I was in this restaurant in August 2010. It was a special occasion for me, since I asked my…read moregirlfriend to marry me. The location is really wonderful, you are just in the middle of the Temples Valley and you can enjoy in front of you the view of the Concordia Temple. We were welcomed by the Restaurant Manager who was so nice to show us the garden around the restaurant. I think he was the only one who had an image and competences to work at the restaurant. In effect, even if the other waiters where as well nice, I cannot say they were really professional or at least at the level you can expect, going in a restaurant of a 5 stars hotel. The menu is interesting and trying to use to advantage the products and foods of Sicily, but some original names given to the dishes did not give us the opportunity to understand, from what the dish was made. My girlfriend took one starter with langoustine and caponata: in effect she never received the caponata but a simply cooked vegetables (I am Sicilian, so I know what caponata is). I preferred to have a pasta and I have to say that mine was really well made and I really enjoyed it. Regarding the main course, I had again more luck than my girlfriend, sine her steak was full of sauce and nobody asked her about the cooking style (usually she prefers medium-well but she got medium rare). For the dessert I was expecting something more original or at least with more decorations. We were expecting the restaurant was expensive (we paid more than 100 euro pro Person, including drinks, ca. 60 euro without drinks), but I cannot be satisfied regarding the relationship price-food, since what I eat, even if a good quality, was not what I was expecting from this restaurant. But I am happy about the particular evening and to having had a special view for the whole evening.

This place is why we came to Italy! Superb food, reasonable prices and amiable staff!read more

Yup--this is pizza Nirvana. What American goes to Licata for Pizza? Well, I do, of course. This…read morejewel was a great find and even my kids said "wow" at all the different pizzas and how the chefs would work as a team in creating these great dishes. Licata also has some nice private beaches and the food at most restaurants was top shelf and very impressive for this area where even my family in Palermo had "no clue" as to why we were heading over there. I was impressed and made some good friends. Two thumbs up all the way!

We ate a late lunch here in early October, well after summer high season…read more The scene ----------- It's a relaxed restaurant on the beach, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing great views to the water, and with nice attention to detail for the price range and location. The floor is wide wooden planks, and while the chairs and tables are not fancy, and the napkins are paper, our table had a proper linen tablecloth. Other tables included couples having meals and wine, six Italian women having only coffee, and another family of six eating. There is also a counter in the restaurant selling snacks, drinks, and popsicles, that was quiet but must do a brisk trade when the beach is busy. The service was efficient, and English-speaking, yet rewarded our attempts to speak Italian with smiles and encouragement. Our food arrived quickly, The food ----------- The whole fish of the day was very fresh and perfectly grilled (Sicilian-style, with a little char at tail and fins), served with wedges of fresh lime. The seafood salad was also quite good--pleasing but not surprising for a Sicilian seaside eatery. Spaghetti carbonara and pomodoro were both good (plenty of bacon in the carbonara), and the portions were generous but not excessive. The Sicilian salad was a tasty umami bomb of capers, sardines, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes over potatoes. Serving suggestion: cut the sun-dried tomatoes into smaller bits to better mix their salty sweetness into the mix. The pistachio ice cream was excellent, with ground pistachio sprinkled over the plate, and the other desserts we tried were also good. Beverages ----------- Espresso and cappuccino were below average for Sicily, and might disappoint coffee nerds, but got the job done. We did not opt for wine, but there were several decent-looking bottles for well under 20 euro, and I identified wine by the glass for 3. All-in-all ----------- I would eat here again in a heartbeat if I were walking to the Turkish steps.

Every year when I come to Sicily I look forward to a stop here. Its the best gelato on the island…read more Try the gelato con brioche its a Sicilian must have treat. Also if you go at midnight it will bw JAM PACKED but its worth going there late at night and here and see the sights and sounds. This place late night is amazing. Even for kids dont worry about safety here.

Lovely lunch in their lovely home. While each dish had its merits, I have to say that their sun…read moredried tomatoes are absolutely, bar none, the best that I've ever had. Guess what's in my suitcase?

This place is pretty good, although it's also a bit touristic. I know that it's very conveniently…read morelocated, especially close to the archeological museum, but I wish the food had been just a bit more up to par with the rest of the food we were having in Italy. I got the paccheri with mussels which tasted nice, but overall wasn't the best thing compared to other dishes I had been having around.

The food was great! The view was beautiful! One of the 3 restaurants off the beach!…read more Great spot for dinner! Loved the atmosphere and it's right off the ocean. A little pricey, but it's ocean front and full service and the food selection was great too! The only downside is the long hill coming up and down from the restaurant. I'm sure there's a golf cart available to be able to go up and down this-- but we weren't offered it and neither did we see it. However, don't let it deter you! Instead, indulge in a high carb meal and then head for the hill to go back up to the main road/your car to work it off Highly recommend this place.

Terrible food, do not waste your time stopping to eat…read more Biggest rip off in Sicily. Under cooked prawns and did not offer to replace them.

Walked in on a whim, enticed by the outdoor pizza case. We got an excellent slice and a potato and…read moreegg frittata -- portions were generous for the price and everything was way more delicious than we expected from its unassuming character. Recommended!