I migliori ristoranti di cucina pizza e pasta in Calabria

24/08/2025: We stayed last year in June. The room was new, large, with a perfect bathroom and two terraces! The food was good, varied, and everything was gluten-free! The wait staff was a bit inattentive. The location was exceptional, just steps from the beach and the town center.

24/08/2025: Excellent staff, from the front desk to the waitresses and waiters. Everyone is very friendly and deserves to be thanked individually, but we can't, because we might forget someone. We try, from maids Nicola and Ronald, to Rossella, Mariano, and the floor cleaners. The beach staff. See you next year.

03/08/2025: Simply wonderful, elegant, and welcoming. The mixed fried fish and pizza were delicious. Impeccable service; the waiters and waitresses were very kind, courteous, and fast. Perfect value for money! I recommend this place to everyone! ❤️

09/06/2025: The cold cuts appetizer was really really great. The service was always impeccable. I liked the pizza a little less because I felt it wasn't very tasty but it was certainly due to the excessive saltiness of the cold cuts. Unique in some respects in the area.

04/09/2025: We had a wonderful time.... From the owners to the staff, from the location to the food, they all deserve 5 stars.

03/09/2025: We were there at the right time, so it wasn't that crowded. This restaurant has something for everyone. It's also well-suited for vegetarians.

22/08/2025: Located near the aqueduct, the restaurant enjoys a panoramic view. It's particularly beautiful outside, but there are also indoor seating. Excellent pizza and delicious dishes. Good service and a friendly atmosphere.

31/05/2025: Place with a splendid view of the city, excellent food and friendly and qualified staff. Try the pizza with pumpkin cream and bacon: exceptional! Highly recommended!

25/08/2025: The restaurant has a garden and a very nice atmosphere, but my experience was negative due to the wait, the very dry pizza, and forgetfulness in the kitchen and at the table. The price was good.

24/08/2025: Spectacular location, excellent food, polite, smiling, professional, humble and non-invasive staff, I could say the number one in Gioiosa.

24/08/2025: We visited this restaurant-pizzeria the other evening: an overall mixed experience. The pizza is truly excellent: light, well-leavened, and very digestible dough, with fresh, quality ingredients that are noticeable from the first bite. Truly one of the best pizzas in the area. Unfortunately, the service doesn't live up to the cuisine. We arrived at 8:35 PM, but our order wasn't taken until 9:10 PM, and in the meantime, we watched waiters serve customers who arrived after us. Our pizzas were finally brought to us at 9:50 PM: a long and frustrating wait that partially ruined the enjoyment of the evening. I understand the restaurant is busy, but serving a table after an hour and 15 minutes of waiting isn't fair, especially since customers who arrived later had dined much earlier. A real shame: with better service, it would be a restaurant worthy of a full 5-star rating, but this way, despite the excellent pizza, the experience is severely compromised.

24/08/2025: Very nice place, high-quality food, generous portions, and very friendly staff. The quality of the fresh fish is excellent.

14/08/2025: Guys, if you happen to be passing through, I recommend you try their pizzas... they're superb!!! Highly recommended!

05/04/2025: La Rustica does not need reviews, presentations and further comments. Rustica is loved. An institution that has always been for all people from Lamezia (and not). Without a shadow of a doubt the best pizza by the slice in Nicastro. The case is closed.

11/08/2025: Welcoming, clean and Mr. Enzo very kind.

16/06/2025: Excellent point of reference for those who are in the area for work

11/03/2025: Excellent quality food, with most of the ingredients sourced from their own farm. Hearty and delicious meals, a wide selection, and you can't go wrong with anything. The service is impeccable, always friendly and smiling, fast and efficient. A perfect place to enjoy a family lunch or a relaxing/fun dinner with friends, even during the week. TOP HOUSE WINE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRYING.

07/09/2025: Locals recommended this place. Its the second time I visit this restaurant. Very tasty pizzas. Best pizzas in Scalea.

06/09/2025: In my opinion, this is the best pizzeria in Scalea: light dough, fresh ingredients, and a lot of passion in every pizza. It's a confirmation every time.

15/08/2025: Excellent restaurant, recommended by a local guy, and we were delighted. Excellent food, friendly staff, generous portions. Excellent value.

09/08/2025: Crossing the threshold of Ristoro del Brigante means embarking on a journey through time, where the kitchen is the guardian of ancient stories and traditions passed down from generation to generation. Here, every dish speaks of the authentic Calabria, made with simple, authentic ingredients, crafted with mastery and respect for the region's gastronomic heritage. The potatoes with red onion, golden and fragrant, recall those of peasant kitchens, where slow cooking and patience were essential ingredients. Alongside them, a generous platter of traditional cured meats—from soppressata to capocollo, from pancetta to prosciutto—reflects the bold, unmistakable flavor of traditional preparation, the fruit of ancient knowledge and natural curing that evokes mountains, forests, and pure air. All this is served in a welcoming atmosphere, where time seems to slow down, and every detail—from the rustic dishes to the friendliness of the host—contributes to making the experience a moment of authentic conviviality. Ristoro del Brigante is more than just a restaurant: it's a place where history, culture, and flavor meet, and where every bite becomes a bridge between the present and a past of authenticity, simplicity, and human warmth.

03/09/2025: I had the best fried calamari this year: crispy, light, and flavorful. The risotto was also truly special. Overall, excellent quality and impeccable service. Highly recommended!

31/08/2025: Terrible value for money. I wasn't given a receipt, just a piece of paper with the amount paid. This happened to some guys who preceded me at the checkout, so I assume it was standard practice.

11/09/2025: Excellent pizza at great prices (gluten-free options available). Both the Neapolitan version with its thick crust and the flatter, crispier "stretched" version are delicious. The quality of the ingredients is excellent. My only criticisms are the sorbet (it's absurd to serve it in a glass without even a spoon) and the rather slow service. It's great that they have a children's area.

10/09/2025: The restaurant is located along the road, near the highway exit. The place is modern and welcoming. The place has placemats with pencils and games for entertainment. The pizza prices vary, as do the flavors. The flavors are unique and delicious. Two types of pizza dough are available; the one with the crust is delicious, but the one is just a little undercooked. We had the white-based pizzas. Overall, I'd say I'd go back.

23/01/2025: A quiet, welcoming, and family-friendly restaurant-pizzeria where I dined à la carte once and tried the pizza a second time. I had a great time; the food was to my liking, the prices more than reasonable, the meat good, and the pizza thin and crispy, just the way I like it. Service was quick. The waiter and cashier were friendly and helpful. Recommended.

23/01/2025: Ristorante-pizzeria tranquillo, accogliente e familiare dove ho cenato una volta scegliendo alla carta e provato la pizza una seconda volta. Mi sono trovata bene, il cibo è stato di mio gradimento, i prezzi più che ragionevoli, la carne buona e la pizza bassa e croccante come piace a me. Servizio rapido. Cameriere e signorina alla cassa gentili e disponibili. Consigliato.

06/09/2025: Good, well-organized restaurant!

06/09/2025: The location is overlooking the sea, offering incredible views at sunset! Attentive service, with helpful and courteous staff. The food is plentiful and delicious! Not to be missed!