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9.3/10
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10
Food was outstanding! The owner was super nice and friendly explaining our dishes in detail as well as recommending wines to pair with our dishes. He was very engaging and telling us the story of the restaurant as well as its design!
10
excellent food and service
7.5
The food was delicious. The service was perhaps over attentive. Sadly, I’m not sure we’ll go back.
Macallè sicilianLa valutazione che ci avete dato non è in linea con la descrizione di un esperienza con cibo delizio e e servizio impeccabile .
10
High quality ingredients and remarkable flavor in every dish. We had a cozy, friendly, excellent experience during a Christmas Eve dinner. Highly recommended for authentic Italian cuisine, not hype.
10
good food and a friendly welcome
6.5
The food was ok but definitely overpriced. The owner was sick and coughing and we both ended up catching his cold. Maybe an off day, but he should not have opened.
10
Service was welcoming and attentive. The menu offered a wonderful representation of Sicilian cuisine, both delicious and beautifully plated. We will certainly return on our next visit.
10
Excellent food a little quieter and off the main restaurant streets.
10
Absolutely delicious, a lovely vibe and excellent, attentive service. The best meal we had in 2 weeks touring Italy
10
An event, a personalised experience rather than a simple meal. Simply stunning dining experience!
10
It is well worth returning to. Not just that, it can, and should be, a reason to visit Ortigia. At some places you get food for your bellies, but here you also get food for your soul. A marvellous experience
10
Everything was simply fantastic
10
This guy understood the assignment
7.5
We actually ate here twice. First night was really good. Portions small so better get a couple of courses. We actually went back for a second night. I had the stuff squid. Sorry - but it came out cold and portion was really small. Sat outside second night - decent people watching but had to listen to scooters, motorcycles, and electric scooters. Fancy presentations and owner/manager certainly a dynamic character. Wish second meal was better. Restaurant was 400 meters from our hotel. In hindsight - wish meal second night was better or we tried something different. This place was not cheap - with 10% tip dinner for two first night was $165 and second night was $176. That was what we were paying on the Amalfi Coast in Positano with beautiful views of Bay and Marina.
10
Absolutely fantastic!!! We loved this restaurant!!! I am very picky with food but this one exceeded all my expectations!!
5.5
Good, creative and high-quality food. Service was terrible. The chef was moving tables to accommodate extra guests during service, food took too long, the only server on shift kept forgetting things (brought the bread, forgot the oil, could not take orders unless the chef took them).
Macallè sicilianYou mentioned that "high-quality food" requires various important elements and too many value of the review. Additionally, Sicilian hospitality encompasses last-minute accommodations.
10
Maurizio gave us an experience for our first night in Ortigia! Unforgettable food and personal experience. The raw seafood platter with fresh herbs was wonderful. Tuna, Veal, Seabass and Swordfish were delicious. The meal ended with 2 desserts of the day. This is a can’t miss restaurant when you visit - highly recommend.
9.0
The service was very good. Meals are really tasty, but quantities are small. We would appreciate a little bit more of vegetables.
10
The Chef showed tremendous care, creativity and pride in the restaurant and dishes that they served. He was very hands-on and created a culinary show for us as he finished our dishes tsbleside! We were a group of 6 and this was our last meal in Ortigia before flying home to the States. We wish we had more opportunities to eat here, but will return on our next trip back to Sicily!
8.0
The risotto rice was hard and the taste is fishy. The chicken is tender but burned in the margin from the grill. The fish had no taste as all. Disappointing. The starter which is the cheese with cauliflower (instead of the broccoli) is very good.
Macallè sicilianDear customer, Thank you for your review, although we were a bit surprised by it. The dish you ordered is a seafood risotto, made with prawns, mussels, clams, red mullet, and sea bass—ingredients that naturally give the dish a distinct seafood flavor. If there was a misunderstanding or something didn’t meet your expectations, we’d be happy to understand more and always strive to improve our service. We cooked without wine to respect your specific recommendation. Maybe this way improves the fishy taste in your dish. Thank you again for your feedback. ⸻ Let me know if you want it to sound more casual, formal, or with a touch of humor.
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