Osteria Gli Archi di San Carlo

A “secret garden” along an alley off a quiet street that feels like nowhere. The food? Mind blowing! The artichoke stuffed squid was a dream with fried wisps of airy artichoke petals. Perfectly cooked tuna steak served with cooked onions- interesting yet tasty pairing. The seafood caponata was unbelievably delicious. Lovely local wine choices. Two small tour groups dined here which one was named “Secret Italy.” People were turned away at the door for not having reservations… It felt very VIP with how great this restaurant was! The staff was friendly & helpful. Multi language menu with QR code. I had our stay book the lunch reservation for us, easy.

Delicious perfect Osteria. If you are a tourist we suggest you don’t think too much and just ask the staff to choose for you.

English translations of food do no justice and you will just miss the best things.

A great off the beaten path restaurant tucked inside a building not very visible from the street. It has a well decorated garden area and inside tables. The food is amazing. The stuffed octopus with artichokes was phenomenal. The veal as a meat entree was delicious and cooked to perfection as was the busiata a la norma. Their fried squid was delicious as well (can’t remember if it was an appetizer or meat entree). I don’t think they have a bad meal on that menu! Don’t miss this place, it’s worth it!

Incredible food, service and atmosphere inside an old and historical building once a laundry house. The pasta was handmade and delicious, there was freshly baked bread and there was a fantastic selection of local Sicilian wines. The atmosphere was romantic, with old stone walls and jazz music playing. We had a great experience.

Loved everything we ordered from the antipasti to dessert, must try is the stuffed squid with artichoke petal chips, the ambiance, the staff are welcoming, prices just right considering the quality and it's in the center of Erice.

Probably the best lunch we had during our trip around Sicily. Great value for the money. We shared some antipasti and we were almost full. Absolutely delicious and diverse food. We have some lamb and beef, both great! The serving was great, and the place very friendly and calm. It was a recommendation from the owner of our accommodation place, but it’s quite easy to find also while wondering through the streets of lovely Erice.

Why sometimes there is not a 7******* vote for restaurant???
Sooooo, I wish I could rate it 7!!
Simple, tasteful, amazing food.
All ingredients totally fresh, the cook was extremely professional with mother care and the staff wonderful
It worth absolutely to make a gastronomic trip only for that restaurant!!!

We always pick or food places carefully and the reviews don’t lie. Very delicious, fresh food. Special love for Sarde or sardines, absolutely delicious! Try busiate alla norma - also great Sicilian staple dish 🍆🍅🧀❤ grazie mille!

Loved everything about this restaurant, beautiful, lovely service, traditional food and local wine. It was a fabulous experience.

One of - if not the - best restaurant experience of my life! Amazing food, reasonably priced, kind staff it was just amazing! If you are visiting Erice don't go anywhere else! The swordfish nougat was excellent!

Best part of our Sicily trip. We went and had a look at the view 1st, which is something like 800m high, then came here. We were seated in the cellar area, got a bruschetta to start, which had a sea urchins through it. Then the caponata which is a Sicily specialty, this had fish through as well but a really mild fish taste. Now the star of the show though was the paccheri with pork cheek. Probably similar to a carbonara but like you have never tasted before! Then the Norm pasta was basic but the flavors were great there also! I highly recommend this place, the plates were beautiful, nice lighting and cool. There is an outdoor area which is sort of protected by plants also so not in direct light.

Great restaurant! We had a delicious meal in the garden and enjoyed everything about it

Wonderful ambiente, lovely traditional dishes and very friendly staff. You definitely want to go here!

4.5*No doubt, this is a serious restaurant with quality cooking. There are mixed reviews for service. The bread, cuttlefish, caponata and artisan beer were outstanding. The sardines were a reimagining of a classic dish. A lovely dish as it was, I would prefer the traditional butterflied sardines, crumbed and topped with separated elements, that here are blended and found within the perfectly cleaned fishies. Notwithstanding, it's a good dish. The rigatoni made in house with local ndjua would be a killer winner, if not for more salt that seawater (literally). We would have had dessert had we been brought menus. After arresting a waiter, we were left with a dessert menu more succinct than a bumper sticker, and no help to decode it.
The highs are wonderful enough to make this a 5* experience. Just.

Amazing busiate with fresh prawn tartar. Something that impressed me was that they offer a huge variety of wines by the glass and they open the bottle in front of you.

One of the best Italian food I had since I moved to Italy. The antipasti are a must: melanzana a parmigiana, grilled cheese ... then give a try to the pasta with shrimps and the couscous. Reservations can be done but only for early dinner. But you can also pass by ask for a table
And go for a walk while waiting

Excellent lunch and they fit us in without a reservation. Cabonata, busiete, and wine selection all delicious. Really made our day in Erice.

Go, eat, enjoy! Its great place with great food and ambiente. We loved that

Delicious food. Would 100% return if I ever get the chance to visit beautiful Erice again :)

Excellent dinner in nice atmosphere with great service. Highly recommended.