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Dinner for two: as soon as we arrived, you could sense the wonder of the location, with the waves almost inviting you to sit down and enjoy the already well-aware wonder that awaits us. After the location, the friendliness and hospitality were another plus. The chance to eat with the company of the waves... it was simply a wonderful experience. Now for the food: honestly, I was a little disappointed by the mussel soup, which lacked flavor (I don't know if it was the mussels, which, although very fresh and good, didn't deliver the full flavor). The real flaw was the crostini, which were extremely crunchy, almost too hard. With more sensitive teeth, we couldn't even get close to tasting them. But still, they tasted too "greasy." Overall, combined with the wonderful Ribolla (the wine we chose for the evening), the dish wasn't sent back and was actually enjoyed. As you can see from the photos, I decided to try the risotto and she the octopus. Both are simply indescribable. We tried both: the flavor, freshness, creaminess, taste, the combination of the various flavors, the various cooking methods combined, and the complexity of everything... They were simply magical. I personally am a huge risotto lover... And I can honestly say this was one of the best I've ever tasted. I expressed the same uniqueness and wonder for the octopus, prepared in this way, which we also sampled. Overall, the dinner was very much appreciated. I have some doubts about the final price, which, even though everything was wonderful, seemed a bit high, but considering everything: from the food to the location... all things considered, it's perfectly in line. I'm not giving the food 5 stars only because of the very small flaw I mentioned above. But I would give everything else 6 stars if I had the chance.

I wasn't familiar with the restaurant. I chose it because it was close to the hotel. I was very pleased with the excellent food. The crispy prawn appetizer was excellent, followed by the delicious linguine with shrimp and excellent yellow cherry tomatoes. The seafood risotto was delicious. We could have had seconds of both first courses! The fried calamari, shrimp, and anchovies were also very good and crispy; the latter were very good. I could have cooked the calamari a little longer, but they were very tender. Overall, we were satisfied.

A restaurant with a breathtaking sea view, ideal for a relaxing dinner in a charming atmosphere. The staff was kind, welcoming, and friendly, helping to make the experience even more enjoyable. We ordered truly delicious fried fish, light and crispy to perfection. Among the first courses, the clam dish was simply wonderful, rich in flavor and perfectly balanced. The traditional linguine was also excellent, flavorful and well-prepared. A restaurant that combines quality, courtesy, and an enchanting location. Highly recommended!

Recommended by several people, it perfectly met expectations: excellent food, a location with a unique sunset, and kind and helpful staff. See you next time. Thank you.

I tried this restaurant on a dreary, rainy Monday in September, at the end of the summer holidays. I wasn't exactly in the "right" mood; I had to drive (no wine!) at night, and I was tired. I found myself in a place where the sound of the sea was pleasantly deafening, no music or television (thank goodness!!), literally (perhaps even too much?) pampered by the staff, with dishes generous in quantity, but above all in taste. Prices in line with a tourist destination "targeted" by too many Romans. Say what you like, but I'd gladly return!! (PS: Parking is a real hassle; I recommend the paid parking lot at Via Valle 10).

An amazing place: the location is priceless, elegant yet quiet. I had a wonderful meal: pasta with clams, fried fish, and incredible dessert. I will definitely be back. The staff was also very kind; without even asking, they would occasionally update us on the timing of our dishes.

Very good food, carefully presented, and generous portions. I'll gladly return.

Very cute seafront restaurant with a gorgeous veranda. There were three of us plus a little girl, and everything was delicious. The little girl's penne pasta arrived promptly. Excellent food, and the staff were friendly, helpful, and professional. We'll definitely be back.

A restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Sperlonga sea. From the impeccable food to the attentive service from the staff, who explained the dishes to us as soon as they were brought to our table. My parents and I had a wonderful evening. Thanks to all the staff!

A very beautiful seaside restaurant, the food was truly excellent and high-quality. We even had raw fish and you could taste how fresh it was. The dishes were also visually perfect. Very friendly and attentive service. I highly recommend it... try it and believe it!

We were at the restaurant last night and were immediately greeted with great kindness and professionalism. Antonio came to our table to chat like a true host. The service was attentive and meticulous. We hope to see you again soon 😁✌️

We stopped here by chance; we were visiting the village and wanted to have lunch on the waterfront. We highly recommend it. We each had a first course and a dessert from their "millefoglie scomposta" (smashed millefeuille), which was delicious. The staff were friendly. See you next time 😘😘