Palermo
Cheap, tasty grub awaits at cafeteria-style Basile. Scan the antipasti counter and check the board by the kitchen for the day's pasta specials. Order…
Must-see restaurants in Sicily
Mediterranean Coast
Cannoli fans, look no further. This humble pastry shop just off Favara's main square is one of the best places on the island to sample Sicily's beloved…
Trapani
Push your way through the beaded fly screen to enter this old-school bakery, unchanged since 1969. But, then, admiring the vintage white-marble work top…
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…
Palermo
A quick walk from Stazione Centrale, this veteran gelateria is one of Palermo's best. Forget the cup and cone: go local and have your ice cream sandwiched…
Western Sicily
At this atmospheric eatery, much loved for its cinematic location amid salt pans, tuck into smoked swordfish, salted tuna, garlicky mussels or oregano…
Agrigento
Creative cuisine complements a good drinks list at this wine bar–restaurant near the entrance to Via Atenea. Depending on the chef's whim, expect anything…
Ionian Coast
Plastered with old photographs, time-warped L'Oste Scuro is a solid spot for classic, homestyle seafood. The produce is fresh and cooked simply, whether…
Trapani
For sensational cannoli, pistachio-studded biscotti (cookies) and a rainbow of other sweet creations crafted in one-bite form by talented patissier…
Palermo
With footpath tables under umbrella awnings on a low-key Capo piazza, this local favourite makes thin-crust pizzas in a variety of shapes, including…
Agrigento
In warm weather, tables spill from the interior dining room into the courtyard at this sweet eatery tucked between two side streets in the medieval centre…
Central Sicily
Celebrating a hilltop location near Piazza Armerina's cathedral, La Locanda combines a top Sicilian wine list with creative spins on traditional flavours…
Enna
Meimuna's contemporary reinterpretation of a trattoria combines stylish decor with modern versions of traditional Sicilian flavours. Hearty dishes like…
Western Sicily
This unassuming roadside eatery, 8km south of San Vito, features couscous prominently on the menu. However, there are also plenty of seafood and meat…
Catania
Presiding over this much-loved, family-run noshery is wise-cracking patron Nino, who does a thriving business feeding peckish office workers and theatre…
Syracuse
Away from the main tourist maelstrom, Taberna Sveva occupies a quiet corner of Ortygia. On warm summer evenings the outdoor terrace is the place to sit,…
Palermo
There's a lot to be said for simplicity, like sitting curbside in the shadow of a baroque church and chowing down on cheap, delicious local street food…
Erice
Atmosphere-wise, this is one of Erice's more appealing eateries, entered through a crumbling archway that leads into a cool patio graced with drooping…
Marsala
Warm-orange walls and arched stone doorways lend an artsy, convivial atmosphere to this Slow Food–acclaimed eatery whose wonderfully evocative name…
Western Sicily
The chef cooks up tasty, unpretentious pasta and seafood dishes at this down-to-earth, atmospheric trattoria on Favignana's central piazza. Try busiate …
Ionian Coast
While it makes its own pastries, cakes and gelato, this 1950s veteran is famous for its granita, considered among the best in Sicily. If the weather is…
Cefalù
This casual waterfront spot serves pizzas, salads and inventive 'Sicilian burgers' made with top-of-the-line local ingredients – like the Tivitti Burger,…
Southeastern Sicily
When the urge to lick proves irresistible, Nivera has your back. This is one of the region's top gelaterie, using seasonal, local and organic produce to…
Syracuse
'Voglia Matta' means 'Mad Desire', which is exactly what you'll feel at this busy corner gelateria. The ice cream here is superlative, made fresh and with…
Cefalù
Fresh seafood rules the chalkboard menu at this upscale eatery along the old town's main waterfront thoroughfare. Depending on the season, you'll find…
Ionian Coast
This popular joint in Aci Castello is a short walk from the town's famous castle. While the place offers salads and burgers, it's best known for its…
Southeastern Sicily
This popular cafe-cum-cake-shop is a great spot for a quick bite of lunch or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. There's a daily selection of pastas and simple…
Central Sicily
Don't let the stark white lights and bland decor put you off, this popular, affable trattoria serves excellent value-for-money food. Antipasti are of the…
Stromboli
The perfect source for volcano-climbing provisions or a self-catering lunch, this reasonably priced neighbourhood grocery – at a bend in the road five…
Mediterranean Coast
Opened in July 2018, Otto's stylish and minimalist dining room, with just 10 tables, is the perfect showcase for modern reinterpretations of traditional…
Trapani
A 15-minute walk east of the centre, this local hangout is a perennial Slow Food favourite. The food is superb: from primi like busiate al pesce spada e…
Lipari
Tucked down narrow Vico Selinunte, with a window where you can watch the chefs at work, this place serves everything from fancy pasta, fish and meat…
Stromboli
Sure, you could eat a pizza in town, but come on – you're on Stromboli! On clear evenings, nothing compares to the full-on views of the volcano's…
Milazzo
A good place for aperitivi or afternoon snacks, this hole-in-the-wall deli with sidewalk seating is opposite the waterfront, 500m north of the ferry…
Modica
A Slow Food trattoria close to the railway station, homely, no-frills La Rusticana lists its short menu of daily specials on a blackboard. Influenced by…
Agrigento
This wine bar fills the gap between snack bar and restaurant and is a good option for an informal lunch or dinner. Sicilian wines and craft beers are best…
Ragusa
This exceptional gelateria makes wine-flavoured ice creams with Marsala, passito and muscat, plus other unconventional offerings such as pine nut, prickly…
Modica
This is one of Modica's smartest restaurants. Housed in an elegant 18th-century palazzo, its dashing dining area sees tables set under stone arches and…
Stromboli
Follow the trail of painted lizards to the shady verandah of this whitewashed Aeolian house, hidden down an alley off Via Roma. Eclectically decorated…
Cefalù
This is about as hip as Cefalù gets. Functioning as a restaurant, cafe and gallery space, La Galleria has an informal vibe, a bright internal courtyard…
