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Risto-Bottega Cafoodda
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About
Travellers' Choice
2024
Features
CUISINES
Italian, Mediterranean, Barbecue, Healthy, Sicilian, Southern-Italian
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
PRICE
$$ - $$$
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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Hours
Closed today
Sunday
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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560Cristian1981
Catania21 contributions
Feb 2025 • couples
We had lunch today at this cozy place, which is aesthetically themed with the area and is not at all classifiable among the mass stuff now typical of mountain areas. We opted for a set menu for two based on appetizers, main courses, plus drinks, desserts and house spirits. The quality of the food is really good, as the service, the fried cauliflower, mushrooms, etc... not heavy and disdainful at all, good meat, castrato, sausage and black pork.
We were treated well, we requested 3 times of wine for a total of 1.5 liters, we were offered an encore of the treats and I also ordered an encore of roast pork and sausages not included in the menu that was given to me.
Also excellent chocolate liqueur that you will not find identical anywhere. The only criticism, or rather advice that I could address to the place is to set the table with 2 glasses, one for wine and one for water, to provide a napkin holder as you are always forced to ask for it every time and to serve the main courses maybe with a side dish, (which in the menu is separate) of course, if necessary retouching the prices, as everything has a cost. I highly recommend a visit to the place and will definitely return to taste the first.
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Written 16 February 2025
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Mariateresa S
Grazie mille, ci fa piacere che la visita da noi vi abbia lasciato una piacevole sensazione.
A presto 🤗
Written 23 February 2025
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Maira
Bergamo1 contribution
Nov 2023 • family
We went to this place for my little girl's birthday and had an excellent lunch
Cozy, well finished and clean place. Complete lunch at a more than honest price, starters of truly excellent quality and in quantities that satisfy without weighing you down, two impeccably prepared first courses, grilled meat, homemade sweets and liqueurs, and roasted chestnuts on the occasion of San Martino!
The owner and the girl in the room are exceptional!
We DEFINITELY recommend it to everyone and hope to return soon!
Written 13 November 2023
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Mariateresa S
Ciao Giorgia, ci fa piacere che la vostra esperienza sia stata positiva.
Vi aspettiamo 🤗
Written 18 January 2024
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Alberto Giusepp... A
Sicily36 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
Small but very welcoming place, I fully confirm the excellent customer reviews. Complete lunch at a fair price, truly excellent quality starters, two well-prepared first courses, the inevitable grilled meat, sweets and artisanal liqueurs to finish. Particular kindness from the staff and in particular from Erika. My wife and I will definitely return with friends and recommend it to everyone.
Written 7 November 2023
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Mariateresa S
Siamo felici che le vostre aspettative siano state confermate.
Vi aspettiamo 🤗
Written 18 January 2024
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Giovanni M
4 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
Quality and courtesy distinguish this small place in Floresta, run by a young couple. We took an entire menu per person, what can I say... there was no room for more food and they even offered us an encore of the first courses. The quality and quantity of the food are indescribable. If you are looking for a typical place to taste the typical dishes of the area, this is the place for you. The route we took from Catania was worth it and we will certainly return. A note of merit also goes to the waitress who was kind and courteous for the entire duration of the service.
Written 17 December 2023
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Mariateresa S
Ciao Giovanni 😊 siano felici che la strada fatta sia stata ricompensata da una piacevole esperienza.
Vi aspettiamo 🤗
Written 18 January 2024
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DL82
159 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
So much so that we ate well that, despite being full for lunch, we wanted to taste the first and we returned in the evening for dinner. Very hearty dishes. Delicious appetizer and castrated excellent. Very good even the first. Great value for money, courtesy of the staff and nice idea to offer something after meals: the customer feels pampered. Congratulations indeed
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Written 30 August 2024
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Mariateresa S
Grazie, ci fa piacere che vi siate sentiti coccolati 😊
Written 25 February 2025
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Mamika M
1 contribution
Mar 2025 • couples
Floresta, the small town where Ristorante is located, is thoroughly aesthetically pleasing and the old stone townscape is very beautiful. Rustic and cute Ristorante synchronized with the atmosphere of such a town.
When I visited once in the summer, it was so delicious that I revisited it this time.
There are indoor and large terrace seats, and since it was still cold in March when we used it, we chose warm indoor table seats.
The food served was outstandingly tasty with the ingredients themselves: cheese, meat, mushrooms, prosciuttos, all very good.
The restaurant was fully booked when I visited it in the summer because it's so popular, but I also like the hospitality (it's better to book as much as you can!).
It may be hard to convey in the photo, but if you order quite a lot of each meal, and you order appetizers, pasta, mains, salads, and desserts all one plate at a time, it is probably impossible to finish them all up (although they are delicious) (you can take what you leave with you).
Personally, I was already full at the time of the appetizer.... So I think it's a good idea to think of it as a plate for two.
You can have a Sicilian food experience!
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Written 2 March 2025
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Mariateresa S
Arigatō 😘
Written 8 March 2025
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Manuela L
6 contributions
Oct 2024 • friends
On Sunday, October 13th, in parrying in 15 people seated on the veranda, we were nothing short of divine in all respects. Friendly staff, professional and attentive to all our needs despite the full room. Excellent lunch , sublime starter , first courses (
Casarecci with sausage, mushrooms and pumpkin cream) exceptional , macaroni with black pork sauce of the nebrodi equally and for second grilled meat, good ! Good! Good! And finally we were pampered by the dessert consisting of cannolicchi with ricotta and biscuits that I dipped in almond liqueur. Impeccable service, we will definitely return, Recommendation and straconsiglio.
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Written 14 October 2024
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Mariateresa S
Grazie Manuela
A presto 🤗
Written 25 February 2025
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Eli
Palermo11 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Looking for a nice place in which to spend an anniversary for two, after an evocative motorbike ride, we booked this place, intrigued by the reviews (I admit, I am quite sensitive to puns and good use of strategies that start directly by the name, and in this case "Cafoodda", was a temptation too strong to resist).
As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by a girl whose service was familiar, but at the same time precise and attentive.
Starting from the bread (something phenomenal that we really struggled to ignore), everything lived up to its promises.
Good food, cooked on the spot, particular attention to presentation while maintaining a typical authenticity that you expect from places like this, where you need to spend a good time.
Generous portions (and we were asked several times if we wanted to add something, stomach permitting).
We shared a complete appetizer with local cured meats and Sicilian specialties - highly recommended -, a first course of the day - the use of a seasonal element such as pumpkin was particularly appreciated -, and a grilled black pig.
What can I say... superlative quality, perfect cooking.
The friendliness of the staff was the icing on the cake.
I count in the norm, those that leave you truly satisfied and pleased because nothing, nothing, nothing negative can be said about this place.
We'll be back as soon as possible, when something hits you... you don't change it.
Thank you!!!!
Written 8 October 2023
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Mariateresa S
Grazie ragazzi per le bellissime parole nei nostri confronti. Ci fa piacere che abbiate avuto modo di notare che dietro il nostro lavoro c'è un'attenta ricerca e che cerchiamo di fare del nostro meglio perché arrivi fino a voi.
Siamo onorati!
A presto 😊
Written 19 October 2023
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maria p
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
From Genovese I must admit that your homemade pesto with ricotta is really delicious.
Excellent macaroni with black pork sauce and grilled meat.
It 'was very welcome that at the end of the meal was offered and left available both the almond and chocolate liqueur, along with the delicious cannolini.
In addition, the outdoor terrace allowed you to enjoy a pleasant cool breeze on a very hot day.
We spent a serene and pleasant time.
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Written 15 August 2024
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Mariateresa S
Ci onora che una genovese abbia apprezzato il nostro pesto di basilico del nostro orto.
Grazie per il feedback 😄
Written 25 February 2025
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Maria Cristina M
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • friends
In the highest municipality in Sicily, the characteristic Floresteia, behind the small square, a familiar, welcoming and well-kept place, a delight for the palate. A young couple welcome you with a smile and prepare simple, high-quality dishes for you. An abundant mix of starters, tasty first courses and mutton the specialty. Highly recommended for spending a pleasant day.
Written 23 January 2024
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Mariateresa S
Grazie mille, siamo felici che abbiate trascorso una piacevole giornata qui da noi 😃
Written 25 February 2025
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Mery A
3 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
Young and knowledgeable couple, excellent food quality and good prices.
They also have gluten-free pasta, which should not be underestimated....
We took the à la carte menu and were offered coffee, desserts and liqueurs.
You absolutely must stop!!!
Written 6 January 2024
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Mariateresa S
Ciao Mery, soddisfare le esigenze dei nostri clienti è la nostra priorità.
Ti aspettiamo nuovamente per assaporare nuovi piatti ☺
Written 18 January 2024
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Alessia P
3 contributions
Jan 2025 • family
This restaurant was a very surprising discovery.
First of all warm welcome.
Attention to detail and guests' needs.
Particular attention paid to those with food intolerances or allergies.
The owner, as well as chef, told us that he had gained experience since he was a child, as his father runs the restaurant next door.
This activity remains open on weekends and holidays, a passion that becomes excellence.
Excellent pumpkin meatballs, the selection of cheeses and delicious cold cuts.
The first ones leave you breathless and if you think about quitting, the scent of roasts makes you want to continue.
In short, a 10 is a must.
And to top it all off, an amazing chocolate liqueur prepared by his wife.
All accompanied by friendliness, seriousness, professionalism of the staff everything.
Paul has taken great care of us.
Alessia, Goddess, Dario, dad Angelo and mom Angela thank.
The Pennisi family had a birthday to remember also thanks to you.
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Written 6 January 2025
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Mariateresa S
Ci fa piacere che la passione che mettiamo in quello che facciamo sia arrivata a voi, perché ci mettiamo davvero il cuore ❤.
Essere stati la cornice di un evento per voi importante ci onora e ci inorgoglisce. Grazie 😘
Written 23 February 2025
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Jonhatan I
4 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
Restaurant located in a small alley of casal floresta, abundant food and excellent quality, Owner and staff very kind and welcoming, they made us feel really at home as if we had known each other for a long time. Recommendation also to escape from the sultry heat of the city... I can not wait to return... Greetings to Carmelo, Mark and all the staff...
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Written 15 August 2024
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Mariateresa S
Grazie mille, ci fa piacere che abbiate trascorso un ferragosto piacevole qui da noi.
A presto 😊
Written 25 February 2025
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Giuseppe P
1 contribution
Mar 2025 • friends
Location;
Well done, living stone and stunning views...
Staff;
Super helpful, kind and patient, they did everything to satisfy our every need, they reflect the owner who walks around the room entertaining customers and making sure everything is fine;
Food;
Excellent, superb fresh pasta with meat sauce cooked for 8 hours over low heat. Well-cooked and hearty mixed grill... They even gave us an encore following.
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Written 9 March 2025
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Lorisozzano
Italy108 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
Exquisite food and extremely clean place including the bathroom. The very polite waitress like the owner Mr. Carmelo who stopped by to say hello at the end of dinner. Typical high quality products masterfully cooked. The composition on the plate is also beautiful. Came from Bologna passing through.
Written 28 August 2023
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Mariateresa S
Grazie Loris per il feedback.
Ti aspettiamo quando sei di nuovo di passaggio...da Bologna 🤗
Written 19 October 2023
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