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Doppio Gusto – Highly Recommended
I wholeheartedly recommend Doppio Gusto. During our holiday stay in Milazzo, we managed to visit Doppio Gusto… twice. Both visits were without a reservation, but we still got a table, even if we were told, “we only have an hour” – respect and thanks to the staff for accommodating us. Next time, of course, we’ll remember to book in advance, and I suggest everyone do the same if they want to enjoy the Doppio Gusto experience.
The restaurant has been recently renovated, as we were informed by a very friendly waiter, and features a soft, cozy beige décor. The tables for two are the perfect size, though there are also larger ones that seat six. The pleasant patio and outdoor garden with about 50 seats fill up quickly during dinner hours. We found this place thanks to a Michelin guide recommendation, but it’s clearly a favorite among Milazzo locals as well.
And now to what we had on our plates:
Red tuna tartare with guacamole and caviar – phenomenal, fresh, and delicate flavor of the fish – worth coming back just for this.
Grilled octopus served on potato velouté with confit cherry tomatoes – the strong taste of the sea balanced with the creaminess and lightness of the fluffy potato velouté.
Stuffed calamari with green beans – simplicity, freshness, and pure flavor always win – and here, they all shine.
Argentinian beef sirloin steak with grilled potatoes – I know this isn’t a very local Sicilian dish, but after two weeks of fish and seafood, I was craving a good-quality piece of meat, and it did not disappoint: cooked to perfection (medium rare), juicy, pink, with a red center. Paired with sea salt and thin slices of grilled potatoes – what more could you want?
For dessert: frozen pistachio sphere with a raspberry center – the perfect ending to such a dinner, in such a place, on such an evening.
Of course, we cannot forget the impressive wine list – this time we went with a chilled, refreshing, citrusy Grillo, perfect for a hot 30°C summer evening.
We left delighted, full, and happy. We will definitely be back.