La Cantina del Macellaio

Found it difficult to find restaurants in this town so ended up eating here two of our four night stay. Lovely interior and very good staff. On the first night we ordered too much (generous portions). Also the food came too quickly for our liking. On second visit ordered a dish to share then after a wait ordered a secondi and contorni to share, perfect. Would recommend. Also does house red wine by the litre which was good. Our favourite dishes were the pasta with n'duja and the pork plate. With coffees and water the bill came to 68 euros on our first visit and 58 on the second.

Tasty pasta, very „meaty” place, be prepared to see limited vegetarian options. Pasta is great, of course, every dish is rich, wine selection is very good.

Unfortunately i don't have the best experience trying italian food, i dreamed of going to a restaurant to try italian food, i ordered pasta with anchovies stroncatura, i couldn't even eat it with wine, it was very salty and the taste was like they mixed nutria fish in the sauce. i gave it to my husband i thought i felt the wrong taste, but he also said it was a strange bitter taste

Located only 5 minutes from the main pedestrian street of Corso Garibaldi in Reggio Calabria. It is worth finding your way to this smaller neighborhood restaurant. We were greeted warmly by the staff who went out of their way to help English speaking customers when everyone else were locals. There is an English menu. This place offers both pastas and meat dishes. Portion size was generous. Food quality was high and served very hot. Authentic local flavors. A great selection. Not unreasonable prices. A half litre of the house wine only 6 euros. Pasta dishes were 10 - 14 euros. Nicely decorated place. If you want to eat authentic food like the locals, in a friendly atmosphere, this is a must try place! Edit: came back a second night - ask for the molten pistacchio cake for dessert!!!!!

The food was good and fast service. Plenty of choice on the menu including typical Calabrian options.

Steak was awesome. Cheese and Nduja fondue was also excellent 👌

Great food - meat only, so vegans better choose a different spot! Pls ask to see the wine cellar, very cool experience! Do I have to say that you should definitely taste the ‘Fiorentina’ the T-bone steak. Absolutely amazing

Great dinner in Riomaggiore! Ordered the beef tartare which was tasty, the special beef ravioli in Bolognese sauce which was one of the best pasta dishes I've had in the region and ended with a creme brulee (which was super smooth creamy). Can't complain about the food at all! Cost for one entree, two mains, two desserts and a beer was 70 euro which is about what I expected to pay. Reservations are a must as it books out every night.

Wonderful dinner. Highly recommend! Maccheroni with ragù Miele was incredible. Veal chop, bistecca and anatra were all well prepared and delicious.

We had a fantastic meal here- really great if you're tired of pizza and pasta, as the menu is meat-focused (hence the name). We both had spectacular meat dishes (pork and beef), and a melted cheese appetizer that was amazing!

Oops looked like I never reviewed this gem. A step up to the big boys table for the softest beef and veal you can find around this city. This crew takes your dining serious and provides A1 service to boot. Just sit down drink wine and order everything on the menu. Leave room for coffee and dessert. Much thanks to the crew! Be back in August...,,

This was one of the most enjoyable meals of my life. 4 courses. Polpette miste then two pastas with local specialty ingredients, involtini di vitello, verdure grillate, fagioli, and gelato. We told the waiter to bring a local wine he recommended and my grandmother said it tasted the same as the wine her grandfather used to make. We sat there talking and drinking for 3.5 hours.