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Relaxing for lunch at Porta Terra Restaurante in Cefalu was an experience in delicious relaxed refinement, while watching the world pass me by
Walking around Cefalu, I knew I wanted to have lunch in a memorable place. The first location I chose, Cortile Pepe was closed. I was exceptionally sad, due to the high ratings and Michelin 2021 standing.
Searching some more, I noticed Porta Terra and it felt familiar, yet unknown to me. So, following my Google Maps walking directions (Google Maps is usually much better than Apple Maps in Europe), I made my way to Porta Terra and took a seat outside. The day was absolutely gorgeous, with the sun comfortably radiant in the summer sky.
After settling in, I browsed the menu via QR code.
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I – of course – ordered a SICILIAN SPRITZ (Mandarin bitters, sparkling wine, brut, soda) to start.
Then, the CACIO E PEPE IN SICILIA (Ravioli stuffed with Sicilian pecorino and black pepper served with Ragusano DOP sauce and Tuma persa flakes), which was just – unrealistically delicious. It was the type of dish that makes one irritated that you cannot duplicate the same experience in the United States.
Why?
Because you’re eating cacao e pepe in Sicily while watching life pass you by.
For ending bites, I absolutely savored the TIRAMISU (Ladyfingers soaked in coffee and Marsala, Madonie ricotta foam and cocoa crunch) and sipped on a lovely shot of LIMONCELLO (Vol 32%. Homemade CBT Limoncello with local seasonal lemons)
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Sitting there, taking in all of the life and essence of being present in the moment, was magic. Lunch at Porta Terra Restaurante was a quintessential afternoon meal in a coastal Italian town.
Porta Terra Restaurante
Piazza Garibaldi, 590015, Cefalù Italy