Vogue Bar is a groovy little spot right on the harbor in Castellammare de Golfo…read more Modern decor makes me think this is a fun place to hang out in the day or night. The view of the boats and outdoor seating was a plus. Vogue had an appealing selection of pastries and they were patient while we made our choices. Great stop for a quick bite while taking in the scenery. I thought the prices were good for being right on the water- big thumbs up for that!

Loved Vogue Bar the most when I lived in Castellammare Del Golfo last summer. Whether for lunch,…read morehappy hour, ice cream or clubbing, it was all around the BEST place in the sea town. I recommend it for everything.

Great pizza, crispy dough with exceptional sauce and toppings. Beautiful waitress! I simply…read morerecommend this restaurant to everyone.

Looking for more quality and atmosphere than the tourist crowded restaurants on the main street of…read moreBalestrate? Then the EO Winebar & Osteria is the place to go. Besides the 50+ selection of wines and other Italian drinks (Prosecco!), they offer a quite interesting diner too. See my photo of the menu. Not to mention the stylish interior which is a little attraction on itself. To keep things moderate and healthy we skipped starters and went directly for the main course. My wife loved the salmon-wrapped risotto, I very much enjoyed the vegitarian-style spaghetti. For vitamins we ordered the grilled vegetables and spinach side dishes. Less healthy, but very very delicious was the Warm hearted Chocolate cake we shared for dessert. PS: as this place is also a "enoteca" music is played all evening. I had a long fine conversation with my wife so it is not that loud, but for a romantic candlelight diner you should probably go elsewhere.

After a transatlantic flight, a layover and another flight we finally arrived in Sicily exhausted…read more Antiche Scale was just around the corner from our Airbnb so we figured it would be easy. Luckily it was also delicious! They had all the Sicilian classics like pasta con le sarde and caponata. These were excellent but the real star of the show was the huge whole fish that tasted like it had been caught that morning. They grilled it simply with tomatoes and potatoes but the ingredients were so fresh and flavorful that it tasted like heaven. This restaurant also introduced us to the excellent local white wine called Grillo. we ended up drinking it everywhere throughout the rest of our trip. Antiche Scale is located on the Main Street of a quiet little coastal town in Sicily called Castellammare del Golfo. Like many restaurants in Italy they don't open for dinner until quite late, in this case 7:30 pm. They have a decent sized seating area outside and a cute indoor dining room. Prices are reasonable and portions are huge so if you are staying in the area I highly recommend it.

After dinner, we decided to go for a stroll in the tiny town of Balestrate. Why Not? is a local bar…read moreand seemed to be the hopping hip spot. Popular with locals and tourists alike, they seemed to be on the younger side but everyone is nice and buzzing. We stopped in for a beer and shots, much cheaper than drinks in NYC/DC. There was live music. Italians must not tip or tip well because when we left a tip, the bartenders were all looking down at the money dish in amazement and thanked us a ton lol.

Great place for breakfast. Tavola calda, caffè, gelati. The best friendly service you can get…read moreanywhere. Lots of good choices. The icecream cakes are the best!! Nocciola and chocolate is my favorite. They speak English too. Don't forget to try the granita. It's the best you have ever had. Fresh ingredients and delicious and the most amazing staff to serve you.