
La Bottega del Carmine
A sophisticated Marsala restaurant famed for Chef Angelo Genna's innovative tasting menus and a charming hidden garden.

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La Bottega del Carmine

Highlights
Must-see attractions
A sophisticated Marsala restaurant famed for Chef Angelo Genna's innovative tasting menus and a charming hidden garden.
"Experience extraordinary dishes and a spectacular, cozy courtyard setting."
Book Tasting Menu in Advance
Consider booking ahead to secure a spot for the collaborative tasting menu by chef Angelo Genna.
Prepare for Slower Service
The restaurant's pace can be slower, which is ideal for a relaxed dining experience.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
Price
Mid-range
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences

Chef Angelo Genna's 5-Course Tasting Menu
Experience unique culinary creations by chef Angelo Genna, with each course paired with distinct wines.

Cozy Hidden Garden Ambiance
Dine in a spectacular, cozy hidden garden, offering a relaxed and intimate atmosphere away from the street.

Exceptional Seafood and Shrimp
Savor some of the best fish and gamberi (shrimp) in Marsala, noted by repeat visitors for their divine quality.
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Book Tasting Menu in Advance
Consider booking ahead to secure a spot for the collaborative tasting menu by chef Angelo Genna.
Prepare for Slower Service
The restaurant's pace can be slower, which is ideal for a relaxed dining experience.
Expect Saturday Night Delays
If visiting on a busy Saturday night, be prepared for potential delays due to high demand.
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Book Tasting Menu in Advance
Consider booking ahead to secure a spot for the collaborative tasting menu by chef Angelo Genna.
Prepare for Slower Service
The restaurant's pace can be slower, which is ideal for a relaxed dining experience.
Expect Saturday Night Delays
If visiting on a busy Saturday night, be prepared for potential delays due to high demand.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
La Bottega del Carmine offers a sophisticated dining experience with a spectacular hidden garden and excellent service. Many praise the unique culinary creations, particularly the seafood and the tasting menu by Chef Angelo Genna. However, some diners have found the food disappointing with limited non-seafood options and occasional preparation issues. The service, while generally friendly, can be slow, especially during peak hours.
"There are just a few restaurants in Trapani and province where we like to go because the majority of them propose the same type of food in a sort of copy and paste style. We have been impressed by the culinary skills and style of chef Angelo Genna before, so when we heard he was going to collaborate with La Bottega del Carmine we booked a table immediately. We both chose the 5 course tasting menu which each course paired with a different wine. Each course was gorgeous in which local ingredients were cooked, combined and presented in such an unusual and yet outstanding way that it is like we have been taken into a fantastic journey where flavours and textures are designed to please you.
We will definitely be back."
Francesco Bianco
"What a beautiful restaurant. The portions were generous and thoughtfully prepared. My only criticism with the food is that there are very limited non-seafood choices.
Every thing about the restaurant was sophisticated and the dining area, hidden out the back, is spectacular."
Helen
"This place is unfortunately absolutely not worthy of 4.4 stars
- we were 11 people and NO ONE liked their food, everything was at best “mediocre”. Don’t eat anything with tuna - they really don’t know how to prepare that. The 16€ “variations of tuna” Appetizer was underwhelming. Let alone the potatoes were very tasty (the only thing)
- we were the only table in there (came early). Nonetheless the waiters forgot things we ordered, weren’t really attentive and came across a bit amateur
- interior seems nice at first, but its quite cheap, there are much nicer places in the city, where you can sit outside etc
- very subjective, but the music is horrendous (cheap, tacky beach house style)
- almost no veggie options (the pasta Alla Norma we got in the end was a 3/10)
Sorry, we all wished we could have liked it more."
Johannes Heilberger
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Frequently Asked Questions
The signature experience is the 5-course tasting menu by collaborating chef Angelo Genna, paired with wines. It's recommended to book this in advance.
The restaurant features a beautiful and cozy hidden garden, providing a spectacular and intimate dining setting.
The menu is quite limited in non-seafood choices, with a strong focus on seafood dishes.
The service can be slow-paced, which some find perfect for a relaxed dining experience, though others note delays during busy periods.
While some find the food disappointing and not worth the money, others consider the quality of dishes and experience reasonable for the price.
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Where to eat and drink in Marsala
We had our last meal in Marsala at La Bottega del Carmine, which was located about a 2 minute walk from our hotel – handy!. From the outside it looks very unassuming as all the tables are actually right at the back in a big garden. And to be honest, the photos they have outside don’t do it justice.
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