Awesome sandwiches. We got #9, chef select. I asked if we could get prosciutto and the waiter told…read moreme yes, but then unfortunately they brought us a regular ham . The sandwich was still awesome with crusty bread, eggplant, mozzarella cheese, lettuce tomato, but I was looking forward to prosciutto.... They also serve awesome looking cheese boards and salads Service fast. Ambiance good. In The market.

This place is busy, and it's totally understandable why. They do primarily one thing - sandwiches -…read moreand they do it well! They are located at the end of the street market and have seating in front of the store and across the street. I went there twice and both times, they filled up quickly. Because they are run like a well-oiled machine, any line moves quickly. I ordered a take away sandwich for my husband the first time because he was going fishing the next day and didn't know if lunch was going to be provided. It was and when he shared his sandwich with the captain and first mate, they were so excited as they knew about the place and said it's "world famous." The second time, I was doing a street food tour while my husband fished and the guide took me to ... Caseificio Borderi! I had a lovely plate of meats, cheeses and caponata. Don't let the line scare you away. This place is worth the few minutes wait to get seated or, at least to grab a sandwich to go. It's places like this that give you the true taste of Sicily!

The food was good. It is family friendly. Service was off. We did not receive the appetizer we…read moreordered until the end of our meal.

In mid-March, before the busiest tourist season, we were able to walk in without a reservation on a…read moreweekday evening. Very bright lighting (too bright?) and simply decorated with big photographs of Sicilian locations. The one "tavern" element was the big wine barrel with a tap used to pour the house wine into glass pitchers. (Pretty good local white.) The smoked fish appetizer was delicious. And we enjoyed our fish and pasta dishes. A bit of charm--the desserts choices were handwritten on a napkin. Pleasant and tasty. Would not hesitate to go back.

We had a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience at Porta Marina. The food, service and atmosphere…read moreall were outstanding. I had the salmon tartare which I would order again in a heartbeat. And my spaghetti with desalted anchovies and caviar... just wow. A total flavor bomb. If you like anchovies, this is a slam dunk. Others at the table had chad , lobster and pasta, and spaghetti carbonara. Plenty of choices for dessert and after dinner drinks.

I was there a few weeks ago, my favorite restaurant in Sicily actually in all of Italy. I had my…read moreson's rehearsal dinner, everyone that came, said the food was out of this world great, the service was above fantastic. The ambiance was baroque, absolutely gorgeous. We had from traditional Sicilian to some of the best fresh seafood we've ever had. We had 40 guests, everyone raved about the place. If you're ever in the area, it's a must go. It doesn't hurt that's Michelin rated.

Great food, great atmosphere, fun. Great location not far from the main square in Ortigia. I…read moreremembered it from 7 years ago and returned

The outside dining is very nice and romantic. The service was warm and friendly. Many of the dishes…read moreare the owner's mother's or grandmother's recipe. We had a modern spring roll with cheese sauce that was innovative and tasty followed by a tuna lasagna and pasta with a pesto and mussels. While the dishes sound odd they were comforting, like a home cooked meal.

When visiting Siracusa, I wanted to enjoy some pistachio pasta while dipping on a refreshing…read morespritz. This place did not disappoint. There was a table outside available just as I approached the place so I was fortunate enough to not have to wait. The space inside is very small and only about 4 small tables on the outside so be prepared to potentially wait. I simply put in my order for the Pesto di Pistachio Pasta and Hugo Spritz and people watched while I waited. The spritz came quickly so I enjoyed the refreshing spritz while waiting for my pasta. When I got my order and took that first bite...pure bliss. The al dente pasta and the subtle pistachio pesto flavor was delicious. Bite after bite and sip after sip, the whole experience on that outdoor table while watching the time pass was relaxing and satisfying. As I dined, I saw more and more people come and wait and I learned they have another location very close by. The waiter would walk them over to that location if they so pleased. The staff mainly speak Italian so be prepared for a language barrier. However, they were all very patient and friendly so no need to worry :)

One of our favorites when coming to Ortigia. I absolutely love the bruschetta and the pesto di…read morepistachio! Amazing!!!! You will not regret dining at this wonderful place.

Simple, yet spectacular! The food is, of course,…read moreextraordinarily good - fresh, impeccably sourced, and just plain delicious. The staff is extraordinarily friendly, and always there to help out - chat, offer advice, suggestions, whatnot. The host (Mariano) is a card, and makes the experience. Gently poking fun at you, making sure you're happy, he seems to be everywhere! As always, put yourself at their service, and let their recommendations guide you - you won't go wrong!

​We first visited here in 2014 with a group from Connecticut. We came back again in 2017 and it was…read morejust as good. Traditional Sicilian​ cooking. Reasonable prices​ and excellent service. Seafood and pasta are delicious. My wife's cousin that the squid which he really enjoyed. A family restaurant​ well worth the visit​

This place came recommended by out hotel and I'm so happy we stopped here for dinner! Cozy and it…read morefills up fast and we got one of the last open tables when we came in. We got a few small dishes to share and every single thing was fantastic, my fave is in between the tuna tartare or pistachio tiramisu. They add a charge for when you split dishes too so just a heads up there!

Excellent seafood in a relaxed environment. Had sardines and anchovies with Tiramisu for. Dessert…read more Hope to return one day.

This was almost a random choice during my visit to Siracusa. I parked, pulled up my Google maps and…read moreset this restaurant as a marker and headed for it. I get there and was seated. The restaurant was outdoor seating and offered a view of the water/parking lot. I ordered the fried seafood and salad. The salad came with vinaigrette and olive oil. I used it for the salad and as dip for my bag of bread. I enjoyed all of it and was glad I decided to stop in. Highly recommended.

Fantastic cozze. Hard to find. Walk toward the water. Worth it…read more Lots of fish to choose from. Spent 65e for 2 with a bottle of wine.

We actually ate here twice because we liked it so much and were so well received when we arrived…read moreboth times before they were due to open! First visit we shared complimentary bruschetta's! Great starter and loved the tomatoes being seasoned well and not a lot of garlic. Just simple and good. For main dishes we ordered the Ravioli with ricotta and a pistachio cream sauce and a Spaghetti with a Ragu sauce. Portions were large and both very tasty. On our second visit we were slowing down a bit and ordered Bruschetta, roasted potatoes and a Caprese salad. Perfection once again and simple. Service was great. Staff were friendly. Another local place with a home atmosphere. Highly recommend. Prices were extremely reasonable.

THE BEST FOOD! Owners treated us like family. Drinks were so tasty and the outdoor seating was…read morecomfortable and relaxing. You're not rushed so take your time and enjoy all of the delicious food.

One of the best meals I have had in all of Italy! The space is lovely and the service is great…read more Our restaurant Fatima was fantastic, helpful and enthusiastic. Her dad is the great chef. We shared the seafood salad which was amazing, light and delicious. And the pasta, OMG DELICIOSO! This was lunch. We might go back for dinner.