Alici come Prima | Gluten-free in Cetara

espedito barrucci
25/04/2022

3

I had been there in September and returned, but my expectations were different. Overall, a good trattoria. I had booked for 1:30 PM via a message on Instagram, and I also left my phone number. Despite my reservation being confirmed via message about a week earlier, when I arrived at 1:15 PM today, I was told that my reservation did not exist because it was not communicated to the owner by the person managing the Instagram page. I wonder why they didn't notify me in time to call. Anyway, I had to wait about an hour to have lunch, which was very humiliating with two minor children. The table was missing a chair, and my 11-year-old son had to wait seated in a high chair for about twenty minutes before the chair arrived. The food was quite good, with marinated anchovies and tuna fillet for appetizers, and the octopus salad was of decent quality. For my celiac son, they offered gluten-free pasta; he chose seafood rice but didn't like the lemon ingredient that wasn't indicated on the printed menu and was not mentioned by the staff. Since lemon is a strong flavor, I think it should have been noted on the menu because it was requested by a minor. Also, to get it, I had to order at least two portions. My daughter also didn't like it due to the presence of lemon, so she ate my wife's spaghetti. We ended up swapping plates, which I don't find very pleasant. For the first course, I enjoyed the spaghetti with cauliflower cream, anchovy extract, and crumbled tarallo, while my wife ordered spaghetti with anchovy extract but found it too salty. My celiac son wanted gluten-free fried food, but I was told the separate fryer was broken, which upset him greatly. If I had known about all these problems, I would have booked another place, honestly. They have an excellent wine list; I ordered a very good Fiano Kratos Cilentano from the Maffini label, fruity with balsamic and floral notes, easy to drink. We ordered cheesecake for dessert, but to be honest, it was a cream with added pieces of wafer base and sour cherries, different from the usual cheesecake, and it wasn't excellent as a dessert. For a digestif, a good passito and limoncello. For the second time having lunch at this trattoria, I expected better; nonetheless, the tables were full, so I was a bit disappointed. The staff was friendly. Overall, a good trattoria.

Susy Romano
28/08/2025

5

I had the pleasure of dining at the restaurant 'Alici come prima' and I was particularly impressed. The atmosphere was cozy and romantic, perfect for a special evening. The service was impeccable, with the staff being kind, attentive, and always willing to accommodate our requests, especially Gianluca, who took care of us throughout the evening. The menu was creative and the portions generous. The presentation of the dishes was a genuine work of art. I particularly tasted the anchovy parmigiana and it was an extraordinary culinary experience. The ingredients were fresh and of high quality, and the flavor was simply delicious. Even my daughter, who is celiac, was able to enjoy an excellent risotto. I highly recommend the restaurant 'Alici come prima' to all lovers of authentic Italian cuisine.

Espedito Barrucci
19/09/2021

5

Great restaurant, also gluten-free, very central, friendly staff, delicious cuisine, both for starters with wonderful anchovies on toasted bread and butter, and for main courses, I recommend the spaghetti with anchovy sauce, al dente pasta and balanced seasoning, with a hint of chili, a unique delight. The seafood risotto is also worth trying. For wine, I recommend a Fiano di Avellino Docg, Pendino winery, Colli di Castelfranci, ideal pairing. Very friendly owner, fair prices and within the average range. Attentive, quick, and helpful staff. I will definitely return.