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Reviewed August 19, 2022 via mobile

This restaurant has been recommended by our hotel and given the mixed reviews, I would like to add my comment. The restaurant is very beautiful and the food is delicious. I would say there is not too much of local specialities, neither the prices are...competitive, but the quality of the ingredients is excellent and all fish dishes are properly prepared. We had dinner at rush hour (Friday evening at 8 pm) and the service was quick. I recommend this restaurant if you are looking for a high level location and great quality of food.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed July 6, 2021 via mobile

Great restaurant, clean, kind and service minded staff. Good choice of food and wine. Professional care of customers.

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed October 7, 2020 via mobile

Staying in this area for some days, i checked where to go for dinner. As i use tripadvisor for years, I was struck by the negative comments by ‘single judgers’. This is clearly an organised attack. I was hosted and served friendly. Food was perfect...quality at normal pricing for this area. Wine was great at correct pricing. Inside and outside area are well cared for and there is good wifi. One would think some of the neighbour business must be jaleous. They should compete by better kitchen, not by having posted fake comments. Tripadvisor should develop an algoritm to detect those.More

Date of visit: October 2020
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grazie mille per le sua recensione onesta e sincera .molto gratificante per il nostro lavoro svolto in maniera onesta ....More

Reviewed October 6, 2019 via mobile

It was very nice and very tasty. You can see how the pizzas are cooked. A very good Italian pizzeria.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed September 24, 2019

Outside dining under massive umbrellas, lovely atmosphere. Tuna fish main course fantastic. A friend had the Melanzane Parmiggiano and found it far too greasy. But otherwise food and service all very good.

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed September 22, 2019 via mobile

This restaurant is ok but generally it’s a case of style over substance. We had the beef steak with rocket but what turned up was an oily overcooked piece of meat with a few leaves of Rocket. The waiters could not have been more disinterested...and it was quite expensive. Would not recommend.More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed September 15, 2019

We came here on our second night in Parghelia as this is where my sister got engaged two years ago! I mentioned who I was and they were so happy and pleased. Great service, beautiful inside, amazing food! Lovely prosecco too. Definitely recommend to anybody

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed August 14, 2019 via mobile

We found very few places open at lunch time is Parghelia. Fortunately this restaurant was open. We enjoyed two lunches here with delicious pasta,gnocchi and aubergine dishes. Very reasonably priced and friendly staff. Downside, they only do pizzas in am evening.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed June 21, 2019 via mobile

This is one of the best restaurants serving delicious seafood. In this place they prepare a gastronomic Calabrian pizza from the oven. The staff is well trained and attentive. Great service. Located not far from the sea. Prices are moderate. For the food you have...enough money to pay - you will not leave here without pants. Recommend this restaurant.More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed June 15, 2019

Pleasant environment, with option of outdoor or indoor seating. Good choice of traditional food and pizzas

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed June 13, 2019

I was passing and called in for lunch, what a surprise to find such an elegant and stylish restaurant in such a small village. I ordered a glass of wine while I looked at the menu and was pleasantly surprised to receive a complimentary appetiser....I had a very nice starter and an excellent pasta main course and as I was enjoying it so much, I had another glass of wine and another surprise when I received the very reasonable bill. The food was excellent and the service was very good and I returned a few days later for dinner.More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed June 8, 2019 via mobile

Went here on the off chance after getting off the train. Such a lovely setting and wonderful food. Definitely a must if you’re around Parghelia/Tropea. 👍🏼👍🏼

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed June 6, 2019 via mobile

wow, we came here the first night after a long drive from vieste. (it was the only restaurant open on sunday night on the main street. so take note if you are hungry and come here. it is also one of the few places that...stay open during siesta time. hard working people.) my husband ordered the spaghetti with clams and he loved it.i ordered eggplant parmigiana with swordfish. it was ok as it was not very hot.today we came back for lunch and we ordered insalata tropeana. big portion of very fresh cucumber, lettuce and red onion. and i ordered this local dish (i cannot say it in italian as the name of the salami is very exotic) it is local pasta made with spicy salami and grilled eggplant bits. it was beautiful to look at; and the explosion of flavor is to die for. i kept making "umm" sound as i could not believe how good it is. it is different, and it is so good.i have been traveling to italy since 2000, and southern italy for the past 5.i have had so many pasta dishes, and i immediately told my husband this is now one of my favorites: it is different (i love pasta with sea food but you get there every where in italy), and this one is simple yet packed with flavor (like the best made spaghetti con aglio, olio e peperoncino!) i come back just for this dish! (ps, they also have the best wifi, and service is very prompt)More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed August 23, 2018 via mobile

The cooks actually throw the pizza dough! We had a lovely meal here with the help of a young English speaking waiter.It is definitely a local restaurant. We were there on Sunday night when everyone came after church.Good food and we felt we were part...of the town traditions.More

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed August 6, 2018 via mobile

Great food and realy good service. Recommended for families. Good pizza. Good value for money in the center of Parghelia.

Date of visit: August 2018
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Il Portale is not in a city but in a very small town called Parghelia near Tropea in the Calabria region of Italy
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5