Location: Fondi
Top Restaurants in Fondi
Top Things to do in Fondi
Where to Eat in Fondi: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Fondi (Latin: Fundi) is a city and comune in the province of Latina, Lazio, central Italy, halfway between Rome and Naples. Before the construction of the highway between the latter cities in the late 1950s, Fondi had been an important settlement on the Roman Via Appia, which was the main connection from Rome to much of southern Italy.
Things to do in Fondi
1. Vicolo di Mblo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 286 reviews
Reviewed By rrwine2016 - London, United Kingdom
Went with mediocre expectations after a limp wristed telephoninst took the booking with the aplomb of a dead snail.
Lovely quiet courtyard setting, semi medieval. Very slow service, 15 mins for wine, had to ask for bread( at this point only 2 other dinners). The restaurant chef sells the place as traditional and takes the orders in a stern manner " we don't cater for tourists here you know". I got the message, no spag Bol, but it's a slightly intimidating opening gambit. Speaking Italian I was able to soften the discussion a little and warm him up. Good luck if you don't speak Italian.
Anchovy and potatoe starter was good, mushroom risotto decent. Puddings average.
This is a homely place with a decent wine list. But if Lazio wants to welcome more tourists, a little more in the charm department is required.
2. La Concordia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By Iannellin
A nice location with tables in the well tended garden, despite the abundant mosquitoes.
However, both the food and the service were very disappointing. The starter of octopus, rocket and pecorino tasted overwhelmingly of the latter and even taken in it's own, the octopus was pretty tasteless.
The same for the pasta dishes with seafood. Perfectly pleasant but basically a bit tasteless and definitely not tasting of fish which, for somewhere like Terracina, is a bit worrying.
The wine was ok although we ordered a locally produced wine and were given another, without any explanation. One plate of pasta was served a good 5 minutes before the other two and a replacement wine glass took about 10 minutes to appear.
The ultimate disappointment was being charged for a second bottle of water that we had neither ordered or received.
So, although this appears to be the 'in' place in Terracina this year, we will not be going back.
3. Pizzeria La Giudea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By djdg1 - Rugby, United Kingdom
I'm giving La Guidea 5 stars even though we arrived a bit early so the pizza oven wasn't hot enough and therefore our bases weren't as good as could be. But that's our fault not theirs and the topping was superb.
Had we arrived an hour or so later I'm sure it would have been perfect.
The pizzeria is in a great location in the old Jewish quarter and its a lovely place to walk around at night, giving some great photo opportunities.
When in Fondi and in the need for pizza make this your first stop.
4. Ristorante Ndino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By drmkensington - london
What can i say new? This restaurant is excellent, great location in old town and amazing local food. Family run with brothers and aunts hand rolling pasta. Superb marinated swordfish followed by black pasta and cuttlefish - my heart sings. Deserves its top rating on trip advisor.
5. La Canadese
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By Sebastian G - Gaeta, Lazio, Italy
I was drawn to "La Canadese" first off, beacuse of their name "The Canadian", being a born and raised in Canada, from Toronto, kinda makes you want to go and "check it out"..are the owners Canadian?, is the ownner a former hockey player?..you know, wanted to make some connections with my great Canadian heritage....didn't quite find all that but....the food...magnificent!..that's all you need.
My girlfriend and I were coming back from Rome trip, and I decided to check out the place with the "cool name". we heard about them being a good steak house, but as a Tripadvisor specialist...I decided to make it worth our while.
The manager, Simone was very friendly and even was nice enough to show us around for a small tour, since we arrived a little early..great outdoor Seating, with another brick oven, patio seats, piano bar set-up..this place will be really great in the warmer months as well.
We had Simone give us some tips on starters, sso we opted for the "Canadese antipasto", which is a plethora of such delights-veggies, prosciuto, bean soups, bruschette, etc, etc... enough even for 4 people, it costs 28.00 Euros on a huge platter, but delicious and very well prepared for an entree. Worth the price.
We then had another waiter, Gianmarco help us with the steak selection, we opted to try one of our favaorites, Argentina, medium-rare...all I can say that when it arrived, surronded by that fresh rucolo and balsamic vingar cream...my girl and I both looked at each other and said..."this is going to be good".....and it was, to the last bite, succulent, tender, all you can ask for when ordering a steak. I was told even the pizzas here are delish...morever, the owner gives pizza cooking classes, and has a workshop in Toronto!
I guess the pizza will be my next dinning experience on my next trip over there. I do not live too far from La Canadese, so I will be making frequent trips from time to time. The brick ovens are state-of-the-art!...
The place itself is huge, enough to fit large parties, banquets, or just a quiet evening with the person you really care for. Very clean and sanitzed.
Enough cannot be said about how well we were treated, from the time we arrived until the time we left. The staff were very attentive and courteous. I reccomend this place to anyone who enjoys to have a good time in a friendly atmosphere. The price was good, we actually expected to pay more, as we always try to guess the bill...luckilly, we were both wrong!:-)
Good Job, La Canadese, see you soon!!
Saby
6. La Magnatora
Overall Ratings
4 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By AlexAndreeva - Fondi, Italy
The place was full and yet the service was excellent. The food was exquisite and the environment was very nice. Gino was of great assistance. Thank you very much. Would come back with pleasure!!!!
7. Antica Carrera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 320 reviews
We offer typical local dishes and seafood specialties. We offer a selection of fine wines. The family Rotunno, restaurateurs since 1948, stands out for its quality food and courteous service.
Reviewed By Tom B - Hillsborough
We ate at this restaurant on our one night in Fondi. The owner did not speak English and we did not speak Italian. He took the one English translated menu out of the display case for us to use. The food was absolutely wonderful from the seafood ravioli to the seafood risotto to the grilled squid. They were even willing to make a plate of spaghetti and tomato sauce for my niece who is extremely picky about what she eats. The staff was very attentive and very friendly. Heartily recommend this restaurant if you visit Fondi!
8. Riso Amaro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By vtravel1965 - Bradford West Gwillimbury, Canada
Wonderful place. Great food. Excellent service. The staff were very helpful, educated. Luigi our waiter/ matradee was very knowledgeable with the food and wine selections. Food was fine dining but there was plenty. Reservations are recommended. Highly recommend. Will be returning. Also met the chief, who's name was Massimo. Very nice and professional!!
9. Dolce Notte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By familyliuzzi
From the best tasting bombe in Italy to cornettos that you want seconds and dont forget the maritozzi with white chocolate. You are in heavenly paradise in this shop where the queues tell the story why this is a must visit in Fondi...Recommendation have this as your dinner not your dessert so you can enjoy more than one. Thanks to the owners for this food gem... from tne australian family. ...
10. Pizzeria Ristorante Maruzzella di Cocozza Luigi& Co.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By CasaGughi
Oramai è una realtà a Fondi per pizza napoletana e ristorazione. Ho mangiato un ottimo calzone ripieno napoletano fatto con farine integrali scure. Con piacere ho scoperto una pizzeria che ha finalmente abbandonato le farine bianche. Molto buono calzone e pizza e ottime birre tra cui la mia preferita la menabrea di quelle commerciali.
