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!

I'm not a vegan, but my traveling companion was, so MOON was a must try…read more I had a very interesting cocktail served in a teacup, it tastes just like iced tea. Not what I was expecting but it was novel and refreshing. The "cheese" plate was excellent and I didn't miss the dairy. You wouldn't necessarily mistake it for the real deal but the fact that they're actually cultivating bacteria to mirror the natural processes of aging and fermentation is pretty amazing. Pastas we're fantastic, we had the carbonara and tagliatelle with ragu. I can't say I'd order my secondi again, but it doesn't appear to be on the current menu, and it is a matter of taste not quality. My dining partner loved her soy medallions as well as the cannolo served for dessert. As with everything in Sicily, value is incredible. We're talking €50 pp for a multi course, world class gourmet meal. I honestly would not be surprised to pay 4x in NYC or Chicago. If you're a vegan, this is probably worth the drive from anywhere in Sicily even without everything else Siracusa has to offer, and non-vegans won't be disappointed either.

Excellent vegan food! This is an stylish restaurant with a fresh take on food. I highly recommend…read moretheir vegan cheese plate of house-made cheeses. It was incredible. We also got a vegan burrata that was delicious. That would have been enough for lunch, but we decided to try some pasta as well. Everything was absolutely excellent! Don't miss out on this one.

Excellent coffee and service. A bit on the expensive side,…read morebut you are paying for the tablecloths and the umbrellas. Had coffee here twice.

The atmosphere here was lovely to sit outside and enjoy our coffee before a long day of exploring.read more

Wonderful. We came because when we stopped by yesterday, it was full of Italians and you could tell…read morethey were happy. That is the best indicator. Tonite we had a great app of pumpkin chunks, caramelized onions and pine nuts, with braised greens and rice on the side. Then octopus grilled on hot lava stone, over ginger mashed potatoes. Both great. I won't go on and on with menu descriptions- suffice it to say Mastrarua has really interesting and unusual offerings, prepared very well. The service was very friendly and competent, and the place is beautiful, colorful and chic. They were very solicitous about gluten-free, and happy to speak English. And I felt the prices were great for what we got! What's not to love?

We were a large group from LA. The food was non stop. Started with bruschetta and proceeded…read morethrough another 8 or 9 courses that took you through the pantheon of scicilian cuisine and wine was local and great.

Wow! Fresh, inventive Sicilian cuisine at it's very best. The homemade bread is outstanding. What…read morea pleasant surprise!

We were on our way back to our B&B in Siracusa from Ortigia Island. We planned to skip this place…read moreand go to a gelateria closer to where we were staying, so that our goodies wouldn't melt before we got home. But, the crowd here was just so huge that we thought there must be something worth trying here. I'm so glad that we came! The name of this place means "crazy desire" in Italian - Someone correct me if I'm wrong! - And it's not an exaggeration because every single item here with me covetous, and a little bit drooly! In the end I went with a "tartufo," which is a heart of ice cream and ganache wrapped with a chocolate shell. TO DIE FOR. In a little bit of serendipity, as I was asking silly questions about different flavors and gluten, I realized I was chatting with the owner of the place. He talked to me a little bit about the prevalence of celiac disease in Italy - that's why you need to only ask at most places, and they will have a gluten-free substitute for most pastas, pizzas, and even some dessert items! It was just a nice treat to talk to the owner of such a busy place, on a busy night, as two out of towners who just happened to be passing by. He didn't speak much English, so we were speaking in Italian the whole time... But don't let that dissuade you from coming here! If you're in Siracusa, do not miss this place, you won't regret it.

The best gelato and Sicilian specialty treats. Seriously worth every bite. Walk over the bridge…read morefrom Ortigia and get a sampler plate of cannoli, babà, torte, and of course, gelato. They make everything themselves. The flavors are perfect. You'll find yourself dreaming of the tastes. Craving, even ;)

Perhaps serving popsicles is best done by a friendly person who is more suctioned service oriented…read more The lady at the counter looked at me and my partner murderously, as we politely asked for popsicles. She slapped them in our hands and looked like she didn't want anything to do with us. I got the feeling that my partner was even more pissed than me after this experience. Amazing icecream, bad service.

Many delicious vegan options, one of my main go-to's in Catania! Have tried several of the vegan…read moresandwiches/paninis and have loved all of them, fresh toppings and great seasoning

A wide variety of salads. We tried one with salmon and one with chicken. Fresh ingredients and Big…read moreportions. They include bread or breadsticks in the price. They have a gluten free option too. I had the tiramisù gluten free too and I have to say it was delicious.

Stopped into Pasticceria Minotauro to check out their pastries. They have a few gluten free options…read more(almond biscuits and cannoli). The GF cannolis (made to order) are 5,00€. - Paste di mandorle con limone (3,00€) - nice texture, similar to a macaron - Paste di mandorle con pistacchio (3,00€) - Paste di mandorle con purea arancia (3,00€) - filling similar to marmalade - Cannolo pistacchio (1,50€ piccolo) - good pistachio flavour. Perfect size to sample - Meringue (0,50€) - Sesame (1,00€)

They have lots of gluten free options, and some gluten and dairy free options! I had torrone from…read morehere they was like heaven. I could eat this all day. My husband tried a chocolate filled cannoli (he's not gf) and really enjoyed it. The staff are very friendly and kind and go through the trouble of telling you all about their products. Real customer service! Highly recommend stopping in for a treat or two!