Casual setting, fresh fish selection.. pastas are good but expensive.. pizza looked good, seemed…read moreto be popular with patrons

This restaurant was recommended to us from our Airbnb host and it was amazing food. We ate here a…read morefew times while we were in Tropea and still think of it to this day. The atmosphere is also so wonderful as you sit under lights and vines over hanging in the lovely dinning room. The service was also excellent. That had a staff member come out to speak with us in English to tell us what they offered on the menu. You can not get the pizza for lunch, only dinner but you will find the best pasta dishes and the freshest salads and meats. My husband raves about the salad he had here both times. My adult children also speak of the dinners we had here. I cleaned my plate every time we ate here. The prices are insanely reasonable and you will go back again!!

The food was good, but the service was terrible. We waited 25 min just for water. Then the clams…read morecame out half warm half cold. If I could give them 2.5 stars, I would. Because in general the food was good, and they were nice just super slow.

This was my favorite restaurant in Tropea. Food was absolutely delicious and wonderful waiter!!read more

WOW!!!! What an incredible place! We have been coming here for the past ten years and have had…read moreamazing food every time. The service is wonderful. They are very attentive to everyone that comes to eat here. This is the place you can bring your family and be in the piazza or be on an intimate date. Ask for Gabrielle. He is wonderful and will accommodate you in any way he can!

This is a wonderful place! We have been coming for 10 years. Say HI to Gabriele for us. He has…read morebecome a friend that we look forward to seeing every summer. The alici, the mussels... so good! Bring a fan.

I was asked for a restaurant recommendation for Tropea and Genius Loci was my favorite. I then…read morerealized, I never did a review after we ate there on 10/12/19, while in Tropea. Even if the food was not as good as it was, this is the place you need to have a romantic dinner outside on their patio. There are only about five tables, so I would make arrangements ahead of time. The patio stands above a series of very steep steps that lead down to the shore line below, probably at least 100 feet or more. It feels like a grotto and it is all stone buildings on the way down. Off in the distance is the church, Santa Maria dell' Isola sitting on top of a tall rocky cliff at the end of a peninsula that juts out from the beach. It is all lighted up at night and looks fantastic. Service was very good and the food was delicious. The desserts were scrumptious and the house wine was more than adequate.

Amazing Nduja pasta. Must try. I came here almost every day when I stayed in Tropea. Everything…read moreelse is fantastic- but this dish is unique. I'm back in the U.S. and I can't fine nduja anywhere! I would love to make a similar dish like this for my family!

This place seemed popular with the locals, so my hubby and I gave this place a try. Food is legit!…read moreWe split a bufalotta pizza- tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, and oregano. We also shared the mixed platter appetizer, but it is quite large. If i were to only order one single appetizer, it would be the eggplant (meat)balls. My only "complaint" is that they get really busy. We ordered some wine and they failed to bring it to us. It was no big deal--- maybe it was God's way of telling us we should drink less. Hehe. The food was awesome and we may even swing by here for lunch before our flight home.

Authentic food, nice location, nice people, not too expensive given the town and the fact that it's…read moreright in the city center. I have no reason not to give it 5 stars -- it's nothing super fancy or special, but it was yummy and a pleasant experience! Bruschetta tipica and pasta alle vongole are recommended. If I'm in Tropea again, I'll go back.

I had a great meal in here. The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout the meal…read more I took the catch of the day (Seabass) and the mixed seafood starter. All the produce was so fresh and delicious. Great ambience in the restaurant and delicious house wine which was cheap as chips. Francesco was interested in where I'd come from - I could have spent the remainder of the evening talking over red wine to the staff.

Excellent food. Correct and proper service. Professional and personal recommendations from the…read morewaitress. On our two week sailing tour, this was the best dinner we have had.

I have no idea why folks would give this a rating of three. The staff, while they do not speak…read moreenglish are a delight. The food, one of us having shrimp and the other pasta each was a delight. I especially loved the briscatta (spelling is off I am sure) was especially good. We have walked the city for one full day now and my partner (a legitimate foodie) put it on her list to return. It's off the beaten path but since arriving the place has filled up. Can't say I would go out of my way for a return visit but I also would no shy away.

Hidden gem in the center, reasonably priced and fresh offerings that change daily. Service on…read morepoint, only caveat is the wine selection. Excellent local offerings. First come, first served

We went back to Da Nico for dinner again tonight. It was delicious as usual. I had the Swordfish…read moreand eggplant ravioli, the polpino appetizer, and the sea bass with potatoes. Everything was excellent.

For the sake of making this restaurant feel upscale, they almost make themselves out of touch…read more Food wise, it's great but the male server is not suited for this role. The menu is very hard to understand, even when read by an Italian. When asking for a description, we were met with arrogance.