Ristorante Lo Scalo — Restaurant in Trapani

During our stay in Trapani, we had the pleasure of visiting Ristorante Lo Scalo numerous times, and each experience was exceptional. The food and drinks were consistently outstanding—creative, flavorful, and worthy of Michelin recognition. From delicate seafood to rich pulled pork, every dish offered variety and finesse.

The location is unbeatable—right on the docks of Trapani. Watching the sun set with an Aperol Spritz in hand was one of the highlights of our trip, offering a moment of pure Sicilian bliss.

What truly set this place apart, however, was the service. The staff were incredibly welcoming, helpful, and kind. A special thank you to Cristiano and his colleague, who took excellent care of us every time we visited. Cristiano went above and beyond—from reserving us a table indoors when rain was approaching, to recommending the perfect pairings of food and drinks.

The atmosphere at Lo Scalo is something special—warm, lively, and relaxing all at once. If we ever return to Trapani, this will be the first place we revisit. We highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sicily—Ristorante Lo Scalo is an...

It was quite a disappointment as this place was recommended by locals and also Google has great reviews. The place looks amazing, the scene to the harbour is breathtaking and the wine we were offered was great. But that’s it. The food was one of the worst we had in Trapani and had nothing to do what we saw online. Maybe there was a change in chefs? We had for instance the exotic cocktail of shrimps with mango, which was literally a soup of “salsa rosa” in which you had to fish for some really small shrimps. As main dish we had a tuna which we asked to be medium, but was instead well done, dry and a bit burnt, while the squid with pistachios was not fresh and was just toooo much cream and filling, completely massacring the fish. The sides of potatoes and grilled veggies were super disappointing too. The service was not great either. And all this came at a...

The location is undoubtedly strategic, but beyond that, it is a typical tourist trap. Prices are significantly higher than the city average. There is no coffee service available – “We are a lounge bar,” is the explanation given – a shortcoming that is difficult to justify, whether for a bar or for an establishment presenting itself as an Italian restaurant. Caution is advised at the time of payment: the final bill may reflect prices higher than those listed...