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,…
Must-see restaurants in Southeastern Sicily
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…
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…
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…
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…
Noto
Costanzo is justifiably famous for its gelati, torrone (nougat), dolci di mandorla (almond sweets) and cassata (with ricotta, chocolate and candied fruit)…
Syracuse
It's not just the location off Piazza del Duomo that's the attraction – the house-made gelato is pretty good, too. It's all preservative free and made…
Syracuse
Any restaurant that is full on a Monday night in February is doing something right. Old-timer waiters weave their way through snug, art-slung dining rooms…
Syracuse
Bella Vita combines culinary traditions and modern polish, translating into thoughtfully presented dishes like ravioli stuffed with tuna and olives,…
Syracuse
With its cosy front porch opposite Ortygia's waterfront, this is a handy place for aperitivi after a dip in the sea. It also serves food, whipping up a…
Noto
Up in Noto Alta, this dimly lit, Slow Food–acclaimed restaurant with an extensive wine list is widely regarded as Noto's best. While much of the menu is…
Ragusa
This cosy, popular Sicilian-Slovak–run eatery near the Giardino Ibleo serves up hearty, home-style dishes. Slovak-inspired offerings such as goulash and…
