In Cefalù, choose a straightforward restaurant meal, a fish dinner or an evening with a tasting menu. These four stops include a pastry shop for coffee and something sweet. Use them as practical options around your visit, choosing for both the menu and the time you want to spend eating.
Choose your place to eat
A relaxed dinner
La Brace
Via XXV Novembre 10
An informal old-town restaurant serving pasta and Sicilian meat and fish dishes. A useful choice for a straightforward dinner with a clear menu.
Go for: Swordfish rolls or pasta with sausage and wild fennel.
Pasta €12–16 · main courses €12–24
Fish and Sicilian wine
Locanda del Marinaio
Via Porpora 5
A small fish restaurant in Cefalù’s historic centre. Choose it for fish, seafood and Sicilian wines, using the current menu for the day’s selection.
Go for: Fish or octopus from the seasonal menu.
Mid-range · Michelin €€
Tasting menus and vegetables
Cortile Pepe
Via Nicola Botta 15
Modern Sicilian food for a special dinner. Fish, meat and a separate vegetarian tasting menu make it useful when your group has different preferences.
Go for: The vegetarian tasting menu or another set menu.
Vegetarian menu €65 · other tasting menus €75–95
Coffee, pastries and gelato
L’Angolo delle Dolcezze
Via Pietro Novelli 2/4 · EGV Center
A sweet break for Sicilian pastries, coffee and handmade gelato. Use the pastry shop as a short stop before or after exploring, rather than as a dinner restaurant.
Go for: Cannoli or the house gelato.
Pastry shop · check current prices
The city
A taste of Sicily
Before you go
- La Brace recommends booking by phone, especially in high season and at weekends. Contact the restaurant directly for your chosen date.
- Cortile Pepe’s price examples are from June 2026 and exclude drinks and cover. Check the current menu and any changes when booking.
- Use the menu and map link to choose by both food and location. A coastal restaurant may be some distance from the old town.
- Prices are examples from menus or the relative categories of named guides. Drinks, cover charges and extras may cost more; check the current menu before ordering.
Questions about eating out
Is there a vegetarian option among these places?
Cortile Pepe has a separate vegetarian tasting menu. Check the current menu and discuss any specific dietary requirements when booking.
What does a straightforward pasta dish cost?
La Brace’s published menu lists pasta dishes at €12–16. Drinks, cover charges and other dishes may cost extra. Check the menu again before choosing.
Should I book La Brace?
The owners recommend booking by phone, especially in high season and at weekends. Contact the restaurant directly to confirm your preferred date and time.
Sources and latest check
Checked 20 October 2026. Four selected places for different occasions, based on current menus, the venues’ own information and named guides. Photos show the city and Sicilian food, not the recommended restaurants. Check the venue for today’s menu, prices and opening hours.