Vico Astemio

Excellent restaurant. The wine recommendation were amazing. Such a great service. Try the raw fish for the antipasti

It was one of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had for a while. All courses were excellent. The local blonde beer and the recommended wine were terrific. The service was exceptional too. Highly recommended!

Amazing restaurant in the heart of Riposto. The servers who helped us were super friendly especially ciccio who took the time to explain the dishes we were interested in. Highly recommended.

Woow, wooow and wooow, excellent food, perfect service, great wine... absolut must visit in town!

I’d give this a 6 out of 5 if I could…. Do yourself a favour and spend an evening here if you’re in the area. The food was phenomenal, authentic, and very creative. Super fresh dishes using local ingredients and the host is extremely knowledgeable while giving you privacy to enjoy your meal. Absolutely perfect and the highlight of visiting the Etna area. Thank you!

Fantastic modern Sicilian in Riposto. We were recommended by the chef's sister, who runs a fabulous wine shop around the corner. We loved Astemio so much we returned the same week. Chef Maxi's food is wonderful, inspired Sicilian. Pristine, simple marinated fish - Tuna, Anchovy, Scampi, Spada and cuttlefish, perfect with sea salt and virgin olive oil. Delicious ethereal platter of fritto di mare - breaded tuna, head-on shrimp, small fish and squid - light and perfectly cooked. Seriously the best pastas we ate in 3 weeks in Sicily - brilliant ! Crema di Vongole & Bottarga perfectly executed that tasted like the ocean, one of the most unique things I've eaten in a restaurant. Perfect Pasta a la Sarde with wild fennel and tomato - gorgeous. All of the entrees we tried were amazing . Grilled Tuna, whole grilled fish, Sardines, Swordfish. Every single one perfectly cooked - not a minute too long- - and presented in their beautiful simplicity. The Zuppa di Mare was absolutely sublime - a flavor packed, rich broth, thickened with tomato, small fish,scampi, shrimp and mussels - all expertly cooked - I'll think about that dish any time I order fish soup again - it's my new standard ! The mostly Sicilian WIne List was perfect for the menu. Many top value whites and sparkling, with most bottles under 30 euros. We enjoyed several of the classic Mt Etna whites from Vivera, Antichi Vinai, Al Cantara,Costanzo, etc etc. The staff were extremely kind and professional. They bought us dessert on both visits and of course ended our meal with Limoncello ! The chef even visited to check on our meal. We loved sitting outside in the Sicilian summer evening . A wonderful place - food, wine and value ! Don't miss it if visiting Riposto.

What an amazing restaurant in such a quite and small town. Nice Atmosphere, great food (seafood very recommendable) and what an amazing waiter Franceso. He knows all the wines, the specialties of the day, explained the food as if he was the chef. We had a great time and felt very welcomed. We would recommend to stop here for Dinner.

Just awesome!!!! Before we talk about food, a big shoutout to our man Ciccio! You made the evening very special with your lovely character and all the knowledge you have about the regional food and wine! Keep up the great work! This food will bring you right on the train to flavor town! Awesome! You think Tuna and Truffles is a weird combination? I thought so too! But be assured it is not - it is great! Spaghetti with squid ink, delicious. Amberjack even better than Tuna - yes! Once you made it through starters, Primi and secondi you will end up in dessert heaven. Ciccio is creating them himself as kind of a pastry chef! The evening only gets better with a selection of local Grappa and other drinks! 10/10 for staff, food, ambience… will definitely come again!!