Officina Del Gusto — Restaurant in Mussomeli

We had been highly recommended Del Gusto by many locals and they were on the money. After a month of travelling through southern Italy, the menu here was a delight. Creative, delicious and very affordable.

We enjoyed their business lunch (€17 as of Nov 2024) which was either an antipasti/entree, primi/pasta and coffee or entree secondi/main, water and coffee. Corperto included.

The antipasti were sooo good. The polpette/meatballs were meaty but still light. The eggplant parmigiana super flavorful. We both got pastas and the servings were generous. Even the bread was fantastic! We don't often eat the bread served with meals but in this case we finished the whole bag 😂

The bathrooms were super clean and it was great to see the women's was disabled-access friendly and had a baby change table.

Carmelo, the chef/owner spoke great English and was very friendly. The kitchen looked absolutely spotless (loved that you could also see into it, to see the action!) The waitstaff were also impeccable in their manner. Lovely fresh modern decor. Would highly recommend if you'd like a break from the standard pizza or...

Carmelo, the chef, uses his world travels to invite intrigue into every bite. From the eggplant dish topped with chocolate to the reimagined pistachio tiramisu, we get to stretch our possibilities as we eat. The staff is warm and welcoming. Interestingly, I was reading "What it Takes to Heal" by Prentis Hemphill while I had my solo meal, which talks about the claiming the agency to vision our most longed for future, rather than being trapped in the stunted imagination of others. Meanwhile, I was eating the food representation of the book. Wow. Mussomeli is my ancestral town and never fails to bring the magic. if you are in Sicilia, be sure to stop and see...

We had the pleasure of dining at Officina Del Gusto twice during our stay in Mussomeli, and both times were absolutely amazing. The food is truly exceptional—beautifully presented, full of flavor, and made with top-quality ingredients. Every dish felt like a work of art.

The atmosphere is stylish yet simple, creating a relaxed and welcoming vibe. The staff are incredibly kind and attentive, making us feel right at home from the moment we walked in.

Although our trip to Mussomeli has come to an end, this restaurant will remain one of our fondest memories. Highly recommended to anyone visiting the area—Officina Del Gusto is a...