The story
Located in the heart of the Alcamo area, Nesci has quickly become a go-to destination for those seeking elevated casual fare. This welcoming spot specializes in high-quality sandwiches and burgers, pairing them with a curated selection of local craft beers, such as the unique Birra Bruno Ribadi brewed with Pantelleria raisins and carob.
The menu highlights a commitment to regional flavors, featuring standout items like the Burger di Vaccinara served with crispy potatoes and a rich Sicilian cheese fondue. The team at *Where The Foodies Go* highly recommends the experience, noting that the restaurant is a "nice little place" that excels in its craft. Be sure to save room for dessert; their signature Cannolo Papillon is a fantastic way to conclude a meal at this highly-rated local favorite.
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Reviewers praise Nesci's Cannolo papillon as a standout, with the overall vibe described as a warm, indulgent escape into classic Sicilian comfort.
“We have to have at least one cannolo — they make an excellent one. Right now I'm composed of 85% sugar and the rest is... this is fat. I have no more muscle, no more blood, just a sugar plaza. I'll need to ride a bicycle for a month. This cannolo papillon has sheep's ricotta on one side, chocolate chips on the other, and weighs 25 lire. The sheep's ricotta has a white acidity, the sugar balances it. The shell is filled on the spot, so it's really good. They also offered us a fennel seed amaro on the house.”
What creators say
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A nice little place in Castellammare del Golfo for sandwiches and burgers, with excellent local beers and a fantastic cannolo — highly recommended.
Dishes mentioned
Arancino Fritto Ripieno di Maialino dei Nebrodi e Pistacchio
They just brought us a fried arancino stuffed with Nebrodi suckling pig and pistachio. It's amazing.
Birra Bruno Ribadi Speciale con Uva Passa di Pantelleria e Carrube
I got the special beer from Bruno Ribadi, with Pantelleria raisins and carob — very, very interesting. It's already made its mark.
Birra Bianca con Grano Bianco Lilla e Scorze di Mandarini
She's drinking a white beer with white lilla wheat and mandarin peel — also from Bruno Matadin, homemade with the Nesci cup.
Panino col Tonno
My sandwich is with tuna — it's called 'cu' nascituru, a bit out of the box. Tagliata of tuna, homemade caponata, basil sauce, and endive. It's delicious. The tuna is special.
Burger di Vaccinara con Patate Croccanti e Fonduta di Formaggi Siciliani
This is a burger of vaccinara, a local breed, with crispy potatoes, marinated peppers, mustard, and covered in a fondue of Sicilian cheeses — pecorino siciliano, giacobino ragusano, and smoked scamorza. Here comes the bite — a professional's bite. It's delicious, very hard to eat. We were good tonight — a burger without the bun.
