Reviews - Macallè sicilian
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Simon D. • 3 reviews
August 4, 2025
10/10Absolutely delicious, a lovely vibe and excellent, attentive service. The best meal we had in 2 weeks touring Italy
Miha B. • 69 reviews
August 2, 2025
10/10An event, a personalised experience rather than a simple meal. Simply stunning dining experience!
Vitalij J. • 4 reviews
July 31, 2025
10/10It 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
Vitalij J. • 4 reviews
July 25, 2025
10/10Everything was simply fantastic
Chris W. • 1 review
June 29, 2025
10/10This guy understood the assignment
David B. • 4 reviews
June 17, 2025
7.5/10We 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.
Slava S. • 1 review
June 19, 2025
10/10Absolutely fantastic!!! We loved this restaurant!!! I am very picky with food but this one exceeded all my expectations!!
Fadi D. • 2 reviews
June 7, 2025
5.5/10Good, 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 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
10/10Maurizio 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.
Victoria T. • 17 reviews
May 30, 2025
9/10The service was very good. Meals are really tasty, but quantities are small. We would appreciate a little bit more of vegetables.
Maria P. • 1 review
May 19, 2025
10/10The 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!
Abeer A. • 2 reviews
April 21, 2025
8/10The 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 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
10/10What 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!
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
10/10The Chef and crew , like the food was terrific
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.
Lynda W. • 2 reviews
February 25, 2025
10/10Mauritzio and the food was to die for.
Adriana V. • 2 reviews
December 31, 2024
10/10
+2We 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!
John B. • 1 review
November 4, 2024
10/10Amazing food from a passionate proprietor with a sense of the theatrical, and a superb local wine list.
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.
Philippa W. • 2 reviews
October 22, 2024
2/10Form over substance I fear...
Macallè sicilian • Owner
Uncorrect
Carolyn S. • 1 review
October 25, 2024
10/10Mauricio’s attention to our enjoyment of the meal was excellent! The food was flavorful and fresh from start to finish. We also appreciate the competence and kindness of all the staff members. We were treated very well as guests, despite our terrible Italian accent 😆We highly recommend this restaurant! 🤩
Andrew D. • 11 reviews
October 26, 2024
10/10The good was amazing. The chef who visits the table loves what he is doing and conveys that to his guests. He answers any questions and is knowledgeable about the area and the food.
Carol B. • 2 reviews
October 24, 2024
10/10Absolutely amazing. The very best dinner you can find in Siracusa. The chef/owner will provide you with a meticulous meal; Look no further.
John B. • 2 reviews
October 14, 2024
10/10This restaurant is on a beautiful quiet side street with impeccable service and food! We would dine here again anytime! 💕🇮🇹💕
MERINI C. • 3 reviews
October 12, 2024
10/10experience one of a kind🩷
Anthea L. • 1 review
October 8, 2024
6/10It was a disappointing experience. The food is very good, though about 25% overpriced by both Sicilian and northern Italy standards of comparable restaurants. The owner was effusive and friendly to customers but very stressed. The pasta came very quickly before wine and bread. Ten minutes later the wrong wine arrived and the pasta reheated. Mini-dramas went on around us, a table moved and something smashing, wrong plates to wrong table, orders being loudly and quite rudely made to staff. Our bill arrived without the fork discount and with a higher price for the wine, but sorted out ok by owner. It was pretty shambolic, not relaxing, and I’m afraid we would not return.
Macallè sicilian • Owner
You received two free glasses and an extra discount from me. The service was not perfect, which is true, but you didn't help us serve you perfectly.
Mairin M. • 1 review
September 9, 2024
5.5/10Two weeks of great restaurant experiences in Sicily; unfortunately Macalle was disappointing. We sat outside - near one other American couple and waited over 30 minutes to get anything more than a glass of water. Felt quite unwelcome - as if we were inconveniencing the staff. I'd made the reservation over a month in advance. It was a Saturday evening and the restaurant was busy but not overwhelmed. As an American tourist I'd suggest a different restaurant in Taormina.
Ronald J. • 2 reviews
September 14, 2024
9/10
The Chef is the immediate centre of attention as he greets you expansively on entering. That is part of his character & continued when each dish was presented and he gave them the blow torch treatment. It reminded us of some restaurants in the 1970s in the UK and France when the head waiter cooked your 'Steak DIane' at the table finishing it off by flaming off the alcohol. Then a small table with growing herbs was brought over. With panache he snipped off, various fresh growing herbs to add to the dish. Overall he put a smile on our faces. The two servers were good. We had a lovely salad Ortigia which also contained some tasty seasonal fruit. The octopus and beef Tagliata received the torch and we both loved them. The red wine is kept, properly, in a wine fridge at 18 degrees. We drank a bottle at 30E which we enjoyed. That is about the starting price point for the wine. We enjoyed our meal. The menu price of our meal with salad, octopus starters & two tagliata & drinks was 166E.
Ksenia G. • 3 reviews
June 18, 2024
10/10Sensational meal: a modern take on Sicilian classics.
Michael M. • 1 review
June 1, 2024
10/10Style. Fantastic freshness in the fish. The man knows how to get flavour out of food. Great joy. An evening in Ortegia not to missed.
Irakli K. • 16 reviews
May 14, 2024
9.5/10Great food, good service. Michelin star level. But you need to verify the price of anything you order, if you don’t want any surprises in your bill:)
courtney T. • 1 review
May 5, 2024
10/10
Amazing restaurant, fantastic service and incredible food. Strong recommendation for a night out where price isn’t an issue
Ted D. • 1 review
May 5, 2024
10/10We were so happy to find Macallé,, it was such a treat to experience hospitality at its truest. We were welcomed by the owner and given exactly what we were looking for. Would certainly recommend to anyone looking for a unique place to eat.
Macallè sicilian • Owner
Grazie mille
Ray O. • 3 reviews
May 3, 2024
9.5/10Best food we had while in Siracusa
Macallè sicilian • Owner
Grazie mille
Christopher C. • 5 reviews
April 22, 2024
10/10An excellent dining experience. High concept Sicilian food - "grandma's recipes" with a culinary upgrade. The pasta dishes and desert were notable. The owner/chef expained each dish and helped with service. The restaurant was full at 8pm in mid-April, so a reservation is a mush.
Macallè sicilian • Owner
Grazie mille
Douglas B. • 1 review
April 5, 2024
10/10Tasting menu was excellent. Great service!
Macallè sicilian • Owner
Grazie mille
Robert M. • 51 reviews
March 22, 2024
10/10
Maurizio was a welcoming and engaging chef/host. The quality of his food and the accompanying wines is tremendous. If you are looking for a beautiful environment in which to enjoy Ortigia's food, this is the place.
Macallè sicilian • Owner
Thank you so much
Robert W. • 1 review
October 10, 2023
10/10Outstanding food wine and service, best we had In Siracusa. Reservations a necessity.
Vincent L. • 2 reviews
September 29, 2023
10/10Best restaurant ♥️ everything was perfect
Lynda G. • 2 reviews
September 9, 2023
10/10
Perfect dining experience thank you Good amazing host excellent
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