In Cucina Dai Pennisi

We found this gem through guide Michelin and were not disappointed! Loved the food soooo much, ordered a lot for lunch , drank several bottles of wine and cancelled our dinner reservation - highly recommend!

In July 2024, we celebrated my husband’s birthday at In Cucina Dai Pennisi for lunch, a spot recommended by a nearby vineyard. The food and ambiance were delightful, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. However, we were deeply disappointed by the lack of transparency regarding the wine recommendations. We started with a local wine, Rosso Del Conte, which was suggested by the waitress and priced around 80 euros. After finishing the first bottle, which we enjoyed, my husband asked for another recommendation in a similar price range. The waitress enthusiastically suggested a local wine called Magma, highlighting that it was the last bottle in stock and insisting it was excellent. Trusting her, we assumed it would be comparable in price. To our shock, when the bill arrived, we discovered that the second bottle cost an astounding 700 euros, a detail that was never mentioned to us beforehand. This lack of transparency completely soured an otherwise pleasant dining experience. A word of caution: when ordering wine here, ensure you confirm the price. In our case, the significant price disparity was only revealed after the fact, leaving us feeling misled. Clear communication is vital, and sadly, this experience left us questioning the service.

At In Cucina dai Pennisi you eat really well. The mixed grill is generous and the meats are delicious. Don’t miss the charcuterie board cannoli! The service is attentive.

I would rate the food 2 stars. It’s acceptable, but I have to deduct one star due to the high price, which doesn’t match the quality or service. The BBQ pork ribs had a decent taste, but nothing special—comparable to pre-marinated ribs you can buy at a grocery store in Norway. For €20, you only get the ribs, and you have to order sides like potatoes or salads separately, or you’ll end up with just ribs on your plate, which felt disappointing. The mixed grill was quite bland and lacked flavor, with the lamb having an overpowering gamey taste. I really don’t understand how this restaurant has received such high reviews. In the end, it’s just a butcher shop.

We visited this place to order two sandwiches for takeaway and were warmly welcomed and professionally served by an elderly yet very kind woman, Angelina. She thoughtfully recommended and prepared our sandwiches, creating an atmosphere of coziness and sincere pleasure. Thank you, Angelina, for your smile and such pleasant service.

Set at the base of Mt Etna this butcher shop and restaurant is worth a trip up from the shore. Famed for their meats this town doesn’t fall short of the expectation with a mind blowing offering of local wines. The fresh grilled taste of all the dishes was delicious, amazing service, excellent standard of sanitization post covid. Need to go back for the burger. Could easily eat 1130AM yo close. Bought some pancetta and local olive oils to take home. Don’t miss this one.

Dai Pennisi was a recommendation from 2 different sources. We ordered 2 main courses (stuffed pork chop, curry beef), a salad, 2 mini canoli and a cheesecake al limone. The desert was absolutely amazing! The 4 stars come from the fact the meat was (main course) was a bit too cooked for my taste. If you look around, clearly the owner has great expectations, and there's still a way to go. All in all, a good choice in Linguaglossa.

The decor is beautiful with an ample selection of wines, regional cold meats and cheeses. Good quality food with the kitchen in full display. The mixed grill had excessive fat contents, combined with the assortment of cold meats and cheese (both shared) it felt too heavy and salty. Our vaccine certificates where scanned prior seating inside, but the table right next to us were first seated, asked if they had a certificate, but the certificate was never scanned.