Sesamo — Restaurant in Scicli

We ended up here as we noticed the high rating of this place and so glad we did! it proved its status above and beyond.

For me, every restaurant starts with its bread: it is the first step into any culinary journey and in Sesamo this step was outstanding. The bread here is made in a special technique, baked with almond peels. It is served warm with some local olive oil. Yes, they first serve you just 2 slices (which afterwards they bring more on demand) but for me, this approach only signifies the care with which each ingredient in this restaurant is chosen and allows you to savor the bread properly, give it enough attention and hear the story behind the bread and olive oil. This is much better than any bread basked filled with previously unfrozen and baked bread of different kinds….

We have been served and greeted by the chef himself and seeing how passionate he is, instead of choosing from a menu, we have asked the chef to surprise us and serve what he thinks is best. We ended up with 3 “starters” per person and what a delight for palette it was!! We had a tartar of white fish with sauce of raspberries (wow!!!), followed by octopus and potato croquetas, and cod. Everything was beyond outstanding! Not to mention that while serving, the chef gave us a little speech and introduction into each dish.

I can easily say that this restaurant was one of the delights of our trip to Sicily, and if ever we are back on the island, this will be one of the restaurants we definitely want to visit again and try the full menu. Not to mention that this place is definitely worth to make a trip for! Highly...

Je recommande vivement le tout nouveau restaurant SESAMO inauguré le 31 mars 2023 à Scicli, en Sicile. Oliver, jeune Chef italien passionné avec 15 ans d’expérience dans l’univers de la grande cuisine, vous accueille chaleureusement au cœur du centre historique de Scicli, dans des salles voutées ornées de magnifiques pierres de taille apparentes. De passage à Scicli, cité baroque classée au Patrimoine de l’Humanité par l’UNESCO, j’ai vécu une expérience gastronomique exceptionnelle dans ce cadre authentique. Le Chef travaille avec technique et précision des produits locaux d’excellence (viandes et poissons). J’ai pu déguster des mets raffinés avec des saveurs aux accents de Sicile qui explosent en bouche : huile d’olive, gressins aux herbes faits maison, purée de tomates, poissons frais de la Méditerranée (en friture, à la poêle, au four en lasagnes), éclats de pistaches, granita au citron et vins parfaitement assortis. J’ai également apprécié ces petits détails qui comptent : fleurs fraîches cueillies le jour même dans la nature, herbes aromatiques récoltées dans la campagne sicilienne, confection de son propre pain au feu de bois, art de la table distingué et service impeccable. Toutes mes félicitations au Chef et à son équipe ! (Anne-Marie Robert, Lyon, France)

Consiglio vivamente il nuovissimo ristorante SESAMO, aperto il 31 marzo 2023 a Scicli, in Sicilia. Oliver, giovane e appassionato chef italiano con 15 anni di esperienza nel mondo dell'alta cucina, offre un'accoglienza calorosa nel cuore del centro storico di Scicli, in sale a volta impreziosite da magnifiche pietre a vista. Visitando Scicli, città barocca classificata come patrimonio dell'umanità dall'UNESCO, ho vissuto un'esperienza gastronomica eccezionale in questo ambiente autentico. Lo chef lavora con tecnica e precisione con ottimi prodotti locali (carne e pesce). Ho potuto gustare piatti raffinati con sapori siciliani che esplodono in bocca: olio d'oliva, grissini alle erbe fatti in casa, passata di pomodoro, pesce fresco del Mediterraneo (fritto, in padella, al forno nelle lasagne), scaglie di pistacchio, granita di limone e vini perfettamente abbinati. Ho apprezzato anche i piccoli dettagli che contano: i fiori freschi raccolti il giorno stesso in natura, le erbe aromatiche raccolte nella campagna siciliana, la preparazione del pane sul fuoco a legna, le stoviglie raffinate e il servizio impeccabile. Complimenti allo chef e al suo team! (Anne-Marie Robert, Lione, Francia)

I highly recommend the brand new restaurant SESAMO, which opened on 31 March 2023 in Scicli, Sicily. Oliver, a young and passionate Italian chef with 15 years of experience in the world of fine cuisine, offers a warm welcome in the heart of the historic centre of Scicli, in vaulted rooms adorned with magnificent exposed stonework. While visiting Scicli, a baroque city classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, I had an exceptional gastronomic experience in this authentic setting. The chef works with technique and precision with excellent local products (meat and fish). I was able to taste refined dishes with Sicilian flavours that explode in the mouth: olive oil, homemade herbed breadsticks, tomato purée, fresh Mediterranean fish (fried, pan-fried, baked in lasagne), pistachio slivers, lemon granita and perfectly matched wines. I also appreciated those little details that count: fresh flowers picked the same day in the wild, aromatic herbs harvested in the Sicilian countryside, making one's own bread over a wood fire, distinguished tableware and impeccable service. Congratulations to the chef and his team! (Anne-Marie Robert,...

We were a group of twelve celebrating a spontaneous silver wedding anniversary at Sesamo, and what a delightful surprise it was. Drawn by its glowing reviews—the primary way this gem is revealed to the world—we discovered a true hidden treasure. However, this status is unlikely to endure once food enthusiasts uncover Sesamos charms. The chef masterfully combines exquisite techniques from northern Italy with high-quality products from the south. Upon learning of our Danish origins, he explained that his culinary foundation is rooted in the fermentation techniques studied at NoMA. An example of this is the use of almond shells in the stone oven, imparting a most seductive, soft smoky flavour. The pork dish with polenta and the sourdough bread—fermented for two days, baked with ancient Sicilian grains, and served with superb local fresh olive oil—were beyond description. The service was exceedingly kind, gentle, and informative, making us feel warmly welcomed in the most generous manner. It was truly a beautiful...