I'm not a vegan, but my traveling companion was, so MOON was a must try…read more I had a very interesting cocktail served in a teacup, it tastes just like iced tea. Not what I was expecting but it was novel and refreshing. The "cheese" plate was excellent and I didn't miss the dairy. You wouldn't necessarily mistake it for the real deal but the fact that they're actually cultivating bacteria to mirror the natural processes of aging and fermentation is pretty amazing. Pastas we're fantastic, we had the carbonara and tagliatelle with ragu. I can't say I'd order my secondi again, but it doesn't appear to be on the current menu, and it is a matter of taste not quality. My dining partner loved her soy medallions as well as the cannolo served for dessert. As with everything in Sicily, value is incredible. We're talking €50 pp for a multi course, world class gourmet meal. I honestly would not be surprised to pay 4x in NYC or Chicago. If you're a vegan, this is probably worth the drive from anywhere in Sicily even without everything else Siracusa has to offer, and non-vegans won't be disappointed either.

Excellent vegan food! This is an stylish restaurant with a fresh take on food. I highly recommend…read moretheir vegan cheese plate of house-made cheeses. It was incredible. We also got a vegan burrata that was delicious. That would have been enough for lunch, but we decided to try some pasta as well. Everything was absolutely excellent! Don't miss out on this one.

Walk up a hidden little alley off a main road and you'll find Donna Fortunata, one of the most…read morepopular and best-tasting restaurants in Motta Sant'Anastasia. The food is of high-quality, the service is excellent, and the interior is quaintly comforting. By the layout, you can tell this restaurant was converted from multiple old buildings and rooms that were connected together to form this establishment. In the back, you sit "outside" where there are 4 walls around you, but no roof. It was pleasant to sit back there in the evening with a cool breeze as long as you don't mind the occasional bug flying around (not a bad thing, just adds to the unique ambiance). If you're thinking pizza, I highly recommend ordering their namesake pizza, the Donna Fortunata. This wondrous concoction consists of smoked cheese, tomato cherry, mozzarella cheese, bacon, oil. The edge stuffed with tuma and olive paste. Yes, get this! If you like surprises, maybe get this one: "Fantasia Del Pizzaiolo: ?????????" Everything we had here was delicious and 100% picture-worthy. The mussel dish we ordered was unforgettable. It was a ton of mussels bathing in a flavorful tomato-based broth and a thin bread was baked over the whole thing. Dip the bread in your broth for a good time. The Cuttlefish Ink Pasta was interesting/tasty but wouldn't order it again unless it was pitch black like the picture. So if you're looking for real local flavor in a nice little Sicilian town, Donna Fortunata (Lucky Lady) is a gem you shouldn't miss out on.

Wonderful service, and fabulous food conveniently located near NAS1. A beautiful slice of Sicily…read morefor sure.

Food is average. Service is average. The best thing is the view. They did not have a record of…read moremy reservation. When I showed them a copy of the reservation, all I got was a shoulder shrug. Wish I had left then.

Absolutely wonderful typical Sicilian cuisine. Had the ortechetti with swordfish, eggplant and…read morecherry tomatoes. Husband had pasta with radicchio, gorgonzola and walnuts. Finished with a cannoli. If you want to stay away from the tourist restaurants, please try this. Waitstaff didn't really speak English, but was extremely helpful and accommodating. A great addition to our vacation. Hope you enjoy as much as we did.

It must have been an "OFF" night, based upon the other reviews…read more The food lacks creativity, and it was ordinary, a very limited selection available that was on the menu. The fish of the day was served with previously frozen spinach, lacked presentation as well as being tasteless. The one man show lost his ambition and conscience. We will not return, thoughtless and disappointing.

Excellent food. Great view from balcony. Service was welcoming and professional…read more The specials of the day were truly that.

Great service! Good food. Speak some English. Menu I was easy to decipher. A bit hard to locate.read more

This was one of the places Recomended by our hotel in Ragusa ibla, it was the only one off the…read morebeaten path and about 2 blocks from our hotel. So why not try it. Frankly im glad i did. We made reservations online and when we arrived we were promptly seated. The room is gorgeous with stone walls and high ceilings. There is mood lighting and a purple ¨lamp¨on each table. Modern white tables and chairs finish off the cool modern vibe. The pictures don't do it justice really a great place to eat. The. Service was excellent. Our waiter spoke very good English and was really knowledgeable about the menu. I'm quite a wine snob but am pretty dumb when it comes to Sicilian wines. I asked him for a recommendation based on my wife's steak order. In my home town Miami thats a license to steal as the most expensive wine would end up on your bill. Instead he brought a wine from the lower price tier, local and amazingly complex. The food is priced the same. With all pastas 12 and secondi (meat and fish) 15. We ordered the cáprese and it was waaay too much. 5 perfect balls of buffalo mozerrella with fresh tomatoes and basil. Very nice. We then had the entrecôte with a side of excellent fries and the pasta with sea urchin. Both dishes, Especially the pasta i would come back for. All in all an excellent dining experience with good food, service and ambiance.

The food was fantastic. Everything was very affordable. I dream about going back some day. I…read morecan't shake the appetizer plate that had something like a red pepper frittata.

Memorabile, in a mostly good way. We did not know it but a very popular dinner spot right near…read morePiazza Stesicoro. It has a busy, bustling ambience. We waited about 30 minutes for a table while sipping an Aperol at the street-side bar tables and while also being watched over for our well being. Once our party was seated, service was prompt and friendly but "get right to business" as there are tables to wait-- much appreciated--however, thing is, the follow through was not there as our waiter got caught up in watching a set piece direct kick in Espania v. Italia (Euro24) and brought out a dish very late which is the reason for the lost star (ok, understood important play but don't make me wait, especially not standing right in front of me! The "tip" reflected my feelings on that.) Setting that aside, the food, the main show, was beautifully prepared and served with simple but distinctive style. The octopus salad was beautiful in every way--fresh, seasoned simple. Rigatoni Alla Norma was the perfect complement. There is a range of dishes across a range of prices to suit just about any pocketbook. All in all, this is a place to dine Sicilia-style at least once.

Absolutely amazing find in a town that is fairly devoid of food despite being near a major tourist…read moreattraction. We went here on the recommendation of a local, and I'm very glad we did. The pappardelle with mushrooms and sausage was excellent. My dad tried a bit of it and promptly ordered his own. The sauce was just right, flavorful without being too heavy. The sausage and mushrooms each impart their own flavors to the dish, making it a very pleasing mix of different experiences.

Family restaurant in the heart of the town. Piazza Armerina is an unexceptional town, usually…read morevisited by tourists on their way to see the Roman mosaics at nearby Casale. But if you need lunch before or after the mosaics, avoid the tourist traps in Casale and come here instead. I was greeted in a most welcoming manner, and ushered to a comfortable interior table. Being a Brit, I wanted to sit outside (I would have been the only one), but this was no problem and Antonio swiftly laid up a table for me. There is a pleasant view of the Garibaldi Theatre from the front terrace of the restaurant. I was pining for a good tomato salad, and boy did they deliver! So good that I snapped it and the result is in the pics attached. But this was not before I had taken their mixed antipasti - always a good way to judge the mettle of an Italian restaurant; my policy is to order the antipasti misti only to start, and if they are good, I will place an order for mains; if bad, I cash up and go. In this case, I was brought a sumptuous plate of local produce - green and black marinated olives, salami and salsicce, artichoke hearts marinated in lemon and oil, raw mushrooms, roast peppers and courgettes, melanzane grigliate con mozzarella. By the time I'd finished, I could barely manage a small portion of pappardelle with rabbit sauce. Indoors, chef was keen to know how was the food, and Antonio wanted me to see the reproduction mosaics that adorned the ceiling of the restaurant. The toilets were faultless. And the bill? £15 including a half carafe of red and a small bottle of water. Magnifico!

Wow, best lunch/dinner yet. We were going to eat street food at the market but decided to walk a…read morefew more feet to see L'Isoletta as we had been reading excellent reviews. We stopped looked around and decided to stay. So very glad we did. We were seated outside on the side street with a great view and the breeze at the cross street was delightful. We got our menus and just read and read. So many things to choose from. As we always(most of the time) share we decided on the Grilled Fresh Swordfish and the Busiata pasta with a Pistachio Cream sauce. When our food arrived we instantly knew they were both winners. The swordfish was perfectly cooked, tender, tasty with great seasonings....simple with the exception of the pink peppercorns which only enhanced the flavor. A simple, yet tasty side salad accompanied it on the plate to add color. And now for the winner- the Busiata Pasta cover in a beautiful pistachio cream sauce. And they didn't skimp on anything in the dish. It was huge. It was outstanding. We were full but kept going back for that last taste. We did our best but couldn't finish either. Service was great. Food came out within a reasonable amount of time and Everything was Hot! Lately I think food sits for a while at restaurants. Not this little gem. Love sitting outside watching people go by and just enjoying the food and the atmosphere.

Well this place definitely did not live up to the reviews. I got the pasta carbonara first. It was…read morepretty forgettable, bland with no flavor then I got the grilled seafood platter. What a let down. Dry swordfish. one shrimp, calamari had no flavor and the whole fish was full of bones. I had a wonderful swordfish steak in Naxos at the hotel which would blow the socks of this. Don't waste your money at this place. The prior reviews wouldn't know good seafood unless they lived by the water like I do. Oh this place was pretty empty for a Saturday night. Worst dinner I've had in a long time!

We arrived early and without a reservation and were greeted promptly with a friendly buonasera!…read moreThe food was the best we'd had on our vacation to Sicily. From the starter of caponata, to the pasta filled with octopus and pasta filled with sardines followed with swordfish roses and tuna medallions all accompanied by a DOCG wine recommendation, no detail seemed overlooked. Unfortunately we had to rush out but I'm certain dessert is worth a try. The ambiance is as amiable as the staff!

This is an amazing new spot overlooking the sea. Outside and inside dining. Lovely owners. Great…read morechef, seafood risotto was the best I ever ate. We are foodies from SF so we know of what we speak.

Top of the hotel restaurant. Good pasta dishes, limited local wines. Service a bit slow but…read morefriendly. Reasonably priced. Sit outside away from the larger parties.

Service was amazing I ended up going with the sea bass it and I was quite delighted . We had the…read moreplace to our selves and the ambiance was extravagant.