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21. La Madia
$$$$ | |One of the most famous restaurants in Sicily, and one of only two on the island to have been awarded a second Michelin star, La Madia is a must-visit when you're here. Chef Pino Cuttaio is a legend within Sicily and beyond thanks to his incredible talent for creating unique dishes that fuse tradition and innovation, without ever losing sight of the kind of simplicity that allows the brilliance and flavors of first-rate Sicilian produce to shine. There are three tasting menus, as well as an à la carte menu.
Corso F. ReCapriata 22, Licata, Sicily, 92027, Italy0922-771443Known For
- One of the best restaurants in Italy
- World-class dishes with Sicilian produce
- Once-in-a-lifetime special occasion dining
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No dinner Sun. in winter. No lunch Sun. mid-June–mid-Sept. -
22. Mare a Viva
$ | |This wholesaler specializes in oysters, mollusks, and crustaceans, and offers a tasting room that has become an obligatory stop for seafood aficionados in town. There are 24 kinds of oysters, all manner of clams (including Galician percebes), local red prawns in several sizes, and a tank of lobsters and crabs as well as fresh seasonal tuna. Choose between having your fish raw, steamed, grilled, or a la gratin, and dine in the simple blue and white conservatory while enjoying a glass or two of local white wine. They also make a fine fish couscous (one portion is ample for two people).
S.S. 115 Km 50, Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, 91026, Italy0923-934151Known For
- Incredible selection of oysters from all over Europe
- Absolute favorite with locals
- Delicious fish couscous
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Rate Includes: No dinner Thurs.–Sat. in winter -
23. MEC Restaurant
$$$ | Quattro Canti |Here's a novelty for Palermo in the form of a superb modern restaurant located within a museum dedicated to Steve Jobs and Apple products, a surprisingly successful combination; you not only have the ability to revisit ancient IT devices and learn about the history of the tech company, but the food is pretty excellent. Each of the dishes is a revelation, from the pumpkin with miso and fermented black garlic to the ravioli with stewed veal cheek and pigeon with red-wine scented quince. Vegetarian options are as good as any that Palermo has to offer—best sampled in a set tasting menu. The elevated prices are commensurate with the sophisticated cuisine . The venue is also extraordinary as the restaurant is housed within the Palazzo Castrone, one of the city's finest old palaces, just steps away from the Cathedral and entered through a beautiful courtyard.
Via Vittorio Emanuele 452, Palermo, Sicily, 90134, Italy091-9891901Known For
- Restaurant and museum in one gorgeous historic building
- Innovative modern dishes
- Attentive service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch -
24. My Name is Tannino
$$ | |In a fantastic spot by the now-drained river in Scicli, you'll need to book ahead here to enjoy a meal since it's quite popular with locals. That's thanks to the menu and the fact that you can enjoy a variety of dining options, from a simple aperitivo to a full-blown meal from the ever-changing seasonal menu. Choose a wine from the exceptional wine list to accompany your meal and listen to the owner or his staff tell you with pride how everything is produced locally or organically. If you want a reminder of your meal, you can buy some ingredients from the small display at the back of the restaurant.
Via Aleardi 36/38, Noto, Sicily, 97018, Italy338-9261431Known For
- Locally grown and ethically sourced ingredients
- Prime riverfront location, with outdoor and indoor seating
- Small store at the back selling ingredients and gifts
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25. Oasi Frutti di Mare da Nitto
$ | |Located in the Ognina port, the little Nitto empire has exploded: what began as a mobile market in the 1960s (from the back of a Piaggio Ape) is now a standing fresh fish market and series of restaurants. Locals line up outside the little market to get their daily catch, while next door the fast-casual restaurant serves some of the best-prepared seafood in the area, including squid ink pastas, skewers of grilled fish, and raw seafood platters.
Piazza Mancini Battaglia 6, Catania, Sicily, 95126, Italy095-491165Known For
- Vivacious atmosphere
- Tuna agrodolce, a sweet-and-sour tuna dish studded with pine nuts and raisins
- Fresh-off-the-boat seafood
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26. Osservatorio
$$ | |There's no better (or easier) place on the island to watch its fiery explosions than from the terrace of Osservatorio. The diverse menu offers everything from pizza (dinner only) and locally caught fish to pastas and roasted meats. It's a lovely 45-minute passeggiata from the port (about 3 miles), winding up a flora-rich path, to this look-out point with prime views of the area's volcanic activity (in total, about 20 minutes from Piscità). Alternatively, if you call ahead, they can arrange a shuttle service for you. During the day, you'll see the plume of smoke emitting from the crater and get spectacular sea views. At night, it's all about the fireworks show.
Via Salvatore di Mulattiera Salvatore di Losa, Stromboli, Sicily, 98050, Italy090-9586991Known For
- The most spectacular volcanic views
- Friendly service
- Great pizza
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Nov.–Feb. -
27. Osteria Can Caus
$ | |This welcoming osteria near the train station makes a perfect lunch stop. With friendly staff and an appealing modern interior—red-tiled floor, chic basket lampshades, and rows of hanging wine bottles—it serves up inexpensive but expertly prepared dishes of local specialties such as risotto with prawns and artichoke cream, and baccalà su macco de fave (salted cod on a bean and fennel stew). The house wine is delicious, and the desserts are also worth sampling.
Corso Butera 9, Palermo, Sicily, 90011, Italy333-6790636Known For
- Local dishes and wine
- Chic interior
- Good desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun. -
28. Osteria San Bartolo
$$ | |Chef Danilo Conti started with a passion for wine and subsequently grew deeper respect for the soil of his home territory. The dishes at his osteria just steps from the port in Lipari are clean and balanced—the opposite of fussy—but primarily celebrate the fishing and agricultural traditions of the island; think lime-scented carpaccio of swordfish and pasta with anchovies, wild fennel, and orange zest. The dedication to his producer partners goes so deep that they are called out by name on the menu (a rarity in Italy). In addition to the osteria, Danilo operates a wine shop (San Bartolo Vineria e Dispensa) just a few doors down. There you'll find expressions of his own wines, plus a robust selection from natural wine producers around Sicily and a small (but excellent) selection of salumi and cheeses.
Via Francesco Crispi 109, Lipari, Sicily, 98055, Italy090-8961317Known For
- Natural wine (chef owns a wine shop a few doors down)
- Stuffed calamari
- Showcasing the best of both sea and land
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. -
29. Quattro Archi di Grasso Rosario
$$ | |Inside this rustic osteria, where there's not an inch of wall space spared from decor, the larger-than-life Grasso Rosario holds court as he bounces from table to table offering opinions and insight on his Slow Food--focused menu. Drawing upon the abundance of the region, the menu highlights the black hog from the Nebrodi mountains, a local cultivar of kohlrabi (in arancini and as a pasta), porcini mushrooms, and perfectly grilled and roasted meats (think pork knuckle, ribs, veal, and lamb). The Sicily-heavy wine list is a sommelier's dream.
Via Francesco Crispi 9, Milo, Sicily, 95010, Italy095-955566Known For
- Bustling atmosphere
- Kohlrabi arancini with Ragusano cheese
- Wood-oven pizzas at dinner
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No lunch weekdays -
30. Quel Che C'e
$$$ | |Palazzolo Acreide has become a bit of a food town in recent years, and this blink-and-you-miss-it spot, housed in an ancient grotto off the main street, is a big part of that. The family-run restaurant offers house antipasti big enough to share (like the unique Mortadella mousse) and a short menu of high-quality entrées including a black lentil risotto. For dessert, don't miss the grape granita: two frozen berries and a lemon semifreddo.
Via Ortocotogno 5, Palazzolo Arceide, Sicily, 96010, Italy328-7773015Known For
- Delicious grape granita for dessert
- Prime location just off the main street
- Great value
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31. Ristorante Crocifisso
$$ | |Considered by many as one of Noto's best restaurants, getting to Crocifisso is a bit of a hike as it's in the upper town. Most walking routes involve long flights of steps, although you could also take a car or taxi up around the edge of town. It is one of the Baroque town's finest restaurants, serving traditional dishes presented in a contemporary style in a beautiful modern dining room. With a wonderful wine list that includes many Sicilian natural wines, a meal here is truly one to remember.
Via Principe Umberto 48, Noto, Sicily, 96017, Italy0931-968608Known For
- New takes on classic Sicilian dishes
- Superlative house-made pastas
- Fantastic wine selection with a focus on Sicilian and natural wines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Jan.–late Feb. and Wed. No lunch Thurs. -
32. Ristorante Manna
$$ | |The plain exterior here gives no hint of the sleek, cool design inside this welcoming restaurant just off of Noto's main street where all of the dishes—from fresh pastas to creative seafood and exceptional daily specials—shine a light on local premium ingredients. Although the small outdoor patio allows for great people-watching, it's inside that the restaurant really shines; the chic multilevel dining area highlights modern art, a stylish complement to the restaurant's thoroughly modern food.
Via Rocco Pirri 19, Noto, Sicily, 96017, Italy0931-836051Known For
- Modern, creative Sicilian cuisine
- Delightful staff
- Cool, contemporary setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov., Jan., and Tues. -
33. Ristorante Pepe Rosa
$$$ | |This local institution, now located in the town's trendy port area, serves gourmet Italian classics. It's a little more pricey than other places in town, but it's worth it for the fresh seafood, exceptional wine list, and beautiful location.
Contrada Bagnoli 16, Capo d'Orlando, Sicily, 98071, Italy0941-4260076Known For
- Charming portside setting
- Advanced reservations recommended
- Fresh seafood
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34. Ristorante Secondo Tempo
$$$$ | |The philosophy of this contemporary restaurant is to combine modern culinary techniques with the best seasonal products, and chef Salvo Campagna creates plates that are just that: modern, elegant, and fresh. The menu is strictly seasonal and includes a fascinating percorso, a seven-course tasting menu created by the chef from the best ingredients for €60.
Via Vittorio Amedeo 55, Sicily, 90018, Italy091-8113775Known For
- Excellent local seafood
- One of the coast's best fine dining experiences
- Great wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Tues.–Sat. -
35. Rock Brewery Marina
$$ | |This seaside pub focuses on craft and artisan beers alongside light meals like antipasto tasting plates, open-faced sandwiches, and gourmet panini. It's a very trendy place for a night out or a late-night drink.
Contrada Bagnoli 14, Capo d'Orlando, Sicily, 98071, Italy339-1432804Known For
- Portside location
- Gourmet burgers
- Popular with locals
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36. 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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37. Shalai
$$$ | |You might not expect to find a thoroughly contemporary restaurant on the slopes of Mount Etna, but Shalai, in the boutique hotel of the same name, is truly a modern oasis, where young chef Giovanni Santoro prepares updated and beautifully presented versions of Sicilian classics. For the full Michelin-starred experience, choose from the six-course meat or fish tasting menus; to finish, the deconstructed cannoli are a true delight. Wine pairings skew heavily toward Etna producers.
Via Marconi 25, Linguaglossa, Sicily, 95015, Italy095-643128Known For
- Innovative modern Sicilian dishes
- Delicious tasting menus
- Excellent wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch weekdays -
38. Singola Ristorante Naturale
$$ | |Vegetarians and vegans will find their options can be somewhat limited when dining in Sicily, so they will be delighted to find Singola, a restaurant that focuses on organic vegetarian and vegan food with Sicilian flare. It’s a little outside of town, but it's set within a lovely garden.
Via Risorgimento 88, Modica, Sicily, 97015, Italy0932-904807Known For
- Locally sourced vegetarian and vegan food
- Eco-friendly wood cabin setting
- Extensive choice of organic wines
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39. Trattoria al Goloso
$ | |People from all walks of life, from winemakers and hotel owners to local families, all speak with affection about this comfortable trattoria and its delicious Sicilian dishes. The menu is filled with wonderful pasta dishes with generous use of local ingredients like ricotta, pistachios, and fresh vegetables. It is also known for its lamb dishes and small outside terrace for summertime dining.
Via Garao 4, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, 94015, Italy0935-684325Known For
- Probably the best popular trattoria in Piazza Armerina
- Pasta dishes featuring local cheeses and fresh vegetables
- Hearty main dishes of local lamb
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. -
40. Trattoria Il Barcaiolo
$$ | |Just behind the public beach in Mazzarò Bay, this intimate little terrace restaurant is shrouded by an enormous old grapevine and looks out onto postcard-perfect views of paradise. Since 1981, the family-owned trattoria has been serving pristine seafood to discerning locals and in-the-know tourists.
Via Castelluccio 43, Taormina, Sicily, 98039, Italy379-2089564-mobileKnown For
- Extensive wine list
- Swordfish carpaccio with citrus and capers
- Cassata and cannoli for dessert
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