Restaurants in Syracuse and Ortygia Island
Caseificio Borderi, tucked in among piles of fresh fish in Ortigia’s morning market at 6 Via die Benedictis (tel. 329/985-2500), is a required stop on the food circuit for its huge selection of house-made cheeses, cured meats, olives, and wine; the staff hands out samples and makes delicious sandwiches (4€), paired with excellent wines by the glass. Another market stop is Fratelli Burgio, Piazza Cesare Battista 4 (tel. 0931/60069), where a tagliere (platter of cheeses and other antipasti) is a meal in itself.
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- Seafood/Pizza
Archimede
This Siracusa institution has been serving meals since 1938, and in these whitewashed, vaulted dining rooms since 1978; over the decades the elegant, arched rooms have remained a favorite for a night out, even back when the surrounding neighborhood was moldering in neglect.…$$Around Town - Sicilian/Creative
Bienvenuti al Sud
Sicilian towns are full of casual eateries like this—barebones storefronts with open kitchens and plastic tables. Locals know the ones that serve the best food, and this simple, four-table room operated by an enthusiastic young husband-and-wife team is one of Ortigia’s hidden gems…$Around Town - Sicilian
Da Mariano
Set on a cobble-covered alley, much too narrow for a car, downhill from the Museo Bellomo, this hideaway has simple plastic tables and chairs, red-checkered tablecloths, and a good reputation. It is set in a cave-like warren of vaulted rooms that you'll find either charmingly…$Around Town - Seafood
Darsena da Lanuzzo
“Darsena” means dock, and the town piers line the harbor just across the street from this brightly lit room with a terrace out front. Several generations of Siracusans have counted on Darsena for the freshest fish in town, displayed on ice in cases near the entrance. A waiter will…$Around Town - Siracusan/Seafood
Don Camillo
Another long-time Siracusa favorite, Don Camillo is slightly more formal than Archimede (see above), with lots of polished antiques offsetting the handsomely tiled floors, rows of vintage wines, and vintage photos of Ortigia. House specialties, like spaghetti delle Sirene (with sea…$$Around Town - Siracusan/Seafood
L’Osteria da Seby
Oil paintings, linen tablecloths, and exposed stone create a setting that, while warm and hinting at rusticity, is a bit more formal than the food warrants. What’s best about this friendly place, a favorite of guests from hotels on the nearby waterfront, is the straightforward…$Around Town - Italian
La Terrazza
Set on the top floor of Ortygia's highest-rated hotel, this restaurant features a dolce vita ambience, formal service, and big-windowed views that sweep from the outdoor terrace way, way across Syracuse's bay. There's something festive about this place: The fine food includes…$$$Around Town - Sicilian
Ristorante Jonico-a Rutta e Ciauli
This is one of the best restaurants in the area for typical Sicilian cuisine and wines. It's right on the sea, not far from Piazzale dei Cappuccini. The decor is pure Liberty (Art Nouveau) style. The antipasti array is dazzling, and the homemade pastas are superb -- try pasta…$$Around Town - Siracusan/Seafood
Taberna Sveva
Escape the crowds with a walk out toward the Castello Maniace at the tip of Ortigia, where a breeze-cooled terrace facing a cobbled square is the perfect setting for a summer meal of classic vegetable and seafood pastas and fresh fish. In cooler weather, the hospitality retreats to a…$Around Town
