The Ortigia Street market is really great place to explore when you are in sircacuse, the markets…read moreare nice and authentic with a stream of locals snapping up the best and freshest produce and fish you can buy. Also if the weather is amazing this is the perfect place to stop by for picnic items on the way to the beach. Be aware that prices for the same item can change significantly, I paid €5 for almonds in a pretty package while I saw almonds in a plain package at a different store for €2.50 so maybe have a bit of a look around before buying... I got some amazing fresh strawberries for just €1.75 which was pretty reasonable for a market snack. But sadly I didn't find any mandarins but I did see plenty of blood oranges. There are also plenty of restaurants around the markets if you are wanting a decent meal. If you are unsure where to buy from get there early and follow the locals. Any store that sells out early is usually the one with the best stuff... The markets sell everything you could imagine... * fruit & vegetables * spices and herbs * flowers * fresh fish * meat * cheese * fresh olives * tourist junk * clothes * miscellaneous items

Stumbled across this seafood retail shop with restaurant attached. One of the best accidental finds…read moreof all time. Superb fresh seafood. The Octopus crostinio was the stand out. House wine from large Sicilian producer Planeta was excellent, and a great price at only 7 euro per glass. Menus in Italian.

Hands down the best restaurant in Syracuse. The seafood is fresh and absolutely delicious. I had…read moreplanned to explore more places during my trip, but I ended up coming back here multiple times :)

A nice little store. I came in somewhat randomly and ended up having a really technical…read moreconversation about Sicilian wines with the owner. He knows his Sicilian wines. I wanted to bring back home a wine made from a Sicilian varietal. He recommended a particular bottle of Grillo. Eventually upon my return, I had it with some simple scallops with a beurre rouge sauce.

Great olive oil and other special Sicilian food store. Tastes of oils, vinegars, chocolate and…read moremore. We loved the oil we bought. Also bought some tasty crackers. The people who own the store were very nice.