Slightly tucked away but still close to the port with a great looking interior and exterior. Food was not only very good but above all very different, interesting, and innovative. One of the dishes consisted in a very surprising main element of tuna guts! Bill was surprisingly... Cheap. With great food served in generous portions, a fancy atmosphere, and good service, the bill still managed to average out at about 30€ per person with each person ordering multiple plates with appetizers and drinks. Truly a remarkable and unique experience that stands out noticeably in a refreshing way from the average Italian coast restaurant experience, would recommend!

Justine GermainJustine Germain

An unforgettable dining experience! The tuna tartare is simply divine—the best I’ve ever had. The local seafood is incredibly fresh, and the crudo misto is another excellent choice, highly recommended. This hidden gem has been serving exceptional seafood for generations in a tranquil, private setting. The impeccable service and charming ambiance make the experience even more special. To top it all off, pairing your meal with a glass of Proclamo Fiano or the Fiano Vendemmia Tardiva from the Marino vineyard, located right here in Agropoli, brings everything together perfectly. A must-visit for seafood lovers!

Andrea CuccinielloAndrea Cucciniello

Comincio la mia recensione facendo i miei più grandi e sinceri complimenti per la qualità e la cucina offerta, ma ahimè spesso non basta se non c’è serietà dalla proprietà, vi spiego. Ho chiamato nel tardo pomeriggio per prenotare un tavolo per passare una serata piacevole ( così è stata fortunatamente) insieme alla mia compagna. Curiosando sul loro sito mi risalta all’occhio un menù degustione di 60€ a persona comprensivo di dolci e vino abbinati locali, nel corso della nostra chiamata chiedo informazioni su questo menù per sapere quali fossero le portate comprese, mi viene risposto che erano a scelta dal menù a la cartè tra un’antipasto, un primo, un secondo ed un dolce comprensivo di vino della casa. Arrivati al locale ci fa accomodare il meitrè dove ci fa presente che per il menù degustazione potevamo scegliere dal menù. Degustato tutto con immenso piacere chiediamo il conto ed è proprio qui che ci accorgiamo dell’inganno, mi arriva il preconto al tavolo nettamente superiore al costo del menù degustazione, e con ogni portata segnata singolarmente, io da persona educata ho saldato il conto senza recriminare il grave errore commesso tral’altro mi hanno fatto uscire incassando a nero e senza scontrino. State attenti per i prossimi menù degustazione non tutti sono come me. In bocca al lupo per tutto alla prossima.

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Reviews of Vecchio Saracino | Carola 1801

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1.0

My husband and I went to this restaurant for dinner and it was a major disappointment. Firstly, our waiter came over to us to take an order and we hadn't even received menus yet. This was at least 10-15 minutes after being seated. Nobody informed us that there was a QR code on the back of the table number. Other guests had physical menus in their hands. Also, others, seated after us, already had water and wine on their tables. My husband ordered spaghetti with clams and, for the second time at this "seafood" restaurant, he was told the dish was not available. He was told he would need to call ahead and make a reservation for spaghetti with clams. This is one of my husband's go-to dishes. He orders it all over Italy. Such a response has never been heard by our ears anywhere in the country! My husband asked why, and he was told that the owner only wants to buy local products. My husband worked for the Salerno fish market for 10 years and, in the Salerno Gulf, you don't have clams in the necessary quantity. However, there are telline, lupini, cannolicchi and tartufi di mare. The best clams you can find in Italy are from a natural lagoon in Sardinia. A SEAFOOD restaurant that doesn't have this classic dish available? This scenario reminds me of an "Italian" restaurant in CT that didn't have spaghetti available. You might as well close your door. My husband ordered a glass of wine and the man who opened and poured it did it so rapidly that wine dripped into his glass of water and on our tablecloth. The same man took an empty wine bottle and was tossing it like a performer of acrobatics behind my head. This was not the atmosphere for such behavior! The restaurant is very expensive for what we ordered. When we approached the counter to pay our bill and leave, the owner handed us a pre-check in an attempt to avoid paying taxes. We informed her we'd be paying by credit card. Sketchy business. We won't be visiting again,...

4.0

Room-delightful, Cleanliness-exceptional, Location-ideal, Hosts-UNBEATABLE. Franco and his family welcomed us, guided us, assisted us and fed us with the attention you might expect from family. He shared with us his garden and fruit laden trees, he gave wonderful advice about visiting the Blue Cave at Palinuro, he very kindly offered to drive us to the station. It was as if we were staying with family. Agropoli is a tourist destination for many Italians but not many tourists of other nationalities. I think we were the only Australians in the town and something of a novelty for some of the shop keepers. If you want the ‘real’ Italy I think this might be it. Make sure you dine at the restaurant (I have written a separate review for this). Have a look at Franco Carola’s YouTube Chanel to give you a view...