Osteria del SottoSale In Favignana

22/10/2025: We dined at this restaurant several times during our stay in Pantelleria. The food is truly excellent, well-cooked, and the portions are generous. The prices are certainly competitive for the quality of the products served. The service could be improved, but overall, it's highly recommended.

18/10/2025: Good and affordable sandwich shop and takeout. Service is perhaps a little slow, but that's due to the high attendance. The little place near the waterfront is very small, with just a few tables and stools for quick meals. Blackboards list the various types of delicious sandwiches and their daily preparations. The freshly fried arancini are delicious. I enjoyed the Pantelleria-style fish couscous with fried vegetables (takeout upon order), which was well-seasoned and flavorful. The Pantelleria-style calamari filling, however, could be improved. I wrote this ☝️ before, now: This Strit fud was a novelty on the island right from the start, a popular spot for those in a hurry who wanted to grab something traditional on the spot. Today, with the restaurant attached, it has become a go-to place for locals and tourists, offering good products and affordable dishes. If you're looking to sit down for a meal in addition to the takeaway sandwiches, piadinas, and arancini, reservations are recommended because, "luckily for them," it's always packed. The spaghetti with ink or calamari ragù is excellent. Well done, and kudos to the staff. Updated AUG 2024 - On more than one occasion, I've noticed that the chef is heavy-handed with the salt, especially in the main courses. If you point this out to Loredana (the owner), SHE is always right, not the customer, and she'll say, "Oh, no, it's a bit tasty." And, despite leaving the plates full, you still pay and don't smile. I prefer the "tasty" first courses.