Reviews - 22 Cucina Isolana
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9.5/10
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10
Great Service, Delicious food
10
The best fine dining we have had so far in a two month tour of Sicily. It was quiet as it’s out of season but the service was welcoming, atmosphere was great and the food is sensational.
7.5
Quality and services were great but the taste is a bit weird with the combination
10
The food and service were fantastic
10
Waiter was so friendly and knowledgeable on wine. Ambiance lovely. Had a lovely time. Highly recommend.
10
The food and the staff! What a winning combination.
10
We dined at 22 Cucina Isolana and were immediately welcomed into a warm, vibrant atmosphere. From the first moment, the staff engaged us with friendliness and genuine interest, small talk, seating us close to the kitchen, making the evening feel personal. The open kitchen was a standout element: watching the chefs at work framed the experience with authenticity and transparency, reminding you that this is not just dining, but a living process. The food itself confirmed the promise. Each dish was inventive yet grounded, with flavors that harmonized rather than competed. There was clear intent behind every combination and seasoning, no overreaching, just balanced execution. In short: 22 Cucina Isolana delivered on both style and substance. It’s the kind of place where you not only enjoy what’s on the plate, but also feel part of the craft behind it.
10
Amazing staff and food. Highly recommended!
10
Great staff that offered recommendations and the best food I ate in Cefalù
10
food was amazing and we went with our 2 year old, food came quick which is a god send
10
Wonderful creative and exceptionally welcoming
2.0
Food was mediocre and cold. Service was bad. Hostess was rude. They messed up the bill and then snuck some sketchy service charges on it. We left before eating dessert and finished up elsewhere. Save your money.
8.0
+2The food was excellent, truly delicious. However, the outdoor seating felt cramped, not because of a lack of space, but because the tables were placed too close together. The service was slow and inattentive — we had to wait about 20 minutes before placing our order. The women’s restroom was closed, so we had to use the men’s restroom (it was clean, but the door wouldn’t close properly). Despite these points, we would definitely come back for the outstanding quality of the food.
10
Fantastic! The set menu is a value for money. I had the Angus, which was maybe the best dish I ever had. the only knock are the desserts, which are fine, but unimaginative compared to the rest of the menu.
9.5
Lovely space, very good food - creative and delicious. Service was a bit slow because the staff was very busy, but overall very very good.
10
Staff were very friendly and clearly take pride in their food and service. Beautiful restaurant and the food was fantastic. I hesitated writing anything because I don’t want it to be too busy next time I go there.
7.0
Disappointing. Food was not great.
10
Wait staff is super nice, all the seafood dishes are to die for. We went twice!
8.5
The wine was perfect. The food very good and interesting. The only thing missing would be sides.
2.0
Don’t go here! We where in Cefalu for 4 days and loved the food at all other places. This was by far the worst restaurant.
10
Food was excellent, great wine selection.
10
This restaurant truly deserves a Michelin star - the presentation and quality of the food were absolutely superb!
10
The service and the restaurant was absolutely fantastic! The food was good. It’s very much a foodie restaurant and the taste were a little exotic for my daughters and I. But I would highly recommend anyone dining here definitely five stars.
10
Delicious food well presented by kind and professional staff. Linguine al polpo were unforgettable!
10
Beautiful food and good service. Not on the main drag, which is a positive as it is easy to find and well worth the effort.
10
Very nice ambience. Food is very good and different from the usual Italian restuarants. Very flavoful and creative. Service is very attentive and they go out of the way to please the turist requests.
10
+4One of the best places we have ever been to. Amazing food, very creative chef, fantastic quality and unique combinations of ingredients. Should be on Michelin guide at least !
10
The pork belly starter was incredible, and the pasta mains were all delicious as well - including the gluten free ones!
10
+2Excellent. Deserves 2 Michelin stars. Sicily with a modern twist.
10
Amazing food, excellent quality and the dishes on the menu are outstanding. The best restaurant in Cefalú
10
Lovely patio spot, the staff were extremely friendly and made up feel very welcome. Some of them were even singing inside the restaurant. The food was amazing, we enjoyed each dish.
22 Cucina IsolanaThank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our patio and felt welcomed by the team — we truly believe that hospitality is just as important as the food itself. And yes, sometimes a little singing sneaks in — we’re glad it added to the atmosphere! We hope to welcome you back soon for another lovely evening at Ristorante 22.
10
Excellent !
10
This is a stylish modern space with warm service and great food. We went for the 3 course €60 menu ( you can just choose from the main menu), everything including amuse boucle and pre-dessert was inventive and delicious. We're not wild about the 'log in to WiFi scan QR code ' for the menu but fortunately they actually take your orders and you pay in person, not all done online. What's wrong with proper menus?! A great experience nevertheless.
22 Cucina IsolanaThank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're truly glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, the service, and especially the creativity in our tasting menu — it means a lot to us. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the digital menu. While we’ve embraced technology for practicality, we understand the value of a traditional, tactile menu and are already considering how to better balance the two. It’s great to know that, despite this, your evening was a memorable one. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another great experience here at 22 Cucina Isolana!
10
+4My party and I had an exceptional meal—flawlessly executed dishes and an amazing staff. Thank you! We will definitely be back.
4.0
Worst food we have had in Cefalù. Veal was awful and couldn’t even eat it. Reviews were excellent so we tried it and were so disappointed and was very pricy. Wine was average and every wine we have had in Sicily has been excellent!
10
Tolles Essen, schöne Location, netter Service!
10
Very good seafood and wine!
10
This is a really high class restaurant. The food is fabulous and inventive and the service engaging and....fun! I spoke with the chef afterwards and he's massively committed and enthusiastic. One starter didn't quite sit with me. A raw fish dish that I was expecting to taste salty had a tang of vanilla..... But that's personal taste. Truly memorable and maybe, just maybe the best restaurant ever....
10
This place was REALLY good. All of the staff were super friendly. The food was delicious and beautiful. The most tender calamari I have ever tasted.
10
One of the best meals in my life. The chefs at 22 are a treasure.
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