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What to order
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Scrocchiarella
One of the most frequently praised items, described as super light, super crunchy, and made with long natural leavening and high-quality ingredients.
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Panini
Repeatedly recommended for being exceptionally tasty, generous, and made with quality local ingredients; several reviews call them outstanding or 'record'-worthy.
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Pizza
Praised as delicious, light, and well-made, especially the natural-yeast pizza and the Margherita pizza with customizable toppings.
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Gelato Artigianale
Mentioned as incredibly good and super tasty, especially appreciated as a summer treat.
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Pasta
Recommended for its tasty local preparation, with penne and local mushrooms highlighted as a flavorful dish.
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Porchettaro
Called excellent in a review of the sandwiches, suggesting it is a standout choice among the panini.
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Hamburger
Specifically praised as very good when tried alongside the porchettaro sandwich.
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Polpette
The meatballs made by Pedro's mother were singled out for their homemade, nostalgic flavor.
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Aperitivi
Described as a real highlight of the menu, with reviewers calling them a special treat.
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Burgers
Mentioned as part of the varied menu and appreciated for being among the different good options available.
Details
About EL Costa Bar
EL Costa Bar is a restaurant, ice cream shop, pizza restaurant, sandwich shop, and small plates spot in Pianopoli, Province of Catanzaro. Reviews consistently praise its scrocchiarella pizza, antipasti with local products, panini and burgers, and artisanal ice cream. Guests also mention locally sourced and zero-km ingredients, a family-run feel, and attentive service. The place is described as relaxed, with both indoor and outdoor seating and wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Frequently asked
What is EL Costa Bar known for?
It is best known for scrocchiarella, a very light, crispy pizza made with long fermentation, plus antipasti and panini built around local ingredients. Reviewers also call out the porchettaro sandwich and the pizza Pianopolitana as standout choices.
What dishes are most recommended at EL Costa Bar?
The most frequently praised items are scrocchiarella, antipasto platters with local products, the porchettaro sandwich, the hamburger, and the pizza Margherita. Reviews also mention pasta with local mushrooms, polpette, and artisanal ice cream as strong picks.
What is the atmosphere like at EL Costa Bar?
The atmosphere is relaxed, family-friendly, and welcoming, with reviewers describing it as a place that feels like a Sunday meal with relatives. It has both indoor and outdoor dining, and people mention it works well for friends, families, and casual evenings with music.
Is EL Costa Bar good value, and what is the price range?
Reviewers repeatedly say the prices are fair or very economical, and one review specifically calls the bill "molto economico." The combination of local ingredients, generous antipasti, and specialty pizzas is often described as a strong quality-to-price value in Pianopoli.
What should I know about the pizza and ingredients at EL Costa Bar?
Several reviews say the pizza uses natural or sourdough-style dough with long fermentation, including a scrocchiarella that is very light and crispy. Guests also note zero-km and locally sourced ingredients, such as local olives, sun-dried tomatoes, pickled zucchini, and Calabrian products.
