Ristorante La Madia

Top choice in Mediterranean Coast


One of Sicily's finest restaurants, double Michelin-starred La Madia is a labour of love for local-born chef Pino Cuttaia. It serves modern Sicilian dishes based on authentic Mediterranean ingredients, such as merluzzo (cod) smoked over pine cones or cuttlefish served with fennel cream. Items on the elaborate tasting menus are presented as works of art, with exquisite flavours to match.


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