A place with seven faces and fertile land of ingenious geniuses, the village of Savoca, from wherever you look, always offers new charming sights. Here is where Sicilian restaurant, Gelso Nero, finds its home, in a typical medieval village that takes its name from the Sambuco plant (from the dialectal term "Sauca", from the medieval Latin "Sabucu"). With a history steeped in the Roman times, it also saw Byzantines, Arabs and Normans passing by.
The village's current layout seems to derive from the foundation in 1134. Legends, stories and mysteries are linked to its construction, which you can hear at our Sicilian restaurant, Gelso Nero.
The village of Savoca, which is part of the tourist area of Valle d'Agrò, is one of the most interesting destinations in Sicily. It truly is a unique place.