Qualia In Cefalù

We felt lucky to have stumbled on this amazing restaurant down a quiet side street. Perfect place for foodies - lots of local and fresh ingredients. The mushroom dishes (in season!) were exceptional. A skilled and dedicated team make this a lovely and delicious dining experience. Highly recommend.

Qualia was by far the best meal we had in Cefalù – and one of the best ever. Every course was perfectly balanced, creative, and thought through down to the last detail. For us, it was absolutely top-notch, comparable to many of our fine dining experiences in Spain and Germany. Add to that excellent wines, very attentive yet pleasantly unobtrusive service, and excellent value for money. An unreserved recommendation – anyone who wants to eat truly well in Cefalù should definitely come here!

Superb restaurant. We ate here on our last night, and we were very pleased with all aspects of the restaurant. The service, the attention to detail, and most importantly the food was fabulous 👌 A must visit !

Great food. Lovely wine. Really very good. Would recommend for those that enjoy their food. High quality and knowledgeable staff.

If you find yourself in Cefalù – whether just passing through or staying a while – no true foodie can possibly pass by this restaurant. Admittedly, Cefalù is swamped with tourists and in many places not the most pleasant sight, despite the architectural beauty of the well-preserved medieval town. But this restaurant more than makes up for it. The service was outstanding: discreet yet highly attentive, friendly, calm and professional. The food was simply excellent, perfectly seasoned, and so good that we only gave up our plates after wiping away the very last traces with bread. An experience I can wholeheartedly recommend!

Please treat yourself to this amazing restaurant. Take the tasting menu and you will discover products from the region. Wine selection, impeccable Food and ideas, impeccable too All wrap in a cosy, beautiful place. Plus, you're not a a busy street.

Pretty much what all the other reviewers said - great service, food and atmosphere.

Beautifully prepared, a rare moment. If only everyone could cook this well. If you're coming to Cefalù... come here!

This was our second dinner out in Cefalù, and we chose Qualia, a Michelin-recognized restaurant and it was absolutely worth it! We went for the 6-course tasting menu and had an amazing experience from start to finish. One of the highlights for me was a starter featuring octopus served in a delicate potato bisque with olive oil , simply divine. I love fish and have eaten it all my life, and I’m very picky about preparations that mask the natural flavor. This dish was perfection: clean, fresh, and delicate . We also had homemade pasta with tuna bottarga, which was perfectly balanced, and a prawns starter with grapefruit and mint that was light, fresh, and beautifully presented. Later, we enjoyed pork that was incredibly tender with a subtle sweet aftertaste. The dessert was mascarpone cream with biscuit, the best mascarpone cream we’ve ever had, silky and rich texture without being overly sweet. What stood out across the entire menu was how all the ingredients were paired so well that none overpowered the others. Each dish felt carefully thought out and harmonious. The portions are exactly what you expect from a tasting menu, not huge, but enough to feel satisfied. Both my partner and I were pleasantly full by the end. The chef’s creativity really shines, the staff were friendly and attentive; my partner even commented on how quickly plates were cleared, which kept the whole dinner flowing perfectly. The location is another plus, a bit away from the busy tourist streets, which makes the experience even more special and relaxed. Overall, we had absolutely nothing to complain about, it was a memorable evening from start to finish. I noticed another reviewer mentioned they had the same menu a week ago but seemed less impressed. I’m honestly surprised, because we had an exceptional experience and felt every course was prepared with care and creativity. If you’re in Cefalù and looking for a special evening away from the busy tourist streets, I can’t recommend Qualia enough. Go for the tasting menu if you want a full journey through the chef’s vision, next time, I can’t wait to return and try the à la carte menu

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