Got off a cruise ship and from the shuttle bus walked about 10 blocks to the beach. Found this…read moreadorable restaurant - the owners wife is Canadian FYI. Great breeze, beautiful views, fresh food!

We enjoyed our meal here very much. The antipasti sampler was great and plenty of food for two. We…read morealso got the fileja with 'nduja which was nice and spicy and the stewed boar with roasted potatoes. The stew was a very hearty dish and literally kept us full all day. We also had some wine, 2/3 of a bottle to be exact, since they bring you the bottle (not house wine) to your table and only charge you for what you consumed.

This place is located in the ancient part of Cosenza. We walked from our Airbnb and enjoyed seeing…read morethe alleyways with Street art and the Duomo. The restaurant was easy to find with maps, and we were quickly seated outside (at about 9pm on a Sunday night). The view of the cobblestone plaza and apartments with terraces was so beautiful and charming. The staff at Calabria Bella didn't speak very much English at all, which made us happy. The place seemed to be full of locals enjoying a relaxing, beautiful, summer evening. We ordered a bottle of wine at the waiters recommendation and ended up with something crisp and white, not sweet, which is exactly what we'd hoped for. There were so many options, but some of the things we tried were the roast chicken, the gnocchi and the veal. The one hiccup was that we thought we were ordering scallops and ended up with veal, but that was totally the fault of us and our translating app, so we made do and all tried it- it was amazing even though we're not even fans of veal! We were definitely tourists since we spent a shorter amount of time seated than any of the locals, but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and hope we didn't look too foolish to all the locals!

A long standing Calabrian family restaurant that in recent years has passed from father to son…read more Yet, the family is still much involved with Antonio still overseeing the front side of the house. All of the staff were friendly, attentive, and happy to share what makes Calabria unique in Italy. I enjoyed the 7 course offering but in true hospitality was give both desserts and many after dinner treats; so thankful for all the great food. Abbruzino is another hidden restaurant gem in the area worth consideration and worthy of their Michelin star recognition.

Just happened to spot this restaurant on the Michelin guide and decided to check it out. At first…read moreis was a bit difficult to find, actually not difficult but "different" as it seems to enter someone home rather than a restaurant, and that warm welcoming feeling is what follows you throughout the meal. Even if elegant does not make you feeling uncomfortable, the menu changes often and they try always to serve seasonal food. The style of the dishes is local Italian/Calabrese but never obvious, they really try to start from great ingredients and a sound culinary culture to move forward a make the difference. The tuna appetizer, the pasta with anduia and sea urchins, and the gelato di pane are just amazing. Last but not least the price is affordable and the quality/price ratio is great.

Shared a marvelous evening meal with friends outside at this lovely place. I can't begin to…read moredescribe how completely magical it was to sit in this medieval village square, enjoying delectable food, served by such warm friendly people. When you think of dining out in Italy, this was it. I wish I could transport myself there right now!

Not much signage so it doesnt stand out but the food sure does. Excellent food. Squid was fresh…read more Their simple pasta con pomodore was excellent. We had planned on going to the sea front to dine but we were told by an Italian relative to try this restaurant so we did. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

As a Calabrese, I can honestly say the food was as authentic as you can get; from the antipasti to…read morethe handmade pasta. The homemade wine and amaro complemented everything on our plates. Service was professional and quick. There is a good reason why they have been open for 47 years. Family run and 100% worth the drive!

Wonderful food! We visited this restaurant for lunch on the…read morerecommendation of our B&B host in the nearby town of Tropea. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The restaurant seemed be full of locals and it was very reasonably priced. It was well worth the drive from Tropea.

Excellent food especially pizza! The real McCoy! Food / meal was a bit salty for our taste buds…read more Service was excellent!! Ambiance was family friendly and outdoor seating was so lovely. I highly recommend this eatery!