Scialuppa 25 - MARATEA

Scialuppa 25 is located at Porto di Maratea in the quiet, somewhat sleepy, harbour. We had lunch at Scialuppa 25 twice during our stay in Maratea. Both lunches were very good-excellent with great welcoming service by Andreas. We just turned up without reservations and were given outside tables in an almost empty restaurant from which we could watch the comings and goings on the harbour front inasmuch as there were any. On each occasion, we ordered the house white, which was good enough for our very good seafood fare. On the first occasion, I ordered the fresh antipasto di mare, which was really too much so, on our second visit, I ordered the smaller, nicely flavoured insalata di mare, which my wife had ordered first time and was just right. For secondi, I had a beautifully grilled, fresh, large swordfish steak, which my wife had on our second visit. Both steaks were wonderful. On our second visit, I had the over-cooked polpetti in beautiful tomato sauce with a side order of vedure grilliate. How do they get their tomatoes so red? The polpo was tender and the sauce nicely flavoured. I would recommend both dishes. We finished with locally-made ice cream, which Andreas acquired from a nearby restaurant, a nice limoncello, and cafe. I guess the same folks own both restaurants. All together, both lunches were splendid occasions helped by the relaxed location and the friendly, efficient, staff. When we return to Maratea, Scialuppa 25 and Ristorante 1999 will be top of our lunch venue lists.

They have a small kitchen, so go when it is not crowded, and you will be served promptly, and food is going to be much better. We order pizza and for its kind electric oven it was not too bad. Pasta with shrimp and zucchini was quite delicious. Beer on tap was nice and fresh, the house wine not too good. Personnel was very nice and service attentive. For a value meal, this is your place.

Had lunch here recently and while the main course was not to my taste I enjoyed the caprese salad I ordered as an entree. I have rarely seen such red tomatoes! The service was quick and efficient and the restaurant is well located with a view of the port of Maratea.

Qualità e ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo! I ragazzi sono super gentili e belli! Ottima qualità del cibo. Mi dispiace.

Esperienza eccezionale sotto ogni aspetto. Antipasto di mare con tutti gli ingredienti eccellenti, cozze deliziose forse il meglio della stagione (verso settembre), polpo con patate e sedano e delicato carpaccio di spada al palato, gamberetti inaspettati ma deliziosi. Squisite zuppe di cozze, spaghetti con vongole e la perfetta marinara, cucina inclusa. E ottimo caffè! Lo consiglio.