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Il Sakalleo

Piazza Cavour 12, 97019 Scoglitti, Sicily, Italy
+39 0932 871688
Ranked #1 of 5 restaurants in Scoglitti
4.0 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
Price range: 26 AUD - 36 AUD
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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brussels
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

A friend of mine, a food- & winefanatic, told me this is "the best fishrestaurant in the world outside of Japan". He might be right ! Scoglitti might not be the most attractive fishermen's village in the world and don't expect "Il Sakalleo" to offer the atmosphere of a classy fish restaurant in Western Europe or the US. The decoration... More

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Sliema, Malta
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

All reviews here are spot on. Had a great meal at this restaurant. Appettizers just keep on coming, this place has a real passion for fish. However my wife, who is not a fish lover was still taken care with a very customized meal and still ended it with an excellent grilled seabass. definitely price worthy for the abundance of... More

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Mosta, Malta
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

I have been to Sakkaleo on a number of occasions and have never neen let down. The menu starts with a numerous amount of starters (I think 12 or more in all) so do not feed on too much bread. The startes are all various types of fish, some cooked (fritto misto) others raw but marinated beautifully. First course is... More

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London
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011

I must confess that I am rather partial to Sicily - a beautiful island boasting many natural and man made wonders. Sicily is undoubtedly one of the premier regions in all of Italy for the fantastic food it offers, with an accent on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. One of the best exponents of such culinary delights is il Sakalleo restaurant... More

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Maidenhead
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011

Well, this is Sicily where laws are ignored whenever possible but this is the first time I have seen people allowed to smoke inside in a long time and I have to say that it took the edge off an otherwise excellent meal. As other reviewers have described, the seafood is the highest quality and even if one dish does... More

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Kentfield, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

Some of the freshest, tastiest, most perfectly prepared fish we've ever eaten. The waitress just kept bringing one delicious dish after another. Amazing! The price is incredibly reasonable for what you get. More

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Mosta, Malta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2011

I wasnt very impressed when i saw the entrance to this restaurant...however i quicily changed my mind when the waitress started bringing in the food.....fish glorious fish..i ve never seen such a variety of fresh fish and seafood in my life...will definitely have to return to scoglitti for this restaurant!!! In my opinion the prices are very moderate in comparison... More

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Geilenkirchen, Germany
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2011
1
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Excellent place if you are a fresh fish estimator. This is not a touristic place, but a restaurant where you can have a superb gastronomic experience. Book well in advance ! More

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Balzan, Malta
Top Contributor
146 reviews 146 reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2010
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We visited Sakaleo on Friday the 13th of August and once again we had an excellent meal. Sakaleo manages to provide a fish menu which is extremely vast and tasty. Definitely the raw seafood (Shrimps, Prawns, Langustini, sardines and Sea urchins) are both original and delicious. These were followed by Grilled Calamari in batter and with a slice of orange... More

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Hong Kong
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Sakalleo is one of the most cozy restaurants you will find in this part of Sicily. You can be assured that here seafood is always fresh, especially because they have been amongst the first pioneers of raw seafood, well before eating raw became the fashion it is today. Sakalleo’s owner, with his visionary approach, has been capable to match high-quality... More

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