Sicily Restaurants

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  • 1. Frumento

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    Pizza is something Sicilians eat at least weekly, and Frumento has been the area standard-bearer of excellence since it opened in 2015. Choose from five different dough options (from a classic Neapolitan-style to rye to ancient Sicilian grains) as your base, and then pick one of the 65 different topping combos. Ingredients range from the classics (tomato, buffalo mozzarella, salami) to things like capers from Salina, bottarga, 'nduja, and wild fennel pesto. The young owner is especially passionate about natural wine, and the list reflects that. They also have a second location in Catania (Via Raffineria; 095/8037564).

    Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, Acireale, Sicily, 95024, Italy
    095-601496

    Known For

    • Excellent antipasti such as arancini and fried stuffed squash blossoms
    • Locally made products for sale in the restaurant
    • Good natural wine selection
  • 2. Gelateria Le Cuspidi

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    Agrigento's finest ice-cream parlor creates memorable versions of key Sicilian favorites such as pistachio, almond, and cassata, along with a superb "pecorino" made with fresh sheep's milk ricotta. The pastries are excellent, too.

    Piazza Cavour 19, Agrigento, Sicily, 92100, Italy
    0922-39101

    Known For

    • Ice cream made from riccotta
    • The hub of life in Agrigento on summer evenings
    • Tasty breakfast pastries

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
  • 3. Mare a Viva

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    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, Italy
    0923-934151

    Known 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
  • 4. Meno Tredici

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    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, Italy
    0923-1781797

    Known For

    • Tangy ice creams
    • Thirst-quenching granitas
    • Tasty desserts
  • 5. Trattoria al Goloso

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    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, Italy
    0935-684325

    Known 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.
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  • 6. Umbriaco

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    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, Italy
    0935-37467

    Known 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
  • 7. Agriturismo Antica Tindari

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    This restaurant is located within a local vineyard between Patti and Tindari near the stunning Gulf of Patti, the lakes of Marinello, and  Santuario di Tindari. With its extensive terrace views over the vines and olive groves, this place is a beautiful place to stop and savor good food, great wine, and local hospitality.

    Contrada Moreri, Sicily, 98066, Italy
    0941-317202

    Known For

    • Beautiful countryside location
    • Excellent wines
    • Traditional Sicilian cuisine with homegrown ingredients
  • 8. Antica Panelleria Musicò

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    This food van, parked at the start of the main boulevard Viale della Vittoria, has been selling pane e panelle (soft bread rolls stuffed with deep-fried chickpea flour fritters) since 1954. If you are interested in other traditional street food, look out for the Grattatella van (ice shaved to order and served in cups with fruit syrups) and U Panuzzu Ca Meusa (soft rolls with spleen, lemon, and ricotta), both of which have no fixed place, but the Grattatella is often in the resort of San Leone in the summer, while U Panuzzo can be found at lots of local summer events.

    Viale della Vittoria SNC, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
    No phone

    Known For

    • A taste of local life
    • Authentic eat-as-you-walk sandwiches of chickpea flour fritters
    • Old-fashioned Sicilian street food
  • 9. Arte Bianca

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    This charming pizza restaurant has a fantastic array of pizza toppings, from the classic margherita to seafood. Personalize your pizza toppings and pair your meal with a selection of great antipasti for a filling and satisfying meal.

    Largo Zingari 1, Sicily, 90028, Italy
    368-7081064

    Known For

    • Very reasonably priced
    • Excellent pizzas
    • Good selection of beers and local wines
  • 10. Bar delle Poste

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    Stop here to sample every Sicilian sweet imaginable from freshly made cannoli and biscotti to marzipan confections and gelato. The pastry spot also serves up great coffee.

    Via Roma 35, Capo d'Orlando, Sicily, 98071, Italy
    0941-901603

    Known For

    • One-stop shop for Sicilian pastries
    • Excellent gelato
    • Good coffee

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
  • 11. Bella Blu

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    If you fancy a meal with a view but don't want to spend a lot, this casual and convivial seafood and pizza restaurant caters to an international crowd with multilingual staff and decent prices. Try the spaghetti with fresh clams and mussels or the pizza alla Norma (with ricotta, eggplant, and tomatoes) while you watch the funivia fly up and down from the beach, with the coastline in the distance.

    Via Pirandello 28, Taormina, Sicily, 98039, Italy
    0942-24239

    Known For

    • Lovely views of the funivia and coast
    • Tasty pizza
    • Moderate prices

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Jan.–Mar.
  • 12. Cappadonia

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    After experiencing the cozy but basic trattorias located down Palermo's twisting alleyways, take a sweet break at this modern gelateria along the main drag, which serves exceptional gourmet ice cream. The flavors change with the seasons, but don't miss the tangerine sorbet that bursts with sweet citrus tang or the classic zabaglione custard.

    Via Vittorio Emanuele 401, Palermo, Sicily, 90134, Italy
    392-5689784

    Known For

    • Delicious ice cream
    • Seasonal flavors
    • Central location

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Feb.
  • 13. Capriccio Siciliano

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    This rustic little family place offers a selection of basic Sicilian antipasti and pasta dishes. It is a perfect spot to taste the local cuisine and wine and soak up the atmosphere and hospitality.

    Via Umberto I, Cefalù, Sicily, 90015, Italy
    092-420550

    Known For

    • Good coffee and pastries
    • Nice wine list
    • Filling and affordable meals
  • 14. Gelateria del Cassaro

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    There's usually a bit of a bustle in and around this ice-cream parlor near Piazza della Repubblica, popular with children and gelato fans of all ages. The ice creams are free of hydrogenated fats and come in an enticing range of flavors; popular choices include ricotta, pistachio, and, naturally, Marsala. The granitas, too, are highly rated, and cannoli, crepes, and waffles are also available. There are a few brightly colored tables and chairs in the air-conditioned interior.

    Via XI Maggio 51, Marsala, Sicily, 91025, Italy
    380-3421078

    Known For

    • Child-friendly vibe
    • Use of nonhydrogenated fats
    • Great granitas
  • 15. Il Canaima

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    This beach bar and restaurant comes with a chef who trained with Rick Stein and Giorgio Locatelli and spends his winters in Thailand and Indonesia, adding a Southeast Asian flair to the spanking fresh fish, seafood, and vegetables of his native Sicily. Il Canaima is far more in touch with contemporary eating trends than many Sicilians, so you'll be happy to find dedicated gluten-free and vegan/vegetarian menus.

    Spiaggia di Frazione Bovo Marina, Sicily, 92010, Italy
    334-9849640

    Known For

    • Southeast Asian twists on fresh Sicilian seafood and vegetables
    • Relaxed dining on the beach
    • Late hours in the summer

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Easter
  • 16. Il Castello Ristorante

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    This casual restaurant and B&B is located in a converted Norman castle. The restaurant offers a great menu of local Sicilian cuisine and a wood-fired pizza oven.

    Via Generale di Maria 27, Petralla Sottana, Sicily, 90027, Italy
    0921-641250

    Known For

    • Beautiful castle location
    • Charming option to spend the night
    • Excellent pizza

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Wed., and Thurs. No lunch Fri., Sat., and Mon.
  • 17. La Lanterna

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    This family-run place cooks very rustic yet satisfying meals, including hearty pasta, filling antipasti, and wood-fire pizzas. It isn't a fancy place, but the service is amicable, prices are reasonable, and servings are generous.

    Via Isnello 76, Collesano, Sicily, 90016, Italy
    339-8881837

    Known For

    • Wide-ranging and tasty menu
    • Home-cooked and hearty meals
    • Wood-fire pizzas
  • 18. La Spiga D'oro

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    For a taste of the best in local cuisine, come to this intimate, family-run spot with a nice little menu of selected pizzas, pasta dishes, and mains featuring the fresh seasonal ingredients you grow to expect in Sicilian restaurants. Service is warm, friendly, and very accommodating of children.

    Via Margherita 74, Caccamo, Sicily, 90012, Italy
    091-8148968

    Known For

    • Wood-fire pizzas
    • Quick meals to go
    • Fresh ingredients

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
  • 19. Lustru di Luna

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    The village of Siculiana is nothing special, but its idyllic location above a golden beach backed by glinting white cliffs is best appreciated from a table at this inexpensive restaurant-bar right on the seafront. Along with the usual seafood pasta and grilled and deep-fried fish mains, there are several more inventive dishes, including some tempting vegetarian pastas and a daily fish soup.

    Via Principe di Piemonte SNC, Agrigento, Sicily, 92010, Italy
    0922-815179

    Known For

    • Reasonably priced pasta and seafood
    • Beachside location
    • Unique fish soups

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Nov.--mid-Feb.
  • 20. Osteria Scopari

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    A cozy place tucked up a narrow alley behind the Duomo, Osteria Scopari is relaxed and buzzy, with good scorched wood-fired pizza, often with inventive and original toppings, and delicious fish and seafood pasta and risotto. Mains, as ever, are grilled fish and seafood.

    Via Scopari 3, Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, 91026, Italy
    349-2316328

    Known For

    • Friendly atmosphere good for families
    • Inexpensive pizza with interesting toppings and uncommon ingredients
    • Busiate pasta with Mazara’s red prawns, cherry tomatos, almonds, and bottarga

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. in winter

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