Awards 2017

02/09/2024: Poco da dire, tutto impeccabile. Più che una cena è una vera e propria esperienza. Credo vivamente che sia da provare almeno una volta nella vita. Davvero difficile ordinare un piatto non gradito! Complimenti, stelle veramente meritate!

27/08/2024: quando si entra in un locale del genere i commenti diventano quasi superflui. A mio parere un percorso in un ristorante del genere è un'esperienza che va fatta una volta nella vita. Fantastico.

20/08/2024: My wife and I have been regular visitors to the village of Sant'Agata, but this time, we decided to book dinner at the renowned Don Alfonso 1890. To ensure a seamless dining experience, I contacted the restaurant eight months in advance to inquire about their vegetarian menu. They promptly confirmed that they could accommodate our dietary preferences and even provided us with a sample tasting menu upon request. I must say, everything about this place is truly amazing. Before our dinner, we were given a fascinating tour of the restaurant's wine cellar, which extends several hundred feet underground to the bottom of a well. Although the oldest wine in their collection dates back to 1890, it is not fit for consumption. Interestingly, the most expensive wine they have is an Italian wine priced at €40,000 per bottle (unfortunately, a bit out of our budget). During our visit, we had the pleasure of meeting the chef and owner of the restaurant and hotel. They warmly greeted guests in the restaurant and even invited us into the kitchen, where we witnessed the food preparation process and received a description of each kitchen station. After the kitchen tour, we were offered aperitifs, which we enjoyed in the beautiful gardens of the hotel. It was a delightful experience. As my wife is a vegetarian and I am a carnivore, we both opted for our own tasting menus. The first dish was preceded by a chef's welcome course not on the menu. I must say, the food was absolutely sublime. Every single bite was a delight, and despite the seemingly small portions, we left the restaurant feeling incredibly satisfied. In fact, we were so full that we couldn't even enjoy the petit fours. We decided to take them with us and gifted them to the staff at the Jaccarino hotel where we were staying. I must commend the staff at Don Alfonso 1890 for their exceptional service. They were engaging, polite, and personable, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. One unique touch that caught my attention was the TV screens in the restaurant, which were turned 90 degrees into portrait mode. While you won't be watching the news or your favorite shows during dinner, you can observe the kitchen staff as they prepare and cook your food. I found this to be a wonderful addition that enhanced the overall dining experience. Additionally, there is a gift shop at the restaurant where you can purchase books, pasta sauces, and other items. My wife took advantage of this and bought some gifts for our friends the next day. Given our incredible experience, we have already made plans to return to the hotel next year, and without a doubt, we will be booking another dinner at Don Alfonso 1890.

16/08/2024: Siamo stati qui per festeggiare un evento con degli amici, c’è poco da raccontare esperienza unica tutto perfetto posto incantevole e cantina dei vini unica al mondo. La famiglia Iaccarino ci ha accolto come se eravamo di casa, abbiamo trascorso una serata eccezionale lo consiglio a tutti coloro che vogliono vivere un’esperienza stellata.