I Banchi In Ragusa

Always top quality! Price accordingly.

I Banchi – Ragusa Ibla Chef: Ciccio Sultano A top-notch gastronomic experience, combining Sicilian tradition, contemporary technique, and emotion. At I Banchi, every dish tells a story: excellent raw materials, crafted with respect and intelligence, where nothing is ever excessive but everything is perfectly balanced. From appetizers to dessert, you'll experience a clean, profound, and distinctive cuisine that highlights the local area without ever falling into the trap of being predictable. The preparations are elegant, surprising in their contrasts yet always distinct, with a rare balance between flavor, texture, and presentation. The bread and leavened products, the restaurant's signature, are simply extraordinary. Attentive, professional, and warm service makes you feel welcomed without being intrusive. The refined, refined atmosphere is perfectly in tune with the charm of Ragusa Ibla. A restaurant that isn't just a meal, but a complete experience, a place you'll happily return to and one we recommend without hesitation. A must-try.

A welcoming and beautifully decorated place with beautiful, colorful paintings on the walls that create a lovely atmosphere. Very friendly staff. The food is top-notch. The chocolate-glazed pork shoulder is a highlight. The wine list is very good.

The tasting menu was truly excellent, as were the individual dishes and side dishes. The staff were very friendly and the setting was wonderful, in the most beautiful area of ​​Ragusa. 👏🏽🖖🏽

Beautiful location, good food but perhaps a little overrated

A nearly perfect experience. The pasta with sardines was an explosion of flavors, as was the one with bottarga. They were very different (the first was incredibly flavorful, the second delicate), but they both had an excellent balance of textures and flavors. The Sicilian fried fish was excellent, both in terms of the batter and the filling. The cannoli, served with a dusting of cinnamon, and the almond sorbet with a bitter orange sauce were interesting. The only negative was the onion and bell pepper giardiniera, which was too vinegary and completely lacking in crunch. Otherwise, everything was excellent.

My partner and I went for lunch, drawn by the excellent reviews and the chef's reputation. We ordered spaghetti with sardines and rigatoni with Turiddu sauce for the first course, and red snapper in an aromatic stew with giardiniera for the second course. All the dishes tasted like they had been pre-prepared and reheated in the microwave. The red snapper was tough, and the giardiniera tasted only of vinegar, and it would have been better not to order it. Although the location is beautiful, it's a culinary experience to be forgotten.

Excellent food, very knowledgeable staff

Relaxing location, perfect for a couples' evening. The food exceeded expectations; I recommend the tasting menus. Superb.

An excellent choice for experiencing the flavors of Sicily, with an added touch of sophistication. It's clear that someone behind it has moved beyond tradition while still respecting the essence.