2* Michelin Restaurant - La Madia

Opened in 2000, it wasn't long before La Madia restaurant and chef Pino Cuttaia were awarded its first Michelin star. Tucked away in one of Licata's bustling side streets, it really lives up to its name - madia means a large cupboard containing culinary treasures. Indeed, the restaurant has today become one of Sicily's most treasured culinary treasures.

Inspired by the flavors and aromas of her childhood, Pino has created a menu that respects the seasons and uses only the best local ingredients available. He and his wife Loredana bring classic Sicilian dishes with their own unique creative flair. In fact, creativity and simplicity are the mantra of La Madia restaurant, with modern culinary techniques applied only to enhance classic Sicilian ingredients. Pizzaiola - Smoked cod with pinecone, squid's ravioli stuffed with cucuzza's tinniruma and anchovy sauce, squid egg and Cassata ice cream are just a few of the many menu highlights.

This close fusion of tradition and modernity is also reflected in the three tasting menus with six, seven and eight courses served at the restaurant. The Stairs of Sicily menu is cleverly designed to take you on a journey to discover (and rediscover) quintessential Sicilian cuisine, reimagined in the restaurant's signature style. For those wanting more experimentation, there's the Views the Illusion menu, sure to wow even the most discerning diners. For an unforgettable experience, there's Views the Sea, a uniquely Pino-designed menu that leads diners to the Mediterranean with dishes reminiscent of a day at sea.

The restaurant was completely redesigned in 2017 to include a single dining room with long, white tablecloth tables, creating a sense of simple elegance, while the walls are kept clean with neutral tones. neutral. A natural feel is brought into the restaurant with large windows looking into the kitchen garden, lots of wood and stone used in accessories and features.

The personality and talent of the chef and their team is evident in the exquisitely prepared, polished, inspiring and sometimes original dishes.

According to Chef Cuttaia, memory is the secret ingredient in dishes that all tell a story of their own. This chef's emotional nostalgia for food is impressive, as is his well-researched and innovative approach. Consistently called the best restaurant in Sicily, many visitors have come to Licata just to eat here.

Come to La Madia to enjoy the culinary art of chef Cuttaia as he once said: "My culinary art is to create sustainable food, because I love my hometown. Maybe the restaurant. mine is truly an integrated kitchen, the end product of a long string of beautiful crafts that begin in the back garden.For me, the secret lies in the simplicity of knowing how to prepare cooking, respecting raw materials, having a deep knowledge of the local food culture. In the kitchen, the Chef is the translator of the dishes, not the main character."

Business hours:

Daily.

Note closing dates:

Tuesday closed all day

Sunday: closed for the evening. From June to September only open in the evening.

Address:

Restaurant La Madia

Corso F. Re Capriata, 22 Licata (Ag)

Phone: +39 0922 771443

Email: info@ristorantelamadia.it

Website: http://www.ristorantelamadia.it