La Bottega Ristorante In Licata

The food is a poem! Beautifully presented and made with the finest ingredients. The service was top-notch.

The restaurant is well presented: elegant, tidy, and quiet, with very light background music that accompanies the diners but allows for peaceful conversation. Even though it's the height of summer, I didn't notice any mosquitoes or other insects, which was very pleasant. It was explained to me later in the evening that mosquito candles are lit before guests arrive, which isn't a given. The service is among the best I've ever experienced: the waiters and maître d' were always present, asking questions after every course, and were always ready to listen to the customer, whether they had a positive or negative review. They were extremely polite. The same goes for the chef, who at the end of the service asked everyone if everything had gone well. She, too, was open to criticism from the start, always responding in an extremely polite and friendly manner. As for the food, I can't complain too much: the fish was fresh, you could tell, well-served, and delicious. Before the aperitif we ordered, we were served a welcome entrée, followed by the requested appetizer, and then the first courses, all within the usual service times. We only had a small mix-up with one of the first courses; there had been an error on the menu, and an item that was actually on the menu hadn't been removed. No big deal, the first course was still good—the pasta was well-cooked and the sauce very good. My request for clarification was answered by both the ever-present maître d' and the chef, who apologized for the oversight. Otherwise, the desserts were excellent. Our bill was based on what we ordered.

High level cuisine accompanied by excellent service