Osteria Expanificio

Spontaneuosly walked into this Michelin recommended restaurant where the dimmed atmosphere was welcoming. The local Sicilian touch can be tasted from the starters, fresh seafood varieties and the sea urchin pasta was yummy (could be less salty for my taste bud). Overall was 10 out of 10. It got busy after we arrived so it's better to book in advance.

We spent a long day driving from Trapani and after dropping off our luggage at our hotel, we made a b-line to here before they closed for lunch. I book marked this as it is a Bib Gourmand and it did not disappoint. As this was our meal of the day we ordered several dishes. The only thing I do not recommend is the Misto salad which is generic and the bread was cold. Otherwise, everything was 5 star.

Great spot for a tasty meal. On the pricey side, however, could not find anything to fault. The service was very good overall, the atmosphere great and the food was tasty and nice as expected, specially the risotto! We drove there and although we could not figure whether there is private parking at the restaurant, we could easily find a free bay to park a little bit further down the road (before getting to the restaurant).

The best meal we had in Sicily!!!! Good service, cute terrace and amazing food. I would highly recommend light: - vitelo tonnato - the ragú (we ordered as dessert too, 2nd round ajajaj) - rissotto with scampi - the pasta with sea urchin

It was a beautiful warm evening at the end of September, and I went for a meal with a friend. Sitting outside was lovely — the atmosphere alone made it a pleasant start. The food was good, but the experience was spoiled by the attitude of the main waiter. He had to be in control of everything — very focused, like a hawk — and the only one allowed to take orders. Once you managed to get his attention, he was efficient, but otherwise, it was impossible to catch his eye. Funny enough, even with his overcontrolling manner, the cocktails that should have come first arrived only after we kept asking for them. The other waiters did not dare to help, though later a lady (probably the owner) came to apologise for cocktails being late, which was appreciated. Would I go again? Probably not.

The service was deplorable. The lady seemed to be incapable of handling the people incoming, ineffective as I haven’t seen in a while. The service was slow and unnatentive, often forgetting what we had offered and having to remind them. The food was nice, but nothing spectacular about it. We ordered the tuna filet and the fish of the day. Both good but, as said, not crazy and small portions. We came recommended but wouldn’t pass this recommendation to anybody. Worst experience we have had in Sicily so far.

We had a drink and starters. The local beer was good and my "Fantasy" cocktail was alright. Not as frizzy as expected according to the description on the menu. We ordered a bruschetta with pancetta, honey and almonds which was probably the best bruschetta Ive had in my life. The eggplant pie was good but not for the price. Copperta is 3eur per head. The view is nice out of the hill too, but there's always cars passing by.

This was one of the main highlights of my trip in Sicily. The flavors are incredible and the street terrace setting is both beautiful and easy going vibe with a lively atmosphere. Not even accounting for the well balance prices of the site vs its flavour. The dishes are outstanding. The only downside is that you cannot try them all at once, which means you will want to return again and again. The melanzane tart was full of flavor, perfectly cooked, tender yet with a nice crunch. The octopus salad, though simple, was the freshest and most flavorful I had in Sicily, far above the others I tried. Choosing a highlight between the risotto with raw shrimp and burrata or the ravioli with pistachio sauce is impossible as both were exceptional. Desserts, however, felt less memorable. The ones I tried were simple and lacked the same quality and local character that made the main dishes so remarkable. Perhaps opting for simpler dessert choices would work better. Overall, Osteria Expansificio is a must-visit for its outstanding food, vibrant atmosphere and unforgettable flavors.