We got there early for dinner and sat right away. It was good we did as it filled up quickly once…read morewe sat. We shared 3 pasta dishes each one very delicious and had a fantastic bottle of wine. They were very busy and people were waiting but they did not rush us at all. Overall great experience.

Came here for lunch. They don't take reservations, so you may have to wait in line, but it moves…read morequickly. The food was better than expected, given that this is a bit touristy. If you are in the area and hungry, this is a great option.

My dear readers: We've been in Rome and Taormina and Osteria Apollonion is our favorite and best…read moremeal during our Italy trip! We got the recommendation from a local barista so we knew it would be special. We arrived early and were told to come back at 7:30 pm. When we did we almost weren't seated without a reservation. We used classic American persuasion...:). Once seated our waiter could not have been nicer and more accommodating. We asked for bread and voila the most delicious garlic bread appeared. A whole plateful! Next we added a green salad with ripe and juicy red tomatoes and a mild and flavorful dressing. Love how they shredded the lettuce! For the main we paired the daily special pasta with swordfish, eggplant , tomatoes and a blend of cheeses. Cooked to perfection! Pair with a Sicilian white wine and Italian food taken to a higher level. Enjoy!

I stumbled upon this restaurant since my Airbnb was down the same alley. I came to Sicily to eat…read moreand tonight's dinner was so good. For 40 Euros I got 6 fish courses, all of which was quite substantial. The first course of raw shrimp was so sweet and fresh that I almost let the true Asian out and sucked the heads . I was stuffed by the 4th course but powered on because I refuse to be defeated. Highly recommend this restaurant if you want to try different kinds of local seafood.

Excellent food and service. Had the enormous vegetable plate, which was fresh and delicious, and…read moreshared a pasta dish with Tuna. More than enough for 2 people. Will come again. Thank you.

I never right reviews and this was the best restaurant in all of Sicily get the orange salad and…read morethe seafood pasta

Simple, yet spectacular! The food is, of course,…read moreextraordinarily good - fresh, impeccably sourced, and just plain delicious. The staff is extraordinarily friendly, and always there to help out - chat, offer advice, suggestions, whatnot. The host (Mariano) is a card, and makes the experience. Gently poking fun at you, making sure you're happy, he seems to be everywhere! As always, put yourself at their service, and let their recommendations guide you - you won't go wrong!

​We first visited here in 2014 with a group from Connecticut. We came back again in 2017 and it was…read morejust as good. Traditional Sicilian​ cooking. Reasonable prices​ and excellent service. Seafood and pasta are delicious. My wife's cousin that the squid which he really enjoyed. A family restaurant​ well worth the visit​

We love this restaurant. The menu is typical cuisine of the area, with options for non fish eaters…read more The food is delicious and delicate. The service, attentive and the owner is ever present overseeing everything.*****

This place came recommended by out hotel and I'm so happy we stopped here for dinner! Cozy and it…read morefills up fast and we got one of the last open tables when we came in. We got a few small dishes to share and every single thing was fantastic, my fave is in between the tuna tartare or pistachio tiramisu. They add a charge for when you split dishes too so just a heads up there!

Very good food. Wait staff very friendly. Quiet, out of the way of the touristy palazzo.read more

Do Scogghiu is our "go-to" restaurant every time we visit Ortigia! They are authentic like no other…read morerestaurant in town. We were pleased with the taste of each meal, making us want to come back to try another menu item! Service was always amazing, professional and friendly. The Sicilian decor was authentic and fun, making the ambiance welcoming and friendly.

A MUST visit if you are in Ortigia. My boyfriend and I are staying at Hotel Maniace which is…read morewalking distance to this restaurant and everything was amazing, the food, service, ambiance, highly recommend!

We arrived early and without a reservation and were greeted promptly with a friendly buonasera!…read moreThe food was the best we'd had on our vacation to Sicily. From the starter of caponata, to the pasta filled with octopus and pasta filled with sardines followed with swordfish roses and tuna medallions all accompanied by a DOCG wine recommendation, no detail seemed overlooked. Unfortunately we had to rush out but I'm certain dessert is worth a try. The ambiance is as amiable as the staff!

We had a very relaxing lunch at this small restaurant. Highly recommended…read more Cod - fried in alight batter with a drizzle of squid ink in a very good humus bed Meatballs - sweet tomato sauce, al dente perfection, breadcrumbs Bagliesi catarrato €22. An OK white wine. Bread - classic baguette + Comas flatware + Tablecloths crocheted + Patio + Bagno - clean and with toilet seat 0 Service - slow, but competent and friendly - Paper napkins This is a locals place. Every table at Sunday lunch was filled with Italian families enjoying 2-1/2 hour meals. €68 for lunch for 2

We were staying on Ortigia Island in an apartment in May 2010. The owner of the apartment highly…read morerecommended Pub Red Moon. It is a little hard to find even though it is in plain sight. Although it was a Friday night the place was empty when we arrived at 8PM. We were politely seated by a waiter and the waitstaff was bustling around everywhere, but with no patrons yet in sight. We were in the tented summer garden between the kitchens and the port. There were tables inside, but I couldn't see if they were occupied. We looked at the menu and asked the waiter about specials. My companion was Roman so his Italian was perfect, but his understanding of Sicilian cuisine was not. We mostly put it in the hands of the waiter for a bottle of wine, an antipasto, a pasta with squid in ink and a dish of a whole lobster-like crustacean that my companion said translated to "sea rat" or sea whore". We were served with mineral water, and, I think, eventually, two bottles of wine. I say I think, because the conto was presented as "prezzo fisso" EUR50/ each. It seemed a great bargain. Each course was delicious, we got extra olives with the antipasto because they were so good. And while all of this was going on the dining area began to show up. First a table of four. Then a table of six and as it began to fill our landlord arrived with a party of seven. Clearly we were unfashionably early at 8PM. By the time we finished at about 11:30 the place was full. A bit of dessert and we were very satisfied. The landlord was right. DRH Boston

This was almost a random choice during my visit to Siracusa. I parked, pulled up my Google maps and…read moreset this restaurant as a marker and headed for it. I get there and was seated. The restaurant was outdoor seating and offered a view of the water/parking lot. I ordered the fried seafood and salad. The salad came with vinaigrette and olive oil. I used it for the salad and as dip for my bag of bread. I enjoyed all of it and was glad I decided to stop in. Highly recommended.

The manager of our Airbnb said this was his favorite pizzeria in Siracusa and it's in a very…read morecentral location in Ortigia where we were staying, so our party of six went for dinner. We had several appetizers, six pizzas, a couple of cocktails, and wine. The appetizers seemed like they'd gone from an industrial freezer to a deep fryer, but the pizzas were delicious and very fresh. I loved my red orange cocktail, too. My husband's cocktail had very little flavor. The service was good, not overly friendly but not rude. Prices are moderate.

Amazing pizza and calzones. You can taste the freshness of ingredients. Wonderful and attentive…read moreservice too even though they were busy.