*The tasting ticket is circular and expendable at a cous cous house of your choice throughout the event. For more information see the FAQ
Cous Cous Houses / Case del Cous Cous
Where Cous Cous is at Home
Immerse yourself in the variety and culinary richness of Cous Cous Fest through authentic Cous Cous Houses located in different corners of San Vito Lo Capo, the festival's traditional tasting spots and authentic places dedicated to immersion in Mediterranean cultures. Whether you are a passionate gourmet or a discerning palate, our menu will meet your every expectation. Here you can experience the extraordinary variety of this international dish, savoring over 20 different recipes representing the culinary traditions of many cultures.
House of Cous Cous
from the World
Come and discover a world of flavors at the House of Cous Cous from the World, located on Regina Margherita Street on the corner of Abruzzi Street, and run by Piera Spagnolo of the renowned Al Thaam restaurant in San Vito Lo Capo. Here you'll find a selection of international recipes, from traditional Algerian couscous with chicken and vegetables to Ivorian couscous with mixed meats and vegetables, via Moroccan couscous enriched with meats and chickpeas, to Brazilian couscous with seafood and coconut milk.
For those with celiac disease, there is also a gluten-free recipe, both meat and fish versions.
For those with celiac disease, there is also a gluten-free recipe, both meat and fish versions.
House of Cous Cous
Al Waha
Also on the beach at Via Savoia, you'll find Al Waha Cous Cous House, run by chef Peppe Buffa of San Vito Lo Capo. The menu embraces a range of international and local flavors. International offerings include Tunisian cous cous with mutton and yellow squash, Senegalese cous cous with veal and lamb, and spicy Ivorian cous cous with vegetables. The House's offerings include cous cous with Sicilian durum wheat semolina incocciato alla sanvitese, the chef's version incocciata with tuna and fennel, cous cous alla incocciato alla norma, and cous cous with mussels and spicy soup.
House of Cous Cous
Sanvitese
On the beach at the height of the Capo San Vito hotel is the San Vito Cous Cous House run by chef Vito La Sala of the Cinquantapassi restaurant in San Vito Lo Capo, which offers a menu exploring the town's authentic recipes.
How to taste cous cous
To fully enjoy the Cous Cous Fest culinary experience, you can sample more than 20 recipes at our Cous Cous Houses.
Purchase your tasting ticket. You can easily buy it online through our website or by going to the ticket booths during the days of the event. The tasting ticket will be your pass for a tasting at one of our Cous Cous Houses scattered around San Vito Lo Capo.
Cous Cous Houses are located in different locations and offer a wide variety of recipes, representing the culinary traditions of different cultures. You can choose the recipe that most appeals to you, letting the unique aromas and flavors of each creation guide you.
In addition, you will have the option to accompany your meal with a glass of wine or a small bottle of water. The same ticket will be valid for picking up a coffee or a bitter at dedicated points.
Purchase your tasting ticket. You can easily buy it online through our website or by going to the ticket booths during the days of the event. The tasting ticket will be your pass for a tasting at one of our Cous Cous Houses scattered around San Vito Lo Capo.
Cous Cous Houses are located in different locations and offer a wide variety of recipes, representing the culinary traditions of different cultures. You can choose the recipe that most appeals to you, letting the unique aromas and flavors of each creation guide you.
In addition, you will have the option to accompany your meal with a glass of wine or a small bottle of water. The same ticket will be valid for picking up a coffee or a bitter at dedicated points.
Home of Cous Cous from the World
Chef Piera Spagnolo
- Algerian couscous with chicken and vegetables
chicken, celery, carrots, courgette, potatoes, tomato paste, onion, garlic, turmeric, ginger, parsley, chilli, vegetable stock. - Ivory Coast couscous with mixed meats and vegetables
veal, lamb, carrots, courgettes, potatoes, aubergines, celery, peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs, chilli peppers. - Tunisian couscous with meat and vegetables
lamb, yellow pumpkin, potatoes, onion, garlic, coriander, chilli, natural flavourings. - Moroccan couscous with meat and chickpeas
veal, chickpeas, red onion, sultanas, turmeric, ginger, seasoning. - San Vito Lo Capo cous cous with fish
mixed fish, almonds, cinnamon, onion, garlic, parsley, chilli. - Gluten-free fish or meat couscous
mixed fish or meat, almonds, onion, garlic, parsley, potatoes, chilli, courgettes.
1 TASTING TICKET
includes a dish of couscous of your choice,
a glass of wine or water
and 1 coffee or bitter
a glass of wine or water
and 1 coffee or bitter
1 TASTING TICKET WITH SPRITZ
includes a dish of couscous of your choice,
an Aperol Spritz,
a glass of wine or water
and 1 coffee or a bitter
an Aperol Spritz,
a glass of wine or water
and 1 coffee or a bitter
House of Cous Cous San Vito Lo Capo
Chef Giuseppe Abate
- Cous cous alla sanvitese
soup mix, garlic, onion, parsley, pepper, grouper, almonds, double concentrate - Cous cous rais
basil, cinnamon, parsley, tuna, citrus pesto, sun-dried tomato, aubergines, almonds, capers, orange and lemon - Cous cous dell’orto (vegetarian)
Carrots, broccoli, potatoes, courgettes, turmeric, chickpeas, onion, paprika, parsley, curry, double concentrate, cinnamon - Cous cous black ink (cuttlefish ink and Sicilian herbs)
cuttlefish, almonds, onion, bay leaf, lemon zest, parsley, double concentrate - Couscous tribute to the Maghreb
double concentrate, almonds, onion, garlic, beef, lamb, basil, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves - Cous cous alla norma
peeled tomato, onion, aubergine, basil, parsley, salted ricotta cheese - Couscous of peace
purple cabbage, chicken, onion, almonds, parsley, coconut milk, spicy paprika
1 TASTING TICKET
includes a dish of couscous of your choice,
a glass of wine or water
and 1 coffee or bitter
a glass of wine or water
and 1 coffee or bitter
1 TASTING TICKET WITH SPRITZ
includes a dish of couscous of your choice,
an Aperol Spritz,
a glass of wine or water
and 1 coffee or a bitter
an Aperol Spritz,
a glass of wine or water
and 1 coffee or a bitter
House of Cous Cous at Waha
Chef Beppe Buffa
- Spicy Ivory Coast couscous with Vegetables
onion, garlic, carrots, zucchini, pumpkin, potatoes, cabbage, celery, eggplant, tomato, herbs, chili pepper, vegetable broth. - Tunisian couscous with lamb, yellow squash, and potatoes
lamb or mutton, tomato, onion, garlic, yellow squash, potatoes, coriander, cumin, natural flavors - Moroccan couscous with chicken and turmeric
chicken, turmeric, chickpeas, red onion, raisins, saffron, herbs, oil - Senegal Couscous with veal and vegetables
veal, tomato, onion, garlic, potatoes, coriander, cumin, natural flavors, zucchini, and peppers - [...]
1 TASTING TICKET
includes a dish of couscous of your choice,
a glass of wine or water
and 1 coffee or bitter
a glass of wine or water
and 1 coffee or bitter
1 TASTING TICKET WITH SPRITZ
includes a dish of couscous of your choice,
an Aperol Spritz,
a glass of wine or water
and 1 coffee or a bitter
an Aperol Spritz,
a glass of wine or water
and 1 coffee or a bitter