La Prima Dea — Restaurant in Erice

A good friend was very sympathetic and helpful when the restaurant I was aiming for was closed. He recommended this place, and I take his recommendations like a sane person would take a doctors advice. They may not always be right, but they beat the coin toss regularly! The local speciality is cous cous with fish, and these guys don't disappoint. This is the best cous cous of my cous cous gluttonous life. Fine and truly al dented. The sauce on the side, is a heady mix of fresh fish stock, tomatoes and fennel. Poured over the dish, you create a big bowl of piping hot happiness. The veg to the side are great. The waiter was even kind enough to stop me ordering the sardine pasta as well "too much food ". He's a legend. Just hope he doesn't get thrown out of the tourist town waiters union. My mate was right to send me here. Listen to him (and...

La Prima Dea in Erice was such a lovely surprise. The food was beautiful, full of genuine Sicilian flavour, and made with top-quality local ingredients. The olive oil was honestly the best I’ve ever tasted — I could have happily eaten it on its own!

What really stood out was the hospitality. The waiters weren’t pushy or trying to grab tourists’ attention like you often see elsewhere; they were genuinely proud of the amazing food they serve. Service was super quick too, which made it perfect for a relaxed but efficient lunch.

We tried the arancini, pane cunzato and panino — all absolutely delicious. And the friendly chap outside, calling people in with his charming Italian accent, really made my day.

La Prima Dea is one of those places that reminds you what good food and genuine warmth are all about. Highly...

Surprisingly fabulous food for the prices. I had the stuffed mushrooms, mixed salad and the melanzane alla parmigiana-wonderful and the kind waitress kindly brought more gorgeous bread ( so fresh and crusty) “ per fare la scarpetta “. My husband tried the couscous with fish, a traditional Sicilian dish and said the amount of fish was extremely generous that he couldn’t finish the soup. I finished the soup for him by dipping the bread in the very tasty broth. I would highly recommend this place and think it far superior to Sikula in Santa’ Ambrogio which got higher ratings. The food is truly 5 stars especially for the prices as the portions are so generous!! Do go if you are in Erice as I would highly...