I Pupi

Fine dining restaurant · Bagheria

I Pupi

Fine dining restaurant · Bagheria

Vicolo Cavallotti, 11, 90011 Bagheria PA, Italy

Highlights

I Pupi in Bagheria, helmed by Chef Tony Lo Coco, brilliantly elevates traditional Sicilian cuisine to new heights, offering a Michelin-starred experience that's not to be missed.

Vicolo Cavallotti, 11, 90011 Bagheria PA, Italy Get directions

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€100+

@michelinguide

"Although his name could easily be that of a theatre star, Tony Lo Coco is actually the owner-chef of the I Pupi restaurants, and the proud holder of a Michelin star. His wife Laura is at the helm in the small, elegant dining room with a modern and minimalist feel, which is dominated by a large gleaming cabinet-cum-sideboard. As for the cuisine, Tony demonstrates real care in his choice of local ingredients, working with the best local cheesemakers, fishermen, farmers and breeders – you can happily let him guide you through his imaginative and personalised Sicilian cuisine. We highly recommended the meat and fish tasting menus, the mixed menu to taste a bit of everything, and the chef’s stigghioladish (his own take on street food)." - Michelin Inspector

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@searchingforstanley

Chef Tony Lo Coco welcomed Tucci into his Michelin star restaurant for his take on the Sicilian classic spaghetti alla bottarga. "The core, the soul of your restaurant," Tucci said to the chef, "is taking the really simple food of Sicily, and elevating it."

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Foo Sai Mun

Google

One of the best meals we had in Sicily! Raised the bar on the local ingredients where every dish had the right level of creativity without sacrificing flavor. Service was impeccable. The chef decides on the dishes to serve you but when I saw one of the dishes another table had I was very jealous. I mentioned it to the server and they ended up serving me that too! The best dish was definitely their version of a bruschetta. Just wow.

Clark Westmont

Google

Food was super creative, unconventional without being absurd. We ordered individual dishes rather than the tasting menu. The risotto and anchovy ravioli were two standout dishes, but everything was delicious. They supplement the main courses with small interludes of tasty bites. Even though the ordered portions are small, enough gets brought to the table to make it a very fulfilling meal. Service was immaculate, attentive and professional without being intrusive. Prices are fair considering the quality and originality. The place is tucked into an unexpected neighborhood and Google Maps may send you the long way around to get there, but we were happy we went.

roya soleimani

Google

Service was excellent. The food was delicious. So much thought had gone into their vegetarian tasting menu. Portions are generous.

jess po

Google

Creative dishes with a modern twist on Sicilian classics. Extensive wine list with knowledgeable sommelier, attentive wait staff and overall a good fine dining experience! We dined for around 3 hours, left feeling satisfied and very full! Definitely a great way to spend our last night in Sicily! Very pricey but nonetheless an experience in itself.

Ivan Galagan

Google

This restaurant is something very special. The combination of traditional Sicilian dishes with a modern touch creates an amazing flavour palette. Definitely worth the visit if you visit Sicily. The entire staff are incredibly friendly, helpful and accommodating.

Samantha A

Google

Thank you Stanley Tucci for visiting this restaurant in your series ‘Searching for Italy’. The food is divine, the mixture of modern & old sicilian with an innovative twist… the flavours & texture are stunning. Wild pig & lobster! Say no more! The four of us had the 7 course degustation menu & a couple of beautiful sicilian chardonnay’s. The staff were super friendly & helpful. We travelled from Cefalu just to experience this restaurant & it did not disappoint. Highly recommend, book in advance.

Emily Blomquist

Google

Oh Stanley Tucci, you beautiful man, you. We never would have thought to venture out to Bagheria (an hour from our hotel in Cefalu) had it not been for Tucci featuring I Pupi on his "Searching For Italy" program. Leading up to our reservation (make sure to get one) at I Pupi, we began to wonder if it was really worth the Michelin star pricing. Were we going to regret spending the money? Well, the answer was a resounding "NO." Every bite at I Pupi was a delight. We were there for three hours and would have happily stayed for another hour. The service was the best I have ever experienced. The servers were so attentive and knowledgable about every single aspect of the dishes: where ingredients came from, the Sicilian connection to food, etc. We honestly felt like we learned a lot! I can't even tell you exactly what we ate, but it was all so, so yummy! If you're thinking about splurging on a meal while in Sicily, let it be this... and make sure to get one of the tasting menus!

Nahla Salem

Google

This is my second time visiting I Pupi and i must say the menu was implacable! I was so happy to see the raw fish or crudo di mare is still on the menu (each piece paired with aromatizzato oil and unique salt). To my surprise i found the fermented funnel dish with fish and white sauce super unique (i personally never eat funnel but my god this dish was magical!). Another big surprise is the open ravioli pasta with the ragù of rabbit and the brodo of lobster ( to die for)... the rest of the dishes are just as delightful as you can see in the photos. The waiters are very polite and the paired wine are excellent worse every penny. The chef was extremely cute!!! He passed to check if everything is ok.. what an artist!! Definitely coming back for a third time ... in fact... I can't wait... thank you chef Tony..