The pantanelli di vendicari is a beautiful rustic sicilian venue nestled in a nature reserve, vineyard, almond plantation in Noto. The journey is around an hour from Catania Airport and taxi costs around 100 euros for 2 travellers. The reserve is around 15 mins from the centre and costs around 50 euros.
The owner luciana is a beautiful soul who has worked with me along the way for a year helping to co ordinate and plan my indian wedding (the first of their kind), we did this without a wedding planner. Communication was easy, I actually booked the venue blind without visiting after a video call with Luciana, she was always there at the other end of WhatsApp if I had any questions and she put me in touch with taxi drivers, decorators and photographers. Lucianna even stepped in and acted as a translator during my consultations with the vendors.
The PDV has rooms too so you can have hire of the whole venue and rooms so you do not need to worry about other guests crashing your event.
The rooms were airy spacious, had tvs, fridge, ensuites, toiletries and towels, the rooms again a basic and rustic but very comfortable and very clean.
The venue has in house catering which was perfect the food was in abdusance, we travelled to sicily earlier in the year for a tasting and on the wedding day the food was even better. Please try the aranchini - luciana even went the extra step to ensure that the aranchini was pork rather than beef as Hindus shouldn't eat beef. This was her idea and really showed the level of detail she was putting in and providing.
The pdv has a swimming pool, fairly small and not deep but perfect to laze around, and a on site gazebo (around 12x8 ft) this comfortablely held 90 people but could hold even more. The gazebo is already decked out with fairy lights for that stary night effect.
We ate dinner in the court yard again under lights which is great, as lighting can be costly in sicily.
There is a roof terrace which looks over the ocean and where we held our ceremony, this again comfortably held 90 people, the views were breathtaking.
Luicana made everyone feel right at home, including getting milk for babies and medicines for Mosquito Bites. The bites were hard-core so generally be prepared. Again she went that extra mile every day. On the wedding events she was coordinating the dinners, the timings and even came to the rescue to fix my cake topper. She was so brilliant to work with. She also saved me nearly 2k by reassuring me I didn't need to buy an additional gazebo because of rain. Anyone else could easily of tried to make money out of me but lucianna Is not that type of lady.
Our guests were paying for their own rooms and luciana even was able to take payment directly for the guests which was easy and not complicated.
I cannot thank lucianna and her team enough for making our day so special and I would love to revist. Also luciana has a doggy named romeo who is very friendly!
Thank you so much - Pooja and Jamie
Pooja Verma
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28 Ottobre 2024
10,0
My Son-In-Law and Daughter had their magical Wedding Day at this stunning venue. 5 Stars all the way! Luciano and her team know how to deliver service beyond the call for duty. The setting, organisation, delicious food, ambience were outstanding. Highly recommended for a wedding and tourists alike. Congratulations Pantanelli Vendicari!
Helen Holyoake
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18 Ottobre 2024
10,0
We only had dinner in this beautiful corner of Sicily. Each dish is a culinary journey of the highest quality. The seafood appetizer and the pasta with rabbit are recommended. Excellent service.
Dani Fidel
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10 Ottobre 2024
10,0
Pantanelli di vendicari is “the location and venue “for your wedding. Ive had the wedding of my dreams there in sep 2024 . Luciana was very accommodating with everything. She was very responsive every time when I asked her questions and I had lots throughout the year. We are located in uk and with very little knowledge of Italian language but with Luciana’s help I find lots of vendors ( such a photographer, florist, dj and makeup artists. The only thing I would change is the number of hours in a day , 😊I wish there had been more than 24h so I could’ve enjoyed my wedding day longer . If you want your wedding day to be magical, look no further, pantanelli is your venue . The food was absolutely delicious and plenty of drinks too.
Laura Avarvarei
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29 Settembre 2024
10,0
In September 2024 I had my wedding here at Pantanelli Di Vendicari. I found them listed on hitches.
I couldn’t have imagined a better wedding venue, it was absolutely spectacular! I had the best day of my life at Pantanelli Di Vendicari. Luciana and her team were phenomenal from the very start of planning right through to the end. No task was too big for them to handle. Luciana went above and beyond, even helping with visa paperwork and handling last-minute room changes. She kept me updated on everything, constantly checking in and ensuring I was in the loop with any changes.
Coming from the UK, I didn’t want the hassle of bringing over vendors. Within 10 minutes of asking, Luciana provided a comprehensive list of hair and makeup artists, florists, and other vendor recommendations, making the process so much easier.
The venue offers a variety of areas to use during the wedding, all planned meticulously. The food was outstanding. I’ve never had such delicious wedding food. They catered to allergens and intolerances with no issues. The value for money here is exceptional, and the rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped.
I can’t wait to return every year now! If you’re considering Pantanelli Di Vendicari for your wedding, I highly recommend it. Everything was smooth, stress-free, and absolutely stunning. The photos are already looking incredible!
megan holyoake
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23 Settembre 2024
10,0
We are regular guests. We have returned 4 times and always find the same pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. The rooms are always clean, very nice and the comforts are very spacious and comfortable. The hotel's restaurant is excellent, the portions are generous and the quality of the raw materials is always excellent. The staff, all included, kind, thoughtful, available for any need. Strategic position for the most famous beaches easily reachable by car. Recommended even just for an evening, we suggest arriving before sunset to admire the view from the terrace. Alessandra is Giuseppe
Alessandra Vespaziani
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24 Agosto 2024
10,0
Ristorante immerso nella riserva di Vendicari
Ambiente unico e suggestivo, molto ben curato!
Servizio veloce e cortese
Piatti tipici siciliani ottimi.
Da provare involtini e polpette
Prezzi contenuti
Matteo2828
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13 Agosto 2024
10,0