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.

Very good food. Wait staff very friendly. Quiet, out of the way of the touristy palazzo.read more

Do Scogghiu is our "go-to" restaurant every time we visit Ortigia! They are authentic like no other…read morerestaurant in town. We were pleased with the taste of each meal, making us want to come back to try another menu item! Service was always amazing, professional and friendly. The Sicilian decor was authentic and fun, making the ambiance welcoming and friendly.

Modest spot with friendly staff. This is a small place for great eating, not atmosphere. Crispy…read moresardines were good, but our pastas were sensational. I had one with clams and teeny shrimp. Sprinkled with herbs and toasted bread crumbs, it tastes like the best baked clams ever. Spouse had mixed seafood in a red sauce that was lick the plate good. A delicious deconstructed cannoli was delivered gratis at the end of the meal. The house wine was a bargain and very tasty. Excellent value for the quality of food.

Excellent food and nice, cozy surroundings. Sat at a tiny table outside in the narrow alley…read more The food was really good, my boyfriend loved the octopus. Both had risotto with mushrooms and shared a mixed starter. Although food was great I cannot give the trattoria a 4 or 5 star review. The staff was SO slow, waited for a long time to order and from the starter to the main course we've waited for an hour. Staff was a bit impolite also.

Food is average. Service is average. The best thing is the view. They did not have a record of…read moremy reservation. When I showed them a copy of the reservation, all I got was a shoulder shrug. Wish I had left then.

Absolutely wonderful typical Sicilian cuisine. Had the ortechetti with swordfish, eggplant and…read morecherry tomatoes. Husband had pasta with radicchio, gorgonzola and walnuts. Finished with a cannoli. If you want to stay away from the tourist restaurants, please try this. Waitstaff didn't really speak English, but was extremely helpful and accommodating. A great addition to our vacation. Hope you enjoy as much as we did.

Really nice high end experience for about $150 for two people. Staff were very professional and…read morewarm. Lots of fun things to eat.

I just don't know what the fuss is about. The service was rushed and impersonal from the minute we…read morewalked in. My dish was horrible and I should have sent it back...they kindly took it off the bill. Thats the only reason for the two stars. Worse meal in Sicily by far.

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.

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.