La Pentolaccia
A charming restaurant in a 17th-century monastery, serving authentic Sicilian pasta and fresh seafood with a cozy ambiance.
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La Pentolaccia
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A charming restaurant in a 17th-century monastery, serving authentic Sicilian pasta and fresh seafood with a cozy ambiance.
"Indulge in authentic Sicilian cuisine, from unique pasta dishes to fresh seafood, within a magical historic setting."
Book in Advance
Reservations are highly recommended, especially during summer, to secure a table, particularly those with a view.
Try Sicilian Specialties
Don't miss signature dishes like pistachio pesto pasta, swordfish rolls, and authentic Sicilian cheeseboard.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Italian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+39 0923 869099
Address
Via Gian Filippo Guarnotti, 17, 91016 Erice TP, Italy
Website
ristorantelapentolaccia.it/Highlights
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Authentic Sicilian Pasta
Indulge in house-made pasta, including unique busiata alla pesto trapanese and tagliatelle della pentolaccia. Many gluten-free options available!
Fresh Seafood Delights
Savor expertly prepared seafood dishes, from grilled fish to involtini di pesce spada (swordfish rolls) and mussel soup.
Cozy Monastery Ambiance
Dine in a charming downstairs room of a 17th-century monastery, offering a cozy and intimate dining experience.
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Book in Advance
Reservations are highly recommended, especially during summer, to secure a table, particularly those with a view.
Try Sicilian Specialties
Don't miss signature dishes like pistachio pesto pasta, swordfish rolls, and authentic Sicilian cheeseboard.
Avoid Peak Hours
Consider visiting earlier in the evening to avoid potential crowds and ensure a more relaxed dining experience.
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Book in Advance
Reservations are highly recommended, especially during summer, to secure a table, particularly those with a view.
Try Sicilian Specialties
Don't miss signature dishes like pistachio pesto pasta, swordfish rolls, and authentic Sicilian cheeseboard.
Avoid Peak Hours
Consider visiting earlier in the evening to avoid potential crowds and ensure a more relaxed dining experience.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
La Pentolaccia is praised for its authentic Sicilian cuisine, particularly its fresh seafood and delicious pasta dishes. Many appreciate the cozy ambiance of the historic monastery setting and friendly service, though some have noted inconsistencies in service attentiveness and occasional small portions or blandness. Despite minor drawbacks, it's a highly recommended spot for a genuine taste of Sicily.
"Very nice place, simply amazing food. Service very friendly. I will come back."
Carrosserie & Spritzwerk Bianco GmbH Piero Bianco
"We had dinner outside in the little street, which was a nice place to sit. Inside, the ground floor is also cosy to eat, but the first floor less so. I recommend experiencing the sunset first, and coming here at 8 PM afterwards. After 8, it gets very busy, so you will have to wait in line probably.
In terms of food, I can really recommend the caponata, as well as the fish couscous and the involtini with swordfish. Flavours were outstanding!
The service was a little bit less great. We had one friendly waiter, but the other ones were not so kind. Next to the unfriendliness, the service was particularly well organized or attentive either. We often had to wait quite a while for a waiter to come take our order. Furthermore, some dishes were even forgotten and we had to remind the staff that we actually ordered more food.
Overall, a solid restaurant to visit when in Erice."
Vincent Van Schependom
"The busiate with red mullet ragu (red mullet/cherry tomatoes/garlic/ roasted almond) was excellent!"
Darci W.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, reservations are highly recommended, especially during peak season, to ensure a table.
Yes, the restaurant offers many gluten-free pasta options.
Popular choices include busiata alla pesto trapanese, tagliatelle della pentolaccia, and swordfish rolls.
The restaurant is located in a historic 17th-century monastery, offering a cozy and charming atmosphere.
Visiting earlier in the evening is advised to avoid crowds and ensure a more relaxed experience.
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We have been lucky enough to arrive at the place by fate and we could not have asked for a better opportunity. The place is magical, the food is made with so much love and such quality that it is impossible not to leave changed after having passed through here. The pasta (with many gluten-free options), the bread, but above all, the homemade pistachio cheesecake and tiramisu make you wonder if you don't want to live in Erice forever.
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For an authentic dinner, I recommend booking at the La Pentolaccia restaurant, famous for its dishes based on fish and local ingredients. Prices vary from 25 to 60 euros per person, depending on the courses chosen. It is advisable to book in advance, especially in the summer months, to ensure a table with a view.
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Don’t miss a stroll down the special Via Gian Filippo Guarnotti, home to both the charming La Pentolaccia and Caffé San Rocco restaurants, nor the delightful Via Vittorio Emanuele which plays host to many of the town’s touristic offerings. Oh, and be sure to make a point of visiting all three entrance gates.
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Ristorante La Pentolaccia Another great dining spot, Ristorante La Pentolaccia, is known for its authentic Sicilian cuisine. Here you can indulge in dishes like involtini di pesce spada (swordfish rolls) and cassata siciliana, a traditional Sicilian cake with ricotta cheese and candied fruit.
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We chose to eat outside at a restaurant called La Pentolaccia in via Filippo Guarnotta. The food was great and really reasonable.
TRAPANI AND THE WEST OF SICILY
If you are in town for lunch, we recommend La Pentolaccia, housed in a former monastery, and serving superior pasta dishes.
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