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7 years ago
Excellent food, excellent service! Danilo was extremely educated on the menu and recommended great food to us. We will definitely be going back! read more
Via Paolo VI 54
97017 Punta Secca
Italy
0932 915956
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http://www.sanddesignrestaurant.it
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I never right reviews and this was the best restaurant in all of Sicily get the orange salad and…read morethe seafood pasta
An incredible experience! We loved it so much here. The hospitality, friendliness and…read moreprofessionalism made our meal that much more enjoyable. This trattoria is uniquely decorated and the staff are wonderful. We ordered a lentil soup and caponata gluten free for antipasti. Then we ordered gluten free ragú carne which was lovely. My husband ordered linguine ragú carne and he really enjoyed it. They are informed about gluten free and while there aren't a plethora of options, the ones you order you will thoroughly enjoy! Highly recommend this place for its ambiance, food quality and service. Grazie mille La foglia!
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The food was very tasty and it was lovely sitting outside with a view of Castello Ursino.read more
Outside. Beautiful. Table clothes. Very nice and kind service. Food came out quickly, almost too…read morequick. Didn't care for any of the food. We had two apps and left. Wine was ok they brought out two different bottles to try, place is now packed. Try at your own risk. Not my favorite here. Doris approved 3.5 stars. The whole meal everything pictured was 22.00euro Everyone else cleaned their plates so maybe we didn't pick the right meals.
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We visited on 29 May 2026 around 9:30 pm during the Festa San Giorgio. Our B&B recommend La Bettola…read morebut had not made a reservation for us. So, on arrival, there were no outside seats available. The place was very busy. We were quickly seated inside but, then we were ignored for an unusually long time, even for Italy. No apologies were provided. After we finally received service our experience greatly improved. We asked about the rose house wine and were graciously provided a sample by or friendly server. Then we ordered additional wine and our meals. My wife ordered the chicken stew which turned out to be an excellent homemade olive infused slowly cooked dish with carrots and potatoes. I ordered slow cooked meatballs in Pomodoro Sauce which was served with a bit of light cream on top, also excellent. But the best part of the meal were the small crusty hot rolls provided to not miss eating ALL the wonderful sauces of our dishes. So, the food was a resounding 5 but, we had to rate the restaurant a 4 overall due to the initial experience. That said, we would gladly return but will make reservations first. We highly recommend it.
For a local trattoria, La Bettola is fantastic! The family that run the restaurant were very…read moreinterested to ensure I was having a good time and they were singing themselves while doing their work. Offering a menu in English as well, this ensures that you will not have an issue ordering if the Italian language is not there yet. I opted for the local spaghetti with anchovy, lemon, and cheese; and it was what you would expect for a great home cooked meal. Do call in advance for a reservation as they can fill up quickly during a nightly service.
Was this a fluke or is it always this good? My first time at Chilogrammo the staff was amazing the…read moremusic was fire. I ordered a wine flight of Sicilian region wines. I don't know if he was a sommelier, but he certainly knew all about the wines in the region. I started with a crisp dry white wine and ended with 2 reds that were dry and flavorful ...okay so night number 2, yes I went back again. It wasn't a fluke, staff is really that knowledgeable about wine and food, they really are that friendly, music is really that on trend and food is really that good. Night 1 had a ribeye cooked perfectly medium with salt flakes on top. 2nd night tataki with sesame, almonds and honey with sweet potatoes on the side. Red wine was still on point. There are amazing places to eat in Catania so it means a lot to me to go to the same restaurant 2 times in 2 nights.
This was a night out for a friend's Birthday. Once we got there we joined in and ordered a wine…read morepitcher and appetizers. I decided to order my cut of steak from the display case Vice the menu. YOLO right. I went with the Irish Beef and it was 45 euro per kilo. The steak was ok at best. Everyone talked about how to order to get the right temperature you want. I found that a bit off putting. Also the utensils aren't the best for cutting thick cut steaks. I may go back but it did not live up to the hype for me. If a place is named The Steakhouse, it has to deliver.
Medium ribeye
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Irish Beef Steak
Definitely THE place to eat pork. It's a local specialty. Everything is home made. This is not a…read morefancy place but a real one. You can tell that it is a family business.
"Qui si magnifica il porco"
"Qui si magnifica il porco" - promette bene!
Amazing restaurant! Can't get any fresher seafood than this! Great location on the water,…read moreoutstanding pastas and seafood. Not to mention the great owner and staff. Wow!
From the owner: ristorante sul mareread more
Amazing! Great food and beautiful views with the best staff. Loved all the pizzas and changing…read morespeciality items. Definitely recommend!
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Our hotel recommended this along with a few other places in Ragusa ibla. I'll say this the owner is…read morehere all day serving the food himself and that is rare and commendable thing. We walked by at 11:30 and he was walking in ready to get lunch going it's now 9:30 and he is still here bringing out our bill. As an immigrant to clawed his way from the hood to the top I really apréciate he work ethic. Trey have free WiFi and a house wine for $12 that would be 30 in another place. The ambiance is very nice not like say he place we went last night but still nice. The food is amazing and reasonably priced. We started off with the Sicilian fried bread. That was a revelation with 6 pieces of toast, one had grilled eggplant, the other roasted peepers with honey the last onions. One word wow! Get this! For 5e it's an amazing way to start your meal. We then got a grilled pork sampler and pasta with tomato sauce. The porks sampler was like an Italian version of an agentinian parilllafoab
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Grilled sardines - awful Seafood pasta - cold and awful…read moreGrilled local cheese - ok Cavati with swordfish - awful Ravioli with ricotta cheese - runny and awful Anchovy pizza - tasted old and pre-made House wine - watered down and cold Ambience inside looks like a cafeteria with its bright white lights. Servers speak good English, but no amount of English fluency can justify the bad food. Cover charge per person: 2€
We were here for lunch in 2016 and loved it. We returned for dinner in September 2022 and had the…read moreworst meal we've had in Sicily. The pumpkin sage ravioli were over saged to the point of inedibility. There is no way that whoever cooked this tasted what they were producing. The pomodoro insalata was a bowl of mediocre cherry tomatoes in a dish. No olive oil or seasonings whatsoever. The Sicilian swordfish was way overcooked and dry. The best items were the bottled water and the frozen French fries. Most of the food was cleared by the bussing staff without comment. No wait staff came by at all to ask how things were. I'm sure they are well aware of the low quality of the food served but no one cares because the clientele are tourists who won't be back. Robert Irvine really needs to do an episode of his show about this place. Run, don't walk, anywhere else.
Godo sicilian restaurant next to Ragusa. Food atmosphere and food. A palace to be' tried!!read more
I personally disagree with a lot of the reviews seen on this restaurant. I have been to numerous…read moreMichelin star restaurants across the world and there is a standard to what you'd expect to receive. Unfortunately, this place disappointed me in the system from the lack of gastronomy / creativity in the food, the pompous service, and the try hard atmosphere. We first were seated late to our table, waited 30+ minutes to receive our wine and amuse-bouche, and then was followed-up with just a series of underwhelming. While the photos may be beautiful, the lack of explosion in my mouth did the rest of the talking. Sorry Chef Sultano, but this did not hit the nail on the head for me. Save your $800 and go elsewhere.
Incredible food, and incredible service. Like my bouche was amused, by the unique food. It's…read moreexpensive (obviously) and it's ridiculous to try and find parking in the area, so I suggest walking since it's so close to the Duomo. You are guaranteed to leave being full! The fresh seafood is absolutely the way to go, and the truffle "ice cream sandwich" (I'm calling it that), was one of the most incredible things I've ever eaten. The fish of Sicily, was beautifully displayed with bullseye looking sauces with a jelly overtop and shrimp and octopus on the side. The wine list is extensive and they servers are willing to help you out with a recommendation. Lastly, they are so careful about allergies and will substitute any foods out and make you a unique dish which is something I really appreciated. Go here if you have the money to spend!
The menu was spectacular, the view breath-taking, the staff friendly and courteous and our chefs of…read morethe day were amazing. If in Sicily you should go.
A wonderful meal @ Basilico. Our second visit to Ragusa & our second visit to Basilico…read more Thank you!
Not far from the main area , is the this little gem. The staff are fantastic, even had their family…read morethere! Felt like I was home! The food was amazing, so much so went there twice!!
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!
Hands down the best pizza, service and location! There's always a line of locals waiting so that…read morewas definitely a good sign.
Fabulous for outdoor dining...such a unique setting. Food is superb with a very cordial staff.read more
Higher rating if this weren't stated as a Michelin (M) started restaurant. Chef was amazing ( best…read moretonight were the Oyster with calvados, eggplant, beef filet and the pork belly), our waiter ( enthused and joyful) and the the person checking us in. Carmelo the sommelier was dull. He would say the bare minimum, and then gone. He expressed no joy nor wanted to get involved with any small talk. He possibly look under the weather. He was a kill joy! He even served a bold red wine ( to pair with our meet) very chilled. Thus the wine tasted like rubbing alcohol when combined with the meat! Able to get better pairing after 20+ minutes bringing it up to room temperature (which should have been done already Carmelo) but by then food was getting cold. Price for this M-rated place was very reasonable but with this poor wine experience I'd maybe come back for the great food only.
Omg, I totally lucked out. Yelp says this place is closed. That's crazy! I called and they took my…read morereservation no problem. The food and the place is incredible. Worth the climb or investment to find it!