The food was delicious. A Wonderful meal at a reasonable price. The carbonata was the best we have…read morehad in Sicily. The sea bass was grilled, light, and flavorful. Linguine with clams and mussels was excellent. The Tiramisu was outstanding. The wine and spritz were generous and reasonably priced. The staff were friendly, helpful, and responsive. They obviously like working there. The ambiance was natural, authentic, and not ostentatious. We felt welcomed. Staff spoke fluent English. We even bought a T-shirt to preserve the memory.

A great meal at Ortigia Fish Bar. Carlotta provided amazing service and great conversation. We…read morestarted the meal with caponata which boasted 18 ingredients. It did not disappoint. It was followed by an orange fennel salad which was so refreshing in addition to the fried fish fritters. Our main course consisted of grilled prawns, calamari & swordfish. The prawns were so sweet and delicious! Accompanying our meal was a bottle of Le Sabre Dell'Etna white wine. To finish off the meal we had cannolo and tiramisu. An after dinner drink of amaro rounded out the meal. This restaurant is a must try!

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.

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.

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 had a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience at Porta Marina. The food, service and atmosphere…read moreall were outstanding. I had the salmon tartare which I would order again in a heartbeat. And my spaghetti with desalted anchovies and caviar... just wow. A total flavor bomb. If you like anchovies, this is a slam dunk. Others at the table had chad , lobster and pasta, and spaghetti carbonara. Plenty of choices for dessert and after dinner drinks.

I was there a few weeks ago, my favorite restaurant in Sicily actually in all of Italy. I had my…read moreson's rehearsal dinner, everyone that came, said the food was out of this world great, the service was above fantastic. The ambiance was baroque, absolutely gorgeous. We had from traditional Sicilian to some of the best fresh seafood we've ever had. We had 40 guests, everyone raved about the place. If you're ever in the area, it's a must go. It doesn't hurt that's Michelin rated.

My first time in Sicily and my best friend's first time in Europe. We found this gem while trolling…read morethe Via Cavour looking for a spot of light dinner. We noticed some of the tour members with whom we had been traveling, devouring several plates of tiramisu. They barely stopped eating to tell us how great the restaurant was. We stepped inside and saw ANOTHER party from our group. They said the menu was great but to be prepared to wait. We didn't have that experience and were seated quickly while our drinks order was taken right away along with a bottle of fizzy water. The proprietress sat down next to us to take our food order. We don't speak Italian, but she was kind and patient with us. We ordered from the fresh sheet as well as the main menu: Glass of Grillo, Punica Blond Ale Zucchini with burrata Egg toast with spinach and truffle oil Homemade pappardelle with radicchio, pear and Gorgonzola sauce. Everything was delicious and came out perfectly timed. Nothing was like something we had before. The zucchini like a soup than "antipasti" and the eggs were crusted in breadcrumbs and cheese, rather than coming out as mini omelettes. The pappardelle texture was springy and wonderful and there was a lovely contrast between the salty cheese, the bitter lettuce and the tender pears. Service was outstanding, the music (disco mix) was at a perfect level and there were even friendly dogs (the owners') respectfully greeting the guests. It was all perfect.

The food was exceptional and creative - mom and 2 daughters. Be ready for a slow food/relaxed pace…read morebut well worth any wait. Wine selection is nice. Good music. We had a ton of laughs after dinner with the owners - and the 2 family dogs - truly a great experience. There was an egg on toast w/spinach, touch of truffle oil app, that was outstanding.

We came here on our last day in Sicily. It has a nice setting on a tiny, picturesque side street…read more We traded entrees halfway through. The octopus tasted rich and slightly smokey. It parted at the slightest pressure from my knife. They serve you the whole beast, laid on a thin bed of mashed potatoes. The sea bass (fish of the day) was much more flavorful than I was expecting. It is slathered in olives and small tomatoes. The one downside, there were a lot of bones in the fish. The stuffed, rolled swordfish was exceptional. It was sweet and meaty at the same time. The flavor almost reminds one of steak. The filling was not at all overpowering, as the menu description had initially led me to fear. I also imbibed a very nice beer: Ortyx Giudecca, from the region of Etna. We also shared a strawberry & cream-based dessert.

Awesome find. Best bite of food I had in Italy was this magnificent fresh whole (baby) octopus. See…read morephoto. Delicious! Best octopus I have ever eaten hands down. Also the fish was great too. Service was friendly and the bathrooms were clean. In a little side street so while convenient, felt a little less touristy. Great place and great food. Try it!

Fantastic service - No other restaurant really allows you to take the bread so it was really nice…read moreof her to offer to wrap it up with my steak for takeaway. Service is fast and efficient and not overbearing, which I love. Dining solo here was fantastic. Got to write a few postcards.

Our server either was having a horrible day and was taking it out on us, or is just a nasty person…read more She gave us intense resting bitch face, slammed the check down on the table, and unapologetically body checked my husband and he stood to leave. As if being treated rudely by the bitchy server wasn't enough, I got sick from the raw shrimp in my risotto and spent the early morning throwing up. 0/10, do not recommend.