Lovely, charming spot in Cefalu with reasonably priced, local wine (lots of varieties) and small…read morebites (buying a drink does get you a bowl of chips). Staff is very friendly and happy to give recommendations. We called ahead to reserve one of the 2 tables on the hidden balcony out back. It's lovely as the sun is setting as it is as if you are drinking wine in a private cave and looking out at the gorgeous sea. The hardest part was finding parking, so give yourself plenty of time to do that if you make a reservation. The other tables on the back had been reserved as well. If ever in downtown Cefalu again, I would definitely come back for a well-priced aperitivo in a stunning environment with friendly service!

Quaint little wine bar in town. We came here based on the recommendation of La Brace restaurant…read morewhile we were waiting for our 10:45 PM reservation. We started off sitting inside until there was availability to sit outside overlooking the water. The staff is very nice and friendly. I'd come here again.

Good for wine but avoid the food. Some good wine choices with prices to be expected along the…read morestrip. We were a bit peckish so ordered caprese salad and bruschetta. Both were disappointing. I could have bought the same salad at the grocery store earlier in the day for 2 euros and the bruschetta was sparse and flavourless. Go enjoy a glass of wine but eat elsewhere even for a snack.

A great enoteca in the middle of the street where you can enjoy people watching and the people can…read morewatch you. There are only tables outside and they are scarce. However if you are prepared to wait 10-15 minutes there is a good chance of people leaving. Arrive after 8pm and you can enjoy nice wines and drinks whilst other are having dinner. The selection of wine is plentiful and service is friendley and fast. I'm going here every night of my stay.

This place is incredible! We were looking for pizza joints and our hotel's concierge recommended…read morethis spot. We came in a Monday at 1 PM for lunch and were immediately seated by the lovely outdoor dining area. The staff were incredibly pleasant and we put our food and drink orders in shortly after being seated. We ordered the arancina, eggplant, and fried anchovies for appetizers all of which were excellent. Then we had a stromboli pizza (similar to pepperoni) and a ragusana pizza (mozzarella, Parma ham, and a Ragusano cheese) and it hit the spot! We also each had an Aperol Spritz which were great. Definitely recommend coming here for all manner of food!

Had some good Sicilian beer and pizza here. Mine had mozzarella, mortadella, And pistachio sauce. I…read morethought it was pretty good, especially the big piece of fresh mozzarella in the middle. BF liked his pizza better. It was a pizza with ham, tomato sauce, mushrooms and olives. We had a Sicilian beer, but it was a little bit weedy tasting. Not quite to our liking.

What a charming little wine bar! It's small inside with wooden tables and wine bottles lined the…read morewalls. There's also tables outside for of a casual feel due to the high walking traffic. We tried several different Sicily wines which were all fabulous. We also got a little cheese and meat plate. It was a laid back, cozy spot with good pricing that won't break the bank. Service was great

After lunch we stopped by for a glass of wine just to chill. Since this place was right next to…read moreour hotel we noticed that it fills up quickly with folks just looking for an aperitif. We did see some folks order some light bites but it's not necessary as they do give you some chips and crackers to munch on as a snack. If you're looking for a cheap glass they have some wines priced at 5 euro which are decent. Nothing fancy but drinkable like most house wines you get in a restaurant.

This is small but well stocked grocery store. We bought a bottle of vodka here. Friendly staff.read more

I can't believe there are no reviews here for this place. The food was amazing, the drink options…read morewere great, and the service was good. I went twice during my time in Ortigia. The first time was for a lunch, where the salad (salmon, pineapple, and avocado) stood out. I went with a group of friends for dinner a few days later and all the food was great. I strongly suggest you go and try it out. If you're going for dinner, I would make a reservation as there isn't a lot of seating. This tiny little place is really a gem.

Fantastic small bar and bistro. There is a huge wine selection, both Sicilian and around the world,…read moremany of which you can have by the glass. Dining is informal, but the food was some of the best we had in Palermo. It is easy to pass this place as it is small and unassuming, but that is part of its charm. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and very knowledgeable about wine.

I'm classy. I used…read moreto bring my own Spanish or Italian wine to my Fraternity parties. Classy. This place has a multitude of deelish wine options to choose from. I tried the 2010 red from the winery by Mount Etna. Totally worth the price. You gotta pay for class. The service is very Italian: Slow and a bit terse. Perfect, now you know you're in Italy. The place is cozy and yet has this traditional/historic feel. Come try it. Nah, you ain't classy like me. Grazie.

We decided to take a bit of a break from restaurants mid way through our 10 days in Sicily and…read moredecided to visit this great wine bar for charcuterie and wine. The helpful staff knows the wines inside and out and we enjoyed a bottle of Nero d'avolo/Merlot blend as well as a Sicilian Cabernet. Food-wise you want to order the charcuterie tray (priced on a per person basis) that will give you a wide assortment of meat and cheese -amazing looking. We sampled the Sicilian bruschetta as well-4 varieties. Plenty of food and a great setting.

A gem of a wine bar. Beautiful place, and the wines were 5 or 6 euro a glass. The owner was super…read moreawesome and knowledgeable, we loved this place and we love the wines of Sicily. A must visit in Ortigia

We asked several friendly locals, and our favorite waiter, where we should go to get an informed,…read morebroad, sample of Sicilian wines. All agreed on Enoteca Picone. It is easy to see why. The size, selection and the staff's dedication to information sharing, when desired, as well as astutely judging the match between wine and the level of sophistication of the customer's palate, sets this as a must visit for those who want to increase their knowledge of wine in general and Sicilian wines in particular. We walked from our hotel near Piazza Verdi in 15 minutes and walked into the entryway that seems like any other small wine bar. After we explained what we wanted, we were shown to a very large 45' (15m.) long L shaped tasting area with 15-18 small elevated tables with two stools and two side tables at each place. The outside of the room is lined with fully stocked, floor to ceiling wine racks divided first by region and then by varietal. We asked for a primer on whites and started with 2 glasses of a carricante, an ancient Sicilian strain grown on Etna. We had sampled a cataratto earlier which seems to be the major white wing grape of the region and this had much more acid but pleasing citrus that compared most closely to a Sauvignon Blanc in our experience. We then tried an entry level nero d'avola, the major Sicilan red, that compared to Syrah and another red that was very harsh by comparison and so, unfortunately, forgettable. Service was knowledgeable, attentive, provided in English and Italian and the original 4 oz. (120 ml.) pours were toned down to 2 oz. (60 ml.) at our request so we could walk back. The total for 2 larger pours and 2 smaller ones was 12E. For an impromptu beginning tasting this was just what we wanted and we will go back for a second flight.

Best place in town to try good Sicilian wine. It closes early so get there early. They serve some…read morefood, but it is also a good place to stop by before or after dinner. The last star is missing because the red wine was served a bit too warm.

Come here for the nice, shady dining area more than anything else…read more It took quite a bit of time to get our drinks. This was frustrating considering other tables (of locals who were seated after us) were served promptly. There wasn't a food option while we were there, but I understand they source food locally and change their menu by the day. That could be fun to see. We ordered wines and a big beer (Baladin Super) but the menu didn't specify the type of Super, so we ended up with a bitter instead of sour. I liked it enough, but no one else in the group did, unfortunately. I needed to use the restroom and they were completely out of toilet paper. I walked up to the bar and asked for some, and they said it was a "known issue" and pointed at some napkins. Like, fancy table napkins. Interesting. All in all, this was a pretty odd visit and I probably would try a bar elsewhere if I stopped into Catania in the future.

This place is simply amazing! We love coming to Europe and everytime we do it is to find the…read morelocals' spots away from the tourist traps to just hang out, relax and do a little people watching. This is just one of those places! Silvio, the waiter, is what customer service should be and Americans back home should lead by his example. He is as friendly and helpful as can be. I had the best lasagna I have ever had in my life and, being a lasagna aficionado that says a lot, plus ridiculously affordable beer this is the spot to be. I can't wait to bring my wife here when she comes to visit!

The perfect place for a drink in the charming setting of Taormina. This spot overlooks a stunning…read morestaircase, creating a very evocative atmosphere with excellent lighting and ambiance. The drink and wine list is phenomenal. The bruschetta is delicious. It's the ideal place to spend a wonderful evening with friends or, even better, on a date. Service was excellent.

Wow what a nice place. Food was fresh and delicious, service friendly but not too much, we highly…read morerecommend this little jewel !!!