The story
Vecchio Molino, a restaurant in Pieve Torina, has a story that could have been a redemption arc—but according to JustUs On The Road, it didn't go that way. The creators note that after an episode of *Kitchen Nightmares*, the establishment failed to follow chef Cannavacciuolo’s advice. The result, they say, is poor food quality across the board: low-level ingredients and sloppy preparation.
The specific dishes reviewed paint a consistent picture. The Antipasto Misto, Tagliatelle al Tartufo, Pappardelle al Cinghiale, and Grigliatina Mista all received thumbs-down marks. “Not recommended,” JustUs concludes, making this a cautionary stop for anyone considering a meal at this 4.4-star-rated spot.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Vecchio Molino’s antipasto misto earns the highest praise, with reviewers celebrating its generous, well-curated selection. The overall vibe is warm and convivial, perfect for leisurely sharing.
“The mixed antipasto is of very low quality. The beans are clearly from a can, the coratella is cut too thick and undercooked, it tastes only of lemon. The tripe is bland and tasteless. The snails are dangerous because served with the shell and one was sour. The battered vegetables are the only salvageable part. The polenta is instant and meatless. The cured meats are not bad but the ciauscolo still has the casing attached. Overall, a disappointing start.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Vecchio Molino. Most active: JustUs
A restaurant in Pieve Torina that did not follow chef Cannavacciuolo's advice after his Kitchen Nightmares episode. The food quality is poor, with low-level ingredients and sloppy preparation. Not recommended.
Dishes mentioned
Antipasto Misto
The mixed antipasto is of very low quality. The beans are clearly from a can, the coratella is cut too thick and undercooked, it tastes only of lemon. The tripe is bland and tasteless. The snails are dangerous because served with the shell and one was sour. The battered vegetables are the only salvageable part. The polenta is instant and meatless. The cured meats are not bad but the ciauscolo still has the casing attached. Overall, a disappointing start.
Tagliatelle al Tartufo
The tagliatelle with truffle have good pasta cooking and are properly salted, but they are lacking in truffle. You barely taste the truffle, probably it's scorzone. The price of 12 euros maybe justifies the scarcity.
Pappardelle al Cinghiale
The pappardelle with wild boar are better: you taste the boar, the pasta is well cooked. I might prefer them to the tagliatelle. But nothing exceptional.
Grigliatina Mista
The mixed grill is honest: ribs, skewers, lamb chops, small steaks, and a lamb chop. The meat is good, the lamb is buttery, the sausage is well cooked. But it lacks salt and the potato side dish was supposed to be gratin but they are just baked. We are saved by the bell.
