Location: Corigliano Calabro
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Where to Eat in Corigliano Calabro: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Corigliano Calabro is a town and a frazione of Corigliano-Rossano located in the province of Cosenza, 26 miles (42 km) northeast of the city of Cosenza, in Calabria, southern Italy.
Things to do in Corigliano Calabro
1. Lido Aurora
Overall Ratings
4 based on 424 reviews
Reviewed By PatrizioDC
This is truly one of those legendary places in Italy--hard to find, but tremendous to experience. The country is full of them, for those willing to make a bit of effort (use your GPS if you have one). Located at the end of a long dirt road off the main road (go slowly, as you are bound to miss the turnoff--if you have reached Sibari, you have gone too far), this place will reward the intrepid traveller with tasty delights.
I have been going here for the past 25 years, and have tracked its expansion from a small shack on the beach (with sand!) to a large bustling restaurant. What has stayed constant is the quality, seafood based meals at a reasonable cost. The meals are simple, the seafood fresh, and the wine is reasonably priced (try the Calabrian wines and you cannot go wrong). During the day, it is a busy lido, and is unusual for its sand beach (most of the places around the Ionian have rocky beaches), so you can even go for a beach day and have lunch.
Starting with a mixed seafood platter for the table is a good idea. I always have linguine alle vongole (clams) and ask to add some tomatoes, and you can also split a mixed seafood grill or fried mix with someone. That is plenty of food. Count on spending about 30-40 euros per person, which is pretty good for fresh seafood. Pay in cash and ask for a discount.
They also have pizza, which looks good, but I have never had one, as the seafood is why I go.
Given the hidden location, the crowd is a bit of a strange, but refreshing mixture of locals (my cousins live close by) and foreigners from the nearby campground and hotels.
Service can at times be spotty, especially in the height of August, as this is a very popular place, but just sit back and enjoy the experience. Have another bottle of wine. After the meal, take a little stroll along the beach, listen to the water lapping the shore and look up at the incredible canopy of stars. Take a light sweater, as the open sea can make it a bit cooler than you think. Beware of the mosquitoes, as the woods close by give them shelter, so wear long pants and long sleeves.
I look forward to next summer and my 3 or 4 meals at Aurora.
2. Il Caciucco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By Ilviaggiatore4ever - Verbania, Italy
when I want fish, I always reco to caciucco.
Besides having a great taste, the portions are no different!
And not only that, I felt very good salads, main courses and side dishes, all really good.
The thing that struck me is the principalemente rosamarina fresh in spicy sauce with raw olive oil .. a specialty!
Also good service and cleanliness.
- Prices also reasonable seafood
3. La Capanna del Pesce
Overall Ratings
4 based on 361 reviews
4. Pasticceria Mazzei Francesco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Bonghi87
Sotto consiglio di Romano (vecchio pasticcere calabrese), sono passato qui con la mia fidanzata.
La qualità è altissima, le creme sono squisite e i prezzi molto più che onesti..
I mignon andrebbero provati tutti per degustare a pieno la bravura e l'impegno dell'arte del pasticcere Francesco!
5. Mimosa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By SIMONE F
Pizza di altissimo livello! Pasta leggera, ingredienti di prima fascia e genuini, semplicemente fantastica. Basta provarla per capire che c'è ben poco da descrivere, se non lodarla
6. Il Guazzetto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By Pasquale V
Si mangia bene, si mangia tantissimo, il locale è particolare nel senso che può piacere ma può sembrare anche ingombrante o mal strutturato. Il cibo viene servito sui rulli e prendi quanto più spazio hai a disposizione. Unica pecca forse il servizio. Consigliato.
7. Bistrot Trattoria Tipica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By PatrizioDC
A small, hidden gem that serves authentic popular Calabrese fare. Quite out of the way, but if you find yourself close, try to make it. Many of the plates would be the same you would eat if you were invited to a family dinner or (like me) grew up with a Calabrese mother. The antipasto of the house is sufficient for a meal and consists of many different starters, including potatoes and peppers cooked in olive oil, potato croquettes, amazing caper flowers, homemade charcuterie and cheeses, and on and on. If tempted (or still hungry), try the homemade fusilli wth zucchini flowers and sausage. The local wine is fine, but I suggest you try a bottle of Calabrese finer wine. I didn't make it to the meats and other dishes, but my cousins and friends told me they were equally genuine and hearty. Expect to pay about 20 euros per person for lots of good food.
8. Movida Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By monsieur_Anton_Ego
Ci siamo ritrovati, per nostra sfortuna
, in una sala che era meno bella delle altre, e con un freddo eccessivo. 4 stelle per il cibo.
9. Ristorante il Belvedere
Overall Ratings
4 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By BobbyJane021
Perfect restaurant for group events. Welcomed by an e energetic lady, a true power lady, we were offered a large table for our group of 10. Initially we intended to take pasta or pizza. However, the owner suggested antipasti, and...we were totally blown away by the quantity (and quality) of the food. All fresh ingredients, yummie! The restaurant is very tipical: family values, somewhat hectic (it just adds to the charm, if you are ok with some waiting (it's holiday, no need to stress!!). The simplicity of food just adds the extra flavour to everything, all no-nonsense, just yum! The wine that was suggested to us, was very good! A nice combination of shiraz and nero d'avola. The only thing that we missed is the panna cotta (was sold out), that we were really looking forward to. Instead we went for tartufo bianco, that was also refreshing at the end of our evening.
10. Tavola Calda Eraclea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Monica S
Mi sono recata in visita a Corigliano per festeggiare con la mia famiglia il centenario di mio nonno e in ben due occasioni ho gustato la cucina di questa tavola calda(termine assolutamente riduttivo).
È stata un'esperienza a dir poco mistica perché per me, calabrese d'origine trapiantata al nord,e per la mia famiglia ha significato riassaporare i gusti della nostra cucina tradizionale, proprio come avveniva a casa della nonna durante le vacanze estive. È stato possibile, non solo mangiare cibo genuino con sapori caserecci,ma anche porzioni più che generose, il tutto accompagnato da un servizio cortese e disponibile e da un conto molto onesto. Per me questo ristorante merita una Lode e alla cuoca il riconoscimento di chef stellata! Complimenti sinceri. Lo consiglio vivamente. Monica
