The food was amazing, one of the best meals we've ever had. Lamb chops, pasta, risotto, and…read moreespecially the eggplant Parmesan was delicious. The service was wonderful couldn't have asked for a better meal.

Excellent service and delicious dishes! The balcony seating was perfect for viewing the…read morepasseggiata. Best Cannolo in Agrigento.

We had a good first lunch at this restaurant upon arriving in Agrigento. The sampler antipasti…read moreappetizer was very good and pretty filling. The Sicilian fish was also very good served with a small spoonful of couscous . We also got the grilled fish entree and some roasted potatoes as a side. All and all a solid meal.

We found this place by chance on the walk back from the valley of the temples to Agrigento…read more Excellent mussels soup.

If you're visiting the Valley of the Temples, go here for dinner for two reasons: First, the view…read moreof the Temples lit up at night is spectacular from this restaurant, especially as we were seated upstairs by the window! We even got there early and drove and parked at the Temples (the gates are closed) to take photos of them lit up, as this restaurant is a 1 minute drive away. Secondly, the food is fabulous! In fact, this restaurant was one of our favorites while touring Sicily! The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, but it wasn't pretentious and we didn't feel like we needed to dress up. All of the dishes are also gorgeous and huge and super delicious. We actually could not finish everything we finished. The wine list is extensive, too and the prices were excellent for the quality of the food. We would definitely go back!

This restaurant, although casual, has the appearance of being rather upscale given the ambiance and…read moreimpeccable service. It has a great view of the Valley of the temples and although pricey the portions are rather large, but I think they lose some points when it comes to the actual food. It's not so much that the quality wasn't up to par, it's just the flavor combination of the dishes fell short. We started off with the marinated beef which was pretty good, probably the better of the three we got. The two pastas we had, one with colatura di amici and the other with octopus ragout, both were just meh. The pasta with colatura had a creamy sauce, I expected it to be more like aglio e olio, and the fish eggs added crunch but I think dried up the sauce too much. The pasta with the octopus ragout was just bland.

Our dinner at MATES on our first night in Caltabellotta is one that we'll be talking about for a…read morelong, long time. It will be included in the stories we tell (to anyone who will listen) of our wonderful vacation in Italy, and our special time in Sicily. It is that good! MATES is a perfect little restaurant in a beautiful, rustic building in the heart of Caltabellotta. This is family-run, authentic Sicilian - and the family (the Augellos) are delightful. Sons Giuseppe and Leonardo were our servers in the dining room, providing excellent service that was both friendly and professional (and adorable). Father Felice was our gracious and welcoming host, and mother Laura provided the amazing culinary experience from the kitchen. There is no set menu - but trust Laura and you will not be disappointed. The quality and hospitality at MATES are unsurpassed! We started with a variety of antipasti which included (among other things) cheese and cured meats, eggplant caponata, and fresh sheep milk ricotta - all were beautifully flavored and complimentary to one another. Primi piatti included risotto with spring vegetables and fusilli pasta dish with eggplant. Così delizioso! Our stomachs were quite full when the secondi piatti showed up - but we could not resist the delectable slow-roasted pork shank, accented with fresh rosemary and accompanied by perfectly roasted potatoes. There was also a lovely beef dish - though the pork outshined it. And now for the dessert. You need look no farther than Laura's cannoli, which like everything else, are made in-house. To say they are the best in the world is, well, completely accurate! At least in _my_ world. And I have done some cannoli'ing. I have cannoli'd across Italy, and in the Little Italys of NYC and San Diego, and from San Franciso's North Beach to Boston's North End and Providence's Federal Hill. After having cannoli at MATES, no one else compares. Essi sono la perfezione! To sum it up: Quando si visita la Sicilia (che si dovrebbe), è necessario trovare la strada per Caltabellotta (si dovrebbe!) e godere di una cena meravigliosa con Augellos a MATES. Il vostro stomaco e il vostro cuore vi ringrazierà! E 'stato un privilegio per mangiare qui! P.S. The Augellos also own the nearby Solto le Stelle B&B which I will review separately but also worth 5 stars - rest your head at Solto le Stelle and feed your belly at MATES and you will be so very happy. You will fall in love with Caltabellotta (and the Augellos) as I did!

This was a once in a lifetime experience. We ate at Mate…read moreseveral times in this Quaint Mountain village. It's to hard to describe in words the ambiance, service, and beyond delicious food. It's a must go to. Even if it's out of your way. Find a way to get there.

Had the pleasure of dining at Sal8 while in Agrigento, and it genuinely impressed us. The…read moreatmosphere blended casual and upscale in the best way, and the service was excellent -- warm and attentive -- with a small but well-curated menu. I ordered the house-made ricotta ravioli with a buttery, creamy pistachio and almond Parmesan pesto, and it was outstanding -- perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. Overall, a memorable dining experience and absolutely worth a return visit. Saluti

I made reservations for my husband and I to eat here months in advance, since I knew when we'd be…read moretraveling in Sicily and visiting Agrigento. One of our tour guides saw Sal8 bookmarked on my Google map when he was making other recommendations for us and he said "oh, that's a good place!" I would say our meals were overall decent. My appetizer was phenomenal, and the best part of the meal for me. (It was some sort of grilled vegetable dish). My ravioli were a bit bland... was not tasting any of the sage or brown butter coming through. The service and ambiance were lovely, and we were not disappointed that we made a visit.

We had a great evening at this restaurant with one significant exception. The location and view is…read moreto die for. The restaurant and bar have an amazing view of the temple of Concordia. We started off with a cocktail at the bar. Our bartender was charming. We were given some tasty snacks to accompany our drinks. The outdoor tables at the restaurant have the same breathtaking view. The waitstaff were lovely and attentive. The home made bread, tomato butter and house olive oil were excellent. The chef sent out some excellent small bites to start. The wine list was good, with a lot of fairly priced selections. My wife and her friend started off with an excellent salad. My buddy and I enjoyed ring pasta served over meat sauce. We also really liked our fried fish entrees. Our waitress recommended the lobster and pasta special to my wife and her friend. They decided to split an order. I had read that lobster and some of the fish were priced by weight, but didn't give it another thought. The waitress brought out a nice lobster and showed it to us. Imagine our surprise when we were charged 180 euros for this single dish. I am from Manhattan and have eaten at expensive restaurants all over the world. This is the most expensive entree that I have ever paid for, even when split between two people. I was shocked and a bit embarrassed. This put a damper on our evening. I would happily enjoy another meal at this special location, but buyer beware when it comes to entrees priced by weight!

We were fortunate to stay at Villa Athena as part of a Classic Journeys tour of Sicily. On two…read morenights we were treated to dinners at La Terrazza degli Dei that were chef-curated meals specifically designed for our group. The dinner service was attentive and professional. Live soft piano music drifted across the terrace where we were seated. The food was very delicious and crafted from locally sourced ingredients, including their own olive oil served with their freshly baked breads and breadsticks. As others have noted the view from La Terrazza degli Dei is spectacular (the Temples are illuminated at night) which only added to the experience of the evenings. Breakfast is another treat as it is served on the lower terrace of the restaurant with an expansive choice of items and with a tower of assorted pastries delivered to each table (and including a morning view of the Temples).

Truly enjoyed this little gem! The staff was friendly and tried their best with English, which is…read moregreatly appreciated! Not big inside, yet quaint and fitting. The food was delicious! Hubby had a pasta with squid, calamari, clams, mussels and shrimp...he said it was very very good! I had the pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes and almonds....delicious!

An Easter Sunday evening and our first choice was not open, but we were happy to feast here at this…read moresmall trattoria that featured wonderful seafood. Both pastas we ordered were very good, especially Jennifer's tagliatelle with Sicilian pesto (almonds, tomato etc). Grilled swordfish and whole red mullet were very good, and the mixed fried fish plate was outstanding. Dessert was yummy too!

My family had lunch here. There were 16 of us. They were completely accommodating, very efficient…read moreand the food, every single meal, was delicious! We had a large variety of foods and everyone raved about their plate of food. The food was served at the perfect temperature. We, of course, had tastes of each other's plates. And to top it off, we had a view of the Mediterranean. Who could ask for anything more?! If we could have eaten there again, we would have. And we were just traveling through. Oh, and they have an extensive list of drinks, beer, wine, mixed. My nieces and nephews enjoyed trying a variety of their mixed drinks. I stuck with my favorite: house wine. In Italy, the house wine has never disappointed! Beautiful meal, beautiful service, beautiful view! Sorry no pictures. Too busy enjoying to stop for photos. And trust that the presentation was also beautiful. I highly recommend this jewel!

We came here on a day trip from SIGONELLA. We hadn't planned a specific place to eat but saw this…read moreplace as we were driving by. We pulled a u-turn and went it. We sat at the outside seating and had a great view of the ocean with a nice cool breeze while we ate. It's some of the best pasta and fish we've had since moving to Sicily.

On the advice of Trai Frutti B&B, we went there and returned the next day. We declared it the best…read morerestaurant of our 3 weeks trip round Italy and Sicily. My wife keeps particular good memory of the Risotto Mare & Monti. The terrace is maybe not the best of the village because it is on the street but its menu card is worth visiting. We preferred dining outside to avoid the noise of the inside.