Cedric Chen
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So good I came back twice. I first stumbled upon this little spot since it’s right next to where we’re staying. I like that it’s tucked away off the main square and main street, which gives it a more authentic feel.
The first night I came alone without a reservation around 8pm and was seated right away. I enjoyed it so much that I returned the next evening with my girlfriend, again without a reservation, this time at 9:30pm (waited ~5 min to be seated). The place is quite busy, so if you wish to sit outside I highly recommend making a reservation, we were seated inside on both occasions.
The food is excellent and the place itself has a rustic charm. Prices are very fair, and I’d say both the quality and portions are much better than what you’ll find at the main square restaurants. The menu isn’t huge, but everything we tried was spot on.
Between the two visits, we had the vongole pasta, calamari, lamb chops, mixed salad, cooked spinach, and both the house red and white wines.
We were served by the same older gentleman with very short hair both nights. This isn’t the kind of place where servers are there to cater to every tourist request. If that’s what you want, you’re better off on the main street. Here, the service is polite, straightforward, and feels more like a spot where locals come to eat. On the second night, when he took my order, he recognized me from the previous evening. I could tell he warmed up a bit then, especially when he noticed I was trying my best to communicate in Italian.
I also find it odd when people complain (in reviews) about staff not speaking English. This is Italy; you’re in a foreign country, so it’s only natural to adapt to the local language. You wouldn’t go to China and expect everyone to speak English. That kind of attitude is exactly what makes some places less welcoming to tourists.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for great food, fair prices, and a charming local atmosphere. Who knows, we might come back a third night.
