L'Osteria degli Amici

There's no sea in Cosenza, yet the seafood is spot on at this diminutive family restaurant just off the city's main pedestrian street. With Sicily so close you can't go wrong with the linguine alle vongole (pasta and clams, a Sicilian speciality) or the alici (fresh anchovies) while the lagana e ceci (pasta with chickpeas) should keep vegetarians happy. Service can be mixed however.