9 places for food in Reggio Calabria, chosen by Hélène and checked by the editors.
Centro
A bar and tavola calda on Corso Garibaldi, open since 1976 and known for savoury crispelline. It marked its 50th anniversary in March 2026.
HélèneMorning espresso and salty crispelline.
Centro
A rosticceria in the old centre that makes Reggio's panzerotti and calzoni. It reopened on Via Filippini in October 2026.
HélèneFried to order.
Centro
A deli near Piazza del Carmine with home-style Calabrian dishes and stockfish dishes. At the 2026 bergamot festival it served stockfish meatballs with bergamot.
HélèneBergamot with fish.
Lungomare
A waterfront restaurant and lounge bar on the Lungomare, with seafood and Calabrian dishes. Sicily is in view across the water.
HélèneSicily, across the water.
Lungomare
A kiosk bistro on the seafront, with stuffed focaccia and local cured meats. In October 2026 it opened a second place on Corso Garibaldi.
HélèneThey put bergamot on a pinsa.
Lungomare
A pizza-by-the-slice shop on Corso Vittorio Emanuele. The dough rises for up to 72 hours. At the 2026 bergamot festival it served a slice with bergamot gel.
HélèneBergamot gel, on a pizza.
Lungomare
A seafront fish restaurant. It won the Reggio Calabria episode of the TV show 4 Ristoranti.
HélèneFish, with the sea in view.
Centro
A restaurant near the Duomo in the old centre, with traditional dishes. Giovanna runs the room.
HélèneOld dishes, in the old town.
Centro
A seafood restaurant in an elegant side street near Villa Zerbi. The kitchen is open to view.
HélèneFor a seafood day. The kitchen is open.
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