Ristorante Petrolo

It took us 45minutes to find a parking space at around 930pm but it was all worth it. Food here is fantastic. We had bruschette, spaghetti al Nero Di seppia and the special fish mixed grill. It was a beautiful crescendo of flavours. The bruschette were very nice, lots of chopped sweet tomatoes. The spaghetti were super nice, don’t think I ever had such a good Nero Di seppia dish, I wasn’t expecting much but this was super tasty. Then the mixed grill arrived… wow. The octopus was perfectly cooked, crispy skin and soft flesh. The totano the same, neither are easy to cook but this was a masterclass. The pesce spada and the prawns were a tasty accompaniment to those two masterpieces. Plus the host was very welcoming, played her part to perfection, it was clear that people were coming to see her as much as having beltway food and everyone was very complimentary to her and her restaurant (I think she was the owner?). Highly recommended.

I've eaten here several times on two visits to the area. A friendly owner (and host) and an excellent kitchen serving fantastic regional food with a 90% bias towards fish and seafood. If you want pizza or a burger do not come here. It's a real restaurant serving real, super fresh, food at reasonable prices. Booking for dinner in the summer is advised.

We love this restaurant. We traveled in Sicily for 8 days and this probably is the best pasta we had. Will need to try to recreate this dish at home (Thailand) because that’s how much we will miss this dish.

A decent restaurant if you’re looking to try some very unique and interesting flavors as well as some of the most popular dishes from Sicily for decent prices. Very tasty food available for dine in or takeout. Seafood was tasty but a little overcooked. Found a small piece of plastic in my pasta, but nothing terrible. Friendly, fast and efficient service. Available also in Italian and English. Payments accepted with cash or card. Reservations highly recommended but not needed on weekdays during winter season. Handicap friendly and wheelchair accessible. Parking is safe and easy. Printed menu. Vegetarian options available. Baby chairs available for children. Restrooms on site. Indoor and outdoor seating. Free parking available nearby.

Wonderful helpful staff. Nice location. Food was ok, big portions and well presented, but far too salty to the point I didn’t enjoy it a quarter of the way through each dish. Since both dishes I tried were equally heavy handed on the salt it is clearly not an aberration but a pattern. Not my favorite Sicily food experience, but enjoyed the atmosphere and kind servers.

What a hidden gem of a restaurant! We stumbled upon this charming family-run eatery while seeking a quick and satisfying lunch before continuing our journey. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the mother and her son, who were simply delightful. The son took the time to explain the menu offerings with great care and enthusiasm—a true example of excellent service. They also ensured our little one was entertained while we waited for our meal. As for the food, it was outstanding! Each dish showcased incredible flavors and freshness. We couldn't resist indulging in every bite. The simple pasta al pomodoro for our child was expertly prepared and thoroughly enjoyed. If you find yourself in Castellammare del Golfo, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. Huge kudos to the entire family for creating such a wonderful dining experience. We'll definitely be back!

So very good. Family run local restaurant. Wonderful atmosphere A team who are very obviously passionate about their food and wine. Prawns and octopus sublime. Thank you a special evening. Most definitely the “ WOW” factor here.

I've been traveling around Sicily for 3 weeks and this is the best seafood lunch I've had. Service was friendly and constant. Not that quick but not slow either. Dish was more than enough, seasoning and combination of ingredientswas amazing . Highly recommended.