What struck us, beyond the excellent cuisine and the spectacular location overlooking the Marzamemi sea, was the staff. These days, it's not so easy to find people who work with a smile, passion, and a genuine desire to make their guests feel good. Here, you can sense that the hospitality comes from a love for their work, not just from mere commercial interest. And this, for me, is a quality that deserves praise.
The food is of the highest quality, prepared with care and respect for the raw ingredients, and dining with the sea just steps away makes everything even more magical.
It's one of those places where you leave thinking not only about how good you ate, but about how they made you feel. And, in the end, that's exactly what makes the difference. Kudos to the entire staff; keep up the good work!
Caterina Bigozzi
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06 Luglio 2026
10,0
Al Boccone – Fine seafood with a splendid sea view
In a highly touristy town like Marzamemi, it's easy to end up at a restaurant geared more toward tourists than quality. Al Boccone, however, seemed more authentic, frequented by many locals, which is always a good sign.
The strong point is undoubtedly the food. The grilled tuna and swordfish were truly excellent, well-cooked, and of high quality. The wine we chose was also a pleasant surprise: one of the best I tasted during our stay and one I highly recommend.
A few comments about the service were noteworthy; it was rather slow and at times a bit confusing. Nothing dramatic, but there's room for improvement.
The only real disappointment was the octopus, which I would have preferred to have been decidedly softer.
Prices are inevitably influenced by the location: we're in Marzamemi, and this is evident in the bill. That said, compared to other restaurants in the area, the impression is that this restaurant is less touristy and more focused on substance.
Parking isn't the most convenient, but that's a predictable tradeoff given the location. On the other hand, the sea view is truly splendid and adds to the overall experience.
PROS:
Excellent grilled tuna and swordfish
Excellent wine
Spectacular sea view
Ambience less touristy than many other restaurants in the area
CONS:
Slow and somewhat confusing service
Octopus not tender enough
Parking is difficult
RATING: 4/5
Carlo Manessi
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03 Luglio 2026
8,0
Spectacular seaside location. We had a wonderful dinner, from appetizer to dessert. The prices were very reasonable, and the owner and staff were very friendly. RECOMMENDED.
stefano z
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01 Luglio 2026
10,0
Beautiful terrace overlooking the sea. The dishes, however, I would describe as "touristy." I missed the "power" of flavor you expect when you're in Sicily. The only truly remarkable thing was the cannoli at the end of the meal.
Raffaele Digiacomo
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28 Giugno 2026
6,0
Excellent restaurant. Very warm welcome, competent staff. The food was very good quality, full of flavor, and well served.
Carmelo Allegra
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25 Giugno 2026
10,0
This review refers to the beef and vegetarian pasta dishes, as well as the salad.
We really enjoyed our meal, received a friendly welcome, and the service was professional.
The price-performance ratio is excellent.
Recommended for people who don't like seafood 😃.
P.S.: You have to go to the cash register to pay here 😅
Manuela Fucac
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17 Giugno 2026
10,0
This evening we were greeted by the owner, who seated us at a table with a sea view even though we hadn't booked.
We had an appetizer of seafood cold cuts and a tuna tartare that was simply sublime. For our main course, we had grilled tuna (fantastic) and Sicilian-style calamari (wonderful). Dishes with simple ingredients allowed us to fully experience Sicilian cuisine. The staff was courteous, helpful, and attentive.
They were kind and attentive, even with our little girl.
Highly recommended. We'll definitely be back if we get the chance.
Daniela Felizzi
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15 Giugno 2026
10,0
Absolutely awesome! Check it out. Worth more than 4.1, stars
Paddy Whelan
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12 Giugno 2026
10,0
Beautiful location right on the sea.
The bolpo salad was good and plentiful. The linguine was very tasty and well-seasoned. The fried calamari was delicate and perfectly battered. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had a truly enjoyable evening. Recommended!
Mauro Salfo
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10 Giugno 2026
10,0
In my opinion, the quality is expensive for the price, the location is beautiful, the views are spectacular, the service is very good, but the food is just average.
Ana Montori
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08 Giugno 2026
8,0