Restaurants cuisine du monde Sicily

This is one of the island's historic restaurants. The chef Zurro is a charismatic bearded man with a bit of an eccentric streak who carefully prepares his dishes following his own recipes. He really has talent, you will never taste such flavours elsewhere. Everything is on the daily slate, suggested according to his mood and the market. The fish specialities are served on a beautiful terrace. Try the antipasti del mare like octopus salad and squid with capers, and the tagliatelle with squid ink and shrimp. By all accounts, a must.

A magnificent blonde stone establishment that has existed since 1950. You can choose between pizzeria and trattoria, with excellent fish. It must be said that they arrive almost directly on your plate, the two rooms being installed on the beach.

Well situated in the heart of the medieval village, this old tavern offers a pleasant welcome for tasting local specialities such as hot antipasti or rabbit alla Paolina (capers, tomatoes, olives, onions, white wine). The great speciality is beef, which is available in various recipes. We recommend the slices of beef on a bed of rocket with local cheese and a green pepper and rosemary sauce. The restaurant also offers an interesting vegetarian menu. Very nice wine list. Friendly service. Not to be missed.

Lovers of fish, abstain! The owner is the butcher of the island... An originality in the middle of all these trattorias of fish specialities which will delight the amateurs of meats of mark and pieces of choice, grilled with the braise. The cuisine is made up mainly of Argentine meats, Angus, but also pizzas. A table particularly recommended to carnivores who are tired of fish with all the sauces. The plates are copious.

Recognized as the best restaurant in Sicily in 2013, Antica Filanda has nothing to prove with its @ chefs. And yet it never stops innovating on your plate or on the order with menus on tactile shelves.

It is the restaurant of the Sheraton Catania hotel whose table is animated by the renowned chef Saverio Piazza, more than 30 years in gastronomy. Here you discover the extent of its creativity and a seasonal cuisine that revisits the Sicilian tradition for a taste of flavours. The wine list is carefully chosen and for cause, Saverio worked with houses like Veuve Veuve where he agreed to develop dishes in perfect harmony with champagne and other wines. Let yourself be guided by its know-how and experience a unique experience. For people who are intolerant or allergic, some dishes are guaranteed without gluten.

A family trattoria where the cuisine is generously served, but expensive, as many products have to be imported to the island - except for fish and seafood - and here you can't joke about quality. Taste the pasta with swordfish and grapes for example, a surprising and delicious combination. The small pension also offers modest rooms. A very popular address for Sicilians and Italians, very authentic and unpretentious. The restaurant also organizes inexpensive boat trips to explore the island's wild coasts.

Probably one of the best tables in Noto. The setting is classy and stylish, the lighting perfect, the atmosphere trendy, especially with the architect lamps screwed to the bar. Sicilian ingredients are celebrated here in the form of an inventive cuisine composed according to seasonal and market products. The menu is constantly renewed so that the regulars don't get tired of it. The creativity of the dishes both in taste and presentation is a marvel. A beautiful palette of flavours of modern gastronomic Sicily.

In this small restaurant frequented by the people of the island, one tastes a traditional local cuisine based on local products. We particularly liked the fresh pasta from the house, and the rabbit with a typical sweet and sour sauce from the Aeolian Islands, a real delight. The setting is exceptional, especially under the pleasant veranda. The pizzas also make the reputation of the address, do not deprive yourself! The prices are very reasonable and it is preferable to reserve as the address is popular with connoisseurs.

An old lemon press from the last century, converted into a restaurant with a charming decor. You are immediately impressed by the size of the press and its massive wooden beams. The restaurant serves traditional local cuisine, including fresh pasta and mushroom specialities, which are a real treat. Lemon is a favourite ingredient of course! The prices remain affordable, especially the unique evening menu. Here we like simplicity and family recipes. Ideal for a hearty dinner after an excursion on Etna.

A restaurant whose origins date back to... 1910. The recipes that are cooked are more than a century old! The fish specialities in the Aeolian style are served on pretty ceramic tables, in a pleasant decor of enchanting Mediterranean garden. The plates are cheerful and elegant, and above all very tasty. For the record, the restaurant is named after the columns that support the pleasant pergola under which you can enjoy this delicious cuisine. A piano bar animates the place every evening in summer.

Opened in 1968, this restaurant offers freshly caught fish specialities. It's a real treat, but quality has a price! We must reserve and be guided by the master of the places: the chef's advice is perfect!

This restaurant, located in the heart of Lipari next to the harbour, offers a typical, seasonal, simple, fresh and high quality cuisine. Among the culinary specialties of the Aeolian Islands, you will find antipasti della casa, involtini di pesce (fish rolls) or totani ripieni (stuffed squid). Their pizzas are among the best on the island. Specialities: Tavoletta (three types of pizza in one) and Cannolo (cannolo-shaped) pizzas. There is no lack of choice and the welcome is very friendly. A sure value!

An institution on the island. Managed by a whole family from Lampedusa, this restaurant founded in 1983 is very friendly. No à la carte menu. The dishes, mainly fish-based, follow the inspirations of the day and the arrivals and are all on the slate. A festival of seafood, fish divinely prepared in the local fashion. By the way, the star is the "aragosta": the lobster! Especially in the fresh homemade pasta, to be damned. Small terrace to enjoy the beautiful days. Reasonable prices for a quality cuisine.

A family restaurant in the heart of the old town. The table offers six menus of local cuisine (Proserpina, Ennese, vegetarian, central, fish, etc.), some of which include an excellent antipasti buffet, perfect for a taste of everything! We recommend the maccarruna alla castrugiuannisa, an ancient dish prepared with a sweet pork and cocoa sauce called "u'sciabbò". Beautiful interior room with high ceilings and a small terrace to refresh yourself. Pleasant welcome.

When you come to lose yourself in Acquacalda for lunch or dinner, you are looking for the exceptional in the setting as well as in the plate. This is what this quiet restaurant, located on the outskirts of Lipari, promises you, with a sublime panorama. The sea and the volcanic rock set the scene in front of the tables. Its menu suggests a wide variety of fresh products from the waters of Lipari... and only from the waters of Lipari. It's so much easier to serve yourself on the spot! The swordfish is a delight. Menu only in Italian but the staff is English speaking.

This pub located near the cathedral of Monreale offers pasta dishes cooked with fresh products. It is really good and surprising because the address is modest. You can opt for a few tables set outside on a platform. You will also come here to quench your thirst with a wide choice of beers and wines. Concerts are organized on Friday evenings. The setting is very arty, musical and cinematographic, with vinyl covers from the 1970s and 1980s. Friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from the owners.

We love the spectacular and beautiful panoramic view of Lake Martinelli from this restaurant. Go there for lunch to make the most of the incredible panorama that the terrace offers. The food is good and generous. Special mention for the pizza alla Norma, an adaptation of the eponymous Sicilian pasta recipe (with tomato sauce, fried eggplant, grated salted ricotta and basil), for the famous seafood risotto and penne a la Tyndaris, or the orecchiette with prawns and pistachios.

One of the four or five large establishments at the foot of the cable that allow to reach the peak of Etna. As for others it is a multi-service: bar/snack/tobacco/souvenirs. Terrace and solarium.

This osteria makes a very refined Sicilian cuisine, presented in pretty dishes in a cosy setting. It is a very popular place for its organic recipes, revisited in an original way. We recommend the fish couscous of the house. If you are curious, you can taste the specialities of Agrigento with tomato and cheese pasta (your taste buds will never thank you enough). Don't forget to book in high season, as this famous restaurant is often sold out. The three young managers manage in French.

In this rustic family restaurant, Giuseppe Cali prepares delicious local dishes such as pasta with sardines. Bruschetta topped with local products will be offered to you upon arrival and the hostess will guide you to choose from a rich menu. For dessert, don't miss the pistachio cake with its scoop of vanilla ice cream. A moment of pure delight!

Don't be fooled by the name of the establishment and dare to enter this small restaurant with a somewhat rustic and intimate setting. You won't be disappointed! At Anna's, we eat the good dishes that she passionately concocts, following family home-made recipes, and which are brought by the very kind Salvatore. Here everything is of quality, the quantities are generous and the prices are really reasonable. Try the pasta alla norma or the antipasti tray, excellent!

This bar-restaurant is located in an alleyway between via Roma and via Maqueda. The welcome is warm and the cuisine is of high quality. Not to be missed for a thrifty lunch in the historic centre. The Bocconcini Belpaese, bacon rolled on a ball of melting mozzarella, are devilish. The tagliatelle of the house, with lobster bisque and a stracciatella hat, are original and delicious. All this for a more than reasonable addition. Do not hesitate to ask for a table on the pleasant terrace.

The hotel restaurant of the same name. The service and presentation are impeccable, worthy of the large tables, the wine list is varied and the kitchen oscillates between typical dishes and other influences of Mediterranean and international influences. A wide choice of fish and home desserts.

Excellent pizzas served quickly despite the arrival (the restaurant is located in the centre). A high level of attendance attests to the quality of the dishes and the reception.

In a vaulted stone room or on a large terrace, enjoy a good choice of pizzas, bruschettas, salads, panini... The terrace is very pleasant. The place is often sold out because of the democratic prices and the gargantuan quantities. Pasta and bread are prepared in the basement. We advise you the plate of localantipasti (focaccia, local forms, caponata and ricotta), the pistachio ravioli, excellentissimo! And for dessert, the homemade sweetness accompanied by cinnamon with a small glass of almond liqueur...

This restaurant exists since 1972. This Botte is located just in front of the famous Bam Bar where you can have an aperitif before a table becomes available. You can also approach the problem the other way around: go and have dessert at the Bam Bar after the pizza at the Botte. In any case, this is one of the very touristy addresses. Yes, it's crowded, but it's good and the service is friendly. The terrace under its arbour and its trees is full of charm. However, the cuisine has been very disappointing for a few years.

The kitchen is in the dining room under your eyes. Very good atmosphere and excellent address for fish (fresh and weight according to your wishes). It is also advisable to book festive days! The boss is very supportive.

Located not far from Piazza Duomo, in a small and quiet street, this restaurant offers ancient Sicilian cuisine. Try the spaghetti cà muddica (anchovies, breadcrumbs), the penne Donna Lola (tomatoes, zucchini, salted ricotta), the spaghetti turiddù (capers, anchovies, tomato filet, breadcrumbs). Or the orange salad, the tuna cà cipudolata (with red onions), the suckling pig fillet with spicy sauce, etc. Add a charming welcome and a quality wine list to enjoy a nice portion of Sicilian culture. Pleasant terrace.

The hotel is a good place to stay. The specialty of the house is pizza: they are worth the detour here! A good address.