Long outdoor table set in the evening for the Orto Dining experience, illuminated by lanterns with the lit Temple of Concordia in the background.

Orto Dining

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A generous table made for sharing, the authentic flavors of Sicily, and a canopy of stars overhead. And before you, the magnificent Temple of Concordia takes center stage, the undisputed protagonist of the evening. An evening to remember in Villa Athena’s garden: Orto Dining.

From garden to plate, the authentic soul of our land finds its way to your table.

Experience

A truly Sicilian moment

Orto Dining is more than a dinner; it is an authentic celebration of Sicilian life, bringing the flavors, traditions, and spirit of the island to the table. A genuine moment rooted in tradition, filled with the warmth, generosity, and sense of togetherness that define Sicilian family life. The Sicily we love is the pleasure of sharing a table and a conversation, where strangers quickly become part of the moment. It’s a glass of fine wine raised in a toast to new encounters. It is the fragrant freshness of wild herbs, mingling with the rich, comforting aromas of meat slowly cooked over time.

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Menù

Treasures from our land

The Orto Dining menu celebrates the bounty of Sicily, from arancini, panelle, and eggplant caponata to succulent grilled meats seasoned with hand-picked garden herbs and served with thoughtfully prepared accompaniments. To finish, a crisp hazelnut and pistachio nougat, a timeless Sicilian classic and a sweet finale worthy of the evening. And with the Temple of Concordia illuminated by moonlight, the evening needs nothing more.

Orto Dining menu

Info & Hours

The Orto Dining experience is only available by reservation, weather permitting. To book, call us at +39 0922 596288 or write to us via email at info@hotelvillaathena.it.

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Sicily to savor

White tables set outdoors in the garden for the Orto Dining experience, surrounded by greenery with a spectacular view of the Temple of Concordia by day.
The kitchen brigade team of chefs in white uniforms in the organic garden playing with a watermelon, with the Temple of Concordia in the background.
A young woman in an orange and white checkered dress sitting among sage plants in the organic garden, smelling a fresh leaf.
A young woman seen from behind standing in an artichoke field in the organic garden, with a view of the Temple of Concordia in the background.

Villa Athena Resort

Your window to the Valley of the Temples

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