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Travel Tip: A Satisfying Dinner at La "Fonte"

4 stars
Published on Feb 5, 2008 by redrogue for Calabria

La Fonte is a restaurant - pizzeria about 100 meters aways from the Villapiana Lido (Beach) along Via Nazionale in the province of Cosenza.. It is really a big place that can cater up to 300 persons and have also a wide parking area for diners. Even it was a bit dark when we dined I see that the ambiance is really good for the fact that it is spacious and there are arc ways from the parking lot (which is not visible to the diners) towards the entance of the place. Before the entrance there are also sofas for smokers.

Inside, the decor is not bad. There are framed photos of various famous comedians hanging on the wall. Wines are displayed at various shelves along the walls. A wide flat screen TV near the door is also ready for the diners. When we arrived, there were only two diners occupying a table. However, when we left, diners were starting to come group after group and there were at least eight tables occupied with four persons each.

When it comes tot the food, the specialty is the "La Fonte" but I ordered the Capricciosa. My companions had their Pizza Rucola, Patatine Fritte (french fries) and Spaghetti Vongole. Of course these were coupled with drinks and later on desserts. It was really a good dine for fifty euros and we were seated at the nearest table to the fire palce.

In case you visit at the vicinity and try to dine at this place (and I suggest you do), you may also call 0981 56254 for inquiries. It is "La Fonte" Ristorante - Pizzeria Sala Ricevimenti.


Tags for this Travel Tip: southitaly italy ristorante pizzeria pizza food dine italianfood italianrestaurant lafonte italiancuisine vilapiana villapianalido restaurant

La Fonte in the Dark
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La Pasta Rucola
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The Interior Decor
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Comments (101)
2008-07-30 15:08:11
alternate text from alecram5
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I will probably travel to Italy next year, so Ill keep it in mind. Thanksª
2008-06-14 13:29:44
alternate text from henne82
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Good description.Well done!
2008-04-26 17:07:47
alternate text from Taina18
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Good statement, I like it!
2008-04-23 06:40:36
alternate text from valensina
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Thnak you for the tip, I am willing to go to Calabria and then I ´ll try out :-)
2008-03-29 06:30:41
alternate text from explorerlfk
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Thanks Redrogue. If I'm ever in Calabria, I'll check it out.......
2008-03-14 05:56:36
alternate text from ginabeloved
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hmmm im CRAVIN' FOR PIZZZZZAAAAA
2008-03-13 02:23:39
alternate text from Lupita
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I like your sence for details, adding the tel. nr. certainly will bring some customers there ecause they can reserve if they are planing a dine with a group of friends.-
2008-03-08 09:58:02
alternate text from Tamarin
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Sounds good.
2008-03-04 13:20:17
alternate text from awp2005
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Wonderful, keep on the good job :)
2008-03-03 16:43:00
alternate text from redrogue
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Thanks Gagay, Sabrina and Marc888. ^_^
2008-03-02 12:09:34
alternate text from Marc888
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yes good to see a nice review like that... left a comment for you :)
2008-02-29 18:11:30
alternate text from gagaygwapa
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mmmmmmmmm...can you treat me there?haha. *lol*

inviting.

very nice. keep it up. ISKOLAR ng bayan talaga!haha! mabuhay tau!
2008-02-29 16:04:06
alternate text from redrogue
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Hi Kim and Sheng. Thanks for responding after reading my blog. I appreciate it so much. Thank you once again. ^_^
2008-02-29 04:25:49
alternate text from gourgeousmum
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it is indeed very helpful! at least now if we go to italy, i have a idea where to have a delicious pizza with a cozy and nice ambiance!

thanks for this post!
2008-02-28 19:57:08
alternate text from pinkrose
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what a great post it is...
2008-02-28 15:37:44
alternate text from redrogue
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Thanks a lot again to all of you who appreciate this restaurant review...
2008-02-28 14:50:02
alternate text from Curry66
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That was really helpful.... :-)
2008-02-28 13:48:26
alternate text from cutecat
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sounds like a real treat! thanks for sharing
2008-02-28 12:24:55
alternate text from lioness
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guidebasem, don't exaggerate. but you have reason, the pizza looks infaminating.
good tip and the photos are helpful.
2008-02-28 06:27:43
alternate text from lala30
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Love Italian food :)
2008-02-28 03:51:50
alternate text from guidebasem
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oh my God , I became veryyyyyyyy hungry now !!!!!!!!1
2008-02-28 01:03:37
alternate text from David
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Nice pics. Looks like a nice place to dine. Candle light and such. I can practically taste a dry red wine when I look at your pics.

Cheers
2008-02-27 23:45:56
alternate text from amenezes
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Yummy, this place looks great, very helpful review, thanks!
2008-02-27 23:23:13
alternate text from ginabeloved
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I am starving for pizza!
2008-02-27 11:48:29
alternate text from redrogue
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Thank you again. I am happy that you like and appreciated this cosmotip!
2008-02-27 11:08:33
alternate text from misserika
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Sounds good and great photos. Thanks!
2008-02-27 06:48:55
alternate text from sebaufreisen
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great tip, great pics! you konw how to get one's mouth watered
2008-02-27 04:56:42
alternate text from Marc888
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looks good!
2008-02-26 21:43:34
alternate text from marge
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i like that rucola! looks really good!
2008-02-26 21:10:45
alternate text from echelonic
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great food, great ambiance makes a good experience.
2008-02-26 20:52:50
alternate text from ftuley
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Looks great! Nice pictures too. x
2008-02-26 18:06:05
alternate text from Jenniferh
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It sounds like a lovely place... thanks for including the pics! The food looks delightful!
2008-02-26 16:55:53
alternate text from markuslebt
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well if i´ll ever be around i guess i gotta check that place out...
2008-02-26 16:43:17
alternate text from redrogue
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Thank you again guys... Your positive responses do make me very happy. ^_^.
2008-02-26 09:33:40
alternate text from Wayne
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great review, now I'm hungry.
2008-02-26 09:27:40
alternate text from lulela79
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nice one
2008-02-26 04:15:51
alternate text from ginabeloved
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indeed!
2008-02-26 03:25:59
alternate text from Iveragh
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Well done - very helpful Tipp
2008-02-25 22:22:41
alternate text from zheille
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wish i could go visit the place too! :)

hmm.. very good article!
2008-02-25 18:40:41
alternate text from jenemie
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good tip and BIG good luck!
2008-02-25 09:23:22
alternate text from Geova
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Is very interesting , good idea and good luck
2008-02-25 06:28:52
alternate text from EvieJ
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It's making me hungry......!
2008-02-24 19:27:45
alternate text from febynurdiana
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Definitely having Italian food tonight :D... I hope I can visit this place one day, and I'm looking forward to your other reviews on Italian restaurants. Thanks...
2008-02-24 15:56:49
alternate text from crispie
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Good tipp
2008-02-24 13:47:48
alternate text from ronnie
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the foto makes me love pizza more.
2008-02-24 13:17:12
alternate text from Methana
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Nice article! I hope that I will visit this area in future...
Many greetings
Tobias at Methana de
2008-02-24 12:38:34
alternate text from Kani76
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Great Tipp. I like your Stuff.
2008-02-24 12:25:52
alternate text from Ceallach
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Very helpful!
2008-02-24 09:39:06
alternate text from formundungus
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I keep this page in mind when I will be able to reach tha part of the planet. The pizza is really good looking. I bet it tastes good too.
2008-02-24 08:55:10
alternate text from redrogue
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Thanks a lot for your comments and to you my blog friends, I highly appreciate your positive responses.. Never really expected it. Thanks. Also Kate and Marie Anne. Grazie a tuttie! Grazie!
2008-02-24 08:30:48
alternate text from marieanne82
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looks really interesting and the food seems to be good. Very informative travel tip !
2008-02-24 05:03:04
alternate text from ginabeloved
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two thumbs up. very helpful
2008-02-24 04:59:07
alternate text from ginabeloved
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feel like im in the place. superb food and wonderful views. i love it!
:)
2008-02-23 22:26:23
alternate text from emotera
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food looks so delicious and the ambiance seems fantastic...ill definitely look for this restaurant if given a chance to travel to Italy...thanks for the fantastic and detailed review!
2008-02-23 21:19:50
alternate text from coolingstar9
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Yes, I will find it the good place for dine. Darkness adds the charm. we see the comedian photo let us think of happy moment. It creates the good mood for us.
You need not worry parking problem at all. The eating place is so spacious, you can date your partner here as well. This is a good place for family gathering , after dinner, we can go to the beach to relax further.
There are good food there, I will visit here.
2008-02-23 20:54:37
alternate text from cookie
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Food looks great
2008-02-23 17:52:16
alternate text from katefirenze
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sounds delicious!
2008-02-23 13:19:10
alternate text from Anino
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What a well-written and informative review.The pictures completed it!
2008-02-23 11:38:45
alternate text from LUK80
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good
2008-02-23 09:41:13
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