Fantastic food, scenic views of the dockside, placed right in the heart of a lively fish market in…read moreSiracusa. Fun, inviting and English-friendly staff. A bit dangerous with a nut allergy since the sandwiches are served together in a metal tin, but I was safe! Highly recommend this spot, the sandwich was incredibly delicious and super cheap!

The Panino #1 had a lot of prosciutto, which was delicious, but it only came with two olives for…read morethe entire sandwich and just a few cherry tomatoes. Because of that, it was pretty dry. I'd definitely recommend asking for a sauce or maybe some vinegar when you order. I asked the server if I could have a lemon to help with the dryness, and she initially told me no...more than once. At the same time, she kept asking whether I was paying with cash or card before addressing my request. I didn't think asking for a lemon was unreasonable, so I stood my ground. Eventually, she brought me the lemon, and then I paid. The whole interaction felt unnecessarily difficult and came across as rude. The Panino #8 was really good and I enjoyed it, but it could definitely use a lot more pistachio sauce. I'd recommend asking for extra when you order because the flavor is great...it just needs more of it. Overall, the food has a lot of potential, especially if you make a couple of small adjustments to your order. I just wish the customer service had matched the quality of the food.

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​

When visiting Siracusa, I wanted to enjoy some pistachio pasta while dipping on a refreshing…read morespritz. This place did not disappoint. There was a table outside available just as I approached the place so I was fortunate enough to not have to wait. The space inside is very small and only about 4 small tables on the outside so be prepared to potentially wait. I simply put in my order for the Pesto di Pistachio Pasta and Hugo Spritz and people watched while I waited. The spritz came quickly so I enjoyed the refreshing spritz while waiting for my pasta. When I got my order and took that first bite...pure bliss. The al dente pasta and the subtle pistachio pesto flavor was delicious. Bite after bite and sip after sip, the whole experience on that outdoor table while watching the time pass was relaxing and satisfying. As I dined, I saw more and more people come and wait and I learned they have another location very close by. The waiter would walk them over to that location if they so pleased. The staff mainly speak Italian so be prepared for a language barrier. However, they were all very patient and friendly so no need to worry :)

Came here for lunch. They don't take reservations, so you may have to wait in line, but it moves…read morequickly. The food was better than expected, given that this is a bit touristy. If you are in the area and hungry, this is a great option.

One of the best meals I have had in all of Italy! The space is lovely and the service is great…read more Our restaurant Fatima was fantastic, helpful and enthusiastic. Her dad is the great chef. We shared the seafood salad which was amazing, light and delicious. And the pasta, OMG DELICIOSO! This was lunch. We might go back for dinner.

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.

Food was great, but aside from the French host who was funny & sweet, the staff & I believe owner…read morewere very cold to us, but warm & happy to the locals. It's rather noticeable when the owners ask the locals how their meal is etc. & chat with them & don't even come to your table to ask how we enjoyed our meal. Our cash is green at other restaurants too.

Clandestino ad Ortigia opened up in april 2019. It is a quality restaurant not purposely trying to…read morecatch the attention of the huge amount of tourists walking the lanes of Siracusa, though they are more than welcome, of course. You will find Clandestino ad Ortigia a profound Italian restaurant with a delicate combination of tradition and in line with that excellent dishes of modern taste. Take my tuna covered with black sesame. The spigola, sea bass, with almonds, mandorle. A superb job made in the kitchen. The staff under the experienced and hearty host and manager is professionell, keeping the attention without interfering. From the first moment you enter the restaurant, welcomed with a drink, to the last leaving it, you are embraced with warmth and a personal presence that makes Clandestino ad Ortiga an enjoyable experience.

The food, wine and atmosphere were good (nothing to write home about) and the location was…read morecharming, a bit away from the crowds, which was nice for Year's Eve, and a block from the water. The prices were also really great, too. However, the service was insanely slow. We didn't mind, as we had all night, but we're not sure why there was just one waitress for the entire restaurant. She literally would take one order at a time and then the food would come out one table at a time. We waited 45 minutes before she even came over to take our order. Perhaps someone didn't show up that night. Everyone was wondering what was going on. However, she was very friendly and did a great job once she came over. My husband's swordfish was a disappointment and the rest of our meals were good, just not anything memorable. In fact, I can't remember in this moment what we each even had except for the octopus (which again, was good...just not great).

My girlfriend stayed in Ortigia 2 years ago and recently brought me with her. We've been dining…read moreout daily for 3 nights and this is our favorite place from both trips (in her case). Quality of food compares to Scicilia in Tavola, with larger portions and more reasonable prices. They even have a 50% discount if you order 4 courses, including dessert. Highly recommend!!

Schiticchio was a great restaurant serving up a fun variety of pizzas. Pizza options were…read moreoutrageously delicious and bountiful. The dough itself is a standout worth praising - optimally salted, fragrant dough, baked to perfection. The location is pretty cozy with several tables for groups 2-6 to be seated comfortably. Larger groups would need them to put some tables together. The service was standard.

Ok laugh at the name but the food is fantastic! Staff is attentive even when it's crazy busy…read more Fresh delicious ingredients and combinations amd thé crust on the pizza is magnificent! Had the yellow tomato and burrata and still dream about it. Grilled vegetables was our side order to stay healthy on vacation! Yes lots of tourists but food and the locals who visit as well makes it worth it!

The food was good. It is family friendly. Service was off. We did not receive the appetizer we…read moreordered until the end of our meal.

In mid-March, before the busiest tourist season, we were able to walk in without a reservation on a…read moreweekday evening. Very bright lighting (too bright?) and simply decorated with big photographs of Sicilian locations. The one "tavern" element was the big wine barrel with a tap used to pour the house wine into glass pitchers. (Pretty good local white.) The smoked fish appetizer was delicious. And we enjoyed our fish and pasta dishes. A bit of charm--the desserts choices were handwritten on a napkin. Pleasant and tasty. Would not hesitate to go back.

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.