I Giardini di Adularia - Certosa dei Cavalieri — destination wedding venue in 95024 Acireale CT, Italy
Restaurant

I Giardini di Adularia - Certosa dei Cavalieri

95024 Acireale CT, Italy, Italy20150 guests$$$4.5(590)

I Giardini di Adularia - Certosa dei Cavalieri is a restaurant destination wedding venue in 95024 Acireale CT, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 45 minutes. Best months for weddings: June, July, August, October.

Type:Restaurant
Capacity:20150 guests
Budget:$$$
Airport:Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 45 minutes
Best months:June, July, August, October

Perched on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, I Giardini di Adularia commands sweeping views across the Ionian coastline and volcanic landscape. This restored Carthusian monastery—dating to the 17th century—transforms its cloistered gardens and stone terraces into an open-air dining venue where Mediterranean citrus groves frame ceremony spaces. The elevation of 600 meters provides natural cooling and dramatic sunset lighting over the sea.

Highlights

  • 17th-century Carthusian monastery structure with original stone architecture
  • Certified restaurant venue with full kitchen facilities and sommelier service
  • 600-meter elevation overlooking Acireale and the Ionian Sea
  • Capacity for 20–150 guests across multiple garden terraces
  • 4.5/5 Google rating with established culinary reputation

Quick facts

Capacity20150 guests
Venue typeRestaurant
Price range$$$
LocationItaly
Nearest airportCTA

Best time to get married at I Giardini di Adularia - Certosa dei Cavalieri

The ideal months for a wedding at I Giardini di Adularia - Certosa dei Cavalieri in 95024 Acireale CT, Italy are June, July, August, and October. These months balance warm daytime temperatures, low rainfall, and the highest sunshine hours of the year — the best window for outdoor ceremonies and reception dining. Expect daytime highs around 82°F (28°C) during the peak season.

Plan your wedding at I Giardini di Adularia - Certosa dei Cavalieri

Getting there

Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)

45 minutes to venue

Private driver or car rental

€60–90 one-way (private transfer); €25–40 (rental car daily rate)

45–55 minutes · From Catania airport via A18 motorway south, then SS114 to Acireale; scenic route follows coast then climbs into Mount Etna foothills

Public transit

€10 (bus) + €15 (taxi)

75 minutes total · Catania Airport bus (AMT line 534) to Acireale town center (60 min), then local taxi to venue (10 min)

Train

€5 (train) + €15 (taxi)

45 minutes total · Catania Centrale to Acireale Stazione (30 min), then taxi uphill to venue

Cost estimate

Ceremony / venue fee

€800–1,500 (venue hire, typically waived with food/beverage minimum)

Reception (per guest)

€75–120 (menu-dependent, includes service and wine selection)

Accommodation (per night)

€80–200 (partner hotels in Acireale; venue has no on-site rooms)

Estimated total

€6,500–15,000 (50-guest celebration); €15,000–30,000 (100-guest wedding)

Prices vary seasonally; April–May and September–October peak at the higher range. Deposit typically 30–40% of estimated total. External catering prohibited; beverage packages negotiable.

Sample wedding weekend

Friday evening

18:00Guest arrival and aperitivo in the lower garden terrace

Saturday

16:00Ceremony in the main courtyard overlooking the sea
17:30Cocktail hour on the pergola terrace with Etna views
19:30Seated dinner in the restored refectory or garden pavilion
22:00Dancing and late-night dessert service

Sunday

10:00Optional farewell brunch in the courtyard

This is a sample itinerary. Your wedding weekend can be fully customized.

Weather

April

Temperature

66°F

Low: 54°F

Rainfall

9 days

52mm total

Sunshine

10.6 hrs

per day avg

Best months for outdoor weddings: June, July, August, October

4.5
590 Google reviews
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Emanuele Di Costa

Top location, amazing garden and rooms. Top quality staff crew, and absolute divine food. Just remember to spray mosquito venom cos they wouldn’t leave you all day.

7 years ago

Gabriele Piccolini

Elegant venue! Amazing park

7 years ago

Giulia Sini

May 25, 2025, a magical day that will remain in our hearts, thanks also to the professionalism of those who helped make it so! Wonderful location, helpful and efficient staff. All the guests complimented the food and impeccable service. Highly recommended!

10 months ago

Frequently asked questions

What is the ceremony capacity?
The monastery gardens accommodate 20–150 guests across tiered terraces, with the largest courtyard holding approximately 120 people theater-style.
Is the venue weather-dependent?
The open-air design offers natural shelter among the historic stone walls and pergolas, though a weather contingency plan with tenting is recommended for winter months (November–March).
What catering options are available?
As a full-service restaurant, the venue provides on-site catering with Mediterranean and Sicilian menus; external catering is not permitted.
Are there on-site accommodations?
The venue itself does not operate a hotel, but Acireale town center (3 km downhill) offers multiple 3–5 star properties within 5–10 minutes by car.
What is the best season for a wedding here?
April–May and September–October provide ideal temperatures (18–24°C), clear skies, and blooming citrus blossoms; summer (July–August) can exceed 30°C on the terraces.
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