Syracuse
This moody, boho-chic restaurant and bar makes vegan food so good even a hardcore carnivore could convert. A cast of mostly organic and biodynamic…
Must-see restaurants in Southeastern Sicily
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Modica
The decorative tagines at stylish Ornato reflect Luca Ornato's love of global flavours, a fact also echoed in out-of-the-box dishes like crudo (raw…
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Modica
While we love the modernist furniture and vintage Sicilian tiles, the food is the real thrill at this intimate, Michelin-starred maverick. Head chef…
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Syracuse
One of Ortygia's most elegant restaurants, Don Camillo specialises in sterling service and innovative Sicilian cuisine. Pique the appetite with a crudo of…
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Syracuse
One of the longest established and most popular eateries on Via Cavour, this snug, wonderfully hospitable trattoria has built its reputation on delicious…
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Ragusa
Michelin-star chef Ciccio Sultano is behind this contemporary, smart-casual eatery, which includes a dedicated bakery, specialist deli counter and the…
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Modica
There is great gelato and then there's gelato made by Antonio Adamo. The affable modinese makes all his confections from scratch; even the Agrigento…
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Modica
Small, quietly confident Cappero wows food lovers with beautiful cooking that's refined and comforting in equal parts. The house-made pasta is made using…
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Ragusa
Widely regarded as one of Sicily's finest restaurants, Duomo comprises a cluster of small rooms outfitted like private parlours behind its stained-glass…
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Noto
Divided into a hip front bar and sultry back dining rooms, Manna wows with its competent, contemporary creations. Premium produce dictates the menu, which…
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Noto
Low-slung lamps spotlight linen-clad tables at Vicari, and rightfully so. In the kitchen is young-gun chef Salvatore Vicari, who thrills with his…
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Noto
Dating from 1892 and especially renowned for its granite, this beloved place vies with its neighbour, Dolceria Corrado Costanzo, for the honours of Noto's…
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Syracuse
No visit to Syracuse's market is complete without a stop at this colourful deli near Ortygia's far northern tip. Veteran sandwich-master Andrea Borderi…
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Syracuse
After running a restaurant in Greece for 18 years, Syracuse local Fabio and his Greek partner Kiri are pleasing palates at their hotspot Ortygia…
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Syracuse
A hybrid deli, wine shop and eatery edging Ortygia's market, trendy Fratelli Burgio is all about artisanal grazing. Consider opting for a tagliere, a…
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Ragusa
With an outdoor terrace facing the pretty Chiesa delle Santissime Anime del Purgatorio, Agli Archi reveals a genuine passion for local ingredients and…
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Southeastern Sicily
A playful, contemporary cafe, pasticceria and providore, Don Tabaré collaborates with high-profile Sicilian chefs and food artisans to offer high-quality,…
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Syracuse
Seafood-loving locals swear by this easy-to-miss osteria (casual tavern), its white-and-blue interior somewhat reminiscent of a Greek-island taverna. The…
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Syracuse
This friendly, family-run spot made its name serving delicious couscous, but chef-owner Kamel also knows his way around a fish − the must-try fritto misto…
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Modica
In Italian, radici means roots, which is exactly where this polished osteria heads back to. The cheaper offspring of Michelin-starred restaurant Accursio,…
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Ragusa
Powerhouse chef Vincenzo Candiano steers this softly lit, Michelin-starred darling, evocatively set in a series of rocky caves. Reserve a linen-draped…
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Southeastern Sicily
Peppe Mezzasalma's pretty, bohemian eatery serves Sicilian classics with thoughtful tweaks. Daily offerings are respectful of the season and market…
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Southeastern Sicily
The place to buy ham, and indeed to lunch on superb pork, is Ristorante Majore, a much-acclaimed trattoria just off central Piazza Duomo. It's…
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Southeastern Sicily
If you're travelling between Catania and Syracuse, book a table (at least two days ahead in summer) at this beach-shack-inspired trattoria, its waterside…
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Noto
Tucked into the courtyard of a former noble's palace, this inviting restaurant combines familiar Sicilian ingredients in inspired ways. Perennial…
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Southeastern Sicily
Food-lovers flock here from across the southeast for long, lazy seafood feasts on the piazza or seaside terrace (book ahead). The latter is especially…
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Ragusa
DID is a hip deli-cafe-bistro in one, with communal tables, bar seating and playful '70s-style wallpaper running up the wall and ceiling. The open kitchen…
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Modica
Nostalgia rules the roost at bustling, affable 'Osteria of the Forgotten Flavours', right on Modica's main drag. Decked out in a jumble of traditional…
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Syracuse
Brisk, friendly service complements the trendy, casual atmosphere at this eatery just west of Ortygia. While it serves grilled meats and salads,…
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Syracuse
It's a long and not particularly enticing hike to this seafront restaurant, but once you're there you'll appreciate the effort. On warm days, the terrace…
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Syracuse
An Edwardian-like jumble of antique furniture, lacework and flowers, this is one of Syracuse's most eclectic-looking eateries. Settle in for simple,…
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Southeastern Sicily
Peckish? Famished? Thirsty? This shabby-chic, piazza-side cafe-bookstore-boutique has you covered. A curated jumble of distressed furniture, flower pots…
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Modica
Whether it's a tramezzino (Italian white-bread sandwich) filled with lamb shoulder, artichoke, pecorino cheese and mint, or Roman cacio e pepe pasta made…
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Syracuse
Tending this snug little bistro are chef Marco and waiter Fabio, who together serve up excellent regional cooking with idiosyncratic twists. Offerings…
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Syracuse
Great food served in welcoming surroundings at honest prices: the recipe for success sounds simple but few manage it as well as this friendly, pocket…
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Ragusa
Fans of the Inspector Montalbano TV series will want to eat here, as it's where scenes set in the fictional Trattoria San Calogero were filmed. In reality…
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Syracuse
From the whimsical lanterns to the benches draped in colourful pillows, this little bolthole feels welcoming from the word go. Then there's the food:…
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Syracuse
Experimenting with pizzas is something you do at your peril in culinary-conservative Sicily. But that's exactly what is done, and done well, at this…
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Southeastern Sicily
If you like your food creative and your views spectacular, reserve a table (at least a week ahead in August) at this fine-dining standout, located inside…
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Ragusa
Whether sitting outside in the shadow of 18th-century Palazzo Battaglia or in the barrel-vaulted interior, this Slow Food trattoria is a lovely place to…
