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THE RESTAURANT

The premises, alongside the ancient castle that gives the name to the small city of Castellammare del Golfo was initially a "Magazeno" (warehouse) an ancient structure where fish were stored for further processing. The fishermen's boats docked directly in front at the stone pier where they still dock today, hence, "the Landing Place" given to the restaurant by the owners; and today as yesterday the fishery is still active with the fishermen entering at the same landing place, but now to display their catch on the many tables on the dock where old and new customers arrive purposely to savor the freshness of the fish and the ultimate refined preparation of our dishes.

THE MANAGEMENT

Although it was the daughter, Eleonora Pezzitola, to have found the business premises which she owns, she based the development of the restaurant on the great professionalism and passion of her parents: Anna and Pippo.

They are the true direction of the management. Both come from a hotel school, she as Chef and he as Maitre'D. After some other working experiences, they returned to work in the "Bay of Coral," great hospitality complex for international tourism.

It was here they met and here they fell in love, not only with each other but also with the sea that surrounds them and their profession.

When the daughter decided to found the "Landing Place," asking them to manage it, they found in the activity all that they are passionate about and they dedicated themselves to this "labor of love" without reservation.

The charming nature of the surrounding places, the atmosphere full of centuries of local history, the availability of the base ingredients; the fish just out of the fishing boats, to which the salinity of the Gulf gives a unique taste, makes it possible for them to practice their professional fantasy to create the dishes that join the natural integrity of the product and the sensible combinations of a great creative kitchen.

To this we add great cordiality and hospitality to everyone, creating that desirable feeling of "family."