Le Macare - Alezio

So it’s august and hot here of course. Apparently I needed to tick a box on the fork website to get an outside table. .we asked for one ..you know when someone... read more So it’s august and hot here of course. Apparently I needed to tick a box on the fork website to get an outside table. .we asked for one ..you know when someone is faking being helpful..yup anyway .. “Inside is air con” Sat in a hot room, near the kitchen, with air conditioning that couldn’t be improved for us.. Ordered some wine..yup that was hot too! Not sure they cared until h about that either really. We have been in the area all this week. This was the worst meal. Why? It’s trying very hard to be different and making a mess of it..trying to be different is great but it’s not successful. Risotto with raw prawns doesn’t work..the arborio was too stodgy. Raw prawns don’t work..both in texture and taste with the risotto..too much lemon ..again why? The steak was poor quality..bad choice from me but just fancied a steak and chips with primitivo and chips were soggy..(cooked in olive oil..wow..how new and exciting…and yet utter rubbish…but when I cook potatoes in olive oil they crisp up… Bread was excellent.. Had to sit in the car between courses and couldn’t wait to leave. 137 ish euros. Wish we had been at il bastione as we were yesterday..that was faultless. This isn’t.

Excellent service, wonderful food, highly recommend this restaurant read more Excellent service, wonderful food, highly recommend this restaurant

Arrived at opening time on Sunday and quickly became very busy. Service excellent but if anything just a little fast, so not great for a relaxing meal. Food goo... read more Arrived at opening time on Sunday and quickly became very busy. Service excellent but if anything just a little fast, so not great for a relaxing meal. Food good and reasonably priced

First time at this renowned restaurant, and we really enjoyed the food. The service felt a bit uneven at times, as one of the waiters seemed unprepared about th... read more First time at this renowned restaurant, and we really enjoyed the food. The service felt a bit uneven at times, as one of the waiters seemed unprepared about the wines and the dishes, but he was quickly supported by colleagues who knew more and stepped in very well. We had the excellent Trebbiano from Emidio Pepe, and given the wine’s quality and price, we would have appreciated a slightly more careful and attentive serving. The acoustics could also be improved: with a full house, the noise level became quite high, making the atmosphere feel chaotic and not very conducive to relaxed conversation. The lighting is bright and rather cold, which takes away from the overall ambiance. With a bit more attention to lighting, acoustics, and staff training, this place would be absolutely outstanding—especially considering how good the food is and how well-curated the wine list appears to be.

Lots to love about this charming little restaurant which is obviously a favourite with the locals, always a good sign! Food was authentic and delicious, my smok... read more Lots to love about this charming little restaurant which is obviously a favourite with the locals, always a good sign! Food was authentic and delicious, my smoked octopus starter was yum, as was my orrechette main, which was the pasta hit I needed after a busy day by the coast. Service was friendly and warm, with enough English to span the language barrier. 3 stars reflects the speed of service and arrival of green salad after our mains were eaten, which was a shame. Atmosphere was vibrant; I highly recommend!