KALMA RESTAURANT — Restaurant in Pompei

Beyond amazing.. one of the best meals of my life. Service was incredible and made us feel like we were their only priority. The menu was explained every step of the way... every question answered and explored. The waitstaff were extremely kind, personable, professional and they made accommodations for us and the dog that followed us from our hotel... it felt like family. The wine list was exceptional and highlighted local fare. Wonderful narrative on places our waiter traveled and how similar experiences inspired the fusion creation of the chef. We ordered the following:

Aubergine "parmigiana" with provola cheese (made from buffalo's mik) and tomato it stayed together really well and was easy to cut despite being completely stacked with goodness, the red sauce was light and refreshing, and the mozzarella was really fantastic, maybe the best application of mozzarella to a dish we saw throughout our whole trip, even on pizza.

"Red passion (7 pc.): Tuna Uramaki, avocado, Philadelphia with tuna top, teryaki and wasabi masago just so many flavors going on here, very delightful and at the waiters recommendation (when you'll try anything, it's hard to know what to order; we appreciated the passionate response to our food questions).

Pacchero of fresh pasta with pachino tomato sauce and amberjack ragu this was one of our favorite types of pasta that we were introduced to while in Italy. Fun, tasty, holds the sauce well, big. Non-fishy fish pairs really well with pasta and this traditional ragu (using a very popular, fresh and local fish) and amberjack was found on almost every menu - very light, versatile and nutritious.

Risotto with daily fresh seafood the Asian fusion really came through in this dish, absolutely packed with flavor, umami for days. I was stuffed to the gils and still kept forking bites down the hatch. A really complete variety, and plenty of, fish and shellfish included, in a fun presentation. The calamari was perfectly sliced for that dish, not too big. as much as I love sushi, I don't like raw prawns, they're too gelatinous for me. That being said, it's very popular to serve them that way in Italy and you'll find it offered on most good menus, it's just a personal preference and has nothing to do with the preparation method here at Kalma. They're actually really fun and you can terrify your kids and spouse with them.

Bathrooms were top notch, atmosphere and decor were so tranquil and fitting of the experience. Local limoncello, creative and unique flair on traditional dishes. Exceptional attention to detail, quality, high-end service. If this isn't worthy of at least one michelin star, I don't know what is. Get there, experts, you won't be disappointed. Just...

The place is very cozy. I strongly suggest for people who are looking for an excellent dining experience in Pompei. The waiter and waitress were very friendly and helpful. They explained everything to us and assisted us to find our way to Pompei Scavi.

As an Asian, I am surprised by the fusion cuisine of Kalma.

We ordered Uovo Marinato for the starter. It was a dish mainly made of eggs. The soft-boiled egg was pickled into soy sauce and some coffee-tasted scent. It was pretty similar to the Tea Egg, which is a typical Chinese cuisine. The meringue made the texture of the pickled egg become lighter and smoother. It is a very interesting combination. If you have never tried Tea Egg, you should try this dish.

The kitchen served our Gnocchetto Melenzane into two separate dishes as we decided to share the pasta. The gnocchetto was cooked with fresh vegetables, including tomato and eggplant. It was a vegetable based dish and has a refreshing flavour. Four out of five.

Ribeyes di Manzo Argentino should be one of the best beef I have ever had. The meat was cooked perfectly. They also provided us with basil and mayo sauce, which made the dish has a richer texture. The spinach also enriched the beef and created a harmonious flavour for it. Strongly recommend this to carnivorous.

For the dessert, we ordered a semifreddo cioccolate and a sweet kalma. The chocolate dessert wasn't my cup of tea. It had a strong bitterness of wine and sour berry. The dark chocolate base was smooth and creamy. However, I don't like alcohol so it is a bit too much for me. My favourite is the sweet kalma. The white cream and the orange jam create a very special taste to the dessert. If you have tried any Vietnam or Indonesia dessert, you can find the similar oriental spices from the kalma. I recommend everyone to try this dessert. The only problem of it is the composition of the crispy crunches and the cream. The crunches could be bigger so that the sweetness could be...

Probably the best restaurant I’ve ever been to, and high on the list for my partner as well. It’s a little out of the way, but not very far from Pompei, so suck up the cost of a 15-minute taxi from the town (or drive to Kalma after seeing the archeological park).

First: it’s unbelievably romantic. The decor is curated, classic, and soft. The music is well chosen, the pictures are accurate-it’s very atmospheric. Second, service was top notch. The manager was attentive, as was the head waitress, and we wanted for nothing. They were kind, informative, and did everything with flair. Third, the food was exceptional. As previous reviews have said, the aubergine starter is worth the visit alone-it was tender, flavorful, imaginative—and apparently eggplant is a regional speciality. We also had the pata negra platter, which was again, original and full of flavor. For dinner we had the coppa and the gnocchi, and we finished every bite. Everything was so fresh and perfectly cooked. For dessert we ended with the pistachio crème and the chocolate tart. The tart was rich, gooey, and had a fantastic salted caramel glaze. The pistachio crème was a masterclass in pairing flavors and my partner was really pleased.

There were a few other surprises that I won’t spoil, but everything from start to finish wowed us. Finally, the prices are unreal. For our total meal, we paid 120€, which included a bottle of rosé and a glass of red that knocked our socks off. We tipped to show our appreciation, but it was money well spent. I’d say skip the fancy restaurants on the coast and go here instead. It was the best bang for buck I’ve...