Guidebook for Siracusa
Food Scene
Great food, a blend of French and Sicilian cuisine. One of our favourites.
69 locals recommend
Le Vin de L'assassin
115 Ortigia Via RomaGreat food, a blend of French and Sicilian cuisine. One of our favourites.
Great food, we love the fish and the mussels. We love the sea bass baked in potato and the orange and fennel salad.
9 locals recommend
Osteria Sveva
1 Piazza Federico di SveviaGreat food, we love the fish and the mussels. We love the sea bass baked in potato and the orange and fennel salad.
Ristorante Retroscena - Siracusa
108 Via della MaestranzaAnother of our favourites.
aLevante Restaurant
5 Largo della GanciaGreat place for lunch.
Sicily fish & chips
123 Via RomaCheap and cheerful for great fried fish and octopus.
Ristorante Oinos
69 Via della GiudeccaGreat choice in the neighbourhood.
Fratelli Burgio is a great deli for the best of cheese, olives, salami etc. Also a great place to have a coffee after shopping in the market.
89 locals recommend
Fratelli Burgio
4 Via Emmanuele de BenedictisFratelli Burgio is a great deli for the best of cheese, olives, salami etc. Also a great place to have a coffee after shopping in the market.
Good value for money, unpretentious but tasty home cooking in a busy part of town.
33 locals recommend
La Tavernetta da Piero
59 Via CavourGood value for money, unpretentious but tasty home cooking in a busy part of town.
I never thought I'd say this, but MOON is our favourite vegan restaurant. Great food and nice for a drink as well. Also doubles up as an art gallery occasionally.
45 locals recommend
MOON - Move Ortigia Out of Normality
112 Via RomaI never thought I'd say this, but MOON is our favourite vegan restaurant. Great food and nice for a drink as well. Also doubles up as an art gallery occasionally.
TRATTORIA DO SCOGGHIU SRLS
11 Via Domenico ScinàGreat food with a home cooked feel.
This is a unique restaurant for seafood. There is a small fish market inside the restaurant. The seafood is guaranted fresh. Try the fish baked in salt - delicious!
19 locals recommend
Ristorante Il Blu
50 Via NizzaThis is a unique restaurant for seafood. There is a small fish market inside the restaurant. The seafood is guaranted fresh. Try the fish baked in salt - delicious!
A recent discovery. Great food in a friendly atmosphere. A place that we now have been a few times. Fresh produce and tasty food. We had an excellent Christmas dinner here. Highly recommended.
Casa Trimarchi Bistrot
1-3-5 Via LaberintoA recent discovery. Great food in a friendly atmosphere. A place that we now have been a few times. Fresh produce and tasty food. We had an excellent Christmas dinner here. Highly recommended.
A bit on the pricy side, so one to save for special occasions. According to the Michelin guide: "The delicious cuisine is expertly prepared, while the service is attentive and professional." It certainly has been when we have been there.
59 locals recommend
Ristorante Don Camillo
96 Via della MaestranzaA bit on the pricy side, so one to save for special occasions. According to the Michelin guide: "The delicious cuisine is expertly prepared, while the service is attentive and professional." It certainly has been when we have been there.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our favourite spots for a drink and, best of all, it is literally around the corner...
32 locals recommend
Tinkitè
61 Via della GiudeccaOne of our favourite spots for a drink and, best of all, it is literally around the corner...
Verga Courtyard - Cafeteria
33 Via della MaestranzaGood for cocktails in an atmospheric court yard.
Sunset Ortigia
Lungomare AlfeoThe best place for a sundowner.
Solaria is a great place to buy or sample your wine. It is also a great place to have a glass of wine before going out for dinner. They also have delicious nibbles.
14 locals recommend
Enoteca Solaria
86 Via RomaSolaria is a great place to buy or sample your wine. It is also a great place to have a glass of wine before going out for dinner. They also have delicious nibbles.
Sightseeing
The history of this stunning cathedral sums up the history of the the island of Sicily. Originally a Greek temple - you can still see the columns of the temple in the walls. Then becoming a church, only to be converted to a mosque and the back to a church again. The piazza is one of the most beautiful in Italy - to think it was a parking lot until the 80s....
164 locals recommend
Cathedral of Syracuse
5 Piazza DuomoThe history of this stunning cathedral sums up the history of the the island of Sicily. Originally a Greek temple - you can still see the columns of the temple in the walls. Then becoming a church, only to be converted to a mosque and the back to a church again. The piazza is one of the most beautiful in Italy - to think it was a parking lot until the 80s....
An impressive old Greek amphitheater, and quarry including the ear of Dionysis. Well worth a visit.
371 locals recommend
Greek Theatre
Via Luigi Bernabò BreaAn impressive old Greek amphitheater, and quarry including the ear of Dionysis. Well worth a visit.
Modica station
Modica is not only scenic but also a place to explore for its chocolate...
If you, like us, is a fan of Inspector Montalbano, this is the place to hang out. That said, the old town has many more attractions.
272 locals recommend
Ragusa Ibla
If you, like us, is a fan of Inspector Montalbano, this is the place to hang out. That said, the old town has many more attractions.
Noto is worth the visit for its' wonderful baroque architecture, but even more so for its' wonderful ice cream. Cafe Sicilia is worth a visit. We love some granita with our coffee.
771 locals recommend
Noto
Noto is worth the visit for its' wonderful baroque architecture, but even more so for its' wonderful ice cream. Cafe Sicilia is worth a visit. We love some granita with our coffee.
Parks & Nature
A lovely beach in a nature reserve with an extensive wetlands area. Great for short hikes, bird watching and swimming.
643 locals recommend
Oasis of Vendicari Nature Reserve
Contrada VendicariA lovely beach in a nature reserve with an extensive wetlands area. Great for short hikes, bird watching and swimming.
Set in a scenic gorge the necropolis of some of the first inhabitants of Sicily. Great for a short to medium length hike.
154 locals recommend
Necropolis of Pantalica
Set in a scenic gorge the necropolis of some of the first inhabitants of Sicily. Great for a short to medium length hike.
Decent beach with all sorts of services. Crowded in summer season.
127 locals recommend
Fontane Bianche
Decent beach with all sorts of services. Crowded in summer season.
A little bit of a trek, but well worth the trip. Great beach where you can swim out to Isola delle Correnti. Amenities etc.
115 locals recommend
Isola delle Correnti
A little bit of a trek, but well worth the trip. Great beach where you can swim out to Isola delle Correnti. Amenities etc.
One of our favourites for swimming. Great little beach around half an hours drive outside Siracusa. You can park on the street if you take the first right after the bridge.
28 locals recommend
Spiaggia Del Gelsomineto, Eloro District
One of our favourites for swimming. Great little beach around half an hours drive outside Siracusa. You can park on the street if you take the first right after the bridge.
Mount Etna offers plenty of opportunity for hiking, as well as exploring the volcano itself.
519 locals recommend
Mt Etna
Mount Etna offers plenty of opportunity for hiking, as well as exploring the volcano itself.
Arts & Culture
A small collection of Ortigia's historical artefacts and art.
115 locals recommend
Bellomo Palace Regional Gallery
14 Via CapodieciA small collection of Ortigia's historical artefacts and art.
Noto has some fabulous baroque architecture and is well worth a visit.
82 locals recommend
Noto Antica
SP64Noto has some fabulous baroque architecture and is well worth a visit.
Taormina has a long history of attracting artists and writers, including DH Lawrence. A bit touristy, but nice to see in the off season. Greek amphitheatre has a spectacular view of Mount Etna.
931 locals recommend
Taormina Shop
Taormina has a long history of attracting artists and writers, including DH Lawrence. A bit touristy, but nice to see in the off season. Greek amphitheatre has a spectacular view of Mount Etna.
Essentials
Gusto Ortigia Market
80 Via della MaestranzaOur local super market. Great for basics and also wine.
Great place to shop fresh fish, vegetables spices and everything you need for a delicious home made meal.
14 locals recommend
Ortigia Street Market
Vicolo BagnaraGreat place to shop fresh fish, vegetables spices and everything you need for a delicious home made meal.