Three of us found this place based on a recommendation by the shop owner at Chrisafiflair. She did…read morenot steer us wrong. The outdoor seating was beautiful with a sloping wall of plants. But it was still hot even in the late evening and we opted for inside with some air conditioning. I loved the decor inside. The place was packed outside and filled up inside as we ate. We started with pasta dishes. I chose the tagliatelle "vedova allegra" which is the specialty of the house. Black pasta with crustaceans and pistachios. It was very good. My friends both got typical Sicilian dishes. One got the "Crimiso" with pine nuts raisins, and anchovies. The other got shrimp and sea urchins. Cassata Siciliana and the Cassatella di ricotta were our desserts. The cassata was heavenly light but both were good. The other was like a ravioli shape. We were treated to Marsala wine which sparked interesting conversation. Bathroom clean. Free WiFi. Air conditioning inside Only complaint- no hook in the bathroom for my purse.

This restaurt is very nice looking, food is great, sometimes I forget to take pictures because my…read morehunger overtakes my other senses, . Service - The staff was professional and friendly. Ambience - indoor and outdoor seating great place nice locality and area.

If you are ever in Palermo, this restaurant is worth the 30 min drive down the coast…read more Ristorante Al Burgo offers unique spin on traditional Sicilian dishes, catering to a worldly palate looking a wonderful experience. Nestled in Castellammare del Golfo between the pedestrian zone of Corso Giuseppe Garbaldi and the marina, down some enchanted rustic marble steps, sits a unique gem. My first experience was like this... My GF and I, were sat around the time of sunset, gazing upon a gorgeous view of the mountains and the vast Tyrrhenian Sea. The table was situated on the serpentine steps that cascade through a tiny corridor down to the fishing port below. Music, people, and the sounds of the ocean filled the streets as we dined. Our first dish was a fantastic mix of Sicilian favorites: fresh fish, fruit, and vegetables; new combinations of these typical foods join with different Mediterranean flavors. Across the board the selection was superb. For our prima plate we shared two pasta dishes that turned out to be a complete dream. Our server recommended a dish I've never had before. It was a busiate pasta blended with light tomato and oil based and topped with prawns and fish eggs. My eyes lit up with delight as I embraced the saw the meal and embrace the smell. It was outstanding. My Gf had the squid dyed linguine with delicious prawns and sea urchins. She couldn't believe how much her dish took her back to her childhood when she would collect sea urchins with her late grandmother. It was really a joy just to see her face as she devour it. For desert we had the semifreddo; a beautiful semi-frozen blend of hot espresso and the coffee gelato, comes together perfectly. Hands down one of the best meals I've had in Italy/ in my life. It was so good that even on our 3 day trip we had to go back a second time. I got the pesto gnocchi that time and after that the perfectly cooked tuna, it was simply delicious. She had the sea urchin pasta again. I cannot wait to go back.

We had a lively dinner in this fine-tuned italian restaurant. The young crew is offering a menu…read moremainly based around fish and home made pasta. Great, simple and to the point. Oh forgot to mention the beautiful view inti the harbor.

Fantastic food and setting. Attentive patient staff-- great recommendations for wines. Right on the…read morewater. Aaahhh!!!

The service was very good. The food was extremely fresh and the seafood was excellent. We ate out…read moreon the water and the view was beautiful. I would definitely recommend this place. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce went well with the pasta.

Just happened by this place. Rosa was the most charming host & the shrimp were out of this world…read more Please visit!

Excellent pizza brick oven. We tried a bunch of different pizza and the ingredients were fresh and…read moreplenty of selection. Thin crust for the people that like it and good and fast service. Would decently recommend.

Had the most fabulous night out at Cumpá. The meal was so delicious. From appetizers to the main…read moremeal, everything was simply delicious. Being from New York, I am used to first class service accompanied with first class dining. Cumpá was the tops in every category. I wholeheartedly recommend this fabulous dining experience to those who savor the best of everything!! Enjoy friends, for I surely did.

Although the service is a bit slow, the restaurant itself was great. Beautiful atmosphere, friendly…read morestaff, who make great recommendations based on your cravings. We had the tuna tartare which is probably the best thing on the menu, the octopus salad was fabulous too, and for mains the tuna with sweet onions and angus steak. The potatoes were terrific. The side of spinach was a bit bland but everything else was cooked perfectly it melted in your mouth. For dessert the lemon sorbet or the broken cannoli's are a hit. The portions were big so skip having a big lunch if you are going there for dinner. Best restaurant in castellemmare del golfo!

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.

Excellent fish presented in the most original way, while keeping consistency with the best…read moreMediterranean cuisine. Really worth going for a fine dining out!

yummm!!! this place is a hidden gem! we have visited on numerous occasions, ordering various dishes…read moreeach time...usually seafood ... the mixed antipasto of pesce crudo is to die for;you havent tasted seafood before eating here!

Lovely place, super nice service. Pastas are delicious, grilled veggies not so much. Love the…read morehomey, neighborhoods atmosphere and enjoyed seeing how locals live. Recommended!

This place was a recommendation and I'm sad to say that although it is beautiful, this is the worst…read moremeal I've had in Italy. Firstly, we walked in at 7:40 and although it was empty, there seemed to be some confusion that we didn't have a reservation. (Let me add that that it wasn't full by the time we left at almost 10.) Nevertheless, they did seat us at a table in the open patio that did have some breeze. We ordered- nothing outrageous- spaghetti with sauce, gnocchi with sauce and cheese, pasta alla norma (a local dish) and a pizza (their specialty). The pasta came out completely wrong- we let them know, but explained that the kids were starving so we would deal. The pizza came out charred and the ingredients were canned. I couldn't even eat it. When we asked for the bill, I was shocked to see that not only did they charge us for everything, they had the audacity to add a cover charge. I brought it to the waiter's attention and he argued with me, but begrudgingly took off the cover after lecturing me on how they would have remade the dishes. We had already waited 45 minutes by the time the food came, I wasn't going to ask the kids to wait again for their dinner. We come to this area once a year and I will not be visiting this establishment again.

Recommended to this restaurant by my cousin who lives here. So excited to have some great pizza. We…read moresat and ordered very simple meals 1 pasta pomodoro 1 gnocchi and pizza. The beer and wine were good which is the only reason why it gets two stars. The waiter took our order and was miserable about it. What ever happened to service with a smile?! Two tables next to us, party of 2 and party of 4, seated after us were served and finished eating their meal before we got our dish 40 minutes later. Ok, maybe they want to bring it all out together? Nope, pizza took another 10 minutes and Pasta came out completely wrong from what we ordered. Oh and the pizza, don't expect fresh mushrooms, vinegar tasting mushrooms and pizza with zero flavor. This was not fuor di latte cheese. I don't even know what it was. Zero flavor other than the vinegar taste on the mushrooms. Huge disappointment. We have been to better places in the center of town. Pretty decor, good beer, poor service and bland food.