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2.5
The black squid ink pasta noodles was so rubbery and uncooked. This dish is overrated. It does not taste good at all. The fish of the day tasted and smelled so fishy and half cooked that it even had blood. I could'nt eat it. Two of the appetizers were good: the eggplant cooked in tomatoes and the fried anchovies. Service is sooo slow and our waiter, who also served as cashier was so rude and not helpful. Overall the food left a bad taste in our pallate that we had to go to a good dessert place to wash it down. We don't recommend this place for dining. It's pricey and food is mediocre to bad. There are a lot of better dining options in the area.
9.0
The interior is very attractive and reflects the nature of the city’s history. Our servers were very friendly and attentive. After we ordered our meal warm bread with EVOO was brought and it was yummy. We really enjoyed both our starters - the Polpette di Melanazane and chickpeas fritters with bacala were light and flavorful, perfectly seasoned. We also enjoyed the very abundant casarecce Brontese pistachio cream and fuori Norma (with swordfish) pastas. The wine list has many good choices. Sadly we had no room to try a dessert.
10
very good food, especially the raw fish. Service was friendly with helpful advice. All in all, we had an excellent lunch
9.5
Interesting menu, food was excellent, flavorful, and creative. Atmosphere pleasant and enjoyable.
9.0
Best callamari and tuna tartare ever !!
9.0
We loved the ambiance of Acqualvuca! It was very relaxing on a warm afternoon. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive. We enjoyed our meal- though our enjoyment of the dishes were mixed. While all the dishes were good, we expected a bit more flavor in a few.
10
Excellent food in a rustic setting.
5.5
More attentive service. The food average.
9.5
Lovely ambiance, food was nice. We ordered the pepper steak ordered it medium rare however it was more medium than rare but was still very tasty. We had house wine which was nice but could have had it a bit colder. Would recommend
9.5
Great food, lovely service
6.5
The first impression of the place is the smell coming from the kitchen and soaking into your clothes and hair. In addition, we were seated next to the kitchen and to a fridge with disturbingly bright lights. Than communication with the waiter was minimal-digital menus, no presentation of the food, not even asking who is the meal for and just putting all plates on the table. The dishes I ordered were disappointing. Fortunately the other food (beef stakes and desserts) was good.
6.0
I am disappointed with the food in the restaurant. i ordered sea bass and it was frozen and absolutely hard……. the fish balls were greasy, with very poor breading…
9.5
Service nett, Essen top. Tolle Location.
10
Very nice place inside, with a cousy atmosphere. And super antipasti!! We shared 4 different antipasti’s and almost couldn’t eat our own main course afterwards. The staff were very kind and helped us with getting an English menu. I would definitely recommend the restaurant.
2.0
The night was ruined when the server insisted on an under the table “cash only” tip. Avoid this place. Tried to insist that this was a compulsory practice. It’s likely waiters trying to take advantage of tourists who do not know better and make some extra tax free cash.
10
Simply Excellent
7.0
Cute little place within the walls of the city. Waiter was not helpful or courteous. Told us to scan QR code for menu. Menu came up in Italian. Due to restaurant being inside stone walls, internet access was spotty and google couldn't translate to English. Their wifi was spotty. No paper menu. Waiter did not want to assist us in any way and would just walk away. He was very kind and courteous to Italian clients at next table. The waiter also demanded a tip. After 2 weeks in Italy, this was the first restaurant the waiter asked for a tip. Our evening and anniversary dinner was ruined.
10
My husband, sister and I were enchanted by the beautiful interior and delicious food. We will be returning to try the dessert.
7.5
Food arrived quickly and hot - which was a surprise based on our service through Siciliy these last 3 weeks. Simple but tasty food! Setting just a little noisy but it was Saturday night...
6.5
The staff is ok, food is not like in pictures
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