Il Granchio

2023 We returned with my USA family this year and after the driver getting lost were rather late, all of us in a bit of fluster. BUT the moment we arrived everyone greeted us and remembered where we sat next year much more. After a calming glass of bubbles all was well! As last time the restaurant is a buzz with worth watching fashionistas and very fun but elegant. BUT we had a challenge for the staff and chef this year, my family don’t eat fish! They took in their stride and remade dishes with alternative ingredients so to please us and everything was wonderful - everyone had something they enjoyed! The non fish dishes looked and tasted amazing! Another great evening….. 2022 We've been coming to Sperlonga for years but only recently discovering the culinary offerings of Terracina thanks to recommendations from the lovely staff at our Hotel - Aurora Sperlonga. They picked a winner for us last night most certainly in Il Granchio! ATMOSPHERE Walking up it's impressive, both location and scale. Imagine visiting a grand family home perched on the hillside with panoramic views. We were offered an outstanding table with both a view of the city and the modern interiors. SERVICE A warm welcome followed by attentive yet relaxing service from Stefano and co-workers. Our Italian needs improvement and they all took time to translate the menu in detail for us and have nice little chats as well. It's a very "one 2 one" level of unrushed service. Luca the owner makes a point of checking in with everyone and he's so generous and kind. CUISINE Italian tradition with a modern fresh infusion of bursting flavors. The portions are rather large so pace yourself and leave room for the Dolce. The outstanding skill of the chef is in each mouthful - on a level with some of the finest restaurants we've dined in globally. SUMMARY This is an evening out not just a meal. Book ahead, ask for table with a view, come hungry and ready to be impressed! It's on our list for our annual trips to the region of course now. Thanks to the whole staff for a perfect evening. Vincent & Garry

A restaurant of the highest level, exceptional quality of raw materials, starred service, any compliment would be superfluous. The waiter passing by noticed that we had particularly liked one of the entrées and without saying anything he returned to the table with another round, as the bread ran out it was immediately replenished, at the end of the meal the crumbs were removed from the table, If the prices may seem a little high to some, it's because you've never frequented a place like this! Pesto!

Location - rating 8 Service - rating 8 Menu - rating 8 Account - vote 6 Very nice restaurant with attention to detail and very attentive service to special requests. Really good and quality food while the only note that deserves to be mentioned is the price as it is very very close (if not higher sometimes) to the prices of a starred restaurant (average €30/40 per course between starters, first courses and second courses). . Phenomenal liquorice sweets Experience to be redone

If you want to taste the best the sea can offer, this is the right place. High quality ingredients are the hallmark of the restaurant. Perhaps due to the great attention to the original flavors, however, the dishes seemed too delicate in both flavors and textures. The excessive portions of the tasting menu make it difficult to appreciate everything on offer.