Ristorante MANNA In Noto

Ristorante Manna Noto, discovered on our last day, was easily one of the best dining experiences of our entire Sicilian vacation. It is a true hidden gem, tucked away just a short drive from our hotel (only 9 minutes!), nestled beautifully among olive and mandarin fields. Ambiance and Hospitality: As soon as we drove in, the setting was stunning; the outdoor courtyard was beautiful, and the interior was the perfect blend of rustic and stylish. We were greeted warmly at the door and immediately felt like we were entering someone's home rather than a restaurant. The waiters were incredibly friendly, professional, and natural. We even chatted and laughed together! They provided personal, thoughtful recommendations for both wine and food and genuinely did not try to upsell us on the most expensive items. The Exceptional Food: The menu is wonderfully diverse, offering excellent choices of antipasti, pasta (including gnocchi), fish, meat, and plenty of vegetarian options. What sets Manna apart is that the menu included delicious dishes not only from Sicily but also from other regions of Italy—my husband loved his special of Tuscan Beef Stew. I ordered the superb Caponata and Gnocchi, and my daughter enjoyed the Pasta with Lamb Ragu. Every course, from the antipasti to the mains, was exceptionally delicious. A special shout-out must go to the bread: it was the best I've had in Italy—fresh and perfectly made of sourdough! The desserts, with their intense taste of local fruits, were also fantastic. And the Arancina—the flavor was so incredibly intense it lingered for hours. Despite having a close-to-fine-dining, slightly poshy ambiance, the staff's warmth and natural manner made us feel completely at ease and comfortable. If you are anywhere near Noto, you must make a reservation to eat here. You will not regret it!

A day spent at lunch with friends. Excellent menu, excellent seafood and meat flavors. Quality ingredients! Very satisfied.

A must-visit in Noto. Typical Sicilian cuisine in a stone courtyard. Spectacular or romantic atmosphere. Seasonal menu. The gnocchi are amazing. Extremely friendly service.

A truly exceptional restaurant where you're pampered in a stunning setting. High-quality cuisine and a very wide wine selection, including dessert wines! Congratulations to the entire team. Reservations highly recommended.

Wonderfully beautiful restaurant with delicious food and friendly service.

Incredible food, incredible atmospheric venue, incredibly friendly and attentive staff. Acknowledging my very low standard of speaking Italian we were assigned an English speaking server, although all of them did to some degree. Food was to die for, will dent your funds a little bit but I think it was well worth the quality. Best meal of the holiday

The highlight of this restaurant is definitely the courtyard and the atmosphere. You sit in an old farmhouse, covered in vines; it's truly beautiful. The service is friendly, but not accommodating. It would have been nice if we'd been offered blankets or cushions; you can certainly expect some accommodatingness in expensive restaurants. Our biggest problem was the menu. You can't view the menu online, and we're vegetarian. Of the five or six main courses, there wasn't a single vegetarian option. Among the first courses, there was one entirely vegetarian dish. It would have been nice to see this online; then we would have considered coming beforehand. The food was delicious, but not exceptionally tasty, and the portions were small. It's supposed to be a chic restaurant, and it is, but the quality of the food isn't exceptional enough for the prices. It's not an authentic Sicilian restaurant, but rather a restaurant tailored to the Central European palate.

amazing italian cuisine. wine was perfect and the patio at night is so pretty. just a bit surprised at prices: very expensive

Excellent food Sadly due to rain we could not sit in the nice courtyard. Pretty expensive.

If you're in the Noto area, you have to go. The atmosphere and location are beautiful.