MONREALE
Antica Stazione Di Ficuzza

Antica Stazione Di Ficuzza

Italy, 90034, MONREALE

Pasta • Cenare • Italiano • Siciliano


"When planning our visit to Corleone and the anti mafiamuseum CIDMA we read about this old restored trainstation which now houses this hotel/restaurant. Ficuzza is nearby Corleone so can easily be combined in one visit. Beautiful drive from Palermo to the inlands of Sicily. When entering the small village we found the route along a forestall leading strait to the entrance of hotel and restaurant. There is a large free parking spot. The building itself has been entirely restored as can be seen on large pictures on displays. This gives an insight as how the old building looked before and after. Inside the building there are signs to remember to the translation's function, like costumes, hats and so on. Staff are dressed in style and on the hot and warm day we were welcomed to have a table outside. We picked one of the tables, situated in front of the entrance under a parasol. Very peaceful surrounding and not much people at lunchtime. Though a wedding party was going on in the garden on the other side of the building. As we went inside we happened to stumble upon a large splendidly decorated room for the wedding banquet and party to take place later on. You could see that they take great care in every detail and styling. We only wanted one course instead of the usual italian 3 course Pranzo because we were running out of time. Otherwise we would have certainly chosen more different plates. We had pasta's which were really very delicious. And just had enough time to enjoy a dessert ; . The desserts were very nicely styled on the plates and were very good. Prices are reasonable for the high quality food that we enjoyed here. It was a pity to leave again in just 1 hour, but certainly was worth the visit. Recommended when you are in the neighborhood or on your way to Corleone."

Forneria Messina

Forneria Messina

Via Regione Siciliana, 100, Monreale, Italy, MONREALE

Vino • Pizza • Torte • Panini


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Ciambra

Ciambra

Via Piave, 4, 90046 Monreale, Italy, MONREALE

Pasta • Europeo • Italiano • Mediterraneo


"Sometimes life presents you with special gift and blessings. Eating in this temple of Sicilian gastronomy was one of them. The restaurant is perched on top of a hill with an incredible view of Palermo. A very modern and welcoming atmosphere, Ciambra Restaurant is a special place. As the President of the Harvard Wine Cuisine Society, we are always looking for unique restaurants that are off the path and the road less traveled. Ciambra is one of the best restaurants we have visited over the past ten years. An incredible level of sophistication and simplicity at the same time. We stared with some amuse bouche that were made out of Bree from Monreale toasted With arugula spuma and some crispy raspberries. A fish presented as chips with black ink squid mayonnaise of anchovies and sweet ricotta cheese. Then some small fish balls of tuna with a hint of Teriyaki sauce and black sesame. Their risotto is simply out of this world. By far the very best I ever had. Made out of carnaroli type of rice with light pumpkins cream and some delicious red prawns from Mazara del Vallo. Without forgetting the Speck from sud tirol(north Italy). Then at the end some smoked creamy cheese. A must try! The roasted Prestige prawns from Mazara del Vallo are simply delicious in their natural taste and with your side pasta dish you are close to heaven. Chef Billetta Rosario Ivan is an artist who goes to the essence of Italian and Sicilian cuisine surrounded by a great young team of professionals. All pasta are freshly made and delicious. This is not your next door trattoria it is a real gem in Montreal- Sicily. Remark they also have beautiful modern toilets which is worth noting! Mille Gracie Chef!"