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.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2022.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 6 dish mentions say about the food
Nesci’s cannolo papillon earns rapturous praise, its crisp shell and creamy filling the clear star of the show. Reviewers leave glowing, charmed by the restaurant’s warm, inviting energy that elevates every bite.
“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
1 creator has covered Nesci. Most active: Where The Foodies Go
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.
