Bar Athenea 90 — Restaurant in Agrigento

Our first ever trip to Sicily was made epic and magical by places like Bar Athenea and people like Antonino and Lorraine. We tend to make impulsive decisions about where to eat, drink and explore and when we arrived in Agrigento on a hot October afternoon we checked into our hotel and then hit the streets in search of a late lunch and cold beverage. Luck, fate or possibly the nearby Greek gods guided us to Bar Athenea where Lorraine's warm greeting and Antonino's food magic (and willingness to improvise dishes not on the menu) saw us spend a couple of lazy hours scoffing, sipping and chatting. An added bonus was the beautiful classical music that accompanied our afternoon feast. During our short stay in Agrigento (only 2 nights) we ended our second evening's passeggiata back at Bar Athenea and stayed until bedtime. A fabulous find!...

A truly lovely evening! We had such a wonderful time at Atena 90 – everything about the evening was just perfect! The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the service was truly outstanding.

The staff were not only incredibly polite and professional, but also genuinely friendly. They guided us through the wine and food choices with great care, making sure we had the best possible experience.

What truly touched us was the way they interacted with our 5-year-old son – he was thrilled to receive his own special glass for water and a little cookie after his meal. That personal touch meant a lot to us as a family.

Thank you so much for the beautiful memories and the warm, joyful atmosphere. Greetings from Karlovac, Croatia – we hope to...

While looking at the menu outside this unassuming restaurant, an Italian customer told us that the pasta was excellent. He was not kidding. One of us had the pasta with swordfish and eggplant the other had the pasta with sausage Ragu. The former had chunks of swordfish, balanced with chile and tomato and a distinct, the latter was rich tomato and sausage with a hint of fennel. The third in our party had a hamburger. Our waiter, the son of the cook and owner, recommended an excellent local white wine. After dinner, they brought us marsala wine and small almond cookies on the house. The chef then came to talk to find out where we are from. When we complimented him on the cookies he brought us more. It was a great Sicilian experience, and we highly recommend...