The map of the best places
Who chooses Sicily as a destination for their holidays must have much time and curiosity to know and discover all its facets. While the island has a wonderful sea and dream beaches, it also offers a large number of cultural experiences that are absolutely unmissable.
Not to mention the food: the Sicilian food and wine tradition is simply irresistible and it’s really worth sitting at the table of a restaurant or trattoria to taste the best typical dishes. Here are 8 rooms to keep in mind during your stay:
La Madia
In Licata, on the southern coast of Sicily, you will find La Madia, a 2-star Michelin restaurant. The chef offers dishes as tasty as imaginative served in a very sophisticated dining room that, with its very sober design, allows guests to focus their attention on food. You can choose either a la carte menu or a tasting menu to satisfy all tastes.
Duomo Ristorante
Near the Cathedral of San Giorgio di Ragusa stands Il Duomo, a 2-star Michelin restaurant that boasts the mastery of chef Ciccio Sultano. Among the breathtaking landscapes and baroque architecture, you have available menus that vary according to the seasons, which draw on the catch of the day and typical vegetables of the island.
Otto Geleng
Named after the German painter who was literally amazed by the beauty of Taormina, Otto Geleng is a refined restaurant inside the Grand Hotel Timeo, whose terrace you can enjoy a breathtaking view. The dishes on the menu range from classic Mediterranean cuisine to the most innovative recipes, all based on local ingredients from land and sea.
La Capinera
Also in Taormina is the restaurant La Capinera with its simple and elegant cuisine. Its Michelin star and its reputation for food excellence are given by the creativity of the chef, which is possible to see in every single dish based on both fish and meat.
The Puppets
Worthy of its Michelin star and thanks to the skill of its chef, I Pupi is a restaurant where you can find passion and enthusiasm. The dishes draw from the tradition of typical Sicilian street food and the abundance of local products and are enhanced by a minimalist and monochrome environment that leaves the food the role of protagonist.
Osteria Ballarò
Inside the ancient stables of the medieval Palazzo Cattolica, near the old Jewish quarter of Palermo, Osteria Ballarò is one of the most evocative places in all of Sicily, as well as the highest expression of the slow food movement. All the raw materials used for the preparation of dishes are local and the menu changes daily, according to what the land and sea have to offer.
Viri Ku There’s
On the seafront of Vittoria, opposite the beautiful beach of Scoglitti, the restaurant Viri Ku C’è offers seafood dishes to enjoy at the end of the day, after spending hours under the scorching sun of Sicily. Among clams, oysters, mussels, scampi and shrimps there is truly an abundance of choice!
Osteria Da Rita
Another local located in Taormina not to be missed is the Osteria Da Rita, ideal for those looking for generous portions. The cuisine is typically Sicilian, as well as the wine proposed in combination with dishes, simple but engaging.
Manna Noto
In the Noto is located Manna Noto, a restaurant that perfectly mixes Mediterranean dishes and elegant and sophisticated decor. The lights with effects and extravagant details are the background to simple but tasty recipes that, thanks to the passion of the chef, turn out simply unforgettable.
Gourmet 32
To conclude in beauty, always in Taormina, it is recommended to visit Gourmet 32, a real reference point for those who love Sicilian cuisine. The chef loves to start from tradition to add modern and innovative details, then serve something unique. Those who cannot choose can opt for the menu tasting of meat, fish or vegetarian enjoying at the same time the spectacular view on the Ancient Theatre of Taormina of Greco-Roman origin.
The list of the best places in Sicily is there. Now it is only necessary to organize the next holiday taking into account these valuable tips, with the hope that they can be of help to all those who wish to discover the island in its entirety, embracing the cultural aspect and the architectural, Admiring the wonderful beaches and not forgetting the culinary tradition that has made the island famous throughout the world.Copertina: Unsplash
