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We recently enjoyed a delightful celebration for my wife's birthday at the enchanting Chinappi Formia fish restaurant, an establishment with a rich history dating back to 1957. The menu featured an inventive and imaginative selection of fish dishes that left us truly impressed. The children in our group were particularly satisfied with their delectable pizzas. The staff was incredibly charming and attentive, making our dining experience all the more memorable.Reviews
Chinappi dal 1957 Formia ristorante di pesce sede unica offers a mixed bag of reviews. While some visitors praise the quality of the dishes, especially highlighting the fried squids, spaghetti con le telline, and pizzas, others express concerns about pricing and service. One reviewer warns about potential overcharging and lack of transparency in menu options. Despite these issues, there are mentions of a romantic outdoor setting with free parking in the center of Formia. The restaurant seems to have a loyal following for its seafood offerings but needs improvement in terms of customer service and pricing transparency.
Unique experience, best seafood restaurant so far.
I came back 1 year after I discovered this restaurant. I found the place less crowded, which I appreciated very much and made me enjoy even more their romantic outdoor, but the staff was quite rude (especially at the beginning) and the dishes looked smaller than before. That's why I wouldn’t rate better this time. Nevertheless the plates are always good: I had the fried squids, spaghetti con le telline (which are not easy to find) and a dessert. Chef also offered a few slices of pizza, quite good and the only non-seafood choice. Great plus: the free parking in the center of Formia.
Considering the whole expense and experience, I would suggest to improve service or lower the price.
We celebrated my grandfather's birthday here. Unfortunately it was not a good experience. Beware they try to overcharge you. They don't have a la carte menus and they tell you everything aloud. We had been advised to order a mixed appetiser since we were a large table and we heard the advice of the manager. However in the end we paid more than €100 per person for an appetiser which was rich (but a lot of fried food), a first course (in addition we could not choose more than two first courses per table which is ridiculous), a sorbet and cake. Then obviously there were bottles of wine and water but in any case for being in Formia and for the quality of the food it is an unacceptable price. I'm from the area but I've been living in London for some time now and I work in the restaurant business, so I understand this environment and I really don't recommend going there. If you look at my reviews I have almost always given 5 stars to everyone but here it was really a very bad experience. I hope my review will make you choose other places.
The restaurant is a SCAM, you will pay 80 euro for 100 grams of fish and they will intimidate you in case you complain. SUCH A NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE
We celebrated my wife's birthday at this lovely restaurant. An imaginative fish menu. The boys were pleased with their pizzas. Charming staff. Go and try it!