Sfrigola Cefalu — Restaurant in Cefalù

This place doesn’t scream “destination” from the outside, just another Italian joint tucked into the chaos of the street. But the second you bite into their arancini, you get it. These aren’t just rice balls; they’re a goddamn revelation. Freshly made, crisp outside, creamy inside, each one a little grenade of flavor. We tried six kinds—because when you’re in Italy, you go all in. Every single one was a winner, but the smoked salmon? That one stopped us cold. Briny, rich, maybe a touch smoky, it was the kind our family—two kids, two adults—couldn’t shut up about. We came back the next day for another round, because when you find arancini this good, you don’t ask questions. You just eat. The spot itself is no-nonsense: a counter, a fryer, and people who know what they’re doing. No pretension, just the best arancini I’ve had in...

This is an absolute must try when in Cefalu. It is such a delicious and easy snack/ lunch/ dinner and extremely affordable! It’s a tiny little restaurant and very popular so you may have to wait a bit but trust me, it’s worth it! They have an amazing selection, we particularly loved the carne, Norma, spinacina and burro. Honestly I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the flavours. It’s more of a modern take on an absolute classic- not only are the fillings delicious but the rice is also very tasty. It’s amazing to watch them make it right in front of you! The menu is inside (if there are red dots then it means that particular filling is sold out) and once you’ve ordered you’ll be given a number and you wait outside until your number has been called. It doesn’t take very long to make so you shouldn’t...

I pinned this place down since I knew I was going to visit Sicily and this was our first meal after landing. It was my first time trying Arancini so I imagine it being packed with flavors but honestly I was quite disappointed of how they actually tasted like. The ratio of rice to filling was a bit imbalanced - a lot of rice and too little filling. I guess that’s possibly why the whole thing tasted pretty bland. Another downside is that you don’t know which is what. They all look the same and you need to break it open to see what’s inside. But they’re gigantic with starting price at €2.50 each. 2 pieces can fill you up easily. Say, if you look for a quick fix that won’t break your bank then Sfrigola might be something for you! They only offer...