SICILIA

AGRIGENTO ::

Da Vittorio
Via Friuli Venezia Giulia 9
Porto Palo di Menfi (AG)
Licata (AG)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 092 578381/ 092 574270
www.davittorioristorante.com

This family-run fish restaurant on the edge of the beach is worth the drive anywhere you are on the island. Although their menu and atmosphere is simple, their dishes are nothing 'short of spectacular'. They have beautiful dinning on their terrace overlooking the beach. Their location also acts as a family-run B&B.

Hostaria del Vicolo
Vicolo Sammaritano, 10
Sciacca (AG)
Licata (AG)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 092 523071
www.hostariadelvicolo.com

Located in the beautiful seaport town of Sciacca, this restaurant serves up wonderful dishes using the fresh seafood it gets daily. They also have a sampling menu which is highly recommended.

Hotel Baglio della Luna
C.da Maddalusa S.S. 640 km 4, 150
Valley of the Temples (AG)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 092 2511061
www.bagliodellaluna.com

Located in their hotel, this formal restaurant offers an excellent classical Sicilian menu and wine list.

La Madia
Ristoranti
Corso Filippo Re Capriata 22
Licata (AG)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 092 2771443
www.ristorantelamadia.it

Highly recommended. This restaurant prides itself on its creative cooking and interesting spin on Sicilian classics. The presentation of their dishes are beautiful and definitely worth going.

Leon d'Oro
Viale Emporium, 102
San Leone (AG)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 092 2414400

This Trattoria also sells some of their local wines in their small shop. Their menu serves up traditional fish recipes, as well as pizza.

Vigneto
C.da Gurra di Mare
Menfi (AG)
Sicily, Italia
Tel: 092 571732
www.aicasali.com

The menu has an excellent mix of fish and meat dishes. The pasta with roe is highly recommended as well as the house Prosecco.

CATANIA ::

L'Ambasciata del Mare
Piazza Duomo, 6-7
Catania (CT)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 095 341003

Hidden behind the fountain in the corner of Catania's main square, 'embassy of the sea' does fantastic fish. Highly recommended is the antipasto selection of 10 types of seafood.

Osteria Antica Marina
Via Pardo 29
Catania (CT)
Sicily, Italia
Tel: 095 348197
www.anticamarina.it

It's located in the heart of the must see historic fish market. Dishes are excellent and of course based on the fresh daily fish from the market. Small selection of Sicilian wine.

PALERMO ::

Antica Focacceria San Francesco
Via A. Paternostro, 58 (San Francesco Assisi)
Palermo (PA)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 091 320264
www.afsf.it

This is one of the oldest and most historic restaurants preparing casual dishes known as 'typical street food' of Palermo. In the summer months they also have tables set up in the square in front of San Francesco church, which can be enjoyed with a glass of wine from their good wine list.

Osteria dei Vespri
Piazza Croce dei Vespri, 6
Palermo (PA)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 091 6171631
www.osteriadeivespri.it

This small, charming restaurant is among the best in town. The menu is interesting and the dishes are truly inspiring. Outside tables look on to the palace of the Gattopardo. They also have a large and excellent wine list. Highly recommended.

Piccolo Napoli
Piazzetta Mulino a Vento, 4 (Borgo Vecchio)
Palermo (PA)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 091 320431

Their menu is mostly based on fish. This popular spot with the locals is always busy, so reservations are suggested. They also have a very good wine list.

RAGUSA ::

Da Candida
Via Valverde, 95
Ragusa Ibla (RG
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 093 2245612
www.ristorantedacandida.it

This place is known for its simple but comfortable atmosphere. The quality dishes have been often described as rich and tasty at excellent prices. They also have a lovely summer terrace for dining on.

Duomo
Via Capitano Bocchieri, 31
Ragusa Ibla (RG)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 093 22651265
www.ristoranteduomo.it

It's one of Sicily's best restaurants, as its 2 star Michelin rating would suggest. An elegant atmosphere with an imposing wine list.

Fattoria delle Torri
Vico Napolitano, 14
Modica (RG)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 093 2751286

The menu is both traditional and nouvelle and definitely worthwhile. Its elegant atmosphere has a splendid internal garden with tables in the open as well as an excellent cellar.

La Gazza Ladra
Via Blandini, 11
Modica (RG)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 093 2755655
www.palazzofailla.it

This elegant restaurant, part of the Hotel Palazzo Failla, offers excellent and creative dinning. The wine list is also very good.

Lido Azzurro da Serafino
Lungomare Andrea Doria
Marina di Ragusa (RG)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 093 2239522
www.locandadonserafino.it

This restaurant/ pizzeria, by the sea, offers a varied menu. Located in the hotel a few meters from the main square, it offers a wonderful cocktail bar with terrace on the beach.

Locanda Don Serafino
Via Orfanotrofio, 39
Ragusa Ibla (RG)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 093 2248778
www.locandadonserafino.it

This elegant restaurant located on the lower floors of a historic palace in Ragusa Ibla offers an excellent tasting menu. It also offers well-supplied cellar and cigar list.

Sakalleo
Piazza Cavour, 12
Scoglitti (RG)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 093 2871688

This small restaurant offers a wonderful fixed menu of fish specialities. Their wine selection is small but good.

Taverna Nicastro
Via Sant'Antonio, 28
Modica (RG)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 093 2945884

This simple trattoria in Modica Alta offers excellent home style cooking. They also have outside tables set up. Good quality and prices.

Trattoria del Castello
Castello di Donnafugata, Cortile Principale
Santa Croce Camerina (RG)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 093 2619260

Located near the Castle of Donnafugata, just 20 km from Ragusa. This place known by the locals for its simple home cooking, is worth visiting. Tables are outside on an access drive to the castle in the summer months. Good quality and prices.

SIRACUSA ::

Caff� Sicilia
c.so Vittorio Emanuele, 115
Noto (SR)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 093 1835013
www.infioratadinoto.it

It's among the best bar/ pastry shops in Sicily. Worth the trip from anywhere on the island, it's so good! A vast selection of ice creams in the summer months makes this place very popular. They also have a small wine bar. A must!

Da Andrea
Via Maddalena, 24
Palazzolo, Acreide
Sicilia, Italia
Tel. 093 1881488

This simple restaurant & pizzeria is known for its casual fare amongst the locals.

Don Camillo
Via Maestranza, 96
Rosolini (SR)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 093 167133
www.ristorantedoncamillosiracusa.it

It's known as one of the top trattorias / restaurants in the area. It has an imaginative Sicilian menu and one of the best wine selections around. Highly recommended.

La Cialoma
Piazza Regina Margherita, 23
Marzamemi (SR)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 093 1841772

Located in the main square of Marzameni a few metres from the local fishery. Of course this means very fresh fish prepared in a traditional way. Good wine selection as well.

Locanda del Borgo
Via Controscieri, 11
Rosolini (SR)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 093 1850515 / 339 4408411
www.locandadelborgo.net

This small restaurant in the centre of Borgo Rosolini, offers interesting and delightful dishes. They also have a good selection of wines.

Trattoria del Crocifisso
Via Principe Umberto, 46-48
Noto (SR)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 093 1571151

In the 'upper' part of the city a few minutes from the centro storico is this casual trattoria. Simple home cooking at good prices, as well, offering good local wines.

TRAPANI ::

Azienda Agrituristica Baglio Fontanasalsa
Via Cusenza, 78
Fontanasalsa (TP)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 092 3591001
www.fontanasalsa.it

This agritourismo makes some of the best extra virgin olive oil in Sicily. The restaurant is open to the public and is highly recommended. Daily tasting menus available. Accommodations also available.

Calvino Pizzeria Da Asporto
Via G. Ferro 3-5
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 092 3872811

This famous local pizzeria is for take-out only.  Makes incredible wood oven pizza and in the summer months usually has line-ups until the wee hours of the morning. If your in Trapani and looking for a late night bite, this may be one of the few places that's open. Check it out, it's well worth it!

La Pasticceria di Maria Grammatico
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 14
Erice (TP)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 092 3869390 / 902 3869696
www.mariagrammatico.it

Located in the picturesque town of Erice, this pastry shop is known by all. Here local cookies and cannoli are musts.

La Pineta
Via Marinella
Castelvetrano/ Selinunte (TP)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 092 446820
www.lapineta.com

This charming restaurant located on the beach is not too far from the archaeological area of Selinunte. A lovely stop before or after a visit at Selinunte. They offer simple and well-prepared dishes.

Pierrot Selinunte
Via Marco Polo, 108
Catania (CT)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 092 446205
www.ristorantepierrotselinunte.it

Enchanting position by the sea and near the temples, this restaurant predominantly offers fish dishes cooked in a typical Sicilian style. A lovely stopover before or after a visit to the ruins.

Pocho Ristorante
Makari
S. Vito Lo Capo (TP)
Sicilia, Italia
Tel: 092 3972525
www.pocho.it

Located just outside of the beach town of San Vito Lo Capo, this location has been specializing in cous cous. The dishes are traditional Sicilian with modern spins. Highly recommended.