# Reviews Feature ID: `0x133f510047f2545b:0x68ae965b110f10e2` ## Rating Average 5.0/5 across the latest 16 reviews. | Stars | Reviews | | --- | --- | | 5 | 16 | | 4 | 0 | | 3 | 0 | | 2 | 0 | | 1 | 0 | The owner replied to 0% of these reviews. ## Rating by month | Month | Reviews | Average | Owner replies | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-09 | 1 | 5.00 | 0 | | 2026-08 | 11 | 5.00 | 0 | | 2026-07 | 4 | 5.00 | 0 | ## Latest reviews ### Gianfranco Parise: 5.0/5, a month ago > What can I say? Everything is fantastic, the true flavors of the past, superior quality!!!! Mrs. Silvana really makes you feel at home! Highly recommended!!!!!!!! ### Michela Lizzano: 5.0/5, 2 months ago > Truly a fantastic experience! ❤️\The welcome was exceptional: all the staff were incredibly kind, helpful, and made us feel right at home.\The location is simply amazing: a truly beautiful and original concept, in an old, welcoming, and peaceful house. It was a bit like going back in time and finding ourselves having lunch at grandma's house, with that familiar, genuine atmosphere that makes everything even more special.\\The food: Everything was delicious and, above all, plentiful! A sumptuous appetizer, followed by a first course, a second course, fruit, and gelato. The quality and quantity absolutely matched the experience.\We were also really pleased with the value for money, which we found excellent.\An experience we absolutely recommend and will happily repeat! ❤️ ### Peter Penna: 5.0/5, 2 months ago > Silvana and Franco are excellent hosts, welcoming you with warmth and hospitality. We enjoyed the old-fashioned flavors of yesteryear, tasty and authentic, at a fair price.\An experience worth repeating. ### Fabio Montaruli: 5.0/5, 2 months ago > Typical products, truly excellent and locally sourced. Silvana is very friendly. We'll be back. 1 photo attached. ### Giusi: 5.0/5, 2 months ago > A treasure trove of deliciousness, traditional cuisine made with passion. Kindness and courtesy. An experience to remember. ### Michele Spreafico: 5.0/5, 2 months ago > A wonderful experience. The home restaurant is nestled among the alleys of the beautiful village of Alessandria del Carretto. The owners welcomed us even though it was their day off (we only discovered this at the end of lunch). The cuisine is excellent, authentic, and made with local ingredients and simple yet delicious recipes. The owners' kindness is priceless. Highly recommended. ### Cosimo Sapia: 5.0/5, 2 months ago > A home-style restaurant in the heart of the village, offering simple, traditional cuisine, just like home. We visited on August 15th. After a selection of truly excellent appetizers, we ate lasagna, followed by an excellent grilled meat platter featuring pork, lamb, sausage, and chicken. This was followed by fruit, dessert, and coffee, all topped off by the friendly and helpful owners. Highly recommended, especially since the visit to the village is worth the trip, despite the road.\\Low prices 10 photos attached. ### Pamela Spagnuolo: 5.0/5, 2 months ago > A family-like welcome, authentic food cooked simply but deliciously. All in the setting of a charming and authentic village. Highly recommended! ### Mike Tanica: 5.0/5, 2 months ago > In the heart of the beautiful village of Alessandria del Carretto, in the Pollino National Park, amidst alleyways steeped in history, we enjoyed a divine lunch featuring exquisitely prepared traditional local dishes.\The quality of the ingredients and the generous portions made the lunch a wonderful culinary experience.\The ambience created in an ancient village house and the splendid panoramic view are certainly noteworthy.\The quality/price ratio is also excellent.\We will be back as soon as possible. ### Bob De Paul: 5.0/5, 2 months ago > We had the pleasure of stopping for lunch and dinner at Il Vicolo del Gusto during a motorcycle trip with a couple of friends, and we can say it was a truly special experience.\The cuisine is authentic, homemade with care, passion, and dedication. Silvana is an excellent chef, but above all, a wonderful person: attentive, helpful, and great company, capable of making you feel immediately at home.\The town also won us over: we had chosen it as a starting point for visiting the Pollino National Park, but in the end, we were captivated by the atmosphere and, above all, by the kindness and helpfulness of its inhabitants. Such a genuine welcome that... we never left! 😊\A place we wholeheartedly recommend, not only for the food, but for the people, the hospitality, and that pleasant feeling of time standing still.\Thank you Silvana, we'll definitely be back! ❤️🏍️ ### Giuseppe Marsala: 5.0/5, 2 months ago > If you're looking for the authentic flavors of Calabrian cuisine, Vicolo del Gusto Home Restaurant in Alessandria del Carretto is a worthwhile stop. The atmosphere is welcoming and familiar, making you feel more like a guest than a customer.\The dishes are carefully prepared, respecting tradition, using local products and authentic flavors. The portions are generous and allow you to fully savor authentic Calabrian cuisine.\The service is courteous, attentive, and always available, helping to make the experience even more enjoyable. The value for money is also excellent, considering the quality of the food and the generous portions.\I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an authentic Calabrian gastronomic experience in a truly exceptional village. I will definitely be back. 19 photos attached. ### Sanjeev Kumar: 5.0/5, 2 months ago > stupendo ...home restaurant. highly recommended. exceptional quality service and atmosphere ### Claudio Sergio: 5.0/5, 3 months ago > Cozy place and excellent food!! Congratulations! ### Nicola Mauro: 5.0/5, 3 months ago > There are places that exude quality, passion, and authenticity even before you step inside, and this restaurant is certainly one of them. You can sense the love with which every detail is taken care of, from the tradition that inspires it to the welcome that promises to make every guest feel at home.\Knowing that behind every dish is a family that puts heart, experience, and dedication is already a guarantee. I'm certain the flavors will tell a story of authentic ingredients, time-honored recipes, and great respect for the cuisine.\I can't wait to experience this, because everything suggests it will be a place capable of conquering not only the palate, but also the heart. I wish this wonderful establishment all the success it deserves: when passion and quality meet, the result can only be extraordinary! ### Silvana Mauro: 5.0/5, 3 months ago ### Domenico Vuodo: 5.0/5, 3 months ago > Traditional food and flavors. Excellent quality at very reasonable prices.