La Madia In Licata

Optimal. Pino Cuttaia culinary genius.

La Madia is an exceptional restaurant. The setting is magnificent, uncluttered, there is space, the tables are very spaced apart. The service is impeccable, of course we don't speak French here and very little English but there is an English version of the menu, and after all, we are in Sicily, let's adapt! The food: incredible. It's very, very good, original, special mention for the octopus crème brûlée. Said like that it can be scary but this dish particularly amazed us, and we are absolutely not fans of octopus normally. The entire menu was excellent and generous. The Chef: warm, keen to please: he completely adapted the menu for our daughter who is very picky, and served her an adapted version of each dish, for example replacing fish with zucchini or meat . Having frequented quite a few starred restaurants I think that it would not have been possible anywhere else. Just like us, she had a great time and we all had a wonderful evening. Thank you for all this, and I invite you to take a trip to Licata, a small town that is not particularly pretty but which hides a gem.

An evening to repeat as soon as possible! Left speechless after an emotional experience. A big thank you to Angelo and all the staff, and congratulations to the kitchen for turning a dinner into a therapeutic session. Fantastic! Ps. Honest price (even for wine) 🔝

Location sobria ed elegante, personale di sala cordiale e molto alla mano. La prima sensazione che abbiamo percepito é stata quella di un profondo relax dell’anima che aiuta le papille gustative a percepire anche la più impercettibile sfumatura dei capolavori dello chef. Poi arriva lui, la star indiscussa della serata Pino Cuttaia, una persona che trasuda umiltà e semplicità nel raccontarvi i suoi piatti, con la sua voce pacata e giammai altezzoso. Da lì a breve inizierà lo spettacolo pirotecnico. Talmente é al di sopra della normalità la sua maestria che riuscirà deliziare il vostro palato come nn mai, utilizzando materie prime di facile utilizzo domestico. Vi sorprenderà con una semplice melanzana dell’aceto balsamico di ciliegie e dell’ottimo olio extra extra extravergine di oliva. Manderà in tilt le vostre papille gustative con la sua pizzaiola di merluzzo , vi coccolerà co i suoi spaghetti di seppia pura e bisque di crostacei e poi ancora il finto tortello di calamaro ripieno di tennerumi, la scampagnata di ricciola, il polpo , la scala dei turchi. Il botto finale arriva con la minestra di pesce e crostacei Infine la cassata Siciliana con olio extra vergine, strappa lacrime. Esperjeca unica, decisamente superiore a tutti gli stellati che abbiamo fin qui provato anche se con una stella in più.

Pino ci ha accolto con il suo solito sorriso caldo ed affettuoso. Il ristorante malgrado il nome e le stelle ti fa sentire a casa Servizio impeccabile I profumi ed i sapori della Sicilia ti avvolgono Indimenticabili le melanzane affumicate, la nuvola di mozzarella,la trasparenza con i tenerumi e poi e poi … Cannolo e cassata da paradiso

This is not intended to be a review but rather a thank you to Chef Cuttaia and his staff, in particular Maitre Angelo, who offered us a very attentive and friendly service. It's the first restaurant where I didn't tell the Chef that I was a colleague because it would have been like going to watch a Champion's League final sitting on the sidelines and telling Cristiano Ronaldo that I'm a footballer too. We are talking about a workshop where a true artist, a genius, works. It was without a doubt the highest level dining experience I have ever had. Chef, eating in her restaurant, and being able to meet her in person was an absolute privilege. As I already told you at the time of the bill, THANK YOU FOR EXISTING!

Returning to La Madia is always an emotion!!! Chef Cuttaia's cuisine always excites for its character linked to the territory and the excellent raw materials, from the first to the last bite you perceive the authenticity of Sicily!!!…

A dinner of unforgettable flavors! Chef Pino Cuttaia's fame is well deserved. His dishes are a cornerstone of cuisine. A welcoming and professional staff, a location where everything is taken care of down to the smallest detail and the presence of the Chef himself, presenting some of his dishes at the table, made this dinner even more special. Thank you

All excellent excellent service, very attentive staff, clean place, I recommend going there, I was happy with everything, compliments to the chef and all the staff 👍

A unique and truly incredible experience, one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten in!