Sutt'a Ràvia

My sister and I had our first meal of our Cefalù trip at Sutt’a Ravia – and what an amazing start it was! The food was absolutely delicious, the service outstanding, and we received great recommendations that made our dining experience even better. The restaurant is a bit tucked away from the busy tourist promenade, which we actually really liked – it felt more authentic and relaxed. Our waiter was incredibly friendly, spoke perfect English and German, and took the time to chat with every guest in such a warm and welcoming way. You could really feel the passion for both food and hospitality. Ah yes, one important thing to mention: we shared each dish to try two different ones – so in the photos, you’ll only see half-portions! We’ll definitely be back – in fact, we’re already thinking about returning tomorrow to try the famous Sicilian dish “alla Norma”! Highly recommended!

The service started with the cheapest, worst, hardest bread that wasn't even heated properly. The pasta was overcooked, and there was barely any seafood in it - almost none at all. The swordfish was also overcooked and seemed like just a tiny piece. Then they charged a €2.5 service fee per person. Overall, it was extremely disappointing. Two people ended up paying €50 for basically nothing. I strongly recommend everyone avoid this place.

During our day trip to Cefalù from Palermo, we arrived just in time for lunch and set out to find a great place to eat. That’s when we stumbled upon this hidden gem of a restaurant. Although we initially hoped to dine outside, the strong wind led us to choose a cozy indoor table instead. The waitress was an absolute delight—despite speaking only a little English, she was incredibly kind and helpful, making us feel truly welcome. For our meal, I enjoyed Pasta Grigia di Mare with black octopus ink, while my partner had Zuppa di Mare—both dishes were simply perfect. To finish, I treated myself to a pistachio tiramisu, which was just as delicious as the rest of the meal. A wonderful dining experience all around!

The most excellent fresh food, seafood as a speciality. Nothing frozen. All fresh. The friendly atmosphere. And the excellent service. Made the extra effort to make us feel like locals. Truly a brilliant restaurant.

I give the food four stars and held one back because we felt so unwelcome there. We didn’t reserve a table and just swung by to try our luck. They denied us the seats inside at first saying they were all booked. But then it looked like it was about to rain and all of sudden we got migrated inside. The service was slow, just like anywhere else in Italy but what makes it worse is that they made it so that they didn’t want you to dine there. Their gesture, their expression and their tone just seemed unfriendly. Basically whatever you experienced on the main land (in the north) Italy cannot really be expected here. However, I gotta give it to their food. You can never find seafood dishes this cheap on the whole island. The BnB lady who recommended it to us said that the Sutt’a Ràvia’s owner also owned a seafood store. So, they have plenty of supplies. If you can overlook the cold vibe from the staff then you’ll have a good time there. Also keep in mind that takeaway is only possible after 8pm.

We had a fantastic dinner at Sutt'a Ràvia! The seafood was incredibly fresh and delicious, exactly what you'd expect. The service was outstanding – very friendly, nice, and accommodating. They truly ensured we had a great dining experience. Highly recommend for seafood lovers!

Delicious seafood - this was the locals top recommendation! They didn’t have a table when we arrived but were super helpful and able to seat us 30 mins later - just enough time for a drink at the bar two along the street!

Associated with the fishmongers next door this place must represent the best price/quality ratio in Cefalu. Menu comes in two price levels, the standard has pasta (primi) courses at around €7 the more luxury one €10-15. Seafood is really good, recommend the Cozze (Mussels) and the antipasti starters (as pictured) with smoked tuna, salmon and swordfish, prawn cocktail, octopus, sardines and cod with capers. Great atmosphere both in and out and seems popular with the locals which is generally a good sign. Ate here twice for lunch and dinner - both equally good. Drinks also very reasonable, recommend the Grillo white wine. No coperto (management service charge) as standard also but you'll likely want to tip for how little you'll spend for great food.