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

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.

So much more than just a wine bar. Besides a fantastic wine selection, they also offer phenomenal…read moreappetizer plates with locally sourced products that are out of this world. A great sidewalk seating area makes for a great evening of people watching an simply soaking in the Sicilian life in this darling town. Service here is absolutely excellent, making it a great place to call home while your in Modica. Be sure to check the Rizza chocolate store just a few doors down for some of Modica's unbelievable chocolate while you are here!

Our hotel recommended this along with a few other places in Ragusa ibla. I'll say this the owner is…read morehere all day serving the food himself and that is rare and commendable thing. We walked by at 11:30 and he was walking in ready to get lunch going it's now 9:30 and he is still here bringing out our bill. As an immigrant to clawed his way from the hood to the top I really apréciate he work ethic. Trey have free WiFi and a house wine for $12 that would be 30 in another place. The ambiance is very nice not like say he place we went last night but still nice. The food is amazing and reasonably priced. We started off with the Sicilian fried bread. That was a revelation with 6 pieces of toast, one had grilled eggplant, the other roasted peepers with honey the last onions. One word wow! Get this! For 5e it's an amazing way to start your meal. We then got a grilled pork sampler and pasta with tomato sauce. The porks sampler was like an Italian version of an agentinian parilllafoab

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!

Nice location, delicious food and good vegan choices. We had Fresh mixed green salad with tomatoes…read morecomplimented by another tomato salad. She had roasted vegetables, with artichokes in season, they were sublime. I had ricotta raviolis with a special Sicilian dried tuna shaved on top. Delicious! Recommended!

Is it a book store, music hall or restaurant? All 3 and…read morethey knock em at of the park. 7 dishes between 3 people and every one was a winner. The wines were amazing as well

This place was recommended to us not only by a couple guidebooks but also by our Airbnb host who…read moresaid it may be one of the best osterias in all of Sicily. We were there a long time ago (2019!), we had a delicious and quiet meal here, in the beating heart of beautiful Ortigia island. Service was fast and efficient, and the selection of Sicilian wines was awesome. I had the eggplant caponata which was wonderful. But, the menu here changes almost daily so I don't know if that'll be an option when you come here. Still, everything was tasty, well-seasoned, and flavorful. Prices were very reasonable and the ambience was delightful. I hope you come and try it out too!

We had a pleasant evening at this family run osteria. The sisters who took care of us were…read morecharming. We sat at a tight outdoor table to take in the atmosphere of via Cavour. We were started off with excellent bread, caper berries, fava beans and hard boiled eggs. The carafes of Nero d'Avola were solid and a great value. We shared a bunch of dishes in order to try as many things as possible. Sicilians have a way with eggplant and their eggplant parmesan was deeply flavored without being heavy. The caprese salad and caponata were excellent. The fried mushrooms weren't quite up the the level of the other appetizers. The pasta a la Norma was excellent. The spaghettini Siciliana was interesting and good. The spaghetti with garlic, oil and chili was OK. This was a nice way to immerse ourselves in the local vibe.

We had a great evening at this restaurant with one significant exception. The location and view is…read moreto die for. The restaurant and bar have an amazing view of the temple of Concordia. We started off with a cocktail at the bar. Our bartender was charming. We were given some tasty snacks to accompany our drinks. The outdoor tables at the restaurant have the same breathtaking view. The waitstaff were lovely and attentive. The home made bread, tomato butter and house olive oil were excellent. The chef sent out some excellent small bites to start. The wine list was good, with a lot of fairly priced selections. My wife and her friend started off with an excellent salad. My buddy and I enjoyed ring pasta served over meat sauce. We also really liked our fried fish entrees. Our waitress recommended the lobster and pasta special to my wife and her friend. They decided to split an order. I had read that lobster and some of the fish were priced by weight, but didn't give it another thought. The waitress brought out a nice lobster and showed it to us. Imagine our surprise when we were charged 180 euros for this single dish. I am from Manhattan and have eaten at expensive restaurants all over the world. This is the most expensive entree that I have ever paid for, even when split between two people. I was shocked and a bit embarrassed. This put a damper on our evening. I would happily enjoy another meal at this special location, but buyer beware when it comes to entrees priced by weight!

We were fortunate to stay at Villa Athena as part of a Classic Journeys tour of Sicily. On two…read morenights we were treated to dinners at La Terrazza degli Dei that were chef-curated meals specifically designed for our group. The dinner service was attentive and professional. Live soft piano music drifted across the terrace where we were seated. The food was very delicious and crafted from locally sourced ingredients, including their own olive oil served with their freshly baked breads and breadsticks. As others have noted the view from La Terrazza degli Dei is spectacular (the Temples are illuminated at night) which only added to the experience of the evenings. Breakfast is another treat as it is served on the lower terrace of the restaurant with an expansive choice of items and with a tower of assorted pastries delivered to each table (and including a morning view of the Temples).