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1. Da Alfredo
$ | |Starting in 1968, the mini-empire of owner Alfredo Olivieri was built one granita and one pane cunzato at a time, and no summer on Salina is complete without a stop at his little shop off the Marina Garibaldi piazza in Lingua. You'll find all the classic granita flavors (almond, coffee, lemon, pistachio), but it's the seasonal fruits that shine here: mulberry, fig, wild blackberries, watermelon, and cantaloupe. For something more savory, the overladen open sandwiches known as pane cunzato (one recent August they served 1,500 in a single day) pile on the signature flavors of the region. Look for the "Eoliana" full of capers, olives, anchovies, peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Olivieri also has a full-service trattoria and a bakery, both steps from the original panineria.
Via Marina Garibaldi, Sicily, 98050, Italy090-9843980Known For
- Charismatic owner
- Seasonally focused granita
- Joyous atmosphere
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Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Easter -
2. Forno Biancuccia
$ | |Lawyer-turned-baker Valeria Messina has singlehandedly revived the use of heirloom grains in Catania. At her welcoming little corner bakery, she uses tumminia, perciasacchi, maiorca, and timilia flours to create crusty sourdough loaves, focaccia, buttery biscotti, and traditional pizza marinara. Don't miss her schiacciata (a sort of filled pizza) stuffed with the ingredients of the season, from broccoli or chicory to roasted peppers with mint or anchovies and capers.
Via Mario Sangiorgi 12, Catania, Sicily, 95129, Italy095-6681018Known For
- From-the-oven tastes of ancient Sicily
- Schiacciata stuffed with seasonal ingredients
- Rye from the slopes of Etna
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
3. Francesco Arena
$ | |You'll smell this panificio and focacceria before you arrive, as the scent of baking bread wafts down the street. The 45-year-old Francesco Arena works with ancient grains (like tumminia, perciasacchi, and rusello) and a hearty mother yeast to produce tender focaccia topped with everything from sun-sweetened tomatoes to escarole, crusty loaves, ham-and-cheese filled pidone, and the flakiest croissants. Arena has bread baking in his bones; his nonna opened the first family bakery in 1939, and his father followed suit with his own in 1970.
Via T. Cannizzaro 137, Messina, Sicily, 98122, Italy090-9218792Known For
- Official master baker
- Detour-worthy focaccia
- Barchette, a pizza "boat" loaded with toppings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
4. Gran Cafè Solaire
$ | |Even on rainy days (which admittedly there aren't many of), the sun seems to shine bright here. They serve arguably the best granita in the Catania area; the pistachio is so creamy you'll swear they added dairy. The blood orange highlights the robust flavor of the local citrus while the lemon is refreshingly bright, sweet, and tart and the chocolate is dark and rich. Area residents pop in to have granita with warm brioche for breakfast, lunch, or as an afternoon snack (yes, granita counts as lunch).
Via Provinciale 81, Aci Trezza, Sicily, 95021, Italy345-1656822Known For
- Shaded location off the port
- Sublime granita
- Relatively fast service
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5. Gran Caffè Urna dal 1885
$ | |What Americans know as Sicilian pizza quite frankly doesn't exist in Sicily, but at this historic café and pizzeria that's been around since the 1800s, you'll find the real pizza siciliana. Though you can find the dish throughout the area, especially in Viagrande and Zaefferana, Urna is said to be its inventor: they stuff tender calzone pastry with Tuma cheese, anchovies, and black peppercorns, and then deep fry the half-moon delicacy. The result is a gooey, savory, flaky delight. Eat it in the outside garden or get it to go.
Piazza Urna 36, Sicily, 95029, Italy095-7894579Known For
- Authentic pizza siciliana
- Casual, historic ambience
- Spacious outside courtyard
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6. La Tonda Fritta
$ | |Arancine—fried rice balls—are ubiquitous all over Sicily, but rarely do you find them prepared while you wait or offered in such a range as in this little snack shop near Porta Trapani. The menu lists more than 35 varieties, which include swordfish, smoked salmon, and curry fillings, as well as vegetarian and vegan options. They make ideal stomach-fillers at any time, not least as snack lunches on the go.
Via Vittorio Emanuele 100, Erice, Sicily, 91016, Italy328-1378708-mobileKnown For
- More than 35 types of arancine
- Great snacks on the go
- Fast service
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Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Feb. -
7. Mare a Viva
$ | |This wholesaler specializes in oysters, mollusks, and crustaceans, and offers a tasting room that has become an obligatory stop for seafood aficionados in town. There are 24 kinds of oysters, all manner of clams (including Galician percebes), local red prawns in several sizes, and a tank of lobsters and crabs as well as fresh seasonal tuna. Choose between having your fish raw, steamed, grilled, or a la gratin, and dine in the simple blue and white conservatory while enjoying a glass or two of local white wine. They also make a fine fish couscous (one portion is ample for two people).
S.S. 115 Km 50, Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, 91026, Italy0923-934151Known For
- Incredible selection of oysters from all over Europe
- Absolute favorite with locals
- Delicious fish couscous
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Thurs.–Sat. in winter -
8. Meno Tredici
$ | |There's a regular trickle of locals to this gelateria conveniently located opposite the hydrofoil port. Most opt for the local favorite: ice cream in a brioche with a couple of wafer biscuits poking out. But it's not just the creamy and tangy ice creams that pull in the crowds, there are also delicious granitas, cakes, and desserts on offer, like the semifreddo cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries or blueberries. There's limited seating outside, and it stays open late.
Via Staiti 61, Trapani, Sicily, 91100, Italy0923-1781797Known For
- Tangy ice creams
- Thirst-quenching granitas
- Tasty desserts
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9. Oasi Frutti di Mare da Nitto
$ | |Located in the Ognina port, the little Nitto empire has exploded: what began as a mobile market in the 1960s (from the back of a Piaggio Ape) is now a standing fresh fish market and series of restaurants. Locals line up outside the little market to get their daily catch, while next door the fast-casual restaurant serves some of the best-prepared seafood in the area, including squid ink pastas, skewers of grilled fish, and raw seafood platters.
Piazza Mancini Battaglia 6, Catania, Sicily, 95126, Italy095-491165Known For
- Vivacious atmosphere
- Tuna agrodolce, a sweet-and-sour tuna dish studded with pine nuts and raisins
- Fresh-off-the-boat seafood
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10. Pasticceria Santo Musumeci
$ | |In the picture-perfect medieval town of Randazzo, high on the northern side of Etna, this generations-old bakery sits at the foot of the basilica in Piazza Santa Maria. Now run by Giovanna, the daughter of Santo, the pasticceria is especially known for its exceptional gelato and granita, which are made with all natural products, with no artificial bases, colors, or flavorings. Look for an upgrade to the tastes you already know and love, such as rich and creamy pistachio gelato studded with orange zest and candied pistachios. Or try a seasonal granita with flavors informed by the wares of local farmers, such as wild mulberry, yellow raspberry, apricot, or prickly pear.
Piazza Santa Maria 5, Randazzo, Sicily, 95036, Italy095-921196Known For
- Torrone
- Fried rice crispelle
- Seasonally driven granitas
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
11. Pasticceria-Gelateria Giuseppe Arena
$ | |In the Sicilian food world, the name Giuseppe Arena is synonymous with sweets. He's a maestro gelatiere (master gelato maker) who specializes in artisanal gelato, sorbet, and granita, working with fresh fruits of the season and products from the region, such as hazelnuts from the nearby Nebrodi mountains. He made his first granita at age seven with his grandfather, and through a series of competitions has been called one of the best gelato makers in Italy.
Via Consolare Pompea 1773, Punta del Faro, Sicily, 98165, Italy090-9214738Known For
- Fantastic experimental flavors, such as clam gelato
- Citrus sorbets
- Granita made with fruits the owner harvests himself
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
12. Scirocco Sicilian Fish Lab
$ | |In the heart of the fish market, you'll find the best fritto misto in the area. Walk up to the little counter on the stone balcony overlooking the action and place your order for a paper cone of fried seafood made with the lightest and crispiest batter. They even offer the choice of an all-vegetable option or "no spines" (senza spine) if you prefer your order not to have the small whole fried fish. Give them your name and find a spot at one of the nearby standing tables while you wait.
Piazza Alonzo di Benedetto 7, Catania, Sicily, 95121, Italy095-8361194Known For
- Unique seafood sandwiches called tramezzini
- Superfresh seafood
- Fast service
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13. Umbriaco
$ | |This refreshingly atypical spot raises simple Sicilian street food to new gastronomic heights. The exuberant owner, Rosario Umbriaco, has won national prizes for his arancini; try the version with two strata of rice and melted saffron Piacentino Ennese cheese to find out why. He also makes what may be the most divine cannoli in Sicily, frying the tubular wafer in olive oil, rather than lard, and filling to order with cool, fresh, just-sweetened ricotta and candied orange from Noto’s famous Caffè Sicilia. In summer there are tables outside.
Viale IV Novembre 11--13, Enna, Sicily, 94100, Italy0935-37467Known For
- Outside seating in summer
- Maybe the best cannoli in Sicily
- Unique gourmet arancini using local produce
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch -
14. Uovo di Seppia
$$ | |The brainchild of La Madia chef Pino Cuttaio, Uovo di Seppia is a combination kitchen, cooking school, shop, and bar where you can buy exquisite fresh and stuffed pasta, hand-made bottled sauces, biscuits, cakes, and other gastronomic goodies to take away. Saturday night is arancino and champagne night, kicking off at 6 pm. Check the website for other events.
Corso Filippo Re Capriata 31, Licata, Sicily, 92027, Italy0922-894250Known For
- Take-home gourmet pasta and sauces
- Saturday night arancini with sparkling wine
- Learning to cook with a Michelin-starred chef
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15. Al Castello Girarrosto-Gastronomia
$ | |Pick up lunch or dinner to go from Al Castello, perfect for a seaside picnic or a meal at your Airbnb. They roast whole chickens daily (rotisserie-style) and have an impressive line of baked pastas, roasted potatoes, sautéed or grilled vegetables, and involtini stuffed with cheese, bacon, or pistachios. The storefront is tiny (there's no on-site dining), and it's best reached by foot; Via Re Martino is the main artery of Aci Castello and has extremely limited parking.
Via Re Martino 189, Aci Castello, Sicily, 95021, Italy347-0492860Known For
- Roast chicken
- Excellent take-away options (no on-site dining at all)
- Grilled vegetables
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16. Al Punto
$$ | |This little gem of a seafood restaurant right on the coast serves wonderfully fresh seafood. It is a very informal dining experience, with friendly staff and excellent prices.
Viale Europa Unita 50, Sicily, 98079, Italy328-3641265Known For
- Some of the town's best seafood
- Location close to the beach
- Very reasonable prices
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.–Thurs. -
17. Amuri
$ | |Ideally located for people-watching on Noto's main thoroughfare, this place serves up jam-packed panini, with most of the ingredients (including meats) supplied by local producers, who also subscribe to the slow food movement. Once you've had your fill, you can head next door to their store to stock up on high-quality Sicilian gifts.
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 80, Noto, Sicily, 96017, Italy0931-1620070Known For
- Prime people-watching spot
- Huge sandwiches using ethical and locally sourced ingredients
- Unusual gift shop next door run by the same company
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18. Anche gli Angeli
$$ | |Part concept store, part bar, and part fine gourmet dining experience, this unique eatery is built into a grotto underneath the Chiesa di San Carlo and specializes in deceptively simple grilled dishes and contemporary cocktails. There's live music on the weekends, but it's quite laid-back and unobtrusive.
Via Arnaldo da Brescia 2, Noto, Sicily, 96017, Italy0931-576023Known For
- Beautiful design under historic arched ceiling
- Excellent drinks
- High-end takes on local meat dishes
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19. Anchovy Fish Bar
$ | |For a quick lunch, stop by this eatery right off the port. They specialize in sandwiches, fish burgers, and five different options for fritto misto.
Via Provvidenza, Aci Trezza, Sicily, 95021, Italy095-7116047Known For
- Swordfish arancini
- Fried seafood
- Quick sandwiches
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
20. Antica Focacceria San Francesco
$ | Kalsa |Turn-of-the-20th-century wooden cabinets, marble-top tables, and cast-iron ovens characterize this neighborhood bakery, celebrated for its Sicilian snacks and inexpensive meals. The big pot on the counter holds the delicious regional specialty pani cà meusa (boiled calf's spleen with caciocavallo cheese and salt), but the squeamish can opt for chickpea fritters or an enormous arancina (stuffed, fried rice ball).
Via A. Paternostro 58, Palermo, Sicily, 90133, Italy091-320264Known For
- Sicilian street food
- Historic atmosphere
- Meat and pasta specialties
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