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“Excellent food even in large groups”

Osteria Vecchio Casale ai Pioppi
Ranked #175 of 493 Restaurants in Viareggio
Price range: £24 - £29
Cuisines: Italian, Grill, Soups
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: After-hours, Outdoor Seating, Reservations
Reviewed 19 September 2013

If it is true that the external presentation isn't the most attractive, nevertheless you forget this detail as soon as you sit down and start eating. The restaurant is large with also an ample outdoor seating area. They are comfortable with large groups, I was there with family on a special occasion last Sunday and all worked like clockwork. Everything was delicious and abundant, like any typical Italian family wants it. I loved the mixed starters including the prosciutto and salame served with figs of two qualities, the panzanella, the spicy meat balls and lots more. We had two pasta dishes as "primo", one was a delicious porcini risotto (the porcinis were so big I had to cut them with the knife) and the other tagliatelle with local ragu' sauce, absolutely delicious. "Second" was also well represented with typical "Tagliata di manzo" (lightly cooked beef, in thin slices) served with a variety of lightly fried vegetables, and "Arrosto d'arista" (pork roast) along some roasted potatoes. All was diluted with some Morellino wine (red), which was easy (too easy!) to drink and palatable. We concluded with an assortment of delicious pastries, of which my favourite was the apple and pine nut variety with cream. The service was friendly, prompt and efficient at the time of my experience, so I cannot agree with the other reviews I read on this site. Actually I loved every minute of this meal and definitely needed a long walk afterwards!

Date of visit: September 2013
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Reviewed 7 May 2013

Have been there in may'13.
Fresh food, preferred meat (inc game), not fish.
Spend a little time, come here, you'll be surprised, it's very good place to take a late dinner in local Tuscany style.
Sorry for my English :))

Date of visit: May 2013
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Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

Fantastic. After all touristic places, providing international plastic [--] for big money, I found this place fresh and tasty. Great garden, good service (providing by owner and his assistant), very good local food. Very big portion, wide choice of wilde meat (game), unlimited choice of pasta and antipastas. Great tuscany wine for smart price. Highly recommended.

Date of visit: May 2013
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Reviewed 6 February 2008

Very friendly restaurant in the countryside with tipical cuisine from Tuscany (not fish).Have to try the handmade Tiramisù.

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Reviewed 31 January 2024
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Date of visit: January 2024
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