L'oste E Il Sacrestano - LICATA

Firstly you need to ring the doorbell to get in! The welcome is warm and the service attentive. This is not a trattoria! It's fine dining. For our set menu choi... read more Firstly you need to ring the doorbell to get in! The welcome is warm and the service attentive. This is not a trattoria! It's fine dining. For our set menu choice there were several fish-based courses beautifully prepared and having contrasts in colour and flavour that worked perfectly. The chef and the waitress explained the courses as they were served and were happy to answer our interrogations. The Etna white wine added to the experience. If you're looking for something a bit special then I can recommend it.

The food and the service were outstanding especially considering I have an intollerance which i had not informed about at time of booking. Pity about the locati... read more The food and the service were outstanding especially considering I have an intollerance which i had not informed about at time of booking. Pity about the location.

We cannot fault this small gem, the welcome is warm and friendly, the food is exceptional and the cellar is carefully selected and perfect. All dishes are prese... read more We cannot fault this small gem, the welcome is warm and friendly, the food is exceptional and the cellar is carefully selected and perfect. All dishes are presented and explained by Peppe (L 'Oste) each one beautifully balanced and prepared with care and respect for local produce. We first went because La Madia was closed, and have never felt the need to go elsewhere when in Licata.

Tried reserving a table for a WEDNESDAY more than a month in advance. After several back-and-forths (I speak Italian), restauranteur finally decided to inform m... read more Tried reserving a table for a WEDNESDAY more than a month in advance. After several back-and-forths (I speak Italian), restauranteur finally decided to inform me that he doesn’t make reservations more than a week ahead and advised me to make my reservation the week before we’d like to visit. Now, a week before arrival and after having planned to stay in Licata for an extra night for the sole purpose of eating at his restaurant, he informs me that he is only open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Are you serious?? Website states that the restaurant is open every day but Monday. Don’t waste your time planning a stop here.

We tried to have lunch in that osteria last Saturday. According to travelguides and the sign on the left side of the entrance the osteria is open on Saturdays f... read more We tried to have lunch in that osteria last Saturday. According to travelguides and the sign on the left side of the entrance the osteria is open on Saturdays for lunch. After ringing the bell, the owner showed up very upset and pointed out that the restaurant was closed. He rejected us in a very unpolite and unprofessional manner. Chefs like him should go out of business; he has obviously no understanding of good hospitality.