Other restaurants in Sicily
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Osteria da Mariano
Specialising in the mountain cuisine of nearby Ragusa, with more meat than fish, this cheerful place sets out a river of tables under the lights and balconies of a narrow alleyway, with cosy indoor seating in a beamed dining room. Everything’s tasty and affordably priced, and the atmosphere’s very convivial, if you can forgive the sometimes lackadaisical service.
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Al Porticciolo
If the indoor dining room looks empty, it’s because everyone’s piled out on the ample waterfront terrace, one of the prettiest in town. The pizzas are excellent, and fixed-price menus start at €18.
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Antico Caffè Spinnato
A sophisticated cafe dating back to 1860 located on the smart pedestrian boulevard. Sit on the vast terrace to enjoy coffees, cocktails, ice creams, sumptuous cakes and snacks.
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Vittorio
If you’ve got a car, this is one detour you absolutely shouldn’t miss. In business for over 40 years, Vittorio has earned a reputation as one of Sicily’s best seafood eateries, serving hefty portions of the freshest fish and shellfish around. Come here at sunset and dine to the sound of crashing breakers. It’s right on the beach in Porto Palo, a 15km drive east of Selinunte. Rooms are available upstairs for anyone too stuffed to drive home (single/double €60/80).
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Ristorante Petrae Lejum
At this cosy family-run place specialising in mountain cuisine, you can indulge in rare treats such as cinghiale affumicato (smoked wild boar), tagliatelle delle Madonie (pasta with fennel, almonds, fresh sardines, raisins, tomato sauce and pecorino cheese) or maccheroni alla carrettera ottocentesca (macaroni with parsley, pistachios, hot peppers, garlic and pecorino cheese).
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Ristorante Il Cantuccio
Chef Valentina presents a seasonally changing menu that combines familiar Sicilian ingredients in exciting new ways. Try her exquisite gnocchi al pesto del Cantuccio (ricotta-potato dumplings with basil, parsley, mint, capers, almonds and cherry tomatoes) and follow it up with legaccio di spigola al limone con insalata d’arancia e finocchi (lemon-stuffed bass with orange-fennel salad).
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Tiramisù
This stylish but unpretentious place hidden away just outside Porta Messina makes fabulous meals, from linguine cozze, menta e zucchine (pasta with mussels, mint and courgettes) to old favourites like scaloppine al limone e panna (veal escalope in lemon cream sauce). When dessert rolls around, don’t miss their trademark tiramisu, a perfect ending to any meal here.
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La Forgia Maurizio
The owner of this devilishly good restaurant spent 20 winters in Goa, India; eastern influences sneak into a menu of Sicilian specialities, all prepared and presented with flair. Don’t miss the liquore di kumquat e cardamom, Maurizio’s home-made answer to limoncello. The tasting menu is an excellent deal at €25 including wine and dessert.
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Da Alfredo
The most atmospheric place on Salina for an affordable snack, Alfredo’s place has been renowned for decades for its granite (ices made with coffee, fresh fruit or locally grown pistachios and almonds) and pane cunzato (open-faced sandwiches piled high with tuna, ricotta, eggplant, tomatoes, capers and olives).
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‘nni Lausta
This acclaimed restaurant with its cute lobster logo serves superb food based on fresh local ingredients. The understatedly elegant upstairs dining area features high ceilings, white lacquered tables and an outdoor terrace. The downstairs bar is a popular late-night drinking spot.
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Bellini
In the shadow of La Martorana, this pleasantly situated restaurant is in an ex-theatre, with tables sprawling out onto a terrace. It’s justifiably touristy but the Sicilian cuisine (and ice cream) remains reliably good, and the speedy service comes with a smile.
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Trattoria Concordia
Tucked up a side alley, this rustic trattoria with exposed stone and stucco walls specialises in grilled fish along with traditional Sicilian primi like casarecce con pesce spada, melanzane e menta (pasta with swordfish, eggplant and mint).
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Grand Cafè Tabbacco
An old-style pasticceria (pastry shop) with outdoor seating at the lively junction of Via Etnea and Piazza del Duomo, this is the perfect place to people-watch during the passeggiata. Try a selection of mini-tarts filled with fresh fruit.
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La Cisterna del Moro
Affordability and aesthetics don’t usually go hand in hand in Taormina, but this restaurant down an alley off Corso Umberto I is a welcome exception. Enjoy pizza, sandwiches or full meals as you contemplate the view from their pleasant outdoor terrace.
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La Scogliera
Just in from the sweeping Lido Sabbia d’Oro beach, La Scogliera has excellent fresh seafood, an unforgettable sorbetto di limone e basilico (lemon-basil sorbet), a good wine list and a terrace overlooking the sea.
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Lo Scoglio Ubriaco
Dine in a five-star setting without shifting your credit card into overdrive at this elegant restaurant with its seaview terrace. Pizzas are served at night, while the whole gamut of pasta, meat and fish choices is available at midday.
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Primavera
This Slow Food–recommended spot doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the kitchen prepares excellent, authentic Sicilian stalwarts at very reasonable prices, including risotto funghi e noci (mushroom-walnut risotto).
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Fiaschetteria Biscari
In the former stables of Palazzo Biscari, this wonderfully atmospheric wine bar and restaurant places a high value on quality; the menu is built around ultra-fresh ingredients from the nearby fish and produce markets.
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Al Cortile Alessi
Catanians of all ages flock here on weekend evenings, drawn by the excellent pizzas, draft beer and relaxed atmosphere. The outdoor courtyard is especially fun, with its banana trees and overhanging silk tapestries.
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Do Schogghiu
A very basic, family-run spaghetteria that serves up pasta a million different ways, with plenty of agreeable father-son banter in the background. Ask for the free aperitivo offered on the menu.
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Osteria dei Sapori Perduti
On Modica’s main drag, this attractive restaurant mixes rustic decor, elegantly dressed waiters, and very reasonable prices on Sicilian specialities like cunigghju à stimpirata (sweet and sour rabbit).
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Acanto Blu
New-town elegance together with inventive cooking make L’Acanto one of the most fashionable restaurants among the designer-chic crowd. In the summer tables are set out back on the patio and fill up around 10pm.
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Ristorante Per Bacco
The set menus – including antipasto, primo, secondo, contorno, local wine, water and dessert for under €20 – are a great deal at this restaurant just above Via Atenea.
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Pasticceria Minotauro
Recommended for quick, low-cost snacks is Pasticceria Minotauro, whose €0.50 mini-cannoli make the perfect mid-afternoon pick-me-up.
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Le Cuspidi
This fabulous gelateria is the perfect antidote to Agrigento’s oppressive heat. Especially scrumptious is the pistachio, flecked with nuts and oh so creamy.
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