This is how you eat in Cosenza – A must-stop at Osteria San Lorenzo

If you pass through Cosenza and don’t stop to eat at Osteria San Lorenzo, you seriously risk missing out on a piece of Calabria… the tastiest one! In the heart of the city, this welcoming and genuine osteria is the right place to give in to traditional cuisine — the real kind, made as it once was (but served with today’s smile).

The menu is a love letter to Calabrian tradition, but there’s one dish that stands above the rest: lagane e ceci alla cosentina — rustic, flavorful, and as comforting as a grandmother’s embrace. To complete the experience, there are abundant appetizers, eggplant meatballs, local cured meats, and homemade desserts that are simply irresistible.

The atmosphere is informal, the staff warm, and the portions… well, let’s just say no one leaves hungry here. A glass of Calabrian red wine, a chat with the people serving you, and the evening takes on a whole new flavor.

In short, if you’re in town and looking for a place where you’ll instantly feel at home (and with a happy stomach), Osteria San Lorenzo is the choice that never disappoints.