We had a great evening at this restaurant with one significant exception. The location and view is…read moreto die for. The restaurant and bar have an amazing view of the temple of Concordia. We started off with a cocktail at the bar. Our bartender was charming. We were given some tasty snacks to accompany our drinks. The outdoor tables at the restaurant have the same breathtaking view. The waitstaff were lovely and attentive. The home made bread, tomato butter and house olive oil were excellent. The chef sent out some excellent small bites to start. The wine list was good, with a lot of fairly priced selections. My wife and her friend started off with an excellent salad. My buddy and I enjoyed ring pasta served over meat sauce. We also really liked our fried fish entrees. Our waitress recommended the lobster and pasta special to my wife and her friend. They decided to split an order. I had read that lobster and some of the fish were priced by weight, but didn't give it another thought. The waitress brought out a nice lobster and showed it to us. Imagine our surprise when we were charged 180 euros for this single dish. I am from Manhattan and have eaten at expensive restaurants all over the world. This is the most expensive entree that I have ever paid for, even when split between two people. I was shocked and a bit embarrassed. This put a damper on our evening. I would happily enjoy another meal at this special location, but buyer beware when it comes to entrees priced by weight!

We were fortunate to stay at Villa Athena as part of a Classic Journeys tour of Sicily. On two…read morenights we were treated to dinners at La Terrazza degli Dei that were chef-curated meals specifically designed for our group. The dinner service was attentive and professional. Live soft piano music drifted across the terrace where we were seated. The food was very delicious and crafted from locally sourced ingredients, including their own olive oil served with their freshly baked breads and breadsticks. As others have noted the view from La Terrazza degli Dei is spectacular (the Temples are illuminated at night) which only added to the experience of the evenings. Breakfast is another treat as it is served on the lower terrace of the restaurant with an expansive choice of items and with a tower of assorted pastries delivered to each table (and including a morning view of the Temples).

If you're visiting the Valley of the Temples, go here for dinner for two reasons: First, the view…read moreof the Temples lit up at night is spectacular from this restaurant, especially as we were seated upstairs by the window! We even got there early and drove and parked at the Temples (the gates are closed) to take photos of them lit up, as this restaurant is a 1 minute drive away. Secondly, the food is fabulous! In fact, this restaurant was one of our favorites while touring Sicily! The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, but it wasn't pretentious and we didn't feel like we needed to dress up. All of the dishes are also gorgeous and huge and super delicious. We actually could not finish everything we finished. The wine list is extensive, too and the prices were excellent for the quality of the food. We would definitely go back!

This restaurant, although casual, has the appearance of being rather upscale given the ambiance and…read moreimpeccable service. It has a great view of the Valley of the temples and although pricey the portions are rather large, but I think they lose some points when it comes to the actual food. It's not so much that the quality wasn't up to par, it's just the flavor combination of the dishes fell short. We started off with the marinated beef which was pretty good, probably the better of the three we got. The two pastas we had, one with colatura di amici and the other with octopus ragout, both were just meh. The pasta with colatura had a creamy sauce, I expected it to be more like aglio e olio, and the fish eggs added crunch but I think dried up the sauce too much. The pasta with the octopus ragout was just bland.

This is a wonderful little place down Via Vullo. We had a late lunch from the menu of the day for…read more$10. It included a caprese e vedura and macaroni with tomato and eggplant which we washed down with superb glasses of organic grillo. It was all absolutely delicious.Outstanding food and wine with great service. Definitely worthy a visit!

Lovely, charming spot in Cefalu with reasonably priced, local wine (lots of varieties) and small…read morebites (buying a drink does get you a bowl of chips). Staff is very friendly and happy to give recommendations. We called ahead to reserve one of the 2 tables on the hidden balcony out back. It's lovely as the sun is setting as it is as if you are drinking wine in a private cave and looking out at the gorgeous sea. The hardest part was finding parking, so give yourself plenty of time to do that if you make a reservation. The other tables on the back had been reserved as well. If ever in downtown Cefalu again, I would definitely come back for a well-priced aperitivo in a stunning environment with friendly service!

Quaint little wine bar in town. We came here based on the recommendation of La Brace restaurant…read morewhile we were waiting for our 10:45 PM reservation. We started off sitting inside until there was availability to sit outside overlooking the water. The staff is very nice and friendly. I'd come here again.

So much more than just a wine bar. Besides a fantastic wine selection, they also offer phenomenal…read moreappetizer plates with locally sourced products that are out of this world. A great sidewalk seating area makes for a great evening of people watching an simply soaking in the Sicilian life in this darling town. Service here is absolutely excellent, making it a great place to call home while your in Modica. Be sure to check the Rizza chocolate store just a few doors down for some of Modica's unbelievable chocolate while you are here!

Nice place for a tourist style wine tasting. Grounds are nice, your tour gives you an overview of…read morewines and regions. Not a place to taste wines for serious wine tasters, too limited and restricted to understand the collection.

Whenever you're traveling to Sicily it doesn't matter. You must pay a visit to this winery. They…read morehave the best Passito di Pantelleria (zibibbo) I ever tasted: the Ben Rieu

Good for wine but avoid the food. Some good wine choices with prices to be expected along the…read morestrip. We were a bit peckish so ordered caprese salad and bruschetta. Both were disappointing. I could have bought the same salad at the grocery store earlier in the day for 2 euros and the bruschetta was sparse and flavourless. Go enjoy a glass of wine but eat elsewhere even for a snack.

A great enoteca in the middle of the street where you can enjoy people watching and the people can…read morewatch you. There are only tables outside and they are scarce. However if you are prepared to wait 10-15 minutes there is a good chance of people leaving. Arrive after 8pm and you can enjoy nice wines and drinks whilst other are having dinner. The selection of wine is plentiful and service is friendley and fast. I'm going here every night of my stay.

Fantastic small bar and bistro. There is a huge wine selection, both Sicilian and around the world,…read moremany of which you can have by the glass. Dining is informal, but the food was some of the best we had in Palermo. It is easy to pass this place as it is small and unassuming, but that is part of its charm. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and very knowledgeable about wine.

I'm classy. I used…read moreto bring my own Spanish or Italian wine to my Fraternity parties. Classy. This place has a multitude of deelish wine options to choose from. I tried the 2010 red from the winery by Mount Etna. Totally worth the price. You gotta pay for class. The service is very Italian: Slow and a bit terse. Perfect, now you know you're in Italy. The place is cozy and yet has this traditional/historic feel. Come try it. Nah, you ain't classy like me. Grazie.