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Il covo del pirata

via Vittorio Emanuele 59, Cefalu, Sicily, Italy
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Ranked #19 of 68 restaurants in Cefalu
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Farnham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Great location, charming and friendly service. Had an excellent seafood risotto. We had a table by the window with great views and they remembered us when we returned . Very good value.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013 via mobile

After eating at some exquisite places in cefalu, my partner and I arrived with high expectations, from the moment we entered we were rushed by the waiting staff, the food that followed was terrible,over cooked and very bland not at all what we expected from Sicily, The only good thing was the view however I don't expect to pay for... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013 via mobile

Average food, average wine, average service. Perfect for an average couple on an average summer's night.

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Catania, Sicilia, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

We arrived at 2pm on Sunday, hoping for a seat on the seafront terrace but were regretfully told that it wasn't possible. We were, however, given a quiet table by the open window overlooking the terrace, which was almost as good. At least we had a reasonable - if slightly curtailed - view and a sea breeze. The food was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Excellent location right on the foreshore and the food was very good too. Pretty reasonable priced as well. We were lucky to get in as they were very busy. Would definitely recommend.

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Vernon, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

Had a great lunch there at the end of April. We checked out a few restaurants in Cefalu before deciding where to have our lunch feast and the pirate's cove seemed the most appropriate. The atmosphere is relaxed, well priced, and has a great little terrace overlooking the sea. Just sitting there was heavenly. The service was fast ad pleasant... More

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Vilnius, Lithuania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

The restaurant has seats on the balcony just over the sea, fantastic place to lead the sunset and refresh during the day. Try their mussel soup - really great!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Lovely view out over the water from the restaurant - though I think this is typical of many of the seafront restaurants in Cefalu. I tried the Tagliatelle covo del pirata which was delicious. Good value for money compared to some of the other restaurants in the same area.

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This is the best place to eat in Cefalu. The restaurant overlooks the beach with a view over the sea. We went there twice in four days - the food is great.

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St. Gallen, Switzerland
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

We have been in this restaurant with friends in January 2013. Luckily it was warm enough to sit outside in the terrace. The terrace is great, the view is very special: you sit just over the sea and under the sun. But basically it was one of the very few things we liked about the restaurant. Service and waiters were... More

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