The story
On the shores of Lake Piediluco, Molo 21 combines a cocktail bar’s energy with the scenic calm of a waterfront terrace. Rated 4.3 stars, this lakeside spot has earned a reputation for fresh seafood and a lively atmosphere that draws both locals and visitors.
YouTube creator JustUs called it “a fantastic lakeside spot with great seafood, a lively atmosphere, and excellent fried fish and octopus,” though noted that “some sauces could be refined.” Standouts from their visit include tartare of red shrimp, scampi, and shark with salsa verde, baccalà mantecato, fried seafood, and octopus with chickpea cream. For an aperitivo by the water, Molo 21 delivers a compelling, if imperfect, taste of Umbrian lake life.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 6 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise Molo 21’s Frittura di mare as a standout, calling it perfectly crisp and fresh. The overall vibe is warm and inviting, with a focus on simple, high-quality seafood.
“The fried seafood is incredible. The batter is crunchy and stays crunchy even after a while. The calamari and shrimp are perfectly cooked, not greasy at all. This is the best fried seafood I've had in a long time. The chef clearly knows what he's doing with the batter and the oil temperature. Absolutely top.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Molo 21. Most active: JustUs
Molo 21 is a fantastic lakeside spot with great seafood, a lively atmosphere, and excellent fried fish and octopus, though some sauces could be refined.
Dishes mentioned
Tartare di Gambero Rosso
I try the red shrimp tartare and it's incredibly fresh, like really fresh. The flavor is delicate and the texture is perfect. It's served with a basil sauce that pairs nicely. Honestly, it's delicious.
Tartare di Scampi
The scampi tartare is also very fresh, but I'm not sure I can identify the sauce. It's good, but maybe the sauce is a bit strong. Still, the quality of the seafood shines through.
Tartare di Squalo con Salsa Verde
I try the shark tartare with green sauce and it's very good. The fish is fresh and the salsa verde complements it perfectly. It's a nice change from the other tartares.
Baccalà Mantecato
The baccalà mantecato is good, but I have some critiques. The texture is slightly too dense, I'd prefer it a bit fluffier. The onion sauce that comes with it is a bit strong, maybe too much garlic. The tomato gel on the plate is a nice touch. Overall it's good but not perfect.
Frittura di Mare
The fried seafood is incredible. The batter is crunchy and stays crunchy even after a while. The calamari and shrimp are perfectly cooked, not greasy at all. This is the best fried seafood I've had in a long time. The chef clearly knows what he's doing with the batter and the oil temperature. Absolutely top.
