The best Granita/Cremolata in Modica? Yeah, yeah, much…read moredebate about this - every place has the best, I know. But this is *good*. Locals swear by it. A lot. Not just the locals - we were there pretty much every day for granita/coffee in the morning, and a couple more during the day (And yes, the brioche is pretty damn amazing too - just the right texture for dunking)

I was so excited to finally try some authentic Italian gelati. We stopped here after dinner and we…read morewere not disappointed. I tried the hazelnut and it was incredible. The flavor was fantastic. Everyone in our party got different flavors and we were all very happy with each one.

A wonderful tiny spot located at the foot of the Duomo in Ragusa Ibla selling refreshing flavors at…read moregreat prices. We stopped for a quick refresh on a hot day while was other scenic town. I had my go-to combo, strawberry and lemon-so good and o my 4€ for a large size. Yum!

Decor: non applicable Service: genuine…read more Food: deserving of caloric absolution Apparently this is THE BEST ICE CREAM IN THE WORLD. I have no alibi as I'm not an ice cream person. I would have to call in my reserves...namely my sister who has an ice cream addiction that only went away with (psychological) intervention. I recommend you get the brioche ice cream sandwich situation. That said, I have no more words as I'm in the throes of a sugar coma.

Delicious gelato, on a side street behind Caffe Sicilia. Lonely Planet calls it one of the best in…read moreSicily, and it's hard to argue with that.

My favorite place for gelato in the summer or pastries in the winter! There's hundreds of gelato…read moreshops in Modica so you have to make sure you pick the best one. This is the spot you have to go to where you will have no regrets. You can get anything from amazing coffee, granita (Italian ice) served with their homemade brioche buns, ice cream cakes, regular cakes, gelato, pastries, cocktails, the list goes on and on. They have indoor and outdoor seating that is plenty for all to come. Everyone is very friendly. I was lucky enough to go on a behind the scenes tour of the bakery. They homemake everything literally everything except the ceramic plates they serve it on. When in Modica stop by and have a treat. Great shopping is nearby just down the street.

Most people have never been to Modica but I am lucky that most of my family is from here. It is so…read morenice to go back and visit. One place that is a must on your trip is Liola for a espresso, granita or some incredible Gelato (that's ice cream to you Americans)! Liola is a family run business and they are all hard workers. The owner Georgette makes all of the gelato's fresh every day...you will usually find her in the back making tiny gelato cones or amazing ice cream cakes. The tiny gelato cones are very popular and people buy them by the pound. The bad part is that once you start eating them you can not stop. Why can't our ice cream in America taste like this? I think I could live here on gelato alone. And if you are reading this there is a good chance you only speak English...so do not be shy when visiting here because Georgetta speaks great English and would love to have a conversation and show you her kitchen. I loved the tour...it was great getting to see how the gelato cakes were made. My favorite gelato that I had and I sampled most of them was the pistachio. I almost did not get it because it was green but then said, "You only live once!" Wow was I hooked. In fact, it was my favorite flavor and I could have eaten it every day. My second favorite flavor gelato was the Baci, which is chocolate and hazelnut. In past trips, Baci use to by my number one, until my summer trip to Sicily this year. Sorry Baci!!! The espresso is also amazing here to...one of the best I have ever had in Europe. There is also beer here too but I could not mix it with gelato and espresso. I also recommend you try the granita. It is like an Italian Ice but you can actually eat with out needing a shovel. When I was a kid there was one flavor...espresso and then eventually came a second flavor called lemon. I had no idea that there were advances in granita over the past few years...there was strawberry (which I loved) and many other flavors to choose from. So if you find yourself traveling through Modica, then make sure you stop by here and have a nice treat...you deserve it...your on vacation right!!!

Must visit while in Noto…read more Must order: - Almond Granita: perfection. so light and refreshing, not sweet at all and you can taste the real almond. - Cannoli with Ricotta: out of all the ricotta cannolis I have tried, this place offers the best. - Espresso con Almond Cream on top: don't know the actual name of this drink but it was recommended by our server. We started with one and eventually, we all ended up ordering one. They have indoor and outdoor seating and the service was excellent.

Very exquisite. The pastries and unique expressos and capuccinos are a fine treat at any time of…read morethe day.

When you come to Modica you must stop in and try an impannatighe cookie. It looks like a half moon…read morebiscuit dusted with sugar. The name may be hard to pronounce...so I have included a photo so you can just point at it, when ordering. The name comes from empanadilla which is a Spanish word for a pastry that has a filling inside. The Spanish introduced chocolate to Modica from Mexico. If you have the impannatighe in your hand, then take a bite and stop reading my review. Now when you bite in you will instantly say...yum I like chocolate...but here is the dirty little secret...there is minced beef inside of here too. I started eating these as a little kid and I just fell in love with them. It wasn't until I got older that someone told me about the beef in here. I should have never told my wife because she can not eat them...which is a blessing for me because I do not have to share them with her. Modica is my Dad's hometown and I have been eating these pastries for as long as I can remember. My Dad told me a story that one person started making these pastries and all of the bakers in town tried copying it, until they got it right. When you come to Modica you will be able to find this pastry in almost every bakery or Gelato place. So you must try one for yourself because it is unique to the region. It is great to embrace the culture and traditions of the country you are visiting.

Very affordable with a view of the ocean if you sit outside. One of the staff spoke English, but…read moreeve though the owner didn't he still made and effort to communicate with us, which really meant a lot since he didn't even have to. The arancini definitely could've had more meat, but for the price it's extremely fair. The cannolo was also delicious.

"Two Cappuccino!" is what I would order every morning and the owner would look at me and say, "Two…read moreCappuccino!" with his Italian accent...it started to become a joke! After two days we had become regulars here...I loved that I could just walk up and pop my head in the door and hear the owner in a booming loud voice..."Two Cappuccino!" With our order placed we would then go and find a table on the outdoor deck. Every table has great views of the water! I could sit here all day...this is one of the most beautiful locations for a coffee shop ever. Also everyone has to walk by the cafe in order to get to the beach, so if you like people watching, then you cold sit here for hours. The sad part is that there are plenty of tables in the morning because most Sicilians make their espresso at home and are not going to sit out and have a coffee in the morning. In fact, I think it drove my Dad mad that we would go down and pay for coffee, when we could have just have it at home. This is a family business and the owners daughter is the server here...once our order is ready she brings it out to the table. The Cappuccino's here are amazing! I mean they are really really good...dare I say one of the best we've ever had. We were sold and this place was a ritual for two weeks. Coffee, people watching and looking out at the sea...I wonder if I can just move into this table. As our week went on...people would stop and visit us at our table...we were becoming American celebrities. My uncle came down one day and bought us our coffee. The local police officer walked us home a few times...I asked him to handcuff me and then tell my Dad I was in big trouble...we had some good laughs. One morning as we were people watching we even saw my Dad go by...I invited him over and he hung out with us for a bit...it was nice and peaceful. Maybe I could convert him to join us in the morning but that was wishful thinking. In the afternoon and evening this is a great place to get some gelato or a beer. The young kids love to hang out here at night and socialize. This place has long hours and there busy time is always in the summer. If you find yourself in Marina de Modica and you need an incredible Cappuccino, then I highly recommend you pop your head in tell the owner Anthony from Chicago sent you and you want, "Two Cappuccino!" He will probably laugh and say it right back at you. Grab a table with a view of the sea and just relax because this is a slice of paradise!!!

We were on our way back to our B&B in Siracusa from Ortigia Island. We planned to skip this place…read moreand go to a gelateria closer to where we were staying, so that our goodies wouldn't melt before we got home. But, the crowd here was just so huge that we thought there must be something worth trying here. I'm so glad that we came! The name of this place means "crazy desire" in Italian - Someone correct me if I'm wrong! - And it's not an exaggeration because every single item here with me covetous, and a little bit drooly! In the end I went with a "tartufo," which is a heart of ice cream and ganache wrapped with a chocolate shell. TO DIE FOR. In a little bit of serendipity, as I was asking silly questions about different flavors and gluten, I realized I was chatting with the owner of the place. He talked to me a little bit about the prevalence of celiac disease in Italy - that's why you need to only ask at most places, and they will have a gluten-free substitute for most pastas, pizzas, and even some dessert items! It was just a nice treat to talk to the owner of such a busy place, on a busy night, as two out of towners who just happened to be passing by. He didn't speak much English, so we were speaking in Italian the whole time... But don't let that dissuade you from coming here! If you're in Siracusa, do not miss this place, you won't regret it.

The best gelato and Sicilian specialty treats. Seriously worth every bite. Walk over the bridge…read morefrom Ortigia and get a sampler plate of cannoli, babà, torte, and of course, gelato. They make everything themselves. The flavors are perfect. You'll find yourself dreaming of the tastes. Craving, even ;)

Excellent gelato while walking the historic district. Outside seating for people watching. Friendly…read moreservice non-English speaking however that's what Google translate is for. Godetevi il gelato!

Cioccolato and Limone, Soooooo rich and creamy. Bianaca may be a mini chain but their gelato is…read moreamazing!!

Another great recommendation provided by our hotel! We checked in mid afternoon and wanted a small…read morebite to eat and this is exactly what I was looking for. I got a salami panini and espresso shot, I just wish I was in the mood for something sweet because their pastries and cookies looked delicious.

Our favourite bakery/patisserie in Italy! It seems to be a small, family run business with…read morehomemade goods. The best canolli we've ever had. The caffe granita and almond granita are delicious. Their coffee is also very good. We also had their cornetta of French fries as a snack for lunch. Only 2 euros for a very large serving. We've also enjoyed their small pizza and their Nutella brioche. All great. They seem to be always open and always busy. Great service, great prices, great food.