This was a lovely dining experience in Cefalù. Our party of four came on a Sunday evening with a…read more7:30 PM reservation we made earlier that day. We arrived and were promptly seated. Davide was incredibly gracious and helpful. One of the folks in our party is vegetarian and he helped us out with some swaps to make some dishes vegetarian. He walked us through the specials and the wine options as well as some questions we had about some menu items. The food we had was all incredibly flavorful and we enjoyed each dish. The standouts were the chicken liver, Sicilian stuffed meat rolls, rigatoni al rustico, and the spaghetti with pesto & swordfish. The rabbit also came recommended from our hotel concierge, but there were too many good options to pass up! Highly recommend coming here and worth making a reservation as it is a very popular spot with all of the locals as well!

We visited after several recommendations and had to book a couple days in advanced. The starter of…read morethe day was a vegetable crudité but it was very simple. Only a few vegetables spread out across a plate with a pretty basic vinaigrette in the middle. The pasta dishes we got as our entrées, however, were very good but slightly plain. Simple and tasty. Service was great and the restaurant was cozy.

We enjoyed the sunset views from this out-of-the-fray restaurant next to the lighthouse. Waiters…read morewere fantastic. Appetizers were good. Everyone ordered different pasta courses which were also excellent. It was also a great value. We would go again.

On a warm October evening we sat across the street from the restaurant where they had outdoor…read moredining under an awning. You can hear the sea crashing on the other other side of a windbreak. The fried sardines anti pasta was Cefalu's answer to KFC and hits all the seafood notes: fresh, crunchy and just a little bit funky the way an oily fish should be. The pasta finocchio con sarde, the best I had in Sicily. The next the day the wind blew up a huge sea and the rain came sideways when the sun didn't break through. Just when the rain started up again we ducked into Al Faro for lunch. I had the fried sardines because WHY NOT? The special pasta was linguini with sea urchins. Incredible! Had a couple of glasses of Grillo, a double espresso and hopped in the Gulia heading back toward Palermo. Two great meals, wonderful, friendly staff and a memory that will last a long time.

Dined at A Marina while in Cefalù, and what a treat. The lively street-side setting felt pure…read moreSicilian energy, and the staff welcomed us like old friends. I went straight for the seafood pasta -- unbelievably fresh, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor. My wife is still raving about her eggplant parmigiana, calling it one of the best she's ever had -- simple, soulful, and downright delicious. Overall, an easy must-try for anyone craving honest Sicilian cooking done exceptionally well. Saluti!

An A'Marina specialty: House made ravioli stuffed with an delicate herbed grouper pâte, dressed in…read morea silky sea urchin (ricci) sauce and finished with dollops of sweet grape tomatoes, roasted eggplant and fresh herbs. Superb! Marvelous service from friendly, efficient staff...on a very busy Sunday afternoon.

Came here with higher hopes. First off I came for the linguine con vongole! Prices from the menu…read moreboth online and reviews seemed cheaper - the linguine con vongole was not on the physical menu but they said they could make spaghetti con vongole for me. This should have been the same price - but they charged me 4-5 Euro more. This cost more than all the other seafood pastas that were on the menu!! The taste was also hardly there; I could make this way better at home. I also found a small hair AFTER I had finished the majority of my dish. The wine I got was the last bit of the bottle, so I got skimped on the pour, which I was upset about. I kept looking around at others ordering wine and they all got 3/4 of an inch more in the wine glass than I did. I was expecting him to come back with a new bottle to finish the acceptable pour - but nope. With the cooperto to charge and charge for tap water (which I know is everywhere in Italy) this bill cost me a lot more than I was expecting for the service and quality of the food. I had more food at lunch with a nicer ambiance which cost me less than this spot! Don't think I would recommend this spot to friends visiting unfortunately.

Fantastic lunch in this beautiful bistro in Cefalu Delicious…read moremeatballs & Gambero Rossa Service was spot on. Met Marco & took pictures to bring back to his friend in Coronado, CA. Renato. Great spot. Must try

Egg plant with tomato and basil creme, antipasti and Rigatoni Norma. This is a lovely stop if you…read moreare ready for a civilized meal in Cefalù. We have a wonderful Rose and this lite, tasty meal is this ancient setting. There is literally nothing I can point out as 'wrong or inconsistent' about Il Normanno. It was as solid as solid comes and they made it look easy. I mean, no jokes, no Godfather references, this place knocks it out of the park. Go, manga, enjoy!

One of the best meals in Sicily! The wait staff were very friendly and we really enjoyed the whole…read moreexperience. All dishes were served at the same time. We had 3 dishes from daily special - sardine & tomato, pasta w artichoke and shrimp, and local fish w vegetables. We also ordered risotto with prawn and fennel and almond.

In Cefalu there´s many tourist traps, even if possibly less than in other touristy cities. Still,…read morefinding really good food is not easy. The best is, ask the locals. That´s what I did, although the local actually was my cousin, who regularly comes here to dine. We had a range of fish based dishes, all of them consistently good. The service was impeccable, and even if this restaurant does not have a terrace on the cliffs, as many other restaurant nearby, eating here is a good experience too.

Siamo caduti in altre trappole turistiche per la città, ma questo ristorante merita veramente…read more Piatti sfiziosi e servizio impeccabile. Se siete a Cefalú ci dovete passare. Grazie ancora!

From the staff to the ambiance, food, and drinks, everything was perfect! The food was excellent…read moreand the staff makes you feel at home.

Service is great especially is you don't speak Italian. The ambiance is cozy, with tight spacing…read more The only dish that stood out was the pork. The pasta didn't taste homemade or fresh, and the tomato salad was too literal. Almost like an English joke. It lacked something, then again it was just tomatoes.

We had the 4 course set menu and it was incredible. All the best Sicilian dishes in one meal. We…read moreloved every single one (but brought some home because it was a lot of food). Can't recommend this place highly enough.

The food is simply delicious, truly professional! The…read morerestaurant is very beautiful and elegant. The staff is incredibly kind and polite. A perfect 10!

I came here for lunch, ordered the broccoli dish as a starter and their octopus ragu pasta for my…read moreentre. The food was excellent and came out quickly with bonus welcome and goodbye tasters. The patio outside is lovely, spacious, and shaded nicely, tucked away from the busy street. Would come again for the tasting menu!

Genuine service and excellent food, not the usual always the same but with very nice flavours and…read morespecial touch!