It's been at least a month since my only visit, and I'm still telling people about the fresh crusty…read morebread dipped in the juices of white button mushrooms, garlic, parsley and olive oil topped with melted Gorgonzola cheese - pure bliss. Additionally the octopus on the menu was delicious - perfectly tender with a fresh, clean flavor profile, allowing for the dash of pesto-based sauce to shine through. Sitting near the kitchen allowed us to witness both the son's flawless table waiting (with great recommendations and endless patience) and his very skilled and swift chef - his mother. It's a two person operation, and it's floored us with the food they put out. The house wine is OK, but go for labeled if you want to do the food justice! A must visit if you're ever in Cefalu!

This was a lovely dining experience in Cefalù. Our party of four came on a Sunday evening with a…read more7:30 PM reservation we made earlier that day. We arrived and were promptly seated. Davide was incredibly gracious and helpful. One of the folks in our party is vegetarian and he helped us out with some swaps to make some dishes vegetarian. He walked us through the specials and the wine options as well as some questions we had about some menu items. The food we had was all incredibly flavorful and we enjoyed each dish. The standouts were the chicken liver, Sicilian stuffed meat rolls, rigatoni al rustico, and the spaghetti with pesto & swordfish. The rabbit also came recommended from our hotel concierge, but there were too many good options to pass up! Highly recommend coming here and worth making a reservation as it is a very popular spot with all of the locals as well!

We enjoyed the sunset views from this out-of-the-fray restaurant next to the lighthouse. Waiters…read morewere fantastic. Appetizers were good. Everyone ordered different pasta courses which were also excellent. It was also a great value. We would go again.

On a warm October evening we sat across the street from the restaurant where they had outdoor…read moredining under an awning. You can hear the sea crashing on the other other side of a windbreak. The fried sardines anti pasta was Cefalu's answer to KFC and hits all the seafood notes: fresh, crunchy and just a little bit funky the way an oily fish should be. The pasta finocchio con sarde, the best I had in Sicily. The next the day the wind blew up a huge sea and the rain came sideways when the sun didn't break through. Just when the rain started up again we ducked into Al Faro for lunch. I had the fried sardines because WHY NOT? The special pasta was linguini with sea urchins. Incredible! Had a couple of glasses of Grillo, a double espresso and hopped in the Gulia heading back toward Palermo. Two great meals, wonderful, friendly staff and a memory that will last a long time.

Dined at A Marina while in Cefalù, and what a treat. The lively street-side setting felt pure…read moreSicilian energy, and the staff welcomed us like old friends. I went straight for the seafood pasta -- unbelievably fresh, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor. My wife is still raving about her eggplant parmigiana, calling it one of the best she's ever had -- simple, soulful, and downright delicious. Overall, an easy must-try for anyone craving honest Sicilian cooking done exceptionally well. Saluti!

An A'Marina specialty: House made ravioli stuffed with an delicate herbed grouper pâte, dressed in…read morea silky sea urchin (ricci) sauce and finished with dollops of sweet grape tomatoes, roasted eggplant and fresh herbs. Superb! Marvelous service from friendly, efficient staff...on a very busy Sunday afternoon.

Fantastic lunch in this beautiful bistro in Cefalu Delicious…read moremeatballs & Gambero Rossa Service was spot on. Met Marco & took pictures to bring back to his friend in Coronado, CA. Renato. Great spot. Must try

Came here with higher hopes. First off I came for the linguine con vongole! Prices from the menu…read moreboth online and reviews seemed cheaper - the linguine con vongole was not on the physical menu but they said they could make spaghetti con vongole for me. This should have been the same price - but they charged me 4-5 Euro more. This cost more than all the other seafood pastas that were on the menu!! The taste was also hardly there; I could make this way better at home. I also found a small hair AFTER I had finished the majority of my dish. The wine I got was the last bit of the bottle, so I got skimped on the pour, which I was upset about. I kept looking around at others ordering wine and they all got 3/4 of an inch more in the wine glass than I did. I was expecting him to come back with a new bottle to finish the acceptable pour - but nope. With the cooperto to charge and charge for tap water (which I know is everywhere in Italy) this bill cost me a lot more than I was expecting for the service and quality of the food. I had more food at lunch with a nicer ambiance which cost me less than this spot! Don't think I would recommend this spot to friends visiting unfortunately.

Egg plant with tomato and basil creme, antipasti and Rigatoni Norma. This is a lovely stop if you…read moreare ready for a civilized meal in Cefalù. We have a wonderful Rose and this lite, tasty meal is this ancient setting. There is literally nothing I can point out as 'wrong or inconsistent' about Il Normanno. It was as solid as solid comes and they made it look easy. I mean, no jokes, no Godfather references, this place knocks it out of the park. Go, manga, enjoy!

Stopped by here for dinner for two. The food was amazing and it has a nice outdoor area to sit. The…read moreonly thing that was a bit slow was service. After finishing an excellent meal, we had to wait around quite a bit before I was able to get attention of the server to get our check. Overall, a would definitely return for another meal.

One of the best meals in Sicily! The wait staff were very friendly and we really enjoyed the whole…read moreexperience. All dishes were served at the same time. We had 3 dishes from daily special - sardine & tomato, pasta w artichoke and shrimp, and local fish w vegetables. We also ordered risotto with prawn and fennel and almond.

Siamo caduti in altre trappole turistiche per la città, ma questo ristorante merita veramente…read more Piatti sfiziosi e servizio impeccabile. Se siete a Cefalú ci dovete passare. Grazie ancora!

From the staff to the ambiance, food, and drinks, everything was perfect! The food was excellent…read moreand the staff makes you feel at home.

We liked the food here so much that we came two nights in a row…read more I tried the stuffed squid and it was fantastic. The pistachio ravioli was also flavorful. On the second night, I ordered the pasta alla Norma and it did not disappoint. Everyone in our group was happy with their meals. The red and white house wine were both good and inexpensive. We were seated quickly and service was pretty quick. Despite faster service, we didn't feel rush. We arrived shortly before the dinner rush and when we were leaving, the line for this restaurant was long. Reasonable pricing for the area. The menu design was a bit kitschy with tshirt sales adverts, but otherwise no complaints.

What a wonderful find! We had a fantastic dinner. We ordered the eggplant (aubergine) Parmesan…read moreside dish as an appetizer. Perfect amount to get and not destroy our appetites for more. The eggplant was roasted not fried but still had the nutty flavor you're used to. We also had the special earthenware baked pasta. This ancient recipe was made with braised short ribs, and was absolutely delicious! Paired with a bottle of wine, this was the best meal we have had on Sicily! We will definitely be telling our friends to check this restaurant out on their travels. Manja!

Came here for dinner while visiting Cefalu in Scicily. The food was amazing and the service was…read moreimpeccable. It is not on a main street and you will need to walk there as cars cannot drive on the street, but it is definately a place to come and try. you wont be disapointed.

The food is simply delicious, truly professional! The…read morerestaurant is very beautiful and elegant. The staff is incredibly kind and polite. A perfect 10!

Genuine service and excellent food, not the usual always the same but with very nice flavours and…read morespecial touch!