Scacco Matto In Aci castello

Delicious traditional Sicilian dishes

Let me tell you—this place is outstanding. My husband and I recently moved to Aci Castello and have been trying many of the small restaurants in town, and this one has quickly become our favorite for a casual meal that never disappoints. The quality of the ingredients, the care and precision in the cooking, and the well-curated menu make it the perfect easygoing spot. I recently had some friends visiting and took them here as well—everyone became instantly obsessed. The bruschette are absolutely out of this world, but to be fair, everything we’ve tried has been impeccable. The staff is consistently kind and always up for a pleasant chat, which makes the experience even more special. They also offer a great selection of wines and drinks. You can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful view of the square and the castle, or, on colder days, cozy up indoors and feel completely at home.

Nice, clean restaurant. The waiter is very pleasant, speaks English and is happy to advise on the choice. The dishes are a bit expensive. We had to ask for pastries to go with the pasta. The food is okay. But nothing that would make you come back here again.

A cozy, welcoming place. Simone, the owner, is a very kind and knowledgeable guy. The pizza is superior. Highly recommended.

The food was top-notch, and the staff was friendly and courteous. I recommend this experience to everyone. We were blown away by the deliciousness.

An obligatory stop for anyone passing through Aci Castello or for anyone who simply wants to go, whenever they want, to eat well. Nice, family-run, very tidy and clean place located in the center of Aci castello. The Chef's cuisine embraces the Sicilian tradition, menu for all tastes with abundant dishes, particular and unforgettable flavours. He uses an excellent dough for the pizza which results very digestible with a very good seasoning (I took the Sbarretta, delicious). Very fresh fish dishes (I took one of their specialities, the "Ionian fried", with a crunchy pastry, fried fish and courgettes on a bed of SUPER salad!) DOC wines (the prosecco was excellent). I also had the opportunity to taste the Commendable first courses from the chef. The dessert was also very good, I took the hot heart, super soft and chocolaty. The cocktails prepared by qualified and very friendly professional barmen. Kind, helpful, hospitable staff, very professional, attentive to customer care and fast. The place allows also a recreational activity: "the game of chess". What can I say, an experience that I would do again and propose to anyone looking for a place where you can eat well at a good price with impeccable service in an enchanting place like Aci castello. Highly recommended!

Simone, Samuel, Grazia and all the staff excellent judgment I always feel very good

We stopped by for lunch on a Sunday in late September, sitting outside. Friendly service, a decent wait, but the dishes turned out to be more than delicious. Fettuccine with bacon and pistachios, and paccheri with octopus ragù. Followed by a Mediterranean grill... all delicious. We were very satisfied.

We had an excellent visit at this restaurant on our visit to Castello Normano. It is adjacent to the square with the castle, so a very convenient location. The food was delicious and service was fast. We especially enjoyed the pasta dishes. Simon, our waiter, was very kind and helpful. Thanks for a great experience!

A great place, atmospheric and peaceful. The food is excellent and the service is friendly. I recommend it 🙂