We came upon Hemingways Bar situated in a quiets ally by the Chiesa de St. Pietro. The staf wi…read morewonderful and the bartender made some fun and creative drinks for us. We were there for an entire week and only missed Monday when they were closed. The music selections are wonderful and the decor is fun. We truly enjoyed their tray of cheese and meats with truffle on local bread. We miss the staff and hope you will have the opportunity to enjoy their hospitality.

This is the chocolate shop in Modica you need to go to. The others are just background noise! If…read moreyou want some real artisan chocolate goods, then come to this cozy alleyway that serves heaven. I like how it's a little museum, the staff is very nice, and you can see into the back kitchen where the magic happens. Among the many unique chocolate products, you can also get chocolate beer/liquor and yummy cannoli. Don't skip out on the chocolate bar made with donkey milk, chocolate with chili, and vanilla one!

Cannoli and (Modica) chocolate. This *used* to be the best…read morecannoli in Modica. It may not have the crown any more (per the locals), but it it is still very very very good - albeit large. They make the shells fresh, they fill the shells while you wait, etc - it's pretty much exactly what cannoli should be. And yes, if you're from the USA, you probably have no idea what cannoli *could* be Oh yes, this is also an excellent place to try out quite a variety of Modica chocolate (and go to the nearby chocolate museum to see the origins of this throwback to old-school chocolate!)

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!

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.

Grilled sardines - awful Seafood pasta - cold and awful…read moreGrilled local cheese - ok Cavati with swordfish - awful Ravioli with ricotta cheese - runny and awful Anchovy pizza - tasted old and pre-made House wine - watered down and cold Ambience inside looks like a cafeteria with its bright white lights. Servers speak good English, but no amount of English fluency can justify the bad food. Cover charge per person: 2€

We were here for lunch in 2016 and loved it. We returned for dinner in September 2022 and had the…read moreworst meal we've had in Sicily. The pumpkin sage ravioli were over saged to the point of inedibility. There is no way that whoever cooked this tasted what they were producing. The pomodoro insalata was a bowl of mediocre cherry tomatoes in a dish. No olive oil or seasonings whatsoever. The Sicilian swordfish was way overcooked and dry. The best items were the bottled water and the frozen French fries. Most of the food was cleared by the bussing staff without comment. No wait staff came by at all to ask how things were. I'm sure they are well aware of the low quality of the food served but no one cares because the clientele are tourists who won't be back. Robert Irvine really needs to do an episode of his show about this place. Run, don't walk, anywhere else.

Very tasty charcuterie board. We were sat right away and the atmosphere and food were a perfect…read morewelcome to Sicily. Quick service even though they were packed. Very close to the town center and the water.

When visiting Siracusa, I wanted to enjoy some pistachio pasta while dipping on a refreshing…read morespritz. This place did not disappoint. There was a table outside available just as I approached the place so I was fortunate enough to not have to wait. The space inside is very small and only about 4 small tables on the outside so be prepared to potentially wait. I simply put in my order for the Pesto di Pistachio Pasta and Hugo Spritz and people watched while I waited. The spritz came quickly so I enjoyed the refreshing spritz while waiting for my pasta. When I got my order and took that first bite...pure bliss. The al dente pasta and the subtle pistachio pesto flavor was delicious. Bite after bite and sip after sip, the whole experience on that outdoor table while watching the time pass was relaxing and satisfying. As I dined, I saw more and more people come and wait and I learned they have another location very close by. The waiter would walk them over to that location if they so pleased. The staff mainly speak Italian so be prepared for a language barrier. However, they were all very patient and friendly so no need to worry :)

First time to Catania and it didn't disappoint! Rosso Etna stood out and we stopped in for food…read more The Italian ambiance is perfection! I loved every bit of it! The food was amazing and I should have gone back for more. But wasn't able to due to my schedule. Service was great, food was a tad slower than I am normally used to. It was slow to start but it picked up and my wine glass was never empty. Haha. Pretty much all the tables outside and the front tables inside were full, so service that day was great, I would say. Definitely would recommend this place! If you're a tourist, take your time, enjoy the scenery. I absolutely adored this place and the area! Just beautiful

Came here to have a late afternoon beer and snack. Sometimes service is slow and sometimes it's…read morebad. Here, it's non existent. Ordered 2 beers and a pizza. The place was virtually empty yet it took 20 minutes to get 2 beers. The waitress left while we were drinking the beers and the pizza never arrived. Had to go inside to the bartender to get two more beers. Just terrible.

Clandestino ad Ortigia opened up in april 2019. It is a quality restaurant not purposely trying to…read morecatch the attention of the huge amount of tourists walking the lanes of Siracusa, though they are more than welcome, of course. You will find Clandestino ad Ortigia a profound Italian restaurant with a delicate combination of tradition and in line with that excellent dishes of modern taste. Take my tuna covered with black sesame. The spigola, sea bass, with almonds, mandorle. A superb job made in the kitchen. The staff under the experienced and hearty host and manager is professionell, keeping the attention without interfering. From the first moment you enter the restaurant, welcomed with a drink, to the last leaving it, you are embraced with warmth and a personal presence that makes Clandestino ad Ortiga an enjoyable experience.