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Signum
via Scalo 15, Malfa, 98050, Italy
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Sicilian, Contemporary
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via Scalo 15, Malfa, 98050, Italy
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Sicilian, Contemporary
One Star: High quality cooking
Young chef Martina Caruso was born and raised at Signum, and after gaining formative experience elsewhere, decided to return home to personally take charge of the kitchen. Today she leads a brigade of nine, while her brother Luca manages the enchanting hotel built in the style of a typical Aeolian village. Martina knows how to make the best use of the vibrant products from her land, her garden, and the sea; she doesn’t deny their power, skillfully playing – with lightness and creativity – even with the intense salinity of certain ingredients, not masking it but enhancing it. Luca and cousin Raffaele perfect the gourmet experience with exceptional wines (some from their own production), also available by the glass, and excellent cocktails. Three tasting menus of 6, 7, and 9 courses are offered.
"Thanks to this restaurant’s location on an island which boasts a wealth of zero-mile ingredients, a sustainable approach comes naturally to chef Martina Caruso, who says “We often work with local fishermen, choosing fish that are not always that well known, with moray eel and oily fish proving to be the most popular”. The chef’s focus on sustainable produce is also evident in her use of wild herbs and foraged ingredients, as well as the different breads made from traditional Sicilian grains. All in all, a truly environmentally friendly approach!"
