La Madia
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Hours
Sun
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Mon
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wed
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thu
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sat
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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CUISINES
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Healthy, Sicilian, Southern-Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
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MICHELIN Guide's Point of View
Park in one of the streets near this restaurant and prepare yourself for a delightful journey through Sicily and its culinary traditions! Chef Pino Cut...
Read more on MICHELIN GuideTwo MICHELIN Stars: Excellent cooking, worth a detour!
Menu
“Nummari”
Predolce
“Pizzaiola”
Nettare
Dolce
Tataki sikano
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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CUISINES
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Healthy, Sicilian, Southern-Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Non-smoking restaurants
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4.5
1,150 reviews
Excellent
969
Very good
104
Average
40
Poor
14
Terrible
23
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Dario
Milan90 contributions
Aug 2020 • friends
Memory is the key. Many times I said “this tastes of sea”...it is clear now, after having tasted “Scala dei Turchi” by Chef Pino Cuttaia, that I had the whole sea in my plate and not only a mere taste of it. It reminded me when I was a kid spending 3 months dipping from the reefs and fishing on my father’s small boat. If you love sea, you have to try this dish and taste the sea.
Written 1 September 2020
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Voyage Travel
New York City126 contributions
Oct 2021 • friends
We drove almost 3 hours from Taormina just to experience this unique place. 3 of us picked their Illusion set menu (6-7 small absolutely unique and delicious dishes). If I remember correctly it was 130 euros per person but we left speechless and happy.
Written 2 November 2021
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Raffaele S
9 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
What is the La Madia restaurant?
The la madia restaurant is definitely Pino Cuttaia!
Why? Because in every dish "beyond the quality, experience, technique and respect for the raw material" you savor memories, emotions, which not only lead you to rediscover an exaltation of simplicity that you have long forgotten, but you discover the great Heart and sensitivity in every course of a great and unique chef! Obviously impeccable, all the highly trained and qualified staff make you feel at home with great professionalism. An experience absolutely worth trying and trying again.
Written 8 October 2023
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Maiag
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • couples
We went for lunch at La Madia and selected the 170 tasting menu. The experience was interesting, however at points we felt confused.
The restaurant has very limited English which made booking over the phone a struggle. The booking system isn’t that transparent, one of the days was marked as unavailable but once we called and asked in our very limited Italian they had seatings for lunch.
Despite the language barrier, it was clear to us
that the chef Pino Cuttaia is committed and aims to tell a story through each dish. He spoke to us (non Italian speakers) which we appreciated.
The food: we were very impressed with the starting dishes, however as the meal progressed we felt a bit disappointed. It felt that the staff weren’t that interested in welcoming us, despite our excitement. In hand this made us feel a bit detached and that us being there wasn’t that important to them.
The deserts we selected were a big let down. The Zabaglione con Gelato al Marsa was a huge portion. We felt The Cannolo which was no different from what you buy in a Sicilian bakery. I could see the story and the reference to Pino’s roots, however we felt the dishes just presented good technique and showiness - that would tick off all the cookery school boxes. It lacked the heart and flavour that makes the food you eat at a Michelin star a special experience.
We felt the little details were cared about in certain areas, however the interior was a let down and not tasteful, such as quotes on the wall and out dated crockery. In our opinion, this didn’t stand up to other 2*s or some 1*’s we’ve been too in Europe.
I think La Madia gets it right in some areas, but lacks the drive to elevate itself in the restaurant scene. For the area and town it’s a respectable restaurant, however in the grand scheme of things it isn’t what we’d regard a 2* to be. It’s clearly a restaurant rooted in love for food but unfortunately has no wow factor.
Written 4 April 2022
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fluffygourmet67
Strasbourg744 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
Being used to Michelin-starred tables, we took advantage of a stay in Sicily to test this restaurant freshly starred this year in Licata. I had to take a little time before making this comment because I have to admit that I was a little confused about my feelings. First of all, the restaurant environment is not necessarily the most welcoming ... once I walked through the front door (where you will have to ring for someone to open you), I felt reassured. The decor is modern and worthy of this type of establishment. The chef, who is very friendly, friendly and pleasant, comes to take the order of your choice of Menu. We opted for the Illusions Menu in 7 courses. Indeed there was illusion. Everywhere. Of the 7 dishes announced in the Menu (available on the website and on the menu we were given by hand), we had only 2 according to the title (pizza trompe l’oeil and ice cream brioche...) all the other dishes were modified... without prior information. Never seen before for me! The dishes are well made and tasty, but to be honest I found nothing transcendent except octopus like crème brûlée which for the shot was level 2 stars. All other dishes for me are more than 1 star. Service is smiling and Leader. The wine pairing is a little special but let’s pass. For main dessert we had a scoop of ice cream with a brioche cut in 2. A scoop of ice cream in a 2-star restaurant?WTF (sorry) this must be the best scoop of ice cream of your life so?!?...no it’s just a scoop of ice cream with a brioche ...
In conclusion, this restaurant is good (I would give it a Rating of 3.5/5 but it doesn’t exist ) but it’s clearly not up to a 2 Michelin star for me and therefore the Award Value, which on paper could have been good, is not so good anymore.
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Written 26 September 2024
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Giuliana
Italy139 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
We decided to treat ourselves to a special dinner at La Madia di Pino Cuttaia, opting for the tasting menu. The staff was extremely kind and considerate, making the atmosphere welcoming and pleasant. Unlike what you might think of a starred restaurant, the portions turned out to be surprisingly plentiful.
However, the dining experience did not meet our expectations. Although every dish was well executed and good, no one could surprise us or leave us a memorable memory. The lack of that "wow" you would expect from a restaurant of this caliber was a disappointment.
What made the experience even more unpleasant was the smell of "egg" coming from the dishes, an unpleasant smell that accompanied our entire dinner. Eating with that persistent smell under our noses negatively affected our overall enjoyment of the meal.
In summary, despite the great service and generous portions, the dining experience at La Madia did not meet our expectations, leaving us with a sense of disappointment.
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Written 19 August 2024
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fededpr_11
Varese65 contributions
Aug 2024 • friends
we had dinner at the excellent Pino Cuttaia in August 2024 while on vacation at a nearby Resort. we really love to taste and enjoy Italian excellence when we visit new places: my husband while booking the holiday, immediately looks at which restaurants to try. This was excellent! two well-deserved stars: the goodness of the raw material is enhanced in all its declinations and the courtesy of the staff and the constant presence in the room of the chef are the icing on the cake. Every dish is an explosion of saporte and Sicily is represented in full. He is shy and polite, very different from many other prime female chefs, but in every word you feel the love for his work.
to try absolutely.
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Written 20 October 2024
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Valentina_Y930
Catania29 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
Thanks to Chef Pino
Cuttaia and his staff for making us spend a sublime evening full of emotions, with dishes that are difficult to describe in words, but which make you say for each one: I haven't eaten anything tastier in my entire life! The chef studies the route together with you, and it can only be perfect. His presence at each table is constant, kind and discreet. The staff is knowledgeable and welcoming, the times between courses are perfect, the wine is excellent, each course is plentiful, even the simple bread, the best I have ever eaten. The experience must be done at least once in a lifetime and for those who are not Sicilian it is absolutely worth the trip, 2 Michelin stars are few!
Written 28 November 2023
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Il nano vagante
Rome310 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
It's true that it's worth the trip. Pino Cuttaia's restaurant remains an obligatory destination when coming to Sicily.
Recently renovated, elegant and refined, excellent dishes. The “Melanzana da campagnata” is one of the latest creations, but worth trying again are Scala dei Turchi, Nuvola di Caprese, Memoria Visiva, Trasparenza di tenerume.
I recommend taking the tasting trip and getting advice on the wine.
Medium-high price suitable for the type of dishes, simple but efficient service.
Written 13 August 2023
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voyager5017
674 contributions
Aug 2023 • friends
What a sublime experience- truly cooked with passion and creativity. The chef is present ensuring every detail is done to perfection! The food is magnificent- we had the long tasting menu which was probably too big but sublime
Written 30 August 2023
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GianlucaBuongustaio
Rome1835 contributions
Sept 2024 • friends
The cuisine at this restaurant is not only delicious but also exciting. Except for the cuttlefish ink dish to review, the others were all excellent, from the raw “scallop” cut very fine to the tasty shellfish soup, from the octopus (transfigured) to the sea urchin dish, up to the very tender main course of meat (if I remember it was lamb) and desserts.
Thanks to the courteous and friendly service, the friendly chef as well as very good, the interesting wine list feels like a small temple of food and wine.
It deserves the three stars, since it is “worth the trip”!
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Written 26 October 2024
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vincicorrado
Syracuse89 contributions
May 2024 • couples
The cupboard is a temple of the kitchen! Even a long journey is worth it. The dishes of chef Cuttaia, who pleasantly communicates with all the guests and lovingly explains his creations, are all experiences for the palate! Dishes linked to the chef's childhood memories but also belonging to the memory of every Sicilian... elegantly reinterpreted and made contemporary with great care and delicacy. Experience great occasions! Not easily forgotten! Professional and very kind dining room staff. THANK YOU
Written 13 May 2024
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marione59
Miami838 contributions
May 2023 • couples
“My secret ingredient is memory”
In this phrase by Pino Cuttaia which appears on one of the walls of his Madia, in Licata, much of the chef's philosophy is summarized.
Without memory there can be no cuisine: what we eat today, even in gourmet restaurants, is nothing other than the evolution of what grandparents and great-grandparents once brought to their tables and which has been transformed following technicalities and contaminations.
Pino Cuttaia is a master at this and his cuisine fascinates and excites above all for its evocative power.
Unfortunately, flavors cannot be told, one can only try to do so by describing the sensations that they are capable of triggering. Therefore I could talk about the beauty, whether simple or complex, of some of his creations but this would only represent a part of that explosion of pleasure that one of his dishes can induce. However, the essence of the aromas, the consistencies and their contrasts are part of a complex game in which the chef accompanies you and then leaves you free to experience it.
Therefore, a full-body experience of sensations: just let yourself go (even to a sudden "slipper", why not...) Cooking, ultimately, is love and love must be lived spontaneously, to the fullest.
Obviously here we are talking about Mediterranean cuisine which certainly offers fish but also meat and above all the wonderful vegetables that these lands can produce.
Intense, intact flavours, in a game of perfect balance, often enhanced by the aroma of the embers that have passed through or merely touched (and here the evocative power, the return to childhood and to a time that once was, comes immediately!). Ancestral sensations perfectly blended with the modernity of foams, airs and everything else that give rise to very modern textures and combinations.
In this journey which I could define as "back to the future" the figure of Pino Cuttaia will be present throughout the evening in a kind and discreet manner in a role of guide and advisor but also ready to create a sincere sharing of moments and discussions with his guests .
The evening flows easily and the end of the chosen path (The sea all of a sudden, ed.) arrives without worries.
I really think that from this evening I will have to start my personal Top ten….
Unmissable!
Written 21 August 2023
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YesChef!
Sicily15 contributions
Oct 2022 • couples
As a birthday present I treated myself to a special lunch in a special place, made up of memories, traditions and innovations. The cuisine that Chef Cuttaia offers is unparalleled in my opinion and it is precisely the question of heart and memories that makes it special. I couldn't say what my favorite dish was, but it was all really exciting. Thank you 🙏🏻
Written 27 August 2023
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vellonegiuseppina
102 contributions
Jul 2024 • friends
Pino welcomed us with his usual warm and affectionate smile.
The restaurant despite the name and stars makes you feel at home
Impeccable service
The scents and flavors of Sicily envelop you
Unforgettable smoked aubergines, the cloud of mozzarella, transparency with tenders and then and then ...
Cannolo and cassata from paradise
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Written 4 July 2024
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