GAETA
Il Nostromo

Il Nostromo

Lungomare Giovanni Caboto 154, 04024, GAETA, Italy

Pizza • Pasta • Europeo • Pescare


"We used to come to this restaurant a lot because it offered good food for reasonable prices, however it has disappointed over the course of our latest visit. We were two with a baby 11 months so not a customer) and we ordered as starters a plate of mussels Impepata di cozze) and an Italian fried mix Frittura all'Italiana); as main dish we ordered one Linguine alla Nostromo their specialty pasta with seafood) and one grilled calamari. We had only a bottle of sparkling water as drink. Our overall evaluation barely reaches average for the following reasons: 1) Although the waitresses were friendly, the service was bad. As we had a baby with us, we asked for a larger table but, even if it was 6.30pm and the restaurant was empty, they refused to give it to us please see the pictures). 2) Our basket with bread fell on the ground and, although the waitresses saw it, they didn't provide us with another one. 3) The quality of food was not excellent. In particular the quantity of mussels was not impressive; the linguine was tasty but overwhelmingly greasy; the calamari were not the big ones. As regards the price, considering that as a drink we only took a bottle of water, it can be considered average in Southern Italy € 42, see the attached photo). The final comment is that if you are looking for a place that does not meet high standards and that serves average but not excellent food for a reasonable price it could be worth a visit."

Comeilmare

Comeilmare

Lungomare Giovanni Caboto 75, 04024 Italia, GAETA, Italy

Pasta • Pescare • Dessert • Bistecca


"Come Il Mare is not the type of restaurant a local would suggest you to visit the first time you come to Gaeta (LT). As its Italian name suggests, you will only find fish plates – it literally means “like the sea” –. It is situated in a suggestive fisherman’s village, about 500 mt from the historical centre of the city. Being fortunate enough to go there last summer, I decided to book a table for me and my family (four of us) curious about the tempting smell of cooked fish and the endless queue outside the restaurant. As you enter the place you are welcomed by a nice setting: it has been built in a way to resemble an ancient ship. In addiction, your attention will surely be captured by magnificent flowers and plants placed on the borders. You should always book before arriving there, unless you are definetely going to join the long queue mentioned before: on weekends the average waiting time could touch a minimum of one hour! All the products were fresh and the dishes had the warmth of home-made food. The chefs take great care in selecting the best quality ingredients. The recipes are not elaborated, yet they come from local cuisine. The restaurant also provides a large selection of tasty white wines, which will not empty your wallet. The service was absent. Literally. We were told about this charcteristic, therefore we were not surprised at all. When you are ready to order your meal, you simply write your name on the menu and then a speaker will invite you to pick it up. In my opinion, this is not a drawback, instead it impacts your bill in a positive way! Anyway it has to be said that some of you may not accept this type of service and it is completely understandable. Taking everything into account, we all agreed on having a pleasant dining experience with high quality fresh food and a warm atmosphere. Everyone who is coming to Gaeta should put it on his “to do list” before leaving. Raffaele Romano"