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Hours
| Wednesday | 12:30–3 PM, 7–10 PM |
| Thursday | 12:30–3 PM, 7–10 PM |
| Friday | 12:30–3 PM, 7–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30–3 PM, 7–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30–3 PM, 7–10 PM |
| Monday | 12:30–3 PM, 7–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:30–3 PM, 7–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: Via Grotte, 7, 95024 Riposto CT, Italy
Phone: +39 095 809383
Website: https://www.donnacarmela.com/it/ristoranti-bar.html
Order and Reservations
Reservations: thefork.it
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Reviews
Oleg Nepomnyaschy
Very nice restaurant in the unique location.
Warm and nice service.
Great and testy “La Carte” options.
Kids menu makes must place for travelers with kids.
… moreWarm and nice service.
Great and testy “La Carte” options.
Kids menu makes must place for travelers with kids.
Jung
This was the best restaurant we visited in Sicily, easily the highlight of our trip. After several underwhelming meals in touristy spots, we began to question Sicily’s culinary reputation, despite having traveled extensively through Italy’s top food regions. Then we discovered La Cucina at Donna Carmela Resort, and everything changed. We had the four-course tasting menu and instantly wished we had chosen the seven – it was refined, creative, and showcased the best of local ingredients, even down to the perfectly fermented housemade bread.
The real standout was the wine experience led by sommelier Gian Luca. His pairings were impeccable, and his deep knowledge of Sicilian varietals and producers added rich context to every pour. It was the best wine service we’ve had anywhere in Sicily – engaging, thoughtful, and perfectly matched to the meal.
We were a group of six, spanning ages 14 to 80, celebrating my father’s milestone birthday traveling from both South Korea and Washington DC, and every course delighted us. The level of hospitality, warmth, and attention to detail left a lasting impression and truly captured the spirit of Sicily. Don’t miss this gem – and definitely ask for Gian Luca to guide your wine journey.
… moreThe real standout was the wine experience led by sommelier Gian Luca. His pairings were impeccable, and his deep knowledge of Sicilian varietals and producers added rich context to every pour. It was the best wine service we’ve had anywhere in Sicily – engaging, thoughtful, and perfectly matched to the meal.
We were a group of six, spanning ages 14 to 80, celebrating my father’s milestone birthday traveling from both South Korea and Washington DC, and every course delighted us. The level of hospitality, warmth, and attention to detail left a lasting impression and truly captured the spirit of Sicily. Don’t miss this gem – and definitely ask for Gian Luca to guide your wine journey.
Mattia Bonaccorsi
From the moment we arrived the staff was incredibly welcoming. Everything was perfect as you’d expect from a restaurant of this caliber. All the different courses were very well balanced with flavours, with the amouse bouche taking inspiration from a cinnamon roll, making it savoury. The cheese, onion, and tomato ‘pizza’ was very soft and balanced, My favourite courses were the veal fillet, with soft meat and flavourful sauce, served with some bread; and the red prawn ‘bottoni’ filled with stracciatella and a zucchini sauce. Although these were my favourites everything was absolutely delicious. There is a very expansive selection of wines to choose from, with the staff ready to help with anything you may need. The bathrooms were probably the cleanest I’ve ever seen in a restaurant. I really hope I will get the chance to come back considering how great this experience was, and highly recommend to try this out at least once.
… moreWen Yuan
A lovely place with a beautiful atmosphere – elegant, calm and inviting. The service was good and the venue very pleasant. The food, however, did not quite live up to expectations: it was a bit disappointing to get carrot in the main chef’s menu, and the lobster was unfortunately overcooked. The coconut milk sauce that came with it also did not suit the taste and made the dish unbalanced. All in all, a great experience atmospheric, but with room for improvement in the kitchen
… moreDio Catania
Service is exceptional, the food even more so. The wine tasting however stole the show, truly showcasing the vast depth and high quality of Sicilian wines.
Well worth it.
… moreWell worth it.
Jean-François Roberge
A place to visit absolutely when you are in the area. Service, food and plates presentation are all made to make your experience exquisite. Grazie Mille a tutti
… moreAdam Hess
Last night I had an incredible meal at La Cucina Di Donna Carmela. The food was top notch, but what really made the experience stand out was the wine.
I have had wine pairings all over the world and at many 2 and 3 star Michelin restaurants, but I have never had an experience quite as good as this. The sommelier, Gianluca Canuti, was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about wine. He asked some questions to get to know my preferences and then we were off on an amazing journey.
I had the “Top Four” degustation, which consisted of mostly meat dishes, so we stuck mostly to reds until the end. The flavors were expertly paired so that the food and the wine, while each great on their own, were pure magic together. My personal favorite dish was the tartare. Combined with the buttery, flakey roll and the tannins of the delicious (but still young) wine paired with it delivered a taste sensation that I won’t soon forget.
If you are a lover of wine this experience is one that I can’t recommend enough. Thanks, again, to the staff for a memorable meal! I will definitely be coming to stay at the resort again just to repeat the dinner.
… moreI have had wine pairings all over the world and at many 2 and 3 star Michelin restaurants, but I have never had an experience quite as good as this. The sommelier, Gianluca Canuti, was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about wine. He asked some questions to get to know my preferences and then we were off on an amazing journey.
I had the “Top Four” degustation, which consisted of mostly meat dishes, so we stuck mostly to reds until the end. The flavors were expertly paired so that the food and the wine, while each great on their own, were pure magic together. My personal favorite dish was the tartare. Combined with the buttery, flakey roll and the tannins of the delicious (but still young) wine paired with it delivered a taste sensation that I won’t soon forget.
If you are a lover of wine this experience is one that I can’t recommend enough. Thanks, again, to the staff for a memorable meal! I will definitely be coming to stay at the resort again just to repeat the dinner.
gianluca la spina
Per una cena romantica e per gustare tanti sapori nostrani serviti con professionalità e cortesia. Tutto perfetto anche la musica. Serata speciale. Consigliato.
… moreGucciardello Romeo
Delusione nella gestione di un evento speciale per cliente abituale
Scrivo questa recensione come cliente fedele dela struttura sin dalla sua apertura, avendo sempre riposto fiducia nei suoi servizi.
In occasione di un evento significativo per la mia famiglia, la Cresima di mia figlia prevista per il pomeriggio del 18 settembre, avevo richiesto l’organizzazione di un tavolo per 20 persone. Durante il nostro incontro nel mese di maggio, mi era stata data rassicurazione sulla fattibilità e una prossima conferma.
Purtroppo, devo esprimere la mia profonda delusione per il seguito della richiesta. La risposta è giunta solo a seguito di un mio diretto sollecito telefonico (passati due mesi di attesa), e temo che in assenza di tale iniziativa, non avrei ricevuto alcun riscontro. Inoltre, la proposta ricevuta prevedeva disponibilità per il pranzo o per una data alternativa, non tenendo conto dell’orario specifico e della natura della cerimonia.
È spiacevole constatare come, nonostante la fedeltà e la fiducia dimostrata nel tempo, l’attenzione nei confronti dei clienti abituali possa venire meno proprio in occasioni così importanti e sentite. Spero che questo feedback possa essere utile per migliorare la gestione di eventi futuri.
Per noi, dopo questa esperienza, sarà difficile tornare.
… moreScrivo questa recensione come cliente fedele dela struttura sin dalla sua apertura, avendo sempre riposto fiducia nei suoi servizi.
In occasione di un evento significativo per la mia famiglia, la Cresima di mia figlia prevista per il pomeriggio del 18 settembre, avevo richiesto l’organizzazione di un tavolo per 20 persone. Durante il nostro incontro nel mese di maggio, mi era stata data rassicurazione sulla fattibilità e una prossima conferma.
Purtroppo, devo esprimere la mia profonda delusione per il seguito della richiesta. La risposta è giunta solo a seguito di un mio diretto sollecito telefonico (passati due mesi di attesa), e temo che in assenza di tale iniziativa, non avrei ricevuto alcun riscontro. Inoltre, la proposta ricevuta prevedeva disponibilità per il pranzo o per una data alternativa, non tenendo conto dell’orario specifico e della natura della cerimonia.
È spiacevole constatare come, nonostante la fedeltà e la fiducia dimostrata nel tempo, l’attenzione nei confronti dei clienti abituali possa venire meno proprio in occasioni così importanti e sentite. Spero che questo feedback possa essere utile per migliorare la gestione di eventi futuri.
Per noi, dopo questa esperienza, sarà difficile tornare.