Ristorante Sciacca Hostaria del Vicolo

We had lunch here on a Saturday early afternoon. The restaurant is a bit hidden in a small pedestrian street and from the outside, only limited signs indicate that you have a gourmet and Michelin restaurant here. We were greeted and seated by the attentive, friendly and professional head waiter and got his full attention throughout the meal. We ordered a la carte but there is also set menu price and two different tasting menus. For primo, we had the risotto di angelo (Nebrodi black pork cheek, pumpkin cream) and it was absolutely delicious and very harmonious. The creaminess of the risotto and cheese went very well with the floweriness and freshness of the pumpkin on the one hand and the crispiness and saltiness of the pork/guancale. This is definitely a stand-out dish and kudos to the chef(s) for creating such a memorable experience! For secondi, we had the monkfish (pictured) and the picanha steak. Both were very good but the steak impressed us a bit more. It was a very high-quality cut, very tender and grilled perfectly to our preference. The monkfish was nicely cooked too, refined and balanced, and the tomatoes brought a wonderful freshness and sweetness to the dish, but the portion could have been a bit more substantial and could have upped the creamy element in the form of more more potato purée. For dolci, we went for their signature dessert, which is a variation of canolli but is served warm, uses a crêpe instead of the usual fried pastry and has a sweet pumpkin cream filling. It was amazing and left us with a worthy conclusion of an altogether very convincing and satisfying meal, and therefore clearly deserving of the full five stars.

We were there for lunch. The food was good, we had Fuseloni with pesto after a mixed salad and Paccheri followed by beef fillet. Accompanied by water and two glasses if wine. We paid 114€, so it is quite expensive!

We needed dinner on our first Sunday in Sicily. All the places we knew in Sciacca were closed but we found the Art Deco cafe open. The welcome was not as friendly as normal and the service a little offhand, but the food when it arrived was very good indeed.

Excellent food, very quiet when we arrived for lunch post-COVID. The raw fish starter was phenomenal and so fresh. The risotto was perfectly balanced. And the steamed fish was so fresh and floral and interestingly flavored.

Michelin rated restaurant in the heart of historic Sciacca. Delicious food, fantastic wine list, and very friendly staff.

Excellent food, very kind stuff and lovely little restaurant! Recommended!

Absolutely fantastic, Sicilian faire. Beautiful linens and fantastic service. The bacon octopus anti pasti was sublime and the monk fish medallions were magnificent. One must have the amazing Sicilian bread and young Olive oil. Highly recommended.

Enjoyed a fine rainy evening dinner at the refined Restaurant. The service, food and surroundings were superb. Felt well cared for.

Everytime we're in town, Nino Bentivegna's magic place is a must: he carefully search for the excellence between the best food makers and productors, his young daughter cooks with love. You can find traditiona sicilian recipes with a magic touch of invention! Everything is excellent: from the bread to the Olive oil, from the fresh fish to local tasty cheese. If you came in Sciacca you can't visit the Hostaria!

This is one of the best restaurants of Sciacca. The small restaurant is located in a narrow street in the old center of Sciacca. The food served is typical sicilian, consisting of pasta, meat and fish. A clear recommendation for anyone searching for a comforable restaurant with really delicious meals.