Ristorante Profumi di Cous Cous

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.

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.

Cous cous is in the name and cous cous delivered! Each section of the menu had both breadth and depth, and I appreciated the ability to mix different types of cous cous as a mini sampler of two. The homemade pasta was perfection, and every dish was an orchestra of flavor. The wine menu is a BIBLE offering every style imaginable. The only potential drawback is that, being a Michelin Star restaurant, you can feel like your every move is being watched as they look to ensure perfection and consistency in experience, but otherwise, the staff was incredibly friendly. Plus, the ambiance, especially outdoors, was adorable

A true gem in San Vito Lo Capo. I’m Italian born and raised and this place was on another level. Best Cous Cous I ever had, incredible selection of wines, amazing pasta and crudo, and the staff was impeccable. Also prices are so low for what this is. In America this place would cost triple!

Nice and cozy place with a great variety of traditional couscous dishes, including both meat and vegetarian options. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a lovely inside garden that’s perfect for relaxing. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and want to enjoy authentic flavors.

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

A high-end venue with exceptionally friendly and unobtrusive staff, a beautiful ambiance, and excellent food. Unfortunately, the pleasant atmosphere is disrupted by an employee (possibly the owner) at the register, who speaks loudly on a video call about private matters, ruining the intimacy and charm of the place.

Based on that many Michelin branded mentions at the restaurant front, expected much more. We found service was very good, till I asked for a main dish suggestion. And the Moscow Mule I had was above average. Food was just OK, and don't try asking your waiter for a one dish recommended. My fault. All my entire fault. That fish with potatoes was so hospital memories... Wine list is a + in this restaurant. Desert we had was just OK, similar to the whole experience.