Torre di Mezzo

The beach offers fantastic music and a lively party atmosphere, although there is limited food available.

I would have given this place a 5-star rating if it wasn't for the fact that they became more focused on making money after the renovation. Previously, parking used to be free, but now they charge $3 for it. They also started charging for using the showers. The quality of the food is inconsistent and it's not always worth the price. On the positive side, if you're looking to relax at the beach, have a drink, rent a beach bed, and spend some money, the place has a really cool ambiance, like an upscale lounge. The beach itself is beautiful, with a picturesque cove and an ancient tower overlooking it. There's also a volleyball court, and overall, I had a satisfying experience.

The restaurant at the beach is beautifully designed and situated in a fantastic location. It is well-maintained, the food is absolutely delicious, and the staff are extremely friendly and attentive. I highly recommend it. During our vacation, we visited this place twice for lunch on beach days, and it has a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. Additionally, it's great to see that this establishment is environmentally conscious, as there was no sign of any single-use plastic, which was a refreshing sight.

Torre di Mezzo offers a pleasant location with amiable staff and delectable seafood dishes to savor while admiring the ocean.

We were staying in a holiday home nearby, right on the beach. We were thrilled to discover this Beach Bar / Restaurant just a short walk away. On our very first night, we decided to give it a try. And to cut to the chase, we never returned! There was a birthday party happening, so we had to wait an hour until it opened to the public. It was understandable, so we ordered two glasses of white wine and settled into their beach chairs by the ocean. Later on, we moved to a table and ordered a bottle of red wine, a Swordfish salad/starter, Ravioli filled with Ricotta with shrimp sauce, and Pasta with Mussels/Vongole. The service was decent, neither exceptional nor terrible. The red wine was truly enjoyable, but everything else was a major disappointment. The Swordfish had an overpowering taste. During our five-week stay in Italy, we had plenty of amazing Italian food, delicious fish and seafood, and fantastic swordfish dishes. Unfortunately, this one did not meet our expectations. The main courses were even more disappointing. The mussels and vongole lacked freshness and flavor. The Ravioli were another disappointment, resembling something you would find pre-made in a supermarket, with a few shrimp thrown into the sauce. The shrimp tasted and looked like they came straight out of a can (you know, the kind you find in stores). We understand that this is a beach bar, but even on this trip (for example, in Nicotera), we ate at Italian beach bars that surpassed this place. Some even had exceptional food. Even some family-owned trattorias were far superior. So, despite it being a place to enjoy drinks and the beach with its beautiful views, the food could use significant improvement. The total bill came to 70 Euros, which is not exactly affordable either. If you're solely interested in drinks and soaking up the beach atmosphere, then this place might be suitable for you. However, considering the breathtaking views and sunsets we experienced from our holiday home, I have to base my judgment on the food. They also offer beach chair and umbrella rentals during the day, but I'm unsure of the prices as we brought our own equipment. It's a shame, as we genuinely wanted to like this place. However, we ended up cooking at home and grilling some fantastic fresh seafood from the local fishmonger.