Ristorante La Colonna

I was extremely disappointed with my experience at Ristorante La Colonna. The lack of a welcoming atmosphere was evident from the moment we stepped in. To make matters worse, the waiting time was absolutely horrendous - we endured a whole hour before our dishes finally made their lackluster appearance. As if the delay wasn't bad enough, the presentation of the food was equally appalling. Instead of placing our plates in front of us like any decent restaurant would, they simply left them haphazardly next to us. I even had to serve the drinks myself. Not even the wine glasses matched. It was a clear reflection of their disregard for even basic dining etiquette. And don't even get me started on the quality of the food. The meat in particular was dry, chewy, and tasted as if it had been reheated multiple times. It was an insult to my taste buds and an affront to anyone with even a modicum of culinary standards. There was absolutely no effort made to check on the progress of our meal. It was as if they couldn't care less about whether we were enjoying our dining experience or not. The most infuriating part of it all is the stark mismatch between the price they charged and the abysmal quality of both the food and the service. This place is a prime example of false advertising and a blatant attempt to rip off unsuspecting customers. In conclusion, I would strongly advise anyone against wasting their time and money at Ristorante La Colonna. The complete lack of hospitality, the excruciating waiting time, the amateurish food presentation, the abysmal quality of the dishes, and the non-existent service make it abundantly clear that this is not a place worth recommending to anyone who values a decent dining experience.

My trip to Ristorante La Colonna turned out to be a total debacle. I had anticipated a delightful lunch with my partner, but those hopes were crushed. The absence of a warm ambiance was palpable right from the moment we stepped in. Enduring an agonising hour of waiting was a nightmare, during which our dishes finally emerged. To compound the situation, the food's arrangement was laughable – instead of putting the plates in front of us, they thoughtlessly placed them beside us. The meat my partner opted for was a catastrophe – parched, tough, and seemingly reheated numerous times. This culinary calamity was an affront to our palates, leaving us bewildered at the existence of such a place. What aggravated matters further was the total lack of initiative to monitor the progress of our meal. It seemed as though they had no concern for whether we were having a satisfactory experience. The only consolation was the pleasing view of the sea, although this couldn't be credited to them. In summary, Ristorante La Colonna delivered the most dreadful dining encounter I've ever undergone. Starting from the nonexistent reception to the torturous wait, thoughtless food presentation, appalling meat quality, and complete indifference towards our contentment, this establishment falls egregiously short of reasonable expectations. I unequivocally discourage anyone from considering this place.

The food was very tasty and looked very fine, but the portions are super small for the price you pay. They charge 3€ for the service per person but for this price you do not get anything, such as olives/bread/olive oil/taralli like in all other restaurants in Puglia. Also the waiters do not want to speak english at all, not even a single word. That bothered me the most that they charge for the service but actually the service is not worth it since you really have to struggle to communicate… But the view and the ambient is nice :)

Food was ok. Staff were not great, quite disinterested and not really welcoming or happy to be there. Not sure why they would not really want guests to visit their restaurant and spend money. The female toilet was out of order and they said sorry to my wife but did not provide any other solution until we asked if we can use the male toilet! Surely basic facilities like a toilet should be fixed ? Would not return as they only thing good about it was the view.