Officine del Sale
A former salt warehouse transformed into a cozy restaurant serving regional cuisine, fresh pastries, and fine wines. A unique atmosphere awaits.
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Officine del Sale
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Must-see attractions
A former salt warehouse transformed into a cozy restaurant serving regional cuisine, fresh pastries, and fine wines. A unique atmosphere awaits.
"This place is made by wonderful, open, smiling, and friendly people!"
Visit Off-Peak for Service
Arrive during quieter times to ensure prompt service and a more relaxed dining experience.
Embrace Menu Pronunciation
Don't hesitate to try pronouncing menu items; the staff is supportive and adds to the fun.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Italian
Price
Mid-range
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Cozy Atmosphere in Historic Warehouse
Dine in a unique, cozy space within an old salt warehouse, offering a blend of history and modern comfort.
Exceptional Homemade Pasta
Savor exquisite homemade pasta dishes like strozapreti alle canocchie pomorodini e basilico, crafted with passion.
Seafood and Salt Stone Branzino
Indulge in delicious seafood, including branzino expertly cooked on a salt stone, a true culinary delight.
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Visit Off-Peak for Service
Arrive during quieter times to ensure prompt service and a more relaxed dining experience.
Embrace Menu Pronunciation
Don't hesitate to try pronouncing menu items; the staff is supportive and adds to the fun.
Explore Diverse Menu
Consider both fish and meat options, as the menu offers a wide variety to suit all palates.
Save Room for Dessert
The Limone sorbet is a highly recommended and delightful way to end your meal.
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Visit Off-Peak for Service
Arrive during quieter times to ensure prompt service and a more relaxed dining experience.
Embrace Menu Pronunciation
Don't hesitate to try pronouncing menu items; the staff is supportive and adds to the fun.
Explore Diverse Menu
Consider both fish and meat options, as the menu offers a wide variety to suit all palates.
Save Room for Dessert
The Limone sorbet is a highly recommended and delightful way to end your meal.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Officine del Sale offers a unique dining experience in a historic salt warehouse, praised for its cozy atmosphere and delicious homemade pasta. While many enjoy the food, service, and value, some reviews mention issues with saltiness in dishes and occasional delays in service, even when the restaurant is quiet.
"Service was excellent and the staff were immensely supportive of our attempt to pronounce the menu items 😂 food was good and very well-priced. We ordered the strozapreti alle canocchie pomorodini e bascilico, a handmade thicker noodle with mantis shrimp sauce which was absolutely wonderful. Also had the mussels, and a tagliatelle al ragu. Limone sorbet for dessert, and we absolutely enjoyed the meal thoroughly. With water and coperto the bill came up to 45, and we left feeling happy and well fed. The best meal we had in cervia!"
joan
"The place is very nice and clean but the food is definitely not good. We had pasta with vongole and it came too salty to be eaten. Kindly we were served with another freshly made dish but the clams were totally tasteless and in a very short quantity to dress the pasta. We then ordered a mix of traditional biscuits but we only got bn one variety.
Oh and had to ask for our coffee twice. And the restaurant was empty. Not a good experience."
monica fontanesi
"Unfortunately, we had to wait a bit longer than expected for our drinks, which was a bit disappointing. However, the wait was worth it – the drink was excellent, and the aperitif was also really delicious.
The atmosphere of the restaurant bar was very pleasant, and overall we had a nice experience. With slightly more attentive service, it would have been perfect."
Simon Preisig
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Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant is housed in a former salt warehouse, offering a cozy and atmospheric dining experience with spacious seating areas.
Given the popularity and unique setting, it's advisable to book a table, especially during peak times.
They offer regional cuisine with a focus on both fish and meat dishes, including excellent homemade pasta and seafood.
Yes, the restaurant also serves fresh coffee, hot chocolate, pastries, and other homemade treats throughout the day.
Highlights include strozapreti alle canocchie pomorodini e bascilico, branzino cooked on a salt stone, and various homemade pasta and meat dishes.
Service is generally described as friendly and supportive, though some reviews mention occasional delays.
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