Love this little spot by the port! The owner suggested the fish of the day and it was so fresh. Perfect for a casual dinner with friends, we just hung out for hours. It does get pretty loud when it&#39;s full, but that&#39;s part of the vibe.

The cappuccino is the main reason I keep coming back. The foam is consistently dense and creamy, and the espresso underneath has a nice, strong kick without being bitter. It&#39;s a solid cup, one of the better ones in the area.

Arancini was a letdown. Just plain unsalted rice, no flavor. Cashier seemed totally checked out. Kitchen looked a bit messy from where I was standing. Won&#39;t be back for those.

The gluten-free Bacio Pantesco dessert was a highlight. Really appreciated the fresh, quality ingredients they use.

Lovely spot on Piana Ghirlanda. So peaceful with all the greenery. I really appreciated the fresh, simple ingredients in the salad &ndash; the tomatoes were just right. A nice, quiet lunch.

The Passito wine was a standout. Had it with their sesame cookies at the end. Just a lovely, sweet pairing to close things out.

The Pantesca-style scorpion fish was so fresh! Perfect for sharing with friends over a long catch-up.

Busiate pasta with red shrimp was really good. Swordfish steak too. Quick service, got my order in and out fast. Perfect for a quick lunch. Prices are fair for the area.

The terrace view is incredible, you can see the whole bay from up there. I had the busiate pasta with shrimp and it was really good, but the real highlight was just sitting outside with that scenery.

The pasta with sea urchin was fantastic, really fresh and creamy. The sound of the waves right there was a nice touch. A bit on the pricier side, but for that dish and the setting, it worked.

The grilled fish was the star. Skin perfectly crisp, flesh flaky and moist. The eggplant tagliata was a nice surprise too &ndash; smoky, tender, with a good char. Mozzarella with tomato was fresh, but the fish is what you come for.

Came for the view, stayed for the food. The portion of the seafood pasta was generous, easily enough for two. For a spot right on the water, the price felt reasonable.

This is a great restaurant. We were welcome by the owner who immediately introduced us to the chef. H&eacute; explained the menu and then proposed to prepare a tasting for us. We thus had 4 antipasti, 2 primi and 1 secondo. It was fabulous. The linguine with Ricci di Mare was incredible and so were the gamberoni rossi and the caponata, to name but a few. For us the whole experience was star-worthy. Remember the chef&rsquo;s name: Pietro Mangani: he will go a long way!

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