Reviews - Sapio
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9.6/10
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10
Very helpful staff, good at wine pairing. Food gives a nice Insight into Sicily.
10
great ambiance and creative food.
5.5
An experience that was supposed to be a culinary journey of a lifetime turned out to be more of a test of endurance than a pleasure. The service – absolutely top-notch. Professionalism, culture, and tact on a level I’ve never experienced before. Each dish was presented with passion and attention to detail – genuine applause for that. Unfortunately, the cuisine itself did not meet expectations. At a tasting dinner of this class, I expected an explosion of flavors and emotions – instead, I got a sense of repetition and a lack of lightness or balance. Technically perfect and artistically ambitious, yet missing the simple joy of a flavor that truly stays in memory. I respect the idea of fine dining and understand that it’s an art form. But in this case, the artistic concept completely overshadowed the pleasure of eating. For me personally – more prestige than enjoyment.
10
+4Amazing experience, first Michelin restaurant I’ve ever been in. We chose the surprise menu, 10/10!
10
Amazing cuisine, attentive service, a wonderfully slow and delicious meal.
10
We were very fortunate to get a last minute reservation while visiting Catania. We love to turn dining into an adventure. Their menu has an option for a 10 course meal where the chef surprises you. My wife and I instantly knew that this is what we were choosing. There were other options for those not inclined to be surprised. We added wine paring to our meal. Each course was delicious and amazing and fit our like of a meal being an adventure. The sommelier did a wonderful job of choosing wines to go with the courses. We didn’t do 10 wines. We had a few that overlapped to the next course as we thought 10 was too many to drink. The sommelier served the majority of the wines from Sicily, and explained each in detail. His descriptions of the wines really added to the enjoyment of the evening. The staff is exquisitely trained to properly serve fine dining. They were always attentive without being intrusive. I highly recommend dining at Sapio.
10
The dishes were perfect and well prepared,the service was kind and generous
8.5
Not the best restaurant to have a one star Michelin, good but not great!!
10
Beautiful place, delicious tasting menu and thought-through wine pairing!
10
We were a dinner party of three. Staff was attentive throughout our “Sorpresa” tasting experience, which lasted over three hours. The food was inventive, successfully showcasing Sicilian delicacies.
10
Great Sicilian food !!!!
10
Excellent
10
Outstanding service and excellent food. They accommodated dietary restrictions. The finesse of the Scorpion fish crudo with the cauliflower will stay with us forever.
10
Truly next level in all aspects
10
Fine dining at it’s best!
10
Great value Great food Very cooperative staff
10
The server was good and the food was delicious at Sapio! We enjoyed the wine pairing as well. We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary and it was a nice place in Catania Sicily.
9.5
+6Very curated cuisine, the menu was pure delight with subtil review of sicilian gastronomy. The only improvement point is the place which is very dark which doesn’t help to create a warm atmosphere.
10
+2Great night for our anniversary, staff very friendly and professional. We enjoyed our time. Thank you
9.0
Best food of my life. Some of the best service I’ve ever recieved. Only reason ambiance wasn’t perfect is we had a extremely loud and obnoxious table next to us, to the point we couldn’t hear the waiter explain the items (out of their control) but still food was 5/5. Would recommend instituting a policy of being reasonably loud
10
Excellent food and ambience!
7.0
The service is excellent, the food is creative and special. In my opinion the food is not tasty enough, there is no balance in flavors and the raw materials are not respected.
10
Excellent food and service, very generous portions as well on the tasting menu.
10
Outstanding experience. More of a taste journey than a meal. Fantastic restaurant for special occasions. Highly memorable.
10
+3While I was almost certain that I would be pleasantly surprised, I was not prepared to be dazzled by the brave renditions of classics elevated with local ingredients with a warmth and hospitality that truly surpassed my expectations. The food was simply put, exceptional. And the chef himself, a delightful presence who spoke of his creations with pride as one would have a favourite child. Will return in spades.
10
Perfect place to be. We did a fantastic tour of Sicilia at this magic table. Very friendly professional service and a tasty moment. Thanks for all !!
10
Absolutely amazing. By far, the best restaurant in Catania. Alessandro, the chef, is a talented young man with wonderful ideas and creativity. If you are in Catania this is a must place to be.
10
Amazing food and service
10
Amazing experience. The small appetizers were incredible. Creative cuisine and presentation for all 5 senses. Thank you for the fabulous evening. While costs might be high compared to Catania's normal restaurant but affordable compared to back home.
10
We randomly picked a Michelin starred restaurant in Catania. It turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The food was impeccable and very sophisticated made. We had a 10-course menu and all the dishes were amazing. Service was prompt and precise. The pace, the ambience, the whole thing is a true masterpiece. Not to mention that they have a great wine list and the staff are knowledgeable towards their wine. Overall, I will recommend this restaurant to everyone who travels to catania.
10
Top!!!!!
10
+5Perfect ! From the beginning to the end! Just perfect !! Food are delicious and service is warm and professional! Only one thing I felt a bit strange is why the chef was sometimes outside standing around different spots$1
10
Highly recommend! value for money!
10
I had an extraordinary dining experience at Sapio. The surprise menu was a delightful showcase of culinary artistry, featuring impeccably sourced ingredients and inventive presentation. The attentive and knowledgeable staff elevated the experience and made the dining even more amicable. Overall, it was a memorable and enchanting evening, making this restaurant a true gem in Catania.
10
Amazing experience. The prices should be higher.
10
We were a group of nine and very much enjoyed the quality of the food and the excellent service. We got „value for money“ which can not be taken for granted. The restaurant is certainly a beacon in Catania and we can very much recommend a visit!!!
10
Incredible experience!! The food and service was out of this world!! A must eat dining experience when in Catalina. The dishes were exceptional and once in a lifetime opportunity! Don’t miss this
10
Lives up to its Michelin distinction. Best meal I had in Sicily and the service is first rate. Definitely recommend.
7.0
A bit too audacious for us maybe !
10
+1Everything was great
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