Ristorante Profumi di Cous Cous

We had a wonderful dining experience at this Michelin-starred restaurant - authentic local cuisine. We tried the fish and couscous, both perfectly prepared and full of flavor. 👌🏻 The staff were professional and attentive, making the evening even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was beautiful, surrounded by lush greenery and a lovely garden. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience refined Sicilian flavors in a stunning setting.

We had an amazing dinner at Profumi di Couscous — the food was absolutely delicious, full of authentic Sicilian flavors, and beautifully presented. Every bite was a delight, especially the couscous dishes which live up to the name of the restaurant. What truly made the night special, though, was the incredible service. The barman was incredibly kind, attentive, and made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. His energy and care added a personal touch that made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommended for anyone visiting San Vito Lo Capo. We’ll definitely be coming back! — Igor & Marthina

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Definitely a five-star experience! The service was exceptional – grazie, Giuseppe! I’m not usually a big fan of couscous, but we tried the duo with two different varieties and both were surprisingly delicious. The burrata ravioli was delish as well! For appetizers, we had the octopus salad and chickpea fritters – both excellent. My dessert, the cassata siciliana, was the perfect finish. The wine list was also wonderful. Highly recommend!

After great expectations, a huge disappointment! Sorry, but who gave you a star??? Or did you buy it? The food offered was, in a word, terrible. I have never eaten such a bad, unflavored octopus salad, raw hard carrots? The baked potatoes with onion and rosemary did not even meet the onion and rosemary, sorry, and there was no salt. It is unacceptable for a steak knife to be drowned in the juice from grilled vegetables. On the other hand, I must praise the couscous, which was excellently flavored, soft, even though unpeeled small shrimps should not be there. The service sometimes seemed tired and in no mood, and the peak of dissatisfaction was that you had to go into the building to pay the bill. I have been to more than 30 starred restaurants around the world, but today I was disappointed by the great disrespect towards the food that should represent you. Try to fix it

This Michelin-recommended restaurant in San Vito Lo Capo serves Sicilian and other Italian dishes with rich, memorable flavors. I’ve been here several times and always left very satisfied. The food and the atmosphere are captivating—elegant but relaxed. Service is good, though it depends on the waiter. Still, the overall experience is consistently excellent.

How did this place ever receive a star? Literally who gave it? Did they pay for it? Because this is the most average experience I have had in San Vito. The food was genuinely bad (at least, the steak and swordish were). The cocktails had the weirdest proportions. The service was depressed?? The only good thing about this place was the architecture and design. The wine was good as well, but I have had better. If this restaurant did not have a michelin star, it could easily be considered “Just Okay”, but when a restaurant has a star, it is expected to be a full on GOOD experience, instead of hit or miss. So much room for improvement its absurd.

Plentiful and attentive staff, amazing couscous, giant portions, so it’s a good idea to share courses. I really enjoyed the Couscous Duo, where you get two types of couscous dish with two sauces on one plate. Worth dressing to impress and reserving a table, especially near/at the weekend.

Disappointed & Confused—Not Michelin guide Worthy Aesthetically, the restaurant is beautiful—thoughtfully designed and visually pleasing. The wine list is extensive, and the sommelier, once we finally got to speak with him, was knowledgeable and helpful. The highlight of our meal was actually the Etna wine he recommended and a trio of tartare, which, notably, required no cooking. Unfortunately, that’s where the praise ends. For a Michelin-guide restaurant, I expected more complexity, balance, and finesse in the flavor profile & service. We ordered three couscous dishes and one pasta, all of which were completely forgettable. The caponata appetizer was just okay—nothing that stood out. At this level, “just okay” really doesn’t cut it. The most disappointing aspect, however, was the service—confusing, inattentive, and borderline rude. I had specifically requested outdoor seating when making the reservation. Upon arrival, despite many open tables in multiple outdoor areas (street side, center courtyard, and shaded rear), the host led us to the most tucked-away shaded corner of the restaurant. When I reminded her of my request, she made a face, then reluctantly walked us past several available tables only to offer—again—another shaded, undesirable spot. I politely pointed out a few empty tables in better areas, but she refused and ultimately placed us in the farthest back part of the unshaded section. We have no idea why we were treated this way—we were on time, dressed appropriately, and polite throughout. It only got worse. I asked our server for the sommelier shortly after being seated, but he insisted we order starters instead. A second staff member came to take our primi order, and again, I had to remind her that we hadn’t ordered starters and were still waiting on the sommelier. It took 20 minutes before he finally came by. For context, this was a Monday night at 9:45 PM—the restaurant was not even half full. To top it off, we were told we could not pay at our table and had to walk to the cashier. What kind of Michelin-level service is that? All in all, this was a frustrating and underwhelming experience. Between the subpar food, odd service decisions, and lack of hospitality, I won’t be returning—and I would not recommend it to others either