Excellent seafood in an unassuming environment. If you've…read moremade it to Caltagirone (to buy heads!), then you could do far worse than eat here. The food is, as always, impeccably sourced and made, but what makes the place is the friendly/welcoming environment created by the hosts. Take your cues from your hosts - ignore the menu, and work out what you should be eating based on what they recommend. The process might be involved, getting into what you've already had, what you like, etc., but it'll be worth it - if not for anything else, then just for the convo Good times!

Excellent food, good service. Outdoors in a piazza off the beaten track, local cuisine is well…read moreprepared. The veal cutlet is exquisite, but other dishes very good as well.

They didn't have any pizza when we went for lunch so we had to order pasta. The pasta was hard and…read morecrunchy I do not recommend this place. Find a better restaurant

Are you in Sicily driving the Targa Florio? If so, you may work up a mighty appetite navigating the…read more1500 corners. You can fill your belly with delightful traditional Sicilian fare from La Lanterna. The courses are a la carte, so you can choose where you begin (unlike many other places with no menu where they just bring food and you don't know what's happening). They also helpfully have a menu in English (!) so you can figure out what you are eating. Antipasti and bruschetta to begin, or skip to the pasta dishes; you will find some that are familiar (spaghetti carbonara or penne Arabians) and you will find something new (spaghetti montanari, my choice-so good, or spaghetti alla caprese, my husband's selection). For second dishes, there is a wide selection of meat dishes, such as veal scallopini, Milanese cutlet, or pork chops. Then there's the pizza menu. There's about 30 different pizzas! They also have several sandwiches. There are side dishes (side salads and French fries) and finally, desserts (gelato, semifreddo). There is wine, beer, soda. Tip: order to share. Portions are huge and designed for sharing. We are learning... The restaurant was actually crammed full of the locals. You could literally eat here every night of your trip and have something different and delicious. You cannot go wrong at La Lanterna.

We had a good first lunch at this restaurant upon arriving in Agrigento. The sampler antipasti…read moreappetizer was very good and pretty filling. The Sicilian fish was also very good served with a small spoonful of couscous . We also got the grilled fish entree and some roasted potatoes as a side. All and all a solid meal.

We found this place by chance on the walk back from the valley of the temples to Agrigento…read more Excellent mussels soup.

Dined at A Marina while in Cefalù, and what a treat. The lively street-side setting felt pure…read moreSicilian energy, and the staff welcomed us like old friends. I went straight for the seafood pasta -- unbelievably fresh, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor. My wife is still raving about her eggplant parmigiana, calling it one of the best she's ever had -- simple, soulful, and downright delicious. Overall, an easy must-try for anyone craving honest Sicilian cooking done exceptionally well. Saluti!

An A'Marina specialty: House made ravioli stuffed with an delicate herbed grouper pâte, dressed in…read morea silky sea urchin (ricci) sauce and finished with dollops of sweet grape tomatoes, roasted eggplant and fresh herbs. Superb! Marvelous service from friendly, efficient staff...on a very busy Sunday afternoon.

Great service and such a delicious meal. The seafood was fresh and prepared just right.read more

The food was really amazing, simple but so authentic and tasty, very good service, great place to…read morehave some real Sicilian food. Would definitely recommend the swordfish roll and the sardines balls.

Wow!! I heard that in this neighborhood there are restaurants on the terrace by the sea, where many…read morelocals comr for Saturday night dinner. So I decided to check it out. This place was just down the street from my hotel and advertised a fixed menu for €25. It was busy, full of locals. No one speaks much english here but that wasn't a problem. They were friendly and we were able to communicate just fine. The young waitress did speak a little english. I obviously went for the fixed menu - that's what everyone was having. Once they started bringing food I almost thought they would never stop! In total they brought me 14 dishes, plus a basket of bread, a liter of water and a half liter of wine. For €25. It was so much food, I couldn't possibly eat it all. It was lovely and I felt like I was being fed by an Italian grandma who just wanted me to eat! Haha It's a casual setting, clearly very popular with the locals, good food and quick service. They do take credit cards.

Dined twice in this outdoor restaurant hosted by Tony and Alex. All menu items were well prepared…read moreand all ingredients were fresh and tasty. The service was courteous and informative. I strongly suggest reserving a table ahead of time.

Eat where the locals eat has always been my motto. So on a recent Sunday night in Palermo, I took a…read morefriend's suggestion and checked out Il Cambusone. They open at 7pm which is when I arrived to find myself alone in the restaurant. But by the time I left at 9, the place was full. We were directed to pick out any table by the two guys at the door. Clearly this is a family run operation as was proven to me when the two wives and their kids showed up around 8:30. The wives began to run the host stand and check people out while the men took orders and ran the food. As I often do, I left it up to the owners to suggest items from the menu. For the appetizers we went with a variety plate of panelle and some eggplant type relish. This was very good. The other appetizer of "sardine balls" must be an acquired taste as I didn't care for it but my dining companion enjoyed them. For our main course I had the spaghetti and clams which was delicious and my friend went with the lobster filled ravioli. Know if you order this last dish that you must like curry as it uses a lot of it for seasoning. All of that plus a few glasses of house wine and a couple of beers came to about 75 EU which seemed reasonable for the amount of food. They take reservations so if you want to go later than I did, you may want to call ahead cuz this place gets busy as the night goes on!

I absolutely love this place. The ambiance, location, and view across the street are fantastic, and…read morethe food is exceptional. The wine selection was excellent, and the pizza was one of the best I've ever had, by far. I would definitely recommend visiting to check it out. Place was packed and I can easily tell why.

Fantastic food and service. The seafood was fresh and…read moredelicious. The pizza and pasta were fabulous. Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant.