We celebrated our birthdays at Cefalu and absolutely loved it. The atmosphere is perfect for any kind of celebration, from date nights to birthdays and baby showers, with great food, cocktails, and live music. The Prosciutto & Burrata was delicious, and the cacio e pepe bucatini served tableside in a flaming cheese wheel was unforgettable. We’re already planning our next visit because there’s so much more on the menu to try. I've been to Italy, but not the seaside and now I want to make that a reality! The live music was great! Looks like great happy hour deals too! Can't wait to go back!
Vegan Restaurant
Cefalu Seaside Sicilian
· $$$$ · elkGroveVillage · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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We celebrated our birthdays at Cefalu and absolutely loved it. The atmosphere is perfect for any kind of celebration, from date nights to birthdays and baby showers, with great food, cocktails, and live music. The Prosciutto & Burrata was delicious, and the cacio e pepe bucatini served tableside in a flaming cheese wheel was unforgettable. We’re already planning our next visit because there’s so much more on the menu to try. I've been to Italy, but not the seaside and now I want to make that a reality! The live music was great! Looks like great happy hour deals too! Can't wait to go back!
We live close by & finally tried this place which had changed hands again a couple years ago. We arrived on a Saturday night close to 6 pm without reservations so our only option was to eat at the bar. Nice decor and vibe. We really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The bartenders got busy quick so the service could have been more attentive but they were pleasant. The presentation of each dish was impressive. Live music began at 7 pm - a smooth duet of a singer and keyboardist. We liked the international song repertoire that makes you feel like you’re on vacation but if you’re looking for a quiet place to talk it got louder as they went on. A bit on the pricey side but good size portions. We plan to go back and sit in the dining room. A good place for family gatherings and special occasions. The pizzas looked amazing and were reasonably priced.
We live close by & finally tried this place which had changed hands again a couple years ago. We arrived on a Saturday night close to 6 pm without reservations so our only option was to eat at the bar. Nice decor and vibe. We really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The bartenders got busy quick so the service could have been more attentive but they were pleasant. The presentation of each dish was impressive. Live music began at 7 pm - a smooth duet of a singer and keyboardist. We liked the international song repertoire that makes you feel like you’re on vacation but if you’re looking for a quiet place to talk it got louder as they went on. A bit on the pricey side but good size portions. We plan to go back and sit in the dining room. A good place for family gatherings and special occasions. The pizzas looked amazing and were reasonably priced.
Food, service, and ambiance was impeccable. Staff were very friendly as well as the GM. Had a chance to thank him, his name was Michele. Nice to see a leader on the floor hands on supporting the team. Had the pecorino pizza, meatballs, cannoli dip, chocolate lava cake and some wine. Nice wine selection. Danny the bartender top notch as well.