Vico Astemio In Riposto

A gastronomic experience we will long remember. My wife and I trusted the chef's advice and couldn't have made a better choice. We tried both the seafood and meat tasting menus: two completely different experiences, but united by extraordinary quality, great balance of flavors, and impeccable presentation. To accompany everything, an excellent Etna wine, expertly recommended and perfectly paired with the dishes, made the dinner even more special. You can sense the passion, research, and attention dedicated to every course. If you're looking for a restaurant where you can enjoy a true culinary experience, not just a dinner, this is the place. Congratulations to the entire staff: we will be delighted to return.

The best restaurant we've been to since our trip! The tasting menu was exceptional, incredible! The staff was very friendly.

I am Italian and ….trust me when I say that I love this place!! A great food experience in a quiet, historical narrow lane just 50 meters from the local Cathedral. Everything is exceptional, from the wine selection to the food choice and the service. Only local ingredients, real flavours, real passion…all transpires and renders the evening an unique, rewarding and memorable emotions. Highly recommended!!!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm from Riposto and believe that quality should always be valued, especially when we're fortunate enough to have it in our area. I had a wonderful time at Vico Astemio: impeccable service, attentive and friendly staff, and truly excellent food, prepared with quality ingredients and great care. You can sense the passion and attention to every detail, from the presentation of the dishes to the welcome. When dedication and the pursuit of quality are rewarded, it's a source of pride for our entire community. Congratulations to the entire staff. We'll definitely be back!

This was a super dining experience 😁 we had the tasting menu and felt very welcome by the waiters and appreciated massismos welcome with a complementary glass of wine to the the amouse bouche. If you are in riposto this is definitely a restaurant worth visiting! The grille octopus was amazing 🙌

Highly recommended! The food was of a very high standard, the service was attentive and friendly, and the wine list was extensive! The food was authentically Sicilian and also influenced by classic international cuisine, but with a strong creative touch from the chef.

Dinner for my birthday. Booked via the form on their website, which asks us to indicate any intolerances/allergies (I'm writing this down because it will be crucial later). We decided to do the €130 raw fish menu for a couple, which consists of nine courses of raw fish, specifically chosen by the chef. We wanted to follow it with a first course each, thinking we'd still be hungry afterward. The waitress advised us to decide later, and she was right, because we were "satisfied." At this stage, too, we were asked about any allergies/intolerances (and we mentioned them, as we had done when booking). The problems arose during the courses. On two different courses (the final tuna tartare, for sure, and the cod sashimi, or some other fish I can't remember), I found some scales and immediately reported it. The response was "ah," not an "excuse me," but a "we'll do it again," or "we'll bring something else." Nothing at all. Both on the first and second occasion. Oh well, I think to myself, they'll offer us a dessert, a liqueur to apologize... But what I think was even worse was the tuna tartare (the last course), which arrived with a peach sauce that the waitress was about to pour upon serving, even though, as I mentioned before, we'd been told we were allergic to it! Luckily, it was stopped in time thanks to our promptness, and again, no apologies or anything. The sauce wasn't replaced with anything else, with complete disregard. I think you expect more from a Michelin-starred restaurant. It's a shame because I certainly found the ingredients excellent, as well as the attention to detail in the dishes. Total spent €195 with a bottle of wine and two desserts. When paying "in cash," the waitress hesitated for a tip, which in other cases I would have gladly left, but given the issues presented and highlighted and no way to apologize, we preferred not to leave anything. I don't usually leave negative reviews, because I usually point them out when there are problems. But here, we've never had any complaints, even though we first highlighted the scales and then the sauce issue.

Our «go-to-place» in Riposto for excellent food, service and wine. Very friendly and competent staff also with regards to wine. Recommended!

The food was excellent and truly unique—refined Italian cuisine that you don’t find everywhere. Each dish is beautifully presented, reflecting the chef’s creativity and attention to detail, with a quality comparable to a top French restaurant, yet at a very reasonable price. The chef also offers his own special wine, which I really enjoyed. Although there was no kids’ menu or standard salads, he kindly prepared a delicious pasta ragù for the children and a fresh, customized salad for me.

A very elegant restaurant, located on an alley in the center of Riposto. The atmosphere is formal, and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The ingredients are carefully selected and prepared with exceptional, unconventional care. The wine list, both national and international, is extensive, as is the selection of spirits. Prices are reasonable. Credit cards are accepted, and it's recommended for those looking to invest in a unique menu. Reservations are recommended.