Taverna de li Caldora — Restaurant in Pacentro

Maybe it was the fact that they asked if we preferred an English menu, but the idea of slow food concept I thought it meant reasonably casual dining, not service that was basically non-existent. The server couldn’t grasp that we wanted some appetizers to start, then wanted first course decision immediately. Then brought one of the first course meal at the same time as the two others appetizers. The other two main courses appeared, then our server ghosted us for nearly an hour except for scooping up our first course plates. Our desire for any more food disappeared after sitting so long and had to raise my voice to ask for the check as he almost blew by us to the great unknown area behind the terrace. Add to these insults was some of the most unbelievably unimaginative food. A rocket and mushroom salad without arugula or any seasoning or dressing.Ravioli with tomato sauce that tasted like something from a jar. Pasta with a touch of truffle and saffron without any saffron taste or color. It left us with a sense that “Americans stay away” from our town. As a second generation Italian-American I take offense. Maybe not being used to a National holiday week where much quality services become a rarity is my fault. The ONLY saving grace was sitting in some coolish air on the terrace with...

I heard a lot of good things about this place prior to going there and unfortunately we did not have the same experience that others did. The view is beautiful on their patio but that’s the only positive comment I can make unfortunately. We knew going in that the portions were smaller than other restaurants in the area but the quality was really good. The food was decent but was absolutely not worth the price for what you get. We also paid 15 euros for potatoes for the table for 5 people and it was basically enough to feed 2 people and most of them weren’t even cooked and they were extremely bland. The pasta I ordered was terrible. The noodles were way too soft and there was basically a pinch of ricotta even though it was a ricotta based pasta. They also messed up two of our orders. I would recommend saving your money and going to Majella or going a little further out to Masseria La Rocca. This place was absolutely not...

A previously magic night, despite the fact that we had booked for 22.00 - was ruined by the unfriendliness of the staff. They refused our entrance around that time. A real disappointment that came to my utmost surprise in the day of my girlfriend's birthday because we had booked a cake for her to celebrate, which was not even in the orders' list. We had carefully booked there thanks to our host in Sulmona, and the request was clearly specified for that night in front of us! The filthy staff pretended it was never made! We suggest staying away from this place if you need to book in advance, probably it's only a good option if you're wondering around 8.00 PM in the town of Pacentro and no other alternative is available. After that time, of course, they'll invite you to step out of the canteen where the restaurant is based because they will have already serviced the tables necessary to keep them...