I Pupi

Fine dining restaurant · Bagheria

I Pupi

Fine dining restaurant · Bagheria

Via del Cavaliere, 59, 90011 Bagheria PA, Italy

Highlights

At Chef Tony Lo Coco's Michelin-starred I Pupi in Bagheria, innovative Sicilian dishes and impeccable service make for an unforgettable dining experience.

Via del Cavaliere, 59, 90011 Bagheria PA, Italy Get directions

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€100+

@michelinguide

"Although his name could easily be that of a theatre star, Tony Lo Coco is actually the owner-chef of the I Pupi restaurants, and the proud holder of a Michelin star. His wife Laura is at the helm in the small, elegant dining room with a modern and minimalist feel, which is dominated by a large gleaming cabinet-cum-sideboard. As for the cuisine, Tony demonstrates real care in his choice of local ingredients, working with the best local cheesemakers, fishermen, farmers and breeders – you can happily let him guide you through his imaginative and personalised Sicilian cuisine. We highly recommended the meat and fish tasting menus, the mixed menu to taste a bit of everything, and the chef’s stigghioladish (his own take on street food)." - Michelin Inspector

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@searchingforstanley

Chef Tony Lo Coco welcomed Tucci into his Michelin star restaurant for his take on the Sicilian classic spaghetti alla bottarga. "The core, the soul of your restaurant," Tucci said to the chef, "is taking the really simple food of Sicily, and elevating it."

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Foo Sai Mun

Google

One of the best meals we had in Sicily! Raised the bar on the local ingredients where every dish had the right level of creativity without sacrificing flavor. Service was impeccable. The chef decides on the dishes to serve you but when I saw one of the dishes another table had I was very jealous. I mentioned it to the server and they ended up serving me that too! The best dish was definitely their version of a bruschetta. Just wow.

roya soleimani

Google

Service was excellent. The food was delicious. So much thought had gone into their vegetarian tasting menu. Portions are generous.

jess po

Google

Creative dishes with a modern twist on Sicilian classics. Extensive wine list with knowledgeable sommelier, attentive wait staff and overall a good fine dining experience! We dined for around 3 hours, left feeling satisfied and very full! Definitely a great way to spend our last night in Sicily! Very pricey but nonetheless an experience in itself.

Ivan Galagan

Google

This restaurant is something very special. The combination of traditional Sicilian dishes with a modern touch creates an amazing flavour palette. Definitely worth the visit if you visit Sicily. The entire staff are incredibly friendly, helpful and accommodating.

Samantha A

Google

Thank you Stanley Tucci for visiting this restaurant in your series ‘Searching for Italy’. The food is divine, the mixture of modern & old sicilian with an innovative twist… the flavours & texture are stunning. Wild pig & lobster! Say no more! The four of us had the 7 course degustation menu & a couple of beautiful sicilian chardonnay’s. The staff were super friendly & helpful. We travelled from Cefalu just to experience this restaurant & it did not disappoint. Highly recommend, book in advance.

Emily Blomquist

Google

Oh Stanley Tucci, you beautiful man, you. We never would have thought to venture out to Bagheria (an hour from our hotel in Cefalu) had it not been for Tucci featuring I Pupi on his "Searching For Italy" program. Leading up to our reservation (make sure to get one) at I Pupi, we began to wonder if it was really worth the Michelin star pricing. Were we going to regret spending the money? Well, the answer was a resounding "NO." Every bite at I Pupi was a delight. We were there for three hours and would have happily stayed for another hour. The service was the best I have ever experienced. The servers were so attentive and knowledgable about every single aspect of the dishes: where ingredients came from, the Sicilian connection to food, etc. We honestly felt like we learned a lot! I can't even tell you exactly what we ate, but it was all so, so yummy! If you're thinking about splurging on a meal while in Sicily, let it be this... and make sure to get one of the tasting menus!

Melissa Mazzeo

Google

The food and service were outstanding. Attention to detail was impeccable, and we felt genuinely welcomed. The 10-course tasting menu was the perfect way to rediscover Sicilian classics in a completely reimagined way and explore the chef’s creative interpretations. With every single dish I kept saying “This is so cool,” “This is so fun,” and “Wow”. One of the most memorable experiences of my time in Sicily.

Harriet Pedersen

Google

We had high expectations that were not fulfilled. Service was correct but too impersonal for our taste. The food was beautifully presented, but much more appealing to the eye than to the pallet. We chose the maialino nero as our main course and it was actually even disappointing. The serving of wine sold by the glass was all but generous. We found it a bit strange that the daughter of the chef (?) was eating her dinner scrolling on her cell phone at the table next to ours. This is fine for a family restaurant on the corner but not in a fine dining location.

Emily B.

Yelp

Oh Stanley Tucci, you beautiful man you. We never would have thought to venture out to Bagheria (an hour from our hotel in Cefalu) had it not been for Tucci featuring I Pupi on his "Searching For Italy" program. Leading up to our reservation (make sure to get one) at I Pupi, we began to wonder if it was really worth the Michelin star pricing. Were we going to regret spending the money? Well, the answer was a resounding "NO." Every bite at I Pupi was a delight. We were there for three hours and would have happily stayed for another hour. The service was the best I have ever experienced. The staff were so attentive and knowledgable about every single aspect of the dishes: where ingredients came from, the Sicilian connection to food, etc. We honestly felt like we learned a lot! I can't even tell you exactly what we ate, but it was all so, so yummy! If you're thinking about splurging on a meal while in Sicily, let it be this... and make sure to get one of the tasting menus!

Nicolas A.

Yelp

Hands down the best restaurant in/near the Palermo area. A creative celebration of Sicilian cuisine in a unique setting. Chef Tony is a star and his name will likely show up on the 50 Best list soon. We also loved sommelier Andrea who brings to bear his past experience as a mixologist to create a unique wine pairing to the tasting menu. Could not recommend this place more.