La Varcuzza In Castellammare del golfo

21/02/2026: First time dining at this place. I thought it was excellent. Excellent food, excellent view. On the seafront.

18/02/2026: This was my first time at this restaurant. Beautiful view of the harbor. Pleasant atmosphere, very friendly and incredibly attentive waiter. I arrived a bit early, and the kitchen wasn't open yet, so they offered to let me wait and order an aperitif in the meantime. After that, they took care of my other orders and requests very quickly. The food was good. The bruschetta was excellent – ​​crispy yet juicy, with a good amount of garlic. I also had spaghetti Bolognese. It lacked a bit of a wow factor for me. Next time, I'd probably try the highly praised pasta with Sicilian pesto, but tonight I was in the mood for meat. However, the quality of the Parmesan cheese really elevated this dish; it was an incredible treat. The chocolate soufflé was good, although the center wasn't completely melted. Since it's listed on the menu as a ready-made item, I assume they simply adhere very strictly to the prescribed cooking times. It still tasted very chocolatey and rounded off the evening nicely. The food was more than good value for money. The drinks, however, were a different story: I personally found €10 for a Spritz Siciliano to be very expensive. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed my evening and would gladly return.