Macallè sicilian

Simon D. • 3 reviews

August 4, 2025

10/10

Absolutely delicious, a lovely vibe and excellent, attentive service. The best meal we had in 2 weeks touring Italy

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Miha B. • 69 reviews

August 2, 2025

10/10

An event, a personalised experience rather than a simple meal. Simply stunning dining experience!

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Vitalij J. • 4 reviews

July 31, 2025

10/10

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

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Vitalij J. • 4 reviews

July 25, 2025

10/10

Everything was simply fantastic

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Chris W. • 1 review

June 29, 2025

10/10

This guy understood the assignment

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David B. • 4 reviews

June 17, 2025

7.5/10

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.

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Slava S. • 1 review

June 19, 2025

10/10

Absolutely fantastic!!! We loved this restaurant!!! I am very picky with food but this one exceeded all my expectations!!

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Fadi D. • 2 reviews

June 7, 2025

5.5/10

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).

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Macallè sicilian • Owner

You mentioned that "high-quality food" requires various important elements and too many value of the review. Additionally, Sicilian hospitality encompasses last-minute accommodations.

Caroline B. • 1 review

June 6, 2025

10/10

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.

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Victoria T. • 17 reviews

May 30, 2025

9/10

The service was very good. Meals are really tasty, but quantities are small. We would appreciate a little bit more of vegetables.

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Maria P. • 1 review

May 19, 2025

10/10

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!

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Abeer A. • 2 reviews

April 21, 2025

8/10

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.

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Macallè sicilian • Owner

Dear 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.

David N. • 2 reviews

April 8, 2025

10/10

What a meal!!! Chef Maurizio takes such wonderful care of his guests. He is a culinary maestro who offers advice on how best to balance the various elements of the meal. The interaction between chef and diner is unique. Great food, great ambiance, and great service (thank you Danielle). I’ve been to many fine restaurants all over the world and have never had a meal quite like the one I had last night at Macalle!

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Macallè sicilian • Owner

Thank you! It was a pleasure to meet with you, and I especially enjoyed cooking for you.

Martin K. • 1 review

March 25, 2025

10/10

The Chef and crew , like the food was terrific

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Susie R. • 1 review

March 10, 2025

10/10

What a special evening. Dinner was absolutely delicious and served with care and attention. Fresh herbs snipped at the table. The pistachio desert was the best we've had Sicily--and that's saying alot.

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Lynda W. • 2 reviews

February 25, 2025

10/10

Mauritzio and the food was to die for.

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Adriana V. • 2 reviews

December 31, 2024

10/10

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We had a really nice time at Macallé Sicilian. The food was delicious—every dish was flavourful, and beautifully presented. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, with just the right mix of warmth and elegance, and the music contribute to it. Highly recommend giving this spot a try!

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John B. • 1 review

November 4, 2024

10/10

Amazing food from a passionate proprietor with a sense of the theatrical, and a superb local wine list.

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Jay D. • 8 reviews

September 21, 2024

6/10

"The chef's philosophy is to transform grandmother's recipes into modern dishes" which we were very excited about. But "transforming" in this case was mostly separating ingredients into neat geometric shapes at the cost of harmony or soul. To claim that they're special because they use seasonal and fresh ingredients is false marketing because most restaurants we've dined at abide by this philosophy w/out much fanfare. I think we reacted badly to this place because the price says fine dining but the experience says otherwise. We expected a level of refinement we did not receive from the food, the wine service, and tipping practices.

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Philippa W. • 2 reviews

October 22, 2024

2/10

Form over substance I fear...

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Macallè sicilian • Owner

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