Sicily Guide

WESTERN SICILY

PALERMO

Bar Vabres @barvabres

Palermo has many arancini, and surely many are worth noting. We recommend these. And if you happen to be there for breakfast, try the cappuccino because @alessio_barista knows his stuff.

Ballarò Market

Get lost among the alleys that host the market. Don’t miss: – Stigghiole (lamb intestines) – Purpu Vugghiutu (boiled octopus) – Frittole (boiled veal, recognizable by the closed wicker basket) – Mussu e carcagnolu (veal head salad with vegetables) – Bread with baked ricotta – Pane e Panelle (chickpea fritters).

I Segreti del Chiostro @isegretidelchiostro

A wonderful place inside a monastery, where traditional recipes are perfectly executed. Must: Sicilian cannolo.

Cicala – @cicala_palermo

Natural wines, good food, and super friendly staff. What more do you need?

Ferramenta @ferramentapalermo

Great natural wines—mainly Sicilian—great tapas, great dishes, and great cocktails.

Gagini – @gaginirestaurant

Fine dining in Palermo: Mauricio Zillo—perhaps not for long.

Trattoria Ferro di Cavallo @TrattoriaFerrodiCavallo

Traditional cuisine without frills. They don’t accept reservations, so you have to queue outside, which is often quite long, but if you’re patient, the quality/price ratio will reward the effort.

I cuochini @icuochini_

The kind of rosticceria you’d want every day of your life.

Trattoria Don Ciccio – Bagheria @trattoriadonciccio

For over 60 years, this family-run trattoria has welcomed customers from around the world.

Cala Luna @calaluna_restaurant

The fine dining restaurant of the beautiful Hotel le Calette. In summer, you can dine on a large lawn under the stars with a view of the Caldura sea stacks.

Azzurra Makari – San Vito Lo Capo @chef_marco_ruggirello

San Vito doesn’t have many noteworthy restaurants. Azzurra Makari offers a stunning sunset view and simple, delicious cuisine.

Cantina Siciliana – Trapani @cantina_siciliana

The true osteria you can’t miss in Trapani.

Ciacco Putia Gourmet – Marsala @ciaccoputia

A bistro in a small square in the center of Marsala, with good products and natural wines.

SEI Mamma Caura – Marsala @mammacaura

Hard to get in without a reservation, hard to book during peak season, but the sunset view over the Marsala salt pans is simply incredible.

CTS Pesca – Mazara @Mareaviva

All the raw fish you’ve ever dreamed of.

Parrinello Pescheria e Cucina – Mazara @parrinellopescheriaecucina

View, raw fish, pasta, wine. It’s all here, and it’s all good.

La Madia – Sciacca @lamadiaristorante.licata

High cuisine that will make you fall in love with Sicily’s marvelous biodiversity and traditions. A warm and elegant atmosphere with Mediterranean hospitality. Worth the trip.

Il Duomo da Ciccio Sultano – Ragusa Ibla @cicciosultano1

In the heart of the beautiful Ibla, Il Duomo is a reference point for Sicilian haute cuisine. Ciccio Sultano, now joined by Riccardo Cannarella, offers a unique experience that speaks of the land with deep sensitivity.

EASTERN SICILY

Bar Eden – Messina @gelateria_graniteria_eden_

It seems that every Messinese considers this the best place to have granita and brioche. Do we trust them?

Ritrovo Orchidea – Messina @gelateriaritrovoorchidea

One of the best ice creams in the city.

Pasticceria Santo Musumeci – Randazzo @gio_ice

If you want to taste the best granita of your life, this is the place. Giovanna is a true artisan who studies, researches, creates, and shares her knowledge.

Tischi Toschi – Taormina @tischitoschitaormina

A bit of real food in the beautiful (and touristy) Taormina.

Carnezzeria – Ortigia @carnezzeria_ortigia

In the alleys of Ortigia, a restaurant offering fish market cuisine. The atmosphere is festive, like a market.

Fratelli Burgio – Ortigia @fratelliburgio

A quick lunch with the fantastic stuffed sandwiches from Fratelli Burgio is just what you’ll need during your stay in Ortigia. You won’t regret it.

Trattoria I Rizzari – Brucoli @irizzari

A stilted restaurant over the sea, overlooking Brucoli bay, with a nice selection of raw and first courses. Enchanting atmosphere.

Ristorante Crocifisso – Noto @ristorante_crocifisso

In Noto’s historic center. Close to the church of the same name, this elegant restaurant offers one of the most interesting culinary experiences in the area, blending sea, land, and countryside.

Caffè Sicilia – Noto @caffe_sicilia_noto

Are you in Sicily? You can’t miss Corrado Assenza. Cannoli, granita, cassata, everything is wonderful.

CATANIA

Pasticceria Savia @pasticceria_savia_ct

Old but gold. A piece of history in Catania where you can taste…

Angiò Pesce @angiopesce

The fish gastronomy and butcher shop we all needed. 100% Sicilian products and top-notch transformation techniques. Alberto Angiolucci has brought something new to Catania, and we hope to see him elsewhere soon.

Vermut @vermutsalumeria

In the most bustling part of Catania, you’ll find cold cuts, cheeses, sandwiches, wines, and a wonderful welcome.

MM Trattoria @mmtrattoria

A former butcher shop, now a fish trattoria and more. Worth the stop.

ISLANDS

PANTELLERIA

Osteria il Principe e il Pirata @osteriailprincipeilpirata

A breathtaking view, well-prepared dishes, and a wine list just the way I like it. Sicilian and Pantellerian traditions are translated into modern and comforting dishes.

Isca @iscapantelleria

Inside the Zubebi Resort, you’ll find @iscapantelleria, an unmissable restaurant if you’re looking for a different experience. The fish, before being served, is treated like meat, aged for several days, and served in various preparations. The aging process enhances the organoleptic qualities and makes the fish even more tender.

U Friscu @ufriscu_pantelleria

From breakfast to dinner. Don’t miss the Sicilian-Tunisian rosticceria in the morning—the sfincione with cheese is something truly moving.

FILICUDI

Filicrudi @filicrudi_aeolianrestaurant

If you never thought you’d eat sushi on one of the Aeolian Islands, it’s because you haven’t yet discovered Filicrudi. Right by the sea, with a relaxed atmosphere and an amazing view.

SALINA

Signum @hotel_signum_salina

Inside a beautiful hotel, Signum offers extraordinary identity-driven cuisine. Chef Martina Caruso, together with her team and her brother Luca who runs the hotel, offers a complete and unmissable experience in Salina.

VULCANO

I Tenerumi Restaurant @tenerumi_restaurant

Chef Davide Guidara, in a unique location overlooking the Aeolian Islands and offering a breathtaking sunset, presents 100% plant-based cuisine that will satisfy you in every way.

FAVIGNANA

Formica Osteria @formica_osteria

The Mediterranean scrub meets Japan in this delightful little restaurant where Federica and Taka will offer you the most interesting experience in the archipelago.

Stravecchio @stravecchiofavignana

Wines, cold cuts, local products, smiles, and laughter. Craftsmanship and hospitality are at home here.

LAMPEDUSA

Trattoria Terranova @trattoriaterranova

Simple and sincere.

Bar dell’Amicizia @bar_dell_amicizia_lampedusa

Classic breakfasts and a meeting point for friends in the neighborhood.