Visited Seby - L'Osteria on our first night in Ortigia, and it set the tone perfectly. The…read moreatmosphere was cozy and rustic, creating a warm, romantic vibe, and the service was both friendly and professional. Tried one of my all-time favorites -- Linguine alle Vongole -- and it was exceptional: fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of clean, briny flavor. Overall, a charming spot and absolutely worth a return visit. Saluti

This family-run restaurant is so delicious. We were fortunate to find it on our last night in…read moreOrtigia. We didn't have a reservation, but they were able to seat us. We highly recommend Seby.

Absolutely wonderful. Loved it so much we went back a second night. Treated like family on both…read moredining experiences. The food is fantastic just as we remembered from two years ago. We on both occasions ordered sandwich with spicy salami, cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. Of course we had an excellent bottle of red wine from Sicily which was highly recommended by the Wine Guy. Food, wine, service and atmosphere were perfect. We split the sandwich once again and there was plenty. Prices have not increased over the last couple of years which is a surprise these days. Great team at Fratelli Burgio. Will definitely return.

Misleading on Carpaccio's Amberjack look like Swordfish and cut thick as Beef Steak, I didn't…read morecomplained. The manager with attitude approached me because I didn't eat the carpaccio, changed me anyway in full!!! I told her I was eating the same carpaccio the previous day and it was delicious. Ambience very characteristic! Definitely not skill for a customer service, highly recommended to go next door (Bordieri) much better.

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!

Excellent seafood in a relaxed environment. Had sardines and anchovies with Tiramisu for. Dessert…read more Hope to return one day.

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 had service for 8 people, our table was ready , clean and plenty of room…read moreWe had great service, and wine pairing recommendations, we had a fantastic time, I had the ravioli, wife had seafood dish, lamb, we tried all four deserts, me and my wife liked the pudding , price , value and ambience.

We set up a dinner with our friends at Ristorante Dammuso well ahead of our visit to Noto and this…read moreturned out to be a great move as this stylish and artisanal hot spot. we started with the Antipasto Rustica which was a great representation of local delicacies. We followed that up with the Baglieri, Palermitana, Gambero Rosso and Ravioli di Ricotta. The flavors were amazing and underpinned by the perfectly cooked homemade pasta. This was one of our best dinners in Sicily.

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

An incredible experience! We loved it so much here. The hospitality, friendliness and…read moreprofessionalism made our meal that much more enjoyable. This trattoria is uniquely decorated and the staff are wonderful. We ordered a lentil soup and caponata gluten free for antipasti. Then we ordered gluten free ragú carne which was lovely. My husband ordered linguine ragú carne and he really enjoyed it. They are informed about gluten free and while there aren't a plethora of options, the ones you order you will thoroughly enjoy! Highly recommend this place for its ambiance, food quality and service. Grazie mille La foglia!

We visited on 29 May 2026 around 9:30 pm during the Festa San Giorgio. Our B&B recommend La Bettola…read morebut had not made a reservation for us. So, on arrival, there were no outside seats available. The place was very busy. We were quickly seated inside but, then we were ignored for an unusually long time, even for Italy. No apologies were provided. After we finally received service our experience greatly improved. We asked about the rose house wine and were graciously provided a sample by or friendly server. Then we ordered additional wine and our meals. My wife ordered the chicken stew which turned out to be an excellent homemade olive infused slowly cooked dish with carrots and potatoes. I ordered slow cooked meatballs in Pomodoro Sauce which was served with a bit of light cream on top, also excellent. But the best part of the meal were the small crusty hot rolls provided to not miss eating ALL the wonderful sauces of our dishes. So, the food was a resounding 5 but, we had to rate the restaurant a 4 overall due to the initial experience. That said, we would gladly return but will make reservations first. We highly recommend it.

For a local trattoria, La Bettola is fantastic! The family that run the restaurant were very…read moreinterested to ensure I was having a good time and they were singing themselves while doing their work. Offering a menu in English as well, this ensures that you will not have an issue ordering if the Italian language is not there yet. I opted for the local spaghetti with anchovy, lemon, and cheese; and it was what you would expect for a great home cooked meal. Do call in advance for a reservation as they can fill up quickly during a nightly service.

This place was recommended to us not only by a couple guidebooks but also by our Airbnb host who…read moresaid it may be one of the best osterias in all of Sicily. We were there a long time ago (2019!), we had a delicious and quiet meal here, in the beating heart of beautiful Ortigia island. Service was fast and efficient, and the selection of Sicilian wines was awesome. I had the eggplant caponata which was wonderful. But, the menu here changes almost daily so I don't know if that'll be an option when you come here. Still, everything was tasty, well-seasoned, and flavorful. Prices were very reasonable and the ambience was delightful. I hope you come and try it out too!

We had a pleasant evening at this family run osteria. The sisters who took care of us were…read morecharming. We sat at a tight outdoor table to take in the atmosphere of via Cavour. We were started off with excellent bread, caper berries, fava beans and hard boiled eggs. The carafes of Nero d'Avola were solid and a great value. We shared a bunch of dishes in order to try as many things as possible. Sicilians have a way with eggplant and their eggplant parmesan was deeply flavored without being heavy. The caprese salad and caponata were excellent. The fried mushrooms weren't quite up the the level of the other appetizers. The pasta a la Norma was excellent. The spaghettini Siciliana was interesting and good. The spaghetti with garlic, oil and chili was OK. This was a nice way to immerse ourselves in the local vibe.