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LA CUCINA DI DONNA CARMELA

The restaurant La Cucina di Donna Carmela is open to in-house guests and those coming from outside, and it offers two daily menus. The maître Rosario Sorbello is on hand to welcome and seat everyone, inviting guests to an experience of haute cuisine and local specialties.

From garden to table

The ancient farming philosophy of respect for the cyclical nature of the earth is revived in an idea of cuisine according to which wellbeing also depends on food. This is why the "Come Natura" ("As Nature") menu is adapted throughout the year to the seasonality of the produce from the resort's vegetable garden and citrus grove.

THE CHEF

"What is now a trend in the cuisine of the greatest chefs – eating food that comes exclusively from your own gardens - is a habit here, an uninterrupted reminder of the peasant life where cooking has always been done according to nature".

Piergiorgio Alecci

Piergiorgio Alecci

Chef Piergiorgio Alecci manages the kitchen of our restaurant, masterfully combining ancient Sicilian gastronomic traditions with flair and a sense of modernity. His expertise guarantees a unique and ever-changing experience, enhanced by the ingredients coming from the resort's own garden and selected suppliers.

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SINTESI Mediterranean cuisine

Sintesi is the resort’s most informal restaurant, and it is located next to La Cucina di Donna Carmela. Its menu features lighter and typically Sicilian lunches. The absolute star attractions are the fish dishes, alternating with constantly new options, including those for vegetarians.
The restaurant is near the Rizo Bar and has an enjoyable view of the swimming pool.

RIZO BAR Sicily, in small sips

This is Donna Carmela's cocktail bar, always open and available to guests for a drink, an aperitif, a thirst-quenching moment. Here, you can also enjoy our iconic drinks: Donna Amara, Citrange, Lemon Sour. All must be tried.

Giuseppe Costanzo, our barman, loves to experiment by making the most of the fruits of our vegetable garden and citrus grove, creating drinks that evoke the flavours of our island in an innovative way. Citrus fruits, rosemary, mint, helichrysum, lavender, sage, laurel... so many essences to draw on, even for decorating the glasses.

Anyone who wants to can try their hand at guided 'cocktail masterclasses' with him.

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THE WINE CELLAR

An intimate room with an exposed vault: hundreds of bottles are kept here, many of which are an expression of the Etna and Sicilian personality. The selection includes prestigious, regional, national and international labels.
An unfailing place of honour is reserved for our Nerello Mascalese, with the Pietradolce Archineri Etna DOC, winner of the 3 Bicchieri - Vini d'Italia award of the Gambero Rosso guides, and the Etna Rosso Vigna Barbagali, elected Best Red of the Year 2015.

THE GARDEN A breeding ground of taste and biodiversity

A garden of over 2000 square metres, to be explored on foot or by bicycle (strictly electric!).
An incubator of biodiversity and ingredients that we serve in our restaurant following the rhythm of the seasons.
Here, we produce oil, honey, vegetables, fruit, herbs, jams, and much more by using completely natural techniques, avoiding the wasting of water, and without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers.

Using local products is a choice of quality and eco-sustainability.

The citrus grove

Over 30 different organic varieties of oranges, icons of Sicily, are grown in our citrus grove. From their fragrance and authenticity, we produce jams and honey for our guests to enjoy at breakfast.

Oranges, mandarins, limes and grapefruits are also the star ingredients in our cuisine. They give fresh Sicilian notes to dishes and are also used in the cocktails of the Rizo Bar.

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