"Noto's polished modern-Sicilian table - market-led cooking like red-prawn linguine set inside the candlelit former cellar of Palazzo Nicolaci."
About Manna
Manna occupies what was once the ground-floor wine cellar of the Palazzo Nicolaci, a few steps from Noto's baroque heart, and has run since 2014 under a team from Milan. It is one of the most refined rooms in our Noto guide and a highlight of Sicily's contemporary Italian cooking.
The approach is inventive but rooted - Sicilian ingredients reworked according to what the season and the market deliver, plated with care. It draws both locals and travellers exploring the val di Noto's UNESCO baroque towns.
The Kitchen
The cooking celebrates Sicilian produce with a modern hand. Signatures include a Sicilian red-prawn linguine bursting with the sweetness of the catch, a cuttlefish pasta tossed with house-made noodles, and a rabbit terrine that shows the kitchen's precision. Desserts close on a creamy, balanced tiramisu.
Portions are judged and the produce is first-rate, the style traditional at the root but contemporary in execution. The wine list leans Sicilian, matched to the seasonal menu.
The Room
The room is intimate and atmospheric, set in the old stone cellar of a baroque palazzo with a lit courtyard - the kind of space that makes a dinner feel like an occasion. It runs quietly romantic, well suited to a date or a special meal for two.
It is a small dining room and popular with locals and visitors alike, so reservations are strongly recommended, especially in high season.
Not for
Not for a big, casual group night or a quick, cheap bite - it is an intimate, produce-led room built for a slow, dressed-up dinner for two.
Frequently Asked
What is Manna known for?
Inventive modern-Sicilian cooking set inside the former cellar of Palazzo Nicolaci in Noto. Signatures include Sicilian red-prawn linguine, cuttlefish pasta with house-made noodles and a rabbit terrine, built from seasonal market produce.
Where is Manna in Noto?
At Via Rocco Pirri 19, a few steps from Noto's baroque centre, in the ground-floor space that was once the wine cellar of the Palazzo Nicolaci.
How much does it cost?
It sits in the upper-moderate $$$ band, with most diners spending around EUR 34-60 per person and roughly EUR 80-120 for two with wine.
Is Manna good for a romantic dinner?
Yes - the candlelit cellar room, lit courtyard and refined, produce-led cooking make it one of Noto's most romantic tables for a date, anniversary or proposal.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes - it is a small, popular dining room, so booking ahead is strongly recommended, particularly in the summer high season.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Manna
Reservations are strongly recommended, especially in high season. Phone +39 0931 836051. Find it at Via Rocco Pirri 19, in the former cellar of Palazzo Nicolaci in historic Noto.
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Practical Information
AddressVia Rocco Pirri 19, historic Noto
NeighbourhoodPalazzo Nicolaci, historic Noto
CuisineModern Sicilian
PriceAround EUR 34-60 per person; roughly EUR 80-120 for two with wine
Dress CodeSmart casual
SeatingIntimate room in the former ground-floor cellar of Palazzo Nicolaci
ReservationReservations strongly recommended
