La Madia - LICATA

Chef Cuttaia amazed and delighted us from start to finish: we chose the Scala dei Turchi menu. We heeded the chef 's advice not to eat too much bread: there are... read more Chef Cuttaia amazed and delighted us from start to finish: we chose the Scala dei Turchi menu. We heeded the chef 's advice not to eat too much bread: there are more than ten courses, and not being able to taste them all would have been a real shame. It goes without saying that every dish was perfect in every way: presentation, taste, texture, and quality of the ingredients. This review isn 't meant to judge the undisputed quality of the dishes, but to share the emotions we experienced. What the eye saw never matched what we ate. It was a constant surprise. Some dishes evoked memories of childhood flavors (for us, the Morettino and the pasta soup in particular), others spoke of the chef 's experience of the region. Special praise goes to the attention to waste and the use of every part of the ingredients (the octopus skin, for example). And a further surprise was the use of gluten-free products for everyone, with exceptional results, thus eliminating any deviation from the normal menu, at a time when, unfortunately, finding gluten-free alternatives when dining out is still far from guaranteed. Finally, the pleasure of discovering the kindness and generosity of the chef and the dining room staff in sharing their emotions and life experiences made everything even more enjoyable. It was an honor to be your guests.

We had very high expectations, and they were exceeded. The food was exceptional, Chef Cuttaia was always present at the tables, the service was phenomenal, and... read more We had very high expectations, and they were exceeded. The food was exceptional, Chef Cuttaia was always present at the tables, the service was phenomenal, and the atmosphere was relaxing, perfect for a unique experience. Thank you for the emotions you gave us through your cuisine.

We traveled over 400km to taste the chef's creations, and we recommend everyone try this experience at least once in their lifetime. No photo, review, or commen... read more We traveled over 400km to taste the chef's creations, and we recommend everyone try this experience at least once in their lifetime. No photo, review, or comment can do justice to every single dish. Balance, harmony, and table setting were the guiding threads of this sensory journey.

Certainly the highest level in Sicily, but the Cuttaia in the early days got 5 stars with its cuisine alone. read more Certainly the highest level in Sicily, but the Cuttaia in the early days got 5 stars with its cuisine alone.

We came here especially for my birthday but it was a bit disappointing, unfortunately. We were the only people in the restaurant but the chef never came out and... read more We came here especially for my birthday but it was a bit disappointing, unfortunately. We were the only people in the restaurant but the chef never came out and the staff didn’t speak English well which made things difficult. The food was good but not fantastic, as you’d expect. Not sure why; but they initially tried to convince me to get a ‘custom’ dish combination (without explaining the cost, since this option was not on the menu). When I refused and chose my a la carte option, they became a bit edgy and awkward, so the situation made me feel uncomfortable. Overall not what you’d expect for two stars.