Osteria i fra i — Restaurant in Camporosso

Been finally here nearly a week ago, after saving the address for far too long. No doubt the best experience we had along the Italian Riviera. First of all Luca (I believe that was the name) is a great host. He loves his job, and I personally love hosts that take time telling us about their passion for food and wine. He's kind, funny, discrete but can give you great advice when asked. The young waiter helping him at the tables was also extremely professional and well trained. The food is high level, no doubt. We had rib-eye steaks from the much beloved fassona breed from nearby Piedmont and it was the best choice for us. A friend ordered fish, caught on the day and marvellously cooked. The wine list shows how attentive Luca is at building the right offer. Nothing is there by accident. We topped it all with dessert wines, which, if you happen to be in Italy, are a must. Ask Luca, he'll tell...

Terrible service, even more terrible food, quantity for 20 dollar plate is laughable, meat that can’t be chewed, badly cooked. On the menu it says rabbit, and it’s definitely not. No one speaks English, even with French they asked if we want beer, and brought wine instead. No checking on us, we seated ourselves, had to go ask for thé menu.

Update: The manager approached us after I posted the above review and gaslighted us into changing it, saying that the meat wasn’t actually horrible and they had some problem with some machine. After I said, we posted our opinions, he just left. Then we waited for a check that we asked for for another 15 minutes and had to go to the same manager to pay. He was cold, making us feel guilty. So they ignored us with the check deliberately. There were four people at the bar, talking to each other. Didn’t expect it to...

I had a ribeye steak (since I have fish allergy this was the only choice I had) which was partly plain raw and too much grease, accompanied with some beans and potatoes, too small portion, staff not attentive although place was not crowded. we've been there three times now, but this time it was disappointing. I guess they survive because of the location directly at...