Ate there this past August and it was disappointing to say the least. The seafood pasta dishes were bland and the seafood itself seemed a bit off. The appetizers were good but it did not make up for the price. At €80 you would expect something more than over cooked Barilla pasta. Far better places for value and quality.

This is a bit of a delayed review, since I have been here this past September, but I just couldn't get this sour experience out of my head. In all honesty this was probably the worst meal I've had in the Calabria region. I came here with a friend as I heard good things about this place and was naturally excited to try some delicious authentic Italian cuisine, but I was swiftly dissapointed as soon as I tried the food. The staff was very friendly, but also extremely impersonal as when we went there they were not really busy, yet we felt rushed to eat and leave. The waiter highly recommended the linguine clams to me after I asked him for a recommendation.......... just a warning to anyone who's reading this, do not order the linguine clams! Being of Italian-Calabrese decent and working in restaurants the majority of my life, I have tried my fair share of pasta, linguine clams included, but I have never had a pasta dish so bland and flavourless like the linguine clams at La Vecchia Hosteria. My mate was equally disappointed with his selection as well for similar reasons. All in all, this was the worst meal I've had in Italy, considering I've been to Italy 5 times I think that says a lot. Also, just a side note the most expensive meal as well.

(Translated by Google) It is located in the center of Siderno. Upon entering you are struck by the particular style of the place, see the photos. The menu is mainly based on fish. Excellent both the appetizer and the first courses. Price appropriate for fresh fish restaurants (Original) Si trova in centro a Siderno . Entrando vieni colpito dallo stile particolare del locale , vedere le foto . Il menù è principalmente a base di pesce . Ottimo sia l'antipasto che i primi. Prezzo adeguato ai ristoranti di pesce fresco

(Translated by Google) Excellent appetizer and second course of fish, the only small negative note for the first spaghetti with mussels and clams lightly seasoned and in the clams some grains of sand, fabulous dessert, fast courteous service and full of attention, especially the girl .. price appropriate to a consumption based on fish. (Original) Ottimo antipasto e secondo di pesce, unica piccola nota negativa per il primo spaghetti cozze e vongole poco condito e nelle vongole qualche granello di sabbia, dolce favoloso, servizio celere cortese e pieno di attenzione, in special modo la ragazza..prezzo adeguato ad una consumazione a base di pesce.

The seafood antipasto is a must!!! Great service and satisfying meal. This is where you go when you want great seafood in Siderno.

We stumbled upon this restaurant unexpectedly and had a truely amazing meal. Having lived in London and travelled extensively im very aware of quality and this was the case. The only surprise was the bill....excellent value, wonderful top class service amazing food.

Come here year after year and the service is fantastic. The food is great and large portions.

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We had a beautiful lunch here today while visiting the area that my husband's grandfather was born and raised in. Our waiter was so helpful in translating the menu. The food was delicious as was the atmosphere!

Good food, nice service, guys were gentle. Bit pricey but ok, after all.

This is probably one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten! Amazing service! Fresh seafood! Loved it!

Woah! Best food we had in Calabria so far. Super fresh and super tasty. Good sized plates. Highly recommended!