La Ghiacciaia - CIVITAVECCHIA

While staying in Rome, my wife and I decided to take the train to Civitavecchia and spend the day there. After some sightseeing, we started to look for a restaurant for lunch. To our dismay, everything was closed. It was a Wednesday in January; so, we didn't expect there to be a ton of choices. But, we were surprised that most restaurants were closed. So, we reluctantly made our way to La Ghiacciaia. Given its location overlooking the sea, I assumed that it would be touristy. In reality, it turned out to be a very authentic restaurant frequented by many of the locals. After being seated, we asked to see the lunch menu. There was none. The waitress told us that we could have a fixed price lunch for 20 euros or 30 euros depending on how many courses we wanted. She asked if we preferred fish or meat and the rest was basically up to the chef (She did ask if there were any foods that we did not like). In hindsight, it was one of the most memorable meals that we had during our stay. The seafood was fresh and nicely prepared. We couldn't have asked for a better lunch. Sometimes, it pays to take a chance.

My wife and I were in Civitavecchia to get a cruise. We had asked a local for a good sea food restaurant and were taken here. This is one fantastic restaurant. On the water, great view. I had Seafood Pasta and it was best I have ever eaten and I have eaten a lot. My wife had veggies and pasta which she loved. It was our first meal in Italy and were surprised that you can sit with glass of wine, for long time after eating and no one bothers you to leave, like a lot of restaurants back home in Canada.The service was great and once you have your food and wine they leave you alone unless you call the waiter over. We went there a second time as we were in town three nights. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

Ottima esperienza menù classico ottima cucina servizio attento nella sua semplicità complimenti alla cucina

Provata a pranzo durante una trasferta di lavoro a Udine. Siamo arrivati senza prenotazione in settimana, e ci hanno comuque trovato un posto. Ambiente molto carino, rustico curato come trattoria di una volta, con un dehor su acqua che sicuramente sarà gettonatissimo durante la bella stagione. Un mix di piatti della tradizione e proposte attente al gusto e alla provenienza delle materie prime e del vino. Ho assaggiato i gnocchi di ricotta ripieni di susine, sorprendenti nel loro essere dolci e salati insieme. Tagliere di salumi e formaggi misti da condividere, anche se viene voglia di mangiarselo da soli tanto è buono! Conto nella media.

Un posto magnifico, un pasto veramente luculliano a un prezzo veramente accessibile, il pesce? Veramente di prima scelta, da leccarsi i baffi, la pasta con carciofi e pesce spada da premio oscar, le linguine con cozze e pecorino mai mangiate così buone, che dire???? Da tornarci tutto i giorni e da prenderci la residenza al ristorante, la recensione è da 5 stelle? Come si fa a metterne 10? Ringrazio lo staff per avermi fatto gradire del pesce stupendo, il consiglio???? Tornarci sempre quando è possibile, di sicuro ogni volta che vado a Civitavecchia è un posto fisso dove mangiare grazie mille. Mauro Spaziani