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TROPEA: Pimm’s €€ The chef here uses traditional PALERMO:
Seafood Sicilian ingredients in unique ways, Antico Caffè Spinnato €
Largo Migliarese 10, 89861 such as fish with Modica chocolate. Enoteca
Tel 0963 66 61 05 Closed Mon Via Principe di Belmonte 111, 90139
Elegant and quiet restaurant in CEFALÙ: La Brace € Tel 091 749 51 04 Closed Christmas
the heart of town. Bistro Come for the wines, liqueurs and
Via 25 Novembre 10, 90015 espresso, but stay for the cassata
VENOSA: Locanda Accademia Tel 0921 42 35 70 Closed Mon, Tue; (traditional Sicilian dessert),
dei Piacevoli €€ 15 Dec–15 Jan cannoli (fried pastry with a
Modern Italian Hints of the Orient mingle with creamy filling) and gelato.
Via Discesa Capovalle 1, 85029 local flavours at this bistro hidden
Tel 0972 360 82 Closed Mon; away in the historic centre. PALERMO: Bye Bye Blues €€
first 2 wks Nov Fine dining
Small gourmet restaurant set in a ENNA: Ariston € Via del Garofalo 23, 90149
tiny stone house. Regional Italian Tel 091 684 14 15 Closed Mon;
Piazza Napoleone Colajanni 6, 94100 2 wks Jan
Tel 0935 260 38 Fantastic prices for a Michelin-
Fresh local ingredients from land starred restaurant. Diners can
Sicily and sea are served by enthusiastic watch their dishes being
staff at this friendly spot. prepared in the kitchen.
AGRIGENTO: Kokalos €€
Regional Italian ERICE: Monte San Giuliano € PALERMO: Carizzi d’Amuri €€
Via Alfredo Capitano 3 Regional Italian Modern Italian
Tel 0922 60 64 27 Vicolo San Rocco 7, 91016 Via Lungarni 21, 90133
Traditional Sicilian cuisine using Tel 0923 86 95 95 Closed Mon; Tel 091 61 61 388 Closed lunch; Tue
local ingredients such as oranges, 15 Nov The relaxed, modern setting is
almonds and sun-dried tomatoes. The remarkable terrace-garden perfect for a romantic meal. The
here is an ideal setting to enjoy food is traditional Sicilian with a
AGRIGENTO: some authentic local cuisine. contemporary twist.
Trattoria dei Templi €€
Seafood ERICE: Osteria di Venere €€ PALERMO: Sapori Perduti €€
Via Panoramica Valle dei Templi 15, Regional Italian Modern Italian
92100 Via Roma 6, 91016 Via Principe di Belmonte 32, 90139
Tel 0922 40 31 10 Tel 0923 86 93 62 Tel 091 32 73 87 Closed Mon; Aug
This inviting restaurant overlook- Sample diverse Mediterranean Modern design goes hand-in-
ing the temples offers expertly cuisine including home-made hand with expertly prepared
prepared seafood specialities. pasta and grilled seafood. modern Italian cuisine.
CATANIA: La Siciliana € MARSALA: Garibaldi € PALERMO: Lo Scudiero €€
Regional Italian Regional Italian Seafood
Viale Marco Polo 52, 95126 Piazza dell’Addolorata 1, 91025 Via Filippo Turati 7, 90139
Tel 095 37 64 00 Closed Sun dinner, Tel 0923 95 30 06 Closed Sat lunch, Tel 091 58 16 28 Closed Sun;
Mon Sun dinner 2 wks Aug
Classic Sicilian recipes, including A dizzying selection of regional The impeccable and attentive
dishes specific to the town. One favourites, and fish cooked any service is almost as refreshing as
of Catania’s best restaurants. way you please. the delectable fish.
CATANIA: Il Cuciniere €€ MESSINA: La Durlindana € SIRACUSA: Enoteca Solaria €
Modern Italian Regional Italian Enoteca
Via Finocchiaro Aprile 110, 95129 Via Nicola Fabrizi 143, 98123 Via Roma 86, 96100
Tel 095 747 07 02 Closed Sun Tel 090 641 31 56 Tel 0931 46 30 07
This modern restaurant with an The oldest wine bar in the city,
open kitchen offers regional with labels from Italy and France.
dishes and wines.
SIRACUSA: Oinos €€
MESSINA: Piero €€ Modern Italian
Regional Italian Via della Giudecca 69/75, 96100
Via Ghibellina 119, 98123 Tel 0931 46 49 00
Tel 090 640 93 54 Closed Aug Intimate and informal setting
This restaurant has been serving for a variety of modern dishes
large plates of fish, big salads based on recipes from across
and hearty meat dishes since its Italy. There is also a good range
opening in 1962. of beverages to accompany meals.
MONREALE: SIRACUSA: Porta Marina €€
Taverna del Pavone € Regional Italian
Regional Italian Via dei Candelai 35, 96100
Vicolo Pensato 18, 90046 Tel 0931 225 53 Closed Mon;
Tel 091 640 62 09 Closed 2 wks Jan, 2 wks Feb
2 wks Jul A lovely restaurant set in a
Sample authentic, no-frills Sicilian crumbling early Renaissance
Erice’s Monte San Giuliano restaurant, specialities served in a cosy and palazzo. It offers good value for
serving local dishes friendly setting. the quality of food it serves.
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