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Ristorante Mates — Restaurant in Caltabellotta

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Ristorante Mates
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Castello del Conte Luna
92010 Caltabellotta, Free municipal consortium of Agrigento, Italy
Caltabellotta For Tourist
Via della Regione, 1C, 92010 Caltabellotta AG, Italy
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Ristorante La Ferla
Via Roma, 29, 92010 Caltabellotta AG, Italy
Il Giardino del Gusto di Schittone Giuseppe
Viale Italia, Via Roma, 196, 92010 Caltabellotta AG, Italy
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Bed And Breakfast Sotto Le Stelle
Via S. Paolo, 35, 92010 Caltabellotta AG, Italy
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Via Venezia, Via Madrice, 5, 92010 Caltabellotta AG, Italy
AFFITTACAMERE LA MANDORLA
Via Monte Cassino, 2, 92010 Caltabellotta AG, Italy
Jenka
Via della Regione, 1D, 92010 Caltabellotta AG, Italy
Casa Puccio
92010 Caltabellotta, Free municipal consortium of Agrigento, Italy
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Ristorante Mates

Vicolo Storto, 3, 92010 Caltabellotta AG, Italy
4.8(338)
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attractions: Castello del Conte Luna, Caltabellotta For Tourist, restaurants: Ristorante La Ferla, Il Giardino del Gusto di Schittone Giuseppe
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Nearby attractions of Ristorante Mates

Castello del Conte Luna

Caltabellotta For Tourist

Castello del Conte Luna

Castello del Conte Luna

4.7

(38)

Open 24 hours
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Caltabellotta For Tourist

Caltabellotta For Tourist

4.6

(28)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Vineyard Tour, Wine and food tasting in Agrigento
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Nearby restaurants of Ristorante Mates

Ristorante La Ferla

Il Giardino del Gusto di Schittone Giuseppe

Ristorante La Ferla

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4.2

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4.6

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4.8
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5.0
1y

A wonderful family owned restaurant in the heart of the incredible town of Caltabellotta. It is easy to see that they do everything with passion and to honor the true historical cuisine of Sicily. With the use of only the freshest local ingredients, each dish is a reminder of why food in Sicily is superior. MATES staff are incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and multilingual. There is no need to worry about not being able to order or ask any questions you may have. We did the tasting menu with the wine pairing and each sip and bite perfectly complimented each other. The restaurant itself is lovely and showcases that historical nature of not only Caltabellotta but also the way in which food has been produced for hundreds of years. We highly recommend ordering the fried ricotta with fresh fava, the melanzana “mbuttunata” (eggplant), the lamb chops, and any of the pasta dishes. And you HAVE to complete your meal with the freshest and lightest cannoli. MATES is not...

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5.0
18w

I fratelli Augello anfitrioni generosi e ospitali del Mates ci hanno veramente coccolati. Ambiente accogliente e informale che riflette l'atmosfera intima, rilassante e familiare delle trattorie (purtroppo oramai merce rara !). Ottimo cibo e menu vario. Pietanze a dir poco deliziose, che mi riportano a quei lontani indimenticabili pranzi domenicali con la famiglia riunita: polpette di pane, ragù di agnello, macco con ricotta fritta, costolette e diversi altri appetitosi piatti da gustare. C'è tanta attenzione ai singoli piatti, tutti preparati con ingredienti freschi, sapori molto ben bilanciati, cotture perfette, porzioni generose e presentazioni impeccabili, tempi di attesa brevi. Adeguata la carta vini, ma dico ottimo il vino suggeritoci.... E che dire dei dessert.... 2 solo due ... ma non si può fare a meno di assaggiarli entrambi: posso affermare, con vero orgoglio di siciliano e di intenditore (per lunga e fine tradizione familiare) che al Mates ho finalmente ritrovato il vero, autentico, unico cannolo siciliano alla ricotta. Cialda impeccabile per cottura e friabilita', ricotta lavorata alla vecchia inimitabile maniera per renderla finissima, leggera, cremosa alla perfezione e dal giusto gusto dolce magnificamente bilanciato. Il servizio è stato tanto tanto attento senza essere invadente, ci siamo sentiti ben accolti, attenzione costante ai tavoli, ottima supervisione della sala, magnifica sincronia con la cucina. Prezzi: non da trattoria ma neanche esosi, ho cenato magnificamente con meno di 50 euro e .... pur essendo delicatino di stomaco non ho avuto bisogno di un antiacido, ho dormito perfettamente tutta notte, e sopratutto la mattina successiva stavo benissimo ! È encomiabile il livello davvero alto che il Mates riesce a mantenere, bravi siete molto bravi ed è giusto che gli sforzi notevoli che fate siano ben ripagati. Offrite una autentica dose di sicilianita' che perpetuate ma che origina in un tempo lontano, ed è sostanza, è verità assoluta di concretezza. Un plauso particolare va alla vostra mamma ..... che vi ha tramandato la sua profonda e gustosissima conoscenza culinaria del territorio, ma vi ha anche trasmesso una massiccia dose di senso del sacrificio e della rinuncia. Spendo queste positive parole con vera soddisfazione, ho cenato proprio bene e sono contento che anche i miei amici siano rimasti pienamente soddisfatti. Tornerò sicuramente da voi, passando dalle parti di sciacca vale la pena di fare una deviazione di 25/30 minuti dalla statale 115 e direi anche venire di proposito di tanto in tanto, per gustare altre squisite pietanze dal vostro menù. Ci avete messo la faccia e il cuore e a morsi avete raggiunto un più che ottimo livello ... quindi non mollate mai e tendete sempre ad affinare e a migliorare, fossero anche piccoli...

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1.0
9y

Complete tourist trap, avoid at all costs. Prices are literally double what you would pay anywhere else and the food is completely average. It is a set menu and the vegetarian option simply means you miss the main course (without replacement) but pay the full (exorbitant) price.

We had read the reviews and assumed it was a worthwhile stop on the way back from our trip to Agrigento but it soon became apparent that the positive reviews are likely from the swarms of elderly package tourists who get shuttled around Sicily. They seem to be the only people who frequent this inauthentic location. If you aren't willing to try a restaurant without treading the beaten path of every other tourist in Sicily, then go ahead. Otherwise, you can do much much...

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Jack RazzakJack Razzak
The dining experience at MATES was by far the best during my time in Sicily and easily within my top 5 of all time. After arriving in Caltabellotta, we decided to go for lunch and the wonderful Giuseppe could not have been more inviting. There was no menu but prepare to be fed to an excellent standard. The food was truely delicious, authentic and prepared with the utmost of care. With every dish, I fell more in love with the town of Caltabellotta. The price reflects the unpretentious nature of this place - you should not have to be elite to treated with such compassion. Would go again in a heartbeat. Thank you Giuseppe, we miss you.
Ilonka MelansonIlonka Melanson
…vermutlich bin ich noch immer in Trance - habe ich jemals so lecker, stilvoll und angenehm gegessen ? Der Wirt (Besitzer) dieses Restaurants, Giuseppe, fragte uns, ob wir für den Abend etwas zu essen geplant haben. Zum Glück haben wir nicht abgelehnt…. Alleine das Ambiente in diesem soooo geschmackvoll und außergewöhnlich und liebevollen Gewölbekeller (alte Mühle) hat uns direkt beim Eintreten geflasht. Giuseppe ist ein sehr angenehmer, freundlicher und aufmerksamer Wirt. Wir hatten nichts bestellt, bekamen allerdings direkt die Getränke angeboten, unter anderem den Hauswein, der unglaublich gut geschmeckt hat. Irgendwie haben wir auf die Karte gewartet, aber das scheinte wohl nicht üblich zu sein. Ohne unsere Bestellung wurden wir einfach so überrascht. Alsbald wurde uns eine unglaubliche Antipasti serviert, die ich in diesem Stil und in dieser Geschmacksklasse noch nie zuvor genießen konnte. Giuseppe brachte uns im Anschluss ein Risotto mit Salsicia in Rotwein und eine Pasta mit Mandeln, Pistazien und Huhn, dass uns unbeinahe vom Hocker haute. Dann wurde uns ein Rinderfilet in Rotwein, ein Schweinenacken mit Kapern und gegrillte Kartoffeln aufgetischt. So…. Wie waren bereits mehr als begeistert und sind nun gespannt auf den Nachtisch…. Und nun nachdem uns auch noch ein fantastischer Nachtisch gebracht wurde, kann ich ohne zu Zweifel behaupten: hier wurde uns gerade das beste Italienisch-sizilianische 5-Gänge-Menü aller Zeiten serviert, das wir mit Sicherheit nie wieder vergessen werden 🥰 danke Giuseppe und Crew für einen unvergesslichen Abend. Du hast 7 von 5 Sterne-Punkte verdient 😆
Michele SpagnuoloMichele Spagnuolo
Tucked away after a brief uphill journey, this charming family-run restaurant is a hidden gem worth the trek. The warmth of the owners makes you feel right at home from the moment you step in. They offer a flexible fixed menu that allows you to skip a course if you choose, which is perfect for lighter appetites. The antipasti and primi are simply exceptional, bursting with local flavor. Don't miss out on the panelle - outstanding! A delightful spot that combines great food with genuine hospitality. Highly recommended!
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The dining experience at MATES was by far the best during my time in Sicily and easily within my top 5 of all time. After arriving in Caltabellotta, we decided to go for lunch and the wonderful Giuseppe could not have been more inviting. There was no menu but prepare to be fed to an excellent standard. The food was truely delicious, authentic and prepared with the utmost of care. With every dish, I fell more in love with the town of Caltabellotta. The price reflects the unpretentious nature of this place - you should not have to be elite to treated with such compassion. Would go again in a heartbeat. Thank you Giuseppe, we miss you.
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…vermutlich bin ich noch immer in Trance - habe ich jemals so lecker, stilvoll und angenehm gegessen ? Der Wirt (Besitzer) dieses Restaurants, Giuseppe, fragte uns, ob wir für den Abend etwas zu essen geplant haben. Zum Glück haben wir nicht abgelehnt…. Alleine das Ambiente in diesem soooo geschmackvoll und außergewöhnlich und liebevollen Gewölbekeller (alte Mühle) hat uns direkt beim Eintreten geflasht. Giuseppe ist ein sehr angenehmer, freundlicher und aufmerksamer Wirt. Wir hatten nichts bestellt, bekamen allerdings direkt die Getränke angeboten, unter anderem den Hauswein, der unglaublich gut geschmeckt hat. Irgendwie haben wir auf die Karte gewartet, aber das scheinte wohl nicht üblich zu sein. Ohne unsere Bestellung wurden wir einfach so überrascht. Alsbald wurde uns eine unglaubliche Antipasti serviert, die ich in diesem Stil und in dieser Geschmacksklasse noch nie zuvor genießen konnte. Giuseppe brachte uns im Anschluss ein Risotto mit Salsicia in Rotwein und eine Pasta mit Mandeln, Pistazien und Huhn, dass uns unbeinahe vom Hocker haute. Dann wurde uns ein Rinderfilet in Rotwein, ein Schweinenacken mit Kapern und gegrillte Kartoffeln aufgetischt. So…. Wie waren bereits mehr als begeistert und sind nun gespannt auf den Nachtisch…. Und nun nachdem uns auch noch ein fantastischer Nachtisch gebracht wurde, kann ich ohne zu Zweifel behaupten: hier wurde uns gerade das beste Italienisch-sizilianische 5-Gänge-Menü aller Zeiten serviert, das wir mit Sicherheit nie wieder vergessen werden 🥰 danke Giuseppe und Crew für einen unvergesslichen Abend. Du hast 7 von 5 Sterne-Punkte verdient 😆
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Tucked away after a brief uphill journey, this charming family-run restaurant is a hidden gem worth the trek. The warmth of the owners makes you feel right at home from the moment you step in. They offer a flexible fixed menu that allows you to skip a course if you choose, which is perfect for lighter appetites. The antipasti and primi are simply exceptional, bursting with local flavor. Don't miss out on the panelle - outstanding! A delightful spot that combines great food with genuine hospitality. Highly recommended!
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