Pane Parole - SAN FERDINANDO

We arrived in the town mid afternoon and not having eaten, we looked around for a place to have a late lunch. To be honest, we were too late and the town looked deserted. We spotted movement inside this clean looking establishment and we sent the secrete weapon in to knock on the door; our friend who can speak Italian with a southern accent! It worked and we all were ushered in as the family were having a well deserved break. The proprietor was happy to cook us a meal as long as we were happy to have anchovies, done three ways! We were very happy as we sat down to three courses starting with the fish cured in acid, then a traditional local pasta, and finally the fish grilled with a salad. We chatted over the next 2 hours with the chef and his lovely wife and we were treated like family. Their locally sourced wines were great accompaniments to the wonderful feast that was prepared for us. We were asked to write on the guests wall and we were given a tip as the where to go that evening to see another Calabrian coastal town which was fantastic and we would not have gone there but for this wonderfully hospitable couple. A meal that will remain with us in memory when a lot of the others are forgotten. THANKYOU.

Great cozy restaurant within walking distance to our hotel. We wanted local seafood and it delivered with taste, presentation and friendly owners. One of the best meals we have had in Italy!

Thank you for very nice time we had in your bistro. The food is amazing the chef can make everything you want but best is to let him decide. We had food we never tried before and we loved everything. Call the bistro to make a reservation and ask for the menu of that day you will enjoy it for sure. Thanks again and see you soon. Ciao