I'm not a vegan, but my traveling companion was, so MOON was a must try…read more I had a very interesting cocktail served in a teacup, it tastes just like iced tea. Not what I was expecting but it was novel and refreshing. The "cheese" plate was excellent and I didn't miss the dairy. You wouldn't necessarily mistake it for the real deal but the fact that they're actually cultivating bacteria to mirror the natural processes of aging and fermentation is pretty amazing. Pastas we're fantastic, we had the carbonara and tagliatelle with ragu. I can't say I'd order my secondi again, but it doesn't appear to be on the current menu, and it is a matter of taste not quality. My dining partner loved her soy medallions as well as the cannolo served for dessert. As with everything in Sicily, value is incredible. We're talking €50 pp for a multi course, world class gourmet meal. I honestly would not be surprised to pay 4x in NYC or Chicago. If you're a vegan, this is probably worth the drive from anywhere in Sicily even without everything else Siracusa has to offer, and non-vegans won't be disappointed either.

Excellent vegan food! This is an stylish restaurant with a fresh take on food. I highly recommend…read moretheir vegan cheese plate of house-made cheeses. It was incredible. We also got a vegan burrata that was delicious. That would have been enough for lunch, but we decided to try some pasta as well. Everything was absolutely excellent! Don't miss out on this one.

Good choice of pizza, beer, cocktails, ice cream. There is a playground near the site, so it's good…read moreplace to visit with children.

Cocktails were really good and only €6 each. Great atmosphere for a little digestive after dinner…read more Table service was excellent and really enjoyed our evening.

A modern new Italian restaurant, IN Italy. The Catanians…read moreand Americans are raving about this new place that only recently opened... it's up there with that cool restaurant under a Hostel that has a stream running through it. What you'll get at Ritz: Little tiny pizzeta's... presumably made from the pizza dough, but baked to cracker crunchiness, full size pizza's, ample appetizers and actual cocktails that are hard to find in Italy. You'll be doing yourself a favor if you try the spritz here, it's not quite as "orange-y" as the one's you'll get elsewhere.

Being from New York and California, I have to say that this was the best find I could imagine. The…read morereal kicker was that it had one of the best bartenders ever, Marco - a true mixologist. He made a Manhattan with Campari, si singularity the best drink I have ever had. The hostess was fantastic, the waitress were Princeton ballerinas the pizza was sublime, I think I would go back to Catania just to have Marco make me another cocktail. A must stop, don't be shy to tip heavily, as no one else does. R from San Diego.

Perfect spot under canvas along the beautiful strand…read more Perfect 'retro' hits played - Resting along the waters f the Mediterranean with a glass of ??

On a trip to picturesque Scicli in South East Sicily I was more than pleasantly surprised to…read morediscover this jamming bar. Located centrally, it stood out for the crowds literally queuing at the bar and sprawling round cosy outdoor tables. We joined the fast moving queue to order our drinks and discovered the holy grail of bars: a place serving exceptionally high quality ingredients - and serving them well - at very low prices. My non-drinking companion ordered an alcohol-free cocktail and was invited to describe their favourite fruits to enable the barman to come up with something suitable. This drink, served attractively in a large glass with fresh fruit, cost €3. I ordered a gin and tonic, one of my favourite aperitifs but also a half hearted test in any new bar to judge a barman's competence. This is a drink you can get so right... or so wrong! I was delighted to be offered a full range of premium gins and chose Il Gin del Professore, an artisan gin made in Rome, served with premium tonic and a garnish of my choosing. This cost €5. I later went back to the bar to sample an amaro and was given a thoughtful run-down of the options and asked about the kind of flavour bases I preferred. Despite the queues, each customer is given thoughtful and attentive service and it's no wonder it's so popular with these sensational prices. Added to an attractive and eclectic environment, it would be fun in the winter too. It's busy so the toilets aren't as clean as I'd like but the atmosphere was so great, I'm happy to give it 5. Highly recommended.

Excellent food, excellent service! Danilo was extremely educated on the menu and recommended great…read morefood to us. We will definitely be going back!

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).