ABOUT

We’re Anna and Francesco — two hosts with the warm heart of Sicily and the easygoing spirit of Tuscany. We’re big lovers of good food, great wine, and genuine hospitality. After ten years running our restaurant Ciacco Putia Gourmet (proudly featured in guides like Osterie Slow Food, Lonely Planet, Gambero Rosso, and Top50 Italy), we decided to open up our countryside home to share something more personal: a cozy, curated experience made with love.

Francesco

Francesco — known to everyone as Ciacco — is 100% Sicilian and has returned to Sicily for love: Anna!
He studied Economics and Administration in Milan and worked as a consultant in the healthcare industry. But thanks to Anna, he found the courage to follow his true passion: cooking for people.

His new adventure begins at Ciacco Putia, a tiny eatery in Marsala where he brings his grandmother’s recipes back to life. It’s a fresh, contemporary take on traditional Sicilian cuisine — something completely new for Marsala.

Francesco has also begun investing in Marsala wine, pairing this extraordinary local treasure with his dishes.
Self-taught, but with a deep and authentic knowledge of Sicilian food culture, he’s bringing a whole new energy to the local scene.

Anna

Anna, a proud graduate in Gastronomic Sciences from the University of Pollenzo (yes, that one – the Slow Food university!), is the Tuscan soul of Ciacco. In 2010, she moved to Sicily for work… and ended up finding much more than just a job — she met Francesco.

Curious and passionate, Anna is always on the hunt for hidden gastronomic treasures — from small-scale Italian and Sicilian winemakers to artisan producers and unique local delicacies.

She’s a sunshine-filled hostess, a perfect blend of Sicilian warmth and Tuscan charm, and she’ll happily pour you a glass of wine while telling you the story behind every bottle and every olive oil she loves.