This is a fine dining restaurant with that has both Sicilian and foreign cuisines influence. It is located outside of Ortigia but pretty close and easy to walk to. The interior is very spacious, with large windows and slightly industrial style. Presentation of food is definitely the highlight. We had the surprise tasting menu that consisted of stuff courses and every meal looked like art. Taste was also very good. My personal favorites were scallops, and two tartar (beef and cod). The servers speak very good English and provide good explanations. The bartender deserves a special mention. He mixed very interesting drinks for us (mostly twists on classical cocktails) that were prepared in front of us. The restaurant is definitely on the pricey side, especially for Syracuse. We paid 300 EUR for a couple (tasting menu and two drinks each). I'd say it is worth it.
Oleg
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05 Gennaio 2025
10,0
My husband organized my bday dinner here. We had the 6-course tasting menu for 120 a person, without alcoholic drinks. Food presentation is a true art and flavors were excellent. Despite saying I don’t like tuna I got a tuna butter… well… it was good for someone who likes that taste. The scallops were my favorite, perfectly cooked and flavor was divine.
Our cocktails were made in front of us at the bar wagon, in accordance to the chefs recommendations.
Staff speaks perfect English, and accommodated dietary preferences. Unfortunately they didn’t read the comment in the reservation that it was a birthday so I lacked the candle on my dessert - make sure to remind the waitress upon your arrival if you want sth special during your dinner with them. Also be sure to bring their tip in cash!
Simone
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05 Gennaio 2025
10,0
Place in a historic, welcoming, sober building. Very professional and welcoming staff. Excellent cuisine with unusual but very interesting proposals, the result of research and the use of quality products. The selection of wines offered is decent. Privacy could be improved, half-height curtains on the windows facing the outside would be appreciated.
Domenico Calipari
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23 Dicembre 2024
10,0
A mixed opinion regarding the UMI menu
Good quality products but not very strong flavors.
Philippe Rigollier
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03 Ottobre 2024
6,0
Locale top, sofisticato ed accogliente. Il cibo è una vera e propria esperienza del palato. Ingredienti tutti di prima qualità con i quali chef Valentina arriva a comporre piccole opere d’arte che deliziano anche lo sguardo…
Personale super gentile e preparato.
Ci ritorneremo certamente…❤️
Luca Alessandro C
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15 Settembre 2024
10,0
Très belle deco, service impeccable, plats originaux, très beaux et excellents. meilleur restaurant du séjour. Un seul regret : nous étions presque les seuls clients!
Everything excellent!!!
Compliments to the cook, the barman and the very kind waitress who served us!
Everything truly excellent, from the service to the food!
I will go back and highly recommend it to anyone who likes gurmet.
Fabio Rubino
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19 Agosto 2024
10,0
High standard restaurant, very interesting menu and excellent presentations. The quality of the products can be felt, if you pass by Ortigia and want to spend an intimate evening eating well, this is the right place!
Nicolo' Colombo
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16 Agosto 2024
10,0
Cuisine créative . Bonne présentation. Produit frais et de qualité. Belle carte des vins .
Une étape à ne pas manquer . Il mérite d’être dans différents guides .
catherine G
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14 Agosto 2024
10,0
An experience for the taste buds, which cannot be forgotten. The chef's meticulous research in the creation of unique dishes, with extremely serious attention to the choice of raw materials, makes tasting the dishes a key moment for the body and soul. Amazing raw dishes, exceptional first courses and desserts truly works of art. Excellent service. Good value for money.
Dani Carr
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12 Agosto 2024
10,0