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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 flavours at the Cous Cous House from the World, on the beach at the end of Via Giacomo Da Lentini. A journey through international traditions and flavours with 7 recipes created by chef Piera Spagnolo. The menu also includes two gluten-free options, with meat or fish, to suit different tastes and needs.

House of Cous Cous
Al Waha

Still on the beach, at the end of Via Savoia, you will find the Al Waha Cous Cous House, run by chef Peppe Buffa from San Vito Lo Capo. The menu is a journey through Mediterranean traditions and international flavours: from the vegan Ivory Coast couscous to the Berber lamb and spice version, through to the fish couscous of the Sicilian tradition.

House of Cous Cous
Sanvitese

On the beach opposite the Capo San Vito hotel you will find the San Vito Lo Capo Cous Cous House. Created by chef Giuseppe Abate, the menu offers seven interpretations of couscous that tell the story not only of San Vito Lo Capo, but also of Sicily and the cross-cultural influences of the Mediterranean.

How to taste cous cous

There are more than 20 recipes to choose from at the Cous Cous Houses: three areas set up on the beach of San Vito Lo Capo where you can savour flavours from all over the world, between tradition, creativity and international aromas.

The 2026 edition also brings a sweet new arrival: MouScùs, the limited-edition dessert that combines toffee-flavoured ice cream, crunchy orange couscous crumble and chocolate topping.

With the Standard Menu (€ 12) you can enjoy a couscous of your choice, a glass of wine or water and finish with a coffee or a bitter. With the new Combo Menus (€ 15), for just 3 euros more, you also get an extra of your choice: Aperol Spritz, Corona beer or MouScùs dessert.

Menus are valid every day of the festival and can be used at all the Cous Cous Houses. This year you can buy them online with no fees on couscousfest.it or through the festival’s official App, available on the Apple Store and Play Store, to avoid waiting and queues at the ticket offices.

Home of Cous Cous from the World

Chef Piera Spagnolo
  • Couscous from Algeria
    Chicken, onion, celery, garlic, parsley, carrots, zucchini, potatoes, tomato paste, chili peppers, turmeric, ginger
  • Couscous from Ivory Coast
    Veal, lamb, onion, garlic, carrots, zucchini, potatoes, eggplant, tomato, celery, bell peppers, herbs, chili pepper, meat broth, dates, coriander, cumin
  • Couscous from Tunisia
    Lamb, onion, chili pepper, garlic, pumpkin, potatoes, coriander, natural spices, raisin, coriander, cumin
  • Couscous from Morocco
    Veal, chickpeas, red onion, raisins, turmeric, ginger, herbs, yellow onion, garlic, chili pepper, coriander, cumin, carrots, zucchini, potatoes
  • Couscous from Brazil
    Coconut milk, seafood, lactose, parsley, onion, garlic, tomato, palm oil, chili pepper
  • Couscous from San Vito Lo Capo
    Mixed fish, shellfish, cinnamon, onion, garlic, parsley, chili pepper, bay leaf, lemon, pepper, tomato
  • Gluten-free couscous
    Mixed fish or meat, gluten-free corn, onion, garlic, parsley, pepper, potatoes, zucchini, chili pepper
STANDARD MENU € 12.00
includes a couscous dish of your choice,
a glass of wine or water
and a coffee or bitter
COMBO MENU € 15.00
the Standard Menu plus one extra of your choice:
Aperol Spritz, Corona beer
or MouScùs ice cream dessert
BUY NOW*

House of Cous Cous San Vito Lo Capo

Chef Giuseppe Abate
  • San Vito-style couscous
    Mixed soup fish, grouper, garlic, onion, parsley, almonds, double-concentrate tomato paste
  • Rais couscous
    Tuna, basil, cinnamon, parsley, citrus pesto, dried tomato, eggplant, almonds, capers, orange, lemon
  • Couscous from the garden
    Carrots, broccoli, potatoes, zucchini, turmeric, chickpeas, onion, paprika, parsley, curry, double-concentrate tomato paste, cinnamon
  • Black ink couscous
    Cuttlefish, almonds, onion, bay leaves, lemon zest, parsley, double-concentrate tomato paste
  • A tribute to the Maghreb
    Double-concentrate tomato paste, almonds, onion, garlic, beef, lamb, basil, bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves
  • Couscous alla Norma
    Peeled tomato, onion, eggplant, basil, parsley, salted ricotta
  • Couscous of Peace
    Chicken, purple cabbage, onion, almonds, parsley, coconut milk, spicy paprika
STANDARD MENU € 12.00
includes a couscous dish of your choice,
a glass of wine or water
and a coffee or bitter
COMBO MENU € 15.00
the Standard Menu plus one extra of your choice:
Aperol Spritz, Corona beer
or MouScùs ice cream dessert
BUY NOW*

House of Cous Cous at Waha

Chef Beppe Buffa
  • Couscous from Ivory Coast
    Zucchini, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, cabbage, celery, tomato, vegetable broth, chili pepper, pepper, mixed herbs
  • Berbero couscous
    Lamb or mutton, tomato, onion, garlic, chickpeas, potatoes, coriander, cumin, turmeric, mixed herbs, meat broth, mixed spices
  • Matalotta-style couscous
    Mixed fish and shellfish, turmeric, saffron, almonds, onion, garlic, tomato, parsley, chili pepper, pepper, celery, carrots, cinnamon, mixed herbs
  • Couscous from Senegal
    Veal, tomato, onion, garlic, celery, carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, potatoes, coriander, cumin, pepper, chili pepper, mixed herbs
  • Couscous “alla Norma”
    Tomato, onion, basil, salted ricotta, caciocavallo cheese, black pepper, eggplant
  • San Vito-style couscous
    Mixed fish, almonds, onion, garlic, tomato paste, shellfish, parsley, chili pepper, pepper, celery, cinnamon, mixed herbs, nuts
  • Spicy mussels couscous
    Mussels, garlic, onion, celery, almonds, tomato, parsley, fish and shellfish broth, chili pepper, citrus fruits, mint
  • Chef’s Special couscous
    Tuna, wild fennel, fish and shellfish broth, celery, onion, garlic, raisins, pine nuts, almonds, nuts, parsley, cinnamon, tomato, chili pepper, pepper, mixed herbs
  • Couscous of the day
STANDARD MENU € 12.00
includes a couscous dish of your choice,
a glass of wine or water
and a coffee or bitter
COMBO MENU € 15.00
the Standard Menu plus one extra of your choice:
Aperol Spritz, Corona beer
or MouScùs ice cream dessert
BUY NOW*

*Menus are valid every day of the festival and can be used at any Cous Cous House of your choice. For more information see the FAQ