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We would like to inform our customers that we will be closed from December 9th until March 6th 2025.
A seaside restaurant and pizzeria in Cefalù serving traditional Sicilian cuisine.
The experience offered by the restaurant and pizzeria in Cefalù unfolds in a unique setting, where traditional Sicilian cuisine finds its place alongside a setting overlooking the sea.
The relaxed atmosphere, the careful selection of raw materials, and the focus on recipes that showcase the local area define a recognizable gastronomic identity that remains true to its local roots.
From the first courses, the culinary journey highlights simple flavors, seasonal ingredients, and preparations that respect the historic rituals of Mediterranean cuisine, offering a complete and harmonious picture of the gastronomic experience available.
First and second courses of meatand grilled fish
The restaurant's culinary offerings are based on a collection of traditional recipes that evoke the most significant flavors of local tradition. The use of fresh fish, seasonal vegetables, Mediterranean herbs, and slow preparation allows for authentic textures and aromas, without resorting to overly elaborate interpretations.
The dishes are born from a connection to the coastal territory, integrating ingredients that historically represent Sicilian cuisine, such as citrus fruits, wild herbs, and local seafood. The goal is to strike a balance between simplicity and completeness, maintaining a culinary approach that is faithful and easily understandable for diners seeking an authentic experience.
Within the various sections of the menu, traditional Sicilian cuisine offers a variety of tasting opportunities: seafood appetizers, first courses with typical island sauces, second courses that showcase the characteristics of the fish, and desserts that coherently interpret historic recipes.
Wines, proseccos and homemade desserts
To perfectly complement our Sicilian cuisine, we offer a comprehensive wine list featuring both local and international labels. From the drinks menu, you can choose from a wide selection of white and red wines from across the peninsula, as well as excellent sparkling wines, proseccos, and champagnes. Those who prefer can opt for a craft or classic beer (national or international), ideal for pairing with our pizzas.
And to round off your meal, we invite you to sample our homemade desserts, handcrafted and representative of the most sophisticated local and regional pastry making.
Pizzeria and typical restaurant with terrace on the pier
Al Porticciolo welcomes guests into two spacious, warmly decorated dining rooms, each with its own unique colors and furnishings. These are pleasant spaces. Enjoy intimate lunch or dinner as a couple or with family; ideal locations for parties and ceremonies, special events, private or business. Making the restaurant even more exclusive, especially in the warmer months—which are never long in coming in Sicily—is The terrace extends along the pier and overlooks the sea. On the pier, you can dine at sunset and enjoy moments of pure relaxation while enjoying fine cuisine. See the images on the page Facebook to get an idea of who we are and to find out where we are.
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39 0921 921981
A restaurant in the heart of Sicily
In Cefalù, you can vacation year-round because it's a place worth visiting for so many reasons: from the consistently moderate and welcoming temperatures to the historical and natural beauty scattered throughout the island. Not to mention the traditional cuisine, with specialties that change with the seasons, which you can discover in every corner of Sicily.
Our restaurant is located on the northern coast, in the province of Palermo, at the edge of the Gulf of Termini. A corner where you can discover the beauty of the sea and endless beaches of fine, pale sand, occasionally interrupted only by cliffs and vegetation; the uniqueness of the houses perched high above the sea, behind the rocky cliff. 1.5 kilometers of coastline to explore, with both public and private beaches, lively at any time of day. Those passionate about scuba diving, diving, or snorkeling will discover marvelous seabeds. The historical-cultural itinerary, meanwhile, focuses entirely on the charm of ancient eras, from Arab to Norman rule, which characterize Cefalù's architectural style.
At the edge of the Gulf of Termini, on the northern coast of Sicily, lies the beautiful Norman town of Cefalù, which every year hosts thousands of tourists in search of sea, history, and uniquely flavorful dishes.
Being not only a seaside destination, but also a cultural and naturalistic one, it is visited throughout the year, especially for its exceptional restaurants where you can enjoy seafood delicacies, accompanied by DOC wines and tasty pizzas.
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Freshly caught by the sea
At Al Porticciolo restaurant, we prepare Sicilian dishes and specialties, both typical of the island and local cuisine, as well as many other Italian recipes, flavored with local citrus fruits, herbs, and spices. Fresh fish is the star ingredient in our seafood dishes, found on the seabed of the rich Mediterranean, and you can even eat it raw. But the reasons that make Cefalù a pearl worth discovering aren't just culinary: the town is part of the Madonie Natural Park, a site of great naturalistic and geological interest, home to a variety of local animal and plant species; and it's also officially considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, with its Cathedral (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Northern European Romanesque style, embellished with Arab influences.
