Within the white stone walls of Eremo della Giubiliana, in what was once the convent refectory, the Don Eusebio Restaurant represents the convivial heart of the house. The stone dining rooms and the summer courtyard overlooking the Hyblean countryside invite a cuisine that follows the rhythm of the seasons, using ingredients grown on the estate or sourced from local producers.
Alongside the dishes of tradition, the chef introduces more contemporary interpretations, always faithful to the land.
Each preparation is designed to preserve the purity of flavor while offering a refined cuisine attentive to dietary needs — an integral part of the Eremo’s idea of hospitality. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and personalized menus are always available.
The cuisine of the Eremo is built upon a clear principle: to honor the raw materials of the land using simple, genuine ingredients. Ancient grains from the estate such as Russello, seasonal vegetables, legumes, extra virgin olive oil, local meats and freshly caught fish form the foundation of every dish.
The goal is to enhance the natural taste of each ingredient, reducing transformation to a minimum. Even the cooking techniques are essential, designed to refine flavor without overpowering it — offering a gastronomic experience that needs no artifice.
The “land” of the Eremo is a living heritage: the fruit of the Hyblean countryside, of its grains, almonds, and gardens breathing the sea breeze.
The impanate, focacce, and pasticci from the Antica Focacceria, baked in the stone oven, speak of a Sicily both humble and noble, where recipes passed down through the Nifosì family meet the contemporary sensibility of the chef.
It is a grounded, rooted cuisine that restores the tangible taste of an ancient and generous Sicily.
The seafood cuisine of Don Eusebio is an homage to the richness of the Mediterranean.
The day’s catch, drawn from the Ragusan coast, is interpreted with restraint and respect, allowing the ingredient and the season to lead the dish.
Aromatic herbs, citrus, and the estate’s olive oil complete a table that marries elegance and sincerity.
The approach is essential and precise: few elements, controlled cooking, distinct flavors.
A clean, coherent Mediterranean cuisine that privileges substance and honors the nature of its main ingredient.
