La Fucina di Vulcano

Fucina di Vulcano‘s location is unbeatable and it is the main attraction to this property. And it is really the only one. As an overnight guest you are basically an afterthought as the owners main focus is organizing large events in the restaurant and now it seems launching a pool club for the local community. As a Bronte resident, you might view this place as a real asset but as a visitor there are much better options out there. Much of what we experienced was mentioned in other reviews so ours is confirmation that the points are still valid. While dinner was decent, breakfast was very sad. Two cakes on a table with some granola. Again the view of Etna makes dining a nice experience. As with others, we also had plumbing problems and had no water for half of our stay. It was eventually fixed but no offer to let us use another room or any type of compensation. And this is the crux of the Fucina di Vulcano. They claim to be a resort but it is, as the title suggests, a restaurant with a few rooms above. There are no common areas and no amenities. Several booking and review platforms show a lovely photo with a lounge area in a glass-walled room with a view but this area is not open to guests and has instead been converted to an extension of the restaurant on the upper floor. It sat empty while we were there. Then there is the pool. When we arrived after a long hot drive from the other side of the island we were told it is an „extra service“ and there is a fee. I have traveled extensively in Italy and while the hotels are rather unique in charging an entry fee to wellness areas, this is the first time I have ever encountered a charge to use an outdoor pool. As we had an evening flight the next day, I paid the fee and we spent the afternoon at the pool. It is nicely done but certainly not worth €20 per person per day. They seem to be targeting external guests to come and spend the day there given that Bronte is a good hour from the coast. In sum, Fucina di Vulcano was a disappointing end to a lovely stay in Sicily. We are planning to visit Bronte during the Pistachio Festival but will not be staying here when we do.

I had such an incredible experience at this hotel. It was the perfect place to relax for a few days while being surrounded by stunning views. The staff and owner are super friendly people and the restaurant served delicious foods that incorporated the famous local pistachios. The room was clean, spacious and cozy. I also loved having breakfast in my room each day. I’ll miss this place so much. I can’t wait to go back!

Struttura design moderno vista mozzafiato con cucina eccezionale con piatti fantastici e molto gustosi avvolgente da prodotti prodotti bio 10+ team cortese attenti e gentili proprietaria gentile cortese Consiglio luogo romantico e ottimo per essere avvolti fa serenità e Benessere fisico per relax nella piscina con idromassaggio

Dormito con mia moglie da mercoledì 1 a sabato 4 maggio. Struttura molto bella, con una bellissima vista sull'Etna. Camera moderna ed accogliente, con linea di cortesia con tutto ciò che occorre. Davvero piccolo il frigo in camera. Colazione molto buona, con torte artigianali, cannoli ed altre bontà. Gentilissimo e molto professionale il personale alla reception e di sala. Tornerei molto volentieri. Paolo e Debora, stanza 9.

Struttura al quanto eccezionale, curata nei minimi particolari e dettagli,pulita al top, personale educato e disponibile ad ogni nostra richiesta. Situata alle pendici dell'Etna, la struttura presenta una vista meravigliosa proprio giusta per un meritato relax. Inoltre in struttura, è possibile organizzare visite guidate tra i pistacchieti e varie location antiche, con la degustazione del prodotto locale.

le camere sono ottime. pulite, spaziose, tv sky. però nella mia mancava il frigo bar. inoltre evitate di cenare li, e soprattutto prendere vino, un calice corrisponde ad un dito mignolo orizzontale ed il bicchiere non è grande, tipo degustazione ma lo paghi come un calice. Ho preso un antipasto ed un primo, ottimi ingredienti ma slegati. Il personale molto gentile e disponibile, luogo e paesaggio da favola