The Ortigia Street market is really great place to explore when you are in sircacuse, the markets…read moreare nice and authentic with a stream of locals snapping up the best and freshest produce and fish you can buy. Also if the weather is amazing this is the perfect place to stop by for picnic items on the way to the beach. Be aware that prices for the same item can change significantly, I paid €5 for almonds in a pretty package while I saw almonds in a plain package at a different store for €2.50 so maybe have a bit of a look around before buying... I got some amazing fresh strawberries for just €1.75 which was pretty reasonable for a market snack. But sadly I didn't find any mandarins but I did see plenty of blood oranges. There are also plenty of restaurants around the markets if you are wanting a decent meal. If you are unsure where to buy from get there early and follow the locals. Any store that sells out early is usually the one with the best stuff... The markets sell everything you could imagine... * fruit & vegetables * spices and herbs * flowers * fresh fish * meat * cheese * fresh olives * tourist junk * clothes * miscellaneous items

This supermarket is conveniently located within the mall on my way home. This makes it easy to…read more"kill" multiple birds with one stone. The store is very easy to navigate and pretty much has everything you may need. The have a great meat selection and will be one of the main reasons I will be going back.

Definitely not for the squeamish or faint hearted, but if you're curious about food and culture…read morethen do try the food at this humble restaurant. The speciality of the house is horse meat, cooked in many different ways. We got a rib and a lemony meatball, both were actually pretty good, not very gamey but the meat tends to be more tough than your typical beef. We also had their pork sausage and a couple of side salads. The meat is all cooked out on the grill outside the restaurant's entrance, so you actually get to watch your meat getting cooked. The bill was not cheap (50€ total) but it was definitely worth the experience.

Holy smokes. What a find. Table for 6 in their dining room, and 2 of their mixed platters they…read morecurated. Cheeses, cured meats, vegetables, bread absolutely tremendous. And an extremely good value; even more so because you'll be taking home abundant charcuterie for round 2. Maybe 3. And the service is fun and caring. Super exceptional. Family owned and run, with food from their farm. We have tried a few Taormina spots so far. One was abysmal. This spot is just great. And PS...The back room dining area was very comfortable on a hot day...in other words, the 2019 review that said "no A/C" is not correct any longer. Sheesh. It was hot in Sicily? Maybe stay home.

A top notch meal! The quality and quantity of the food was unparalleled. The staff was extremely…read morewelcoming and we could have stayed and conversed all night. We shared the most popular board (mix of hot appetizers, cold cuts, and cheeses). The meatballs were some of the most unique and delicious we've ever had. The caponata was something out of a dream. My husband ate his weight in their fresh mortadella. This shop/restaurant is the quintessential farm to table experience. We also appreciated the wine recommendations - we had the best grillo of our trip!

We were staying in nearby Torre Di Mezzo. This place here was just a 5min drive away ... or even…read moreless. It's a small Conad, but has a small meat and cheese counter, but not much selection. Too bad they do not have fresh fish and seafood, just some frozen items. But there's a fishmonger who drives around town daily. But if you need some basic groceries like fruit, veggies, pasta, water, soda, beer and wine, then this place is fine enough. And for our stay that's just all we needed. Staff is very friendly and helpful and prices are - given it's a chain - very fair as usual for Conad.

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!