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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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​

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.

This was almost a random choice during my visit to Siracusa. I parked, pulled up my Google maps and…read moreset this restaurant as a marker and headed for it. I get there and was seated. The restaurant was outdoor seating and offered a view of the water/parking lot. I ordered the fried seafood and salad. The salad came with vinaigrette and olive oil. I used it for the salad and as dip for my bag of bread. I enjoyed all of it and was glad I decided to stop in. Highly recommended.

Fantastic cozze. Hard to find. Walk toward the water. Worth it…read more Lots of fish to choose from. Spent 65e for 2 with a bottle of wine.

We actually ate here twice because we liked it so much and were so well received when we arrived…read moreboth times before they were due to open! First visit we shared complimentary bruschetta's! Great starter and loved the tomatoes being seasoned well and not a lot of garlic. Just simple and good. For main dishes we ordered the Ravioli with ricotta and a pistachio cream sauce and a Spaghetti with a Ragu sauce. Portions were large and both very tasty. On our second visit we were slowing down a bit and ordered Bruschetta, roasted potatoes and a Caprese salad. Perfection once again and simple. Service was great. Staff were friendly. Another local place with a home atmosphere. Highly recommend. Prices were extremely reasonable.

THE BEST FOOD! Owners treated us like family. Drinks were so tasty and the outdoor seating was…read morecomfortable and relaxing. You're not rushed so take your time and enjoy all of the delicious food.

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.