Gente di Mare — Restaurant in Taranto

At first we were delighted, the waiter was wonderfully attentive and motivating. That's why we ordered a whole load of the catch of the day. The wine was delicious and the good people at the neighbouring table helped to create a festive atmosphere. The first course took a long time, but it was worth waiting for these delicious little oysters ... We had the feeling that the catch of the day was still being caught, that's how long it took. The waiter was no longer interested, he had done his job, he was now arguing more with his quieter colleagues... A dissatisfied, poisonous atmosphere. Then the fish arrived... it had probably just been forgotten on the grill. Slightly burnt and dry roasted like cardboard. Too bad about the fish. We can wait, we have patience. But the food has to be good and the hospitality has to last...

We had a reservation made by the hotel.We were told that we will have a table outside. When we got to the restaurant, they gave us a table inside even though they had free tables outside. Inside it was very very noisy. People were nearly screaming instead of talking. And this it was not common in Taranto restaurants. The food is a 6 out of 10 at most. Oysters are small and they don't serve them cut from their shell. You have to use a knife to cut them off their shell. The mussels are very small and when you order risotto or pasta with seafood, most of the shells are empty. The shrimps are small. The only good thing about this restaurant was the rose wine. I don't recommend going to this restaurant. You have plenty of better...

I made a special trip to have this meal at Gente di Mare. I wasn't disappointed. You need to remember to bring your phone(s), as the menus require you to use QR codes that are on the table. I started with the CARPACCIO DI SALMONE -- which was fine.

What really rocked my world, however was their PASTA FRESCA ALLO SCOGLIO, which was a plate of fresh pasta with shrimp, mussels, clams, and cuttlefish. The sauce was light but incredibly full of flavors. The fresh noodles were cooked perfectly. I can't normally finish a restaurant sized portion of pasta, but I couldn't resist going for every last bite.

I would describe the service as serious, efficient, and professional.

I would...