La Mimosa - L'AQUILA

This family-run restaurant used to be the best one between L'Aquila and Capitignano. Not anymore. It has always specialized in fish which is special in this mountainous region. It's famous for its antipasto of fish, but the quality of the fish and its preparation has not been up to snuff the last few times I've eaten here. Even the house wine is not as good as it once was. A disappointment. The service remains attentive and courteous.

We love everything about this place. We stop every time we travel from USA on our way to Capitignano. Can’t wait to visit again in a couple of months.

As a foreigner, I found myself very easy to get used to the food of La Mimosa. The seafood dishes, spaghetti as well as the pizzas all impressed me a lot, which made my one-month trip their colorful and enjoyable. Special thanks to the Madam( I don't know her name who is always hospitable :

Very large place, pleasant especially in autumn and winter, when you want to eat some fish in the warmth . The first courses are excellent and very abundant, in particular gnocchi or white risotto with seafood. The owner, a young woman, Donatella, is always kind and ready to please everyone. Environment suitable for everyone. The fried food and the house bitters are also very good. For those who want to try pizza after an abundant appetizer, I would recommend the famous Boss

No for all those people who say Mimosa sucks, I don't even want to hear it! Last time they brought us a large and abundant tray of spaghetti with clams, and another large tray of tagliatelle allo scoglio! Which in this case in no restaurant brings you abundant and cooked al dente right. Then a nice plate of fried food and perfectly crunchy kebabs. The hot appetizers are excellent and perfect, and the house dessert feels fresh. And then the landlady and the kind, courteous and friendly waiters. TO RETURN, I SWEAR!