'Nico's place' really means 'Nico's place'. You're gonna share his flat with him, so it can't get any more italian than that. Well, maybe; he's not the mama who is cooking all day and making home-made pasta for her big family. In other words, it's a flatshare. And Nico brings everything to be the perfect companion in such a setup. We spent time together eating, chatting, cooking, drinking coffee, but we also went our own separate ways ... very uncomplicated.
One last word to the place. The photos are really telling the truth and the place is kept very neat and tidy. Especially getting up to the sun shining through those huge windows in the living space was a real treat.
Finally, should you book the room? I'd definitely recommend it, but not when I have my next stay in Riva.