Botteghelle 65 — Restaurant in Salerno

IMPORTANT: this is a small shop that offers local products, prepared according to tradition. Some foods are meant to be served hot, others cold or at room temperature. This is how Italians eat. If you want something that reflects your own culture or style of cooking, there are many touristic spots that cater to the needs of those who don’t care. Pino, however, has also created a sit-down area filled with beautiful local art the reflects ancient local legends and traditions. The cheese and cured meats will be thoughtfully accompanied. With jams and honeys and other treats. There are also cooked specialities that change from time to time. Ask for a sampling of Pino’s favorite items. Let him suggest a glass or bottle of wine. In the summer, please know that it is hot all over Italy and their electric grid does not handle ice cold air conditioning everywhere. Try to slow down, breathe, and enjoy this lovely place and be present to the ingredients and flavors and you won’t be...

A local recommended Reginella to me, but it was closed. This restaurant was just down the street so I stopped by.

The service was friendly and the ambience was unique. But the food wasn't fresh, they make casseroles at the beginning of the day and they sit all day. I tried the vegetarian lasagna and the pizza rustica and didn't like either.

The caprese salad was pretty good and the waiter brought out some fancy olive oil and let me try a little free-of-charge. He also gave me a small discount since I didn't like the food.

I think it's best to order charcuterie if you go. Though maybe choose differently because I saw one of the staff not wash their hands when they came out of the bathroom which grossed me out a lot.

The owner was so friendly and a pleasure, but I wouldn't...

This was my first meal while in Salerno and also my last before leaving. Pino understands the food that he is serving you like a good pilot understands their plane. He took the time to explain what we were having and where it came from with each course. I ate at about 35 restaurants on my most recent trip to Italy and Botteghelle 65 was both the most memorable as well as the highest quality and most delicious meal of the trip. I’ve been home for three weeks and my girlfriend and I are still discussing the charcuterie board as well as the eggplant dishes. I don’t write reviews often but I’ve run out of friend to tell about this experience. WOW, just WOW. Don’t change a thing, I will return to Salerno specifically to come say hello to Pino and eat this delicious and fresh food. Thank...