Amazing restaurant! Can't get any fresher seafood than this! Great location on the water,…read moreoutstanding pastas and seafood. Not to mention the great owner and staff. Wow!

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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!

It must have been an "OFF" night, based upon the other reviews…read more The food lacks creativity, and it was ordinary, a very limited selection available that was on the menu. The fish of the day was served with previously frozen spinach, lacked presentation as well as being tasteless. The one man show lost his ambition and conscience. We will not return, thoughtless and disappointing.

Excellent food. Great view from balcony. Service was welcoming and professional…read more The specials of the day were truly that.

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

Since I live right next to this bar, I call it "my" cafe. I like to lay claim to it because it's…read moresuper delicious and provides you with nourishment to sustain your Italian life. I'm talking tasty pastries, perfectly made espresso-based drinks, fresh-made tavola calda, and just a whole lot of Sicilian character. A lot of people come through here (bikers, travelers, locals, etc.) so it can get busy, especially on the weekends. Albeit, it's worth it every time I visit no matter how crazy it may be inside. I very much like living in Nicolosi and Papaveri e Papere is one of reasons!

We enjoyed a delicious meal at this non-touristy restaurant. Portion sizes are generous so bring…read moreyour appetite. The mussel "soup" was huge and loaded with fresh mussels in a sop up every last bit of tomato sauce. Not really soup but a mountain of mussels. Easily split by two. Pasta carbonara was terrific light despite the pile of thick spaghetti covered in what seemed like pork belly. YUM YUM. Fried mixed fish plate was unusual and tasty- rolled zucchini, breaded and stuffed with fish and cheese. Beautiful presentation. Homemade warm bread with a light olive oil to start. Service was excellent. Would definitely recommend!!