazione! Chiaramente una mancanza di rispetto simile per chi ha avuto un imprevisto dopo che ci era stato detto che saremmo potuto rientrare non può essere tollerata. Sarebbe stato più opportuno dirlo prima che il secondo ingresso si sarebbe dovuto pagare. Un pò come andare in discoteca, fare 2 passi fuori e al ritorno mi facessero pagare l’ingresso da capo: mai visto! Specialmente perché avevamo prenotato il tavolo delle 21.30 proprio con l’intento di rimanere a lungo. Onestamente c’è stato poco da controbattere.. L’episodio si commenta da solo.

27/04/2025: The problem with this place is "the blonde".......

13/09/2025: After our walk in the Sila Giants Park, having worked up an appetite in the fresh air, my husband and I decided to have lunch. At the exit of the park, there was a restaurant with outdoor seating. The view around the restaurant was truly splendid, the nature enchanting. But unfortunately, our desire to have lunch there quickly faded. We couldn't find a table with a clean tablecloth to sit at. The chairs were also in terrible condition, and since I was wearing light-colored clothing, I didn't have the courage to sit. We limited ourselves to coffee (which, incidentally, was one of the most expensive I've ever had in Calabria). The atmosphere inside is a little better, but with such beautiful views around the restaurant, you'd want to sit on the terrace. Please pay more attention to cleanliness, and I'm sure customers will come in large numbers. Best regards.

16/08/2025: ONE STAR IS ALREADY TOO MANY.. TERRIBLE SERVICE AND EQUALLY TERRIBLE STAFF.. APPETIZER: It included 4 slices of cheese and 4 slices of salami. Pasta completely tasteless, not to mention the main course that arrived after about two hours. We asked for water about 4 times, which arrived after an hour from a fountain outside. The restrooms aren't up to standard because while you're eating, people walk past you with the door open. To pee, you have to rest your legs on a sort of shower next to the toilet. While we were in the dining room, we were covered in smoke from the kitchen. The whole dining room complained. A terrible experience, we'll never return. And I assure you, there are many other things to say.

26/08/2025: An experience so surreal it seemed like a comedy sketch... if it hadn't been real. We were kicked out of the tavern for no clear reason, with anything but courteous manners. The welcome? Nonexistent. The politeness? Lost among the daily specials. In an era when restaurants should focus entirely on hospitality and quality service, here they have confidently chosen the opposite path. If you're looking for good food accompanied by a human and civilized atmosphere, look elsewhere. Here, they serve (perhaps) warm dishes, but decidedly cold hearts.

09/08/2025: Dishes are prepared based on market-sourced fish. Some dishes can be customized. Meatballs, fried anchovies, and mussels are highly recommended.

04/10/2025: Poor and sad aperitif. 2 Aperol spritzes were colored water accompanied by a bowl of crisps and that's it, €15 and without a receipt, we definitely won't be back and I recommend hiring a real bartender who knows how to mix.

02/10/2025: Rude, unprofessional, expensive