Best Restaurants in Sicily

TINCHITE' Taverna E Putia

$$ Via XXV Novembre, 37, 90015, Cefalù

Italian European Mediterranean Casual Dining Family Style

The Taverna Tinchitè is a typical place to taste the best traditional Sicilian dishes or take them home. It is the emblem of the Sicilian saying "taverna e putia". It is located in the heart of the historical centre of Cefalù. It was born to make people savour the original recipes of the typical Sicilian grandmothers and revive the ancient flavours of cooking and winemaking traditions. The Tavern is where you can get intoxicated with taste and art. The dishes are prepared with fresh products offered "a tinchitè", a typical Sicilian dialect expression whose meaning is "in abundance"—a wide variety of proposals: from meat to fish, all exclusively typical of the Sicilian tradition.

Le Chat Noir

$$$ Via XXV Novembre, 17, 90015, Cefalù

Italian Fine dining Elegant & Chic

The Le Chat Noir restaurant is located via XXV Novembre 17, in one of the Sicilian town's busiest and most evocative streets, a few steps from the world-famous Cathedral of Cefalù. Regarding the architectural tradition of the city, we wanted to maintain the original structure of our location inserted in a late 16th-century building. In the kitchen, Father Lillo and his son Fabio always work on perfecting their culinary art, respecting the foundations of Sicilian cuisine and leaving room for innovations. Fabio, in particular, is attentive to the experimentation and reinvention of dishes with different aromas and ingredients from the original recipes. With an imperative that, however, he never wants to abandon: to use only top quality Sicilian products at zero kilometres, to never lose the typical tastes of the Sicilian palate.

Cala Luna Restaurant

$$$$ Porto Di, Via Presidiana, 90015, Cefalù

Italian Fine dining Elegant & Chic

Haute cuisine restaurant on a lawn under the stars of Cefalù from June 2nd to September with an open kitchen and view of the sea, the Caldura stacks and the "Rocca". On cooler days, the Cala Luna is transferred to the elegant and panoramic Rizz'i Mari restaurant located on the first floor of the leading hotel building. Lively and contemporary, the chef's proposal is based on the immense gastronomic heritage of the area. Nature is his inspiration. He carefully selects his raw materials through the supply chain of farmers, breeders, fishermen and producers who work ethically and sustainably, avoiding, where possible, wholesalers and importers. A natural cuisine rich in flavours and colours, with simplicity and excellent technique, enhances every ingredient, from the simplest to the most sophisticated, considering everything at the same level.

Al Capone Restaurant

$$$$ Via Dei Mulini, 20, 90015, Cefalù

Italian International European Fine dining Elegant & Chic

In the Gardens of Paradise in Cefalù, the Al Capone Restaurant offers continuous references to Sicilian culture and tradition, thus revealing the love for the typical products of the generous Sicilian land through the dishes of its tasty and refined cuisine, served at sunset under the white garden curtains. Mediterranean dishes, fresh fish, local vegetables, preserves and traditional desserts, many organic products and the three Slow Food Presidia of the Madonie Park. Over one hundred labels selected from the most awarded Sicilian wineries, whose secrets will be shared with you by the discreet and attentive care of the Maître. Finally, national and international bubbles, malvasia, passito and typical marsala for your aperitifs and after dinner.

Sutt'a Ràvia

$$ Piazza Cristoforo Colombo, 5/6/7, 90015, Cefalù

Italian Mediterranean Casual Dining Family Style

A stone's throw from the sea, a restaurant that lives on the sea breathes the ocean and brings the sea to the table. From Sutt'a Ràvia, you will find what the waters of the Mediterranean give to the land, providing wealth. The restaurant overlooks the coast and looks casual, simple, informal, and very welcoming, with a staff trained in detail and courteous in dealing with the customer. The cuisine is simple and does not go off the field, mainly basing its style on the sea, therefore presenting seafood dishes based on fish, thanks to the freshness of the product. The local supply chains, thanks to the daily catches, guarantee an incomparable quality of the raw material.

Seaview Restaurant

$$ Lungomare Giuseppe Giardina, 25, 90015, Cefalù

Italian Mediterranean Casual Dining

Seaview Restaurant is located in the splendid setting of the Norman town of Cefalù, a medieval village rich in history, culture and incredible natural beauty. It has a suggestive terrace where you can taste the specialities of the local tradition, enjoying an enchanting view of the sea. The things offered by the restaurant are prepared with a creative and, at the same time, contemporary approach, blending traditional ingredients and innovative techniques in a perfect balance. Mainly based on the sea, its cuisine reflects the Sicilian tradition, thanks to the fresh fish that arrives from the Mediterranean coasts every day. It guarantees its customers that unique freshness that lives in the dishes.

Ristorante La Galleria

$$$ Via Mandralisca, 23, &, Via XXV Novembre, 22, 90015, Cefalù

Italian Mediterranean Fine dining

A multi-sensory space to experience multiple emotions and combine the experiences of culture, art and good food. The Galleria restaurant in Cefalù was born from the idea of Angelo Daino and Giuseppe Provenza, two young entrepreneurs who created a permanent artistic laboratory inside the premises of the Mandralisca Museum and a place to experiment with new dishes and confront artists. The restaurant's cuisine is Mediterranean and creative, with words linked to tradition and masterfully reinterpreted, focusing a lot on the quality of the raw materials and innovative cooking techniques. The care in their presentation for the complete satisfaction of taste buds and pupils denotes a great love of the chefs for their profession. The Chef and his collaborators have gained multiple experiences, expertly blended for an uncommon final result. The seasonal menu always guarantees products of the highest quality, allowing them to be savoured at their best. The raw materials are all of outstanding excellence and are sought after day by day always to guarantee customers the best products.

B.I.F. Braceria Italiana Fuorimondo

$$$ Via Madonna Degli Angeli, 12, 90015, Cefalù

Italian Argentinean Casual Dining

Located in the historical centre of Cefalù, La Braceria B.I.F., is a renovated place, in style and elegance, with ancient stone walls. From B.I.F., you will find the best meats to satisfy any palate. You can always taste quality cuts worldwide while sitting comfortably at the table in a welcoming and modern environment. The carefully chosen and selected meats from the local supply chains guarantee impeccable maturation for each cut, ensuring the customer a soft, delicate meat that melts in the mouth, from T-Bons to a tender rib eye or a friendly, tender, succulent sirloin.

Ristorante Pizzeria Al Porticciolo

$$$ Via Carlo Ortolani Di Bordonaro, 66, 90015, Cefalù

Italian European Mediterranean Premium Casual Pizzeria

The frame is the village of Cefalù. You are the protagonist, enjoying the view from a terrace by the sea. Sitting down, drink a glass of good wine and foretaste the dish before you, thanks to the scent that invades your nostrils. You fill your eyes with colours, and the breeze caresses your face. Please open your eyes again; it wasn't imagination; you're living it. You are at the small port of Cefalù. Sicily is an island rich in culture, and its culinary art mirrors an identity of contrasts and unions, passion and sharing. Our dishes try their best to represent the uniqueness of a generous land and sea. At the Al Porticciolo restaurant, dishes and specialities of Sicilian cuisine are prepared, the characteristic f the island and the local one, in addition to the many Italian recipes flavoured with citrus fruits, herbs and herbs and spices. Fresh fish is the main ingredient of seafood dishes, inhabiting the depths of the very rich Mediterranean, and here you can also eat sensational raw seafood.

Bastione & Costanza

$$ Piazza Francesco Crispi, 13, 90015, Cefalù

Italian European Mediterranean Premium Casual Pizzeria

From the union of Bastione and Villa Costanza, Bastione & Costanza was born in the heart of Cefalù. In this space, you can "feel" the richness of the earth's resources and the Mediterranean lifestyle is linked to healthy food choices and sustainable production. A Cuisine that follows the seasonal cycles and the enhancement of the "local", a place to rediscover local producers and learn about agri-food production and traditional flavours. A cuisine committed to the search for products linked to the territories, Sicilian excellence and the direct availability of the raw material. The selection of the best Slow Food presidia in the area, mother yeast and ancient grains for the pizzas, a careful selection of small producers, the richness of the earth's resources and the Mediterranean lifestyle are the philosophy and the choices. A journey of knowledge of the product and the territory with traditional Sicilian dishes that mix with new culinary sensibilities.

Bottega Tivitti

$$ Lungomare Giuseppe Giardina, 7, 90015, Cefalù

Italian European Mediterranean Casual Dining Family Style Pizzeria

Tivitti is a Sicilian workshop for experimenting with tastes and flavours. Tivitti respects the 'slow' philosophy linked to food and the quality of life. Bottega Tivitti is located on the Lungomare di Cefalù in a suggestive scenario where the excellence of our cuisine is combined with the scenic beauty—the best ingredients of typical Sicilian gastronomy are exalted in unique flavour partnerships. The Sicilian culinary tradition blends with modernity, creating a fascinating mix for customers attracted by the beauty of the dishes brought to the table. The Mediterranean cuisine proposes what the earth offers to man, from sea and land first courses to the beautiful Neapolitan-style pizzas, with dough leavened for over 72 hours, cooked in a state-of-the-art stone oven, giving a taste that cannot be found elsewhere.

Foodda

$ Via Archimede, 3, 90015, Cefalù

Italian International Mediterranean Fast Casual Family Style

Foodda is located a few steps from the seafront of Cefalù, in Via Archimede, 3. Foodda combines the typical products of the Madonie and Sicilian territory with local tradition, giving prestige to its places and roots. Burgers, pasta, salads, sandwiches, beer & wine: immerse yourself in good taste through our rich and unique menus because there is food and food! The delights of local products combined in different dishes are simple but always win customers' hearts. Among famous first courses, burgers, and aperitifs rich in cold cuts and cheeses, accompanied by a bottle of wine or a cold beer, the right way to enjoy the beautiful Sicilian landscape while enjoying excellent food.

Trattoria Sant'Anna

$$ Via Sant'Anna, 2, 90024, Gangi

Italian Mediterranean Casual Dining Family Style

Trattoria Sant'Anna is the first place in the historic centre of Gangi dedicated exclusively to catering; the restaurant was born from the will of two friends, Santo Spitale and Antonio Mocciaro, who, betting on themselves and, above all, on the potential of their territory, renovated, these premises giving life to the Trattoria Sant'Anna. Palazzo Bongiorno is one of the most beautiful structures of eighteenth-century architecture in the Madonie. Our structure is located in the east wing of the building, and in the centre, there is a lovely garden with a breathtaking view of the panorama downstream of the village and the Torre dei Ventimiglia. The research and care of raw materials are fundamental for us; for this, we use meat coming exclusively from local farms, cold cuts, vegetables and products of the land, the aromas of the Madonie, the extra virgin olive oil, the cheeses, first of all, the provola delle Madonie and the renowned pecorino, the typical sweets and bread produced in Gangi. The freshness of products, careful selection of raw materials, attention to detail, dedication and passion are our "watchwords" and what we intend to offer you should you decide to begin this journey into the Gangitan food and wine tradition. Indeed, the skill, experience and creativity of the chef play a fundamental role in every culinary experience, but in our restaurant, where works from the Giambecchina Institution are exhibited, among other things, the atmosphere and the magic of the place give that extra touch that will make eating a unique experience.

Baglio Tramontana

$$ Via Castello, 137, 90024, Gangi

Italian Mediterranean Fine dining Elegant & Chic Pizzeria

The "Baglio Tramontana" reality was born in August 2021 with the idea of enhancing the Madonie area by offering local and seasonal culinary dishes revisited in a modern key. The Baglio Tramontana location has more than 120 seats distributed on different levels, including the courtyard (Baglio), the small terrace overlooking Castello, and the panoramic terrace with a view of the Madonie, Nebrodi and Etna. We are located in the historic centre of Gangi (PA), along the tourist route of Via Castello at number 137, just 200 meters away. From the "Castello Ventimiglia ", immediately after the Church of SS. Madonna della Catena is one of the oldest in the country. Here, history and tradition meet modernity and innovation, offering visitors a cultural and culinary experience made up of proximity tourism and slow food. Baglio: In Aragonese Sicily in the 16th century, the Baglio (in Sicilian: u' Bagghiu) was the courtyard with the entrance arch. The lower floors of the structure were intended for the homes of peasants and livestock, while the upper floors housed the lodgings of the nobility. Tramontana: The system is exposed to the fresh Tramontana wind coming from the North, which in summer gives the right coolness after hot days.

Divino Ristorante Pizzeria

$$$ Contrada Nasari, 90024, Gangi

Italian Premium Casual Elegant & Chic Pizzeria

Our philosophy is precisely to combine territoriality, typicality and tradition. We favour local products, typical of the Madonita area, and seasonal, capable like few others of making our dishes unique and genuine. We offer our customers a cuisine that respects the ancient Sicilian culinary traditions, which re-proposes the flavours of the past, often unknown or forgotten, and sometimes carefully revisited and reinterpreted in a modern key. The preparation of our dishes is, if we like, "facilitated" by our geographical position, the Madonie Park, and by a local economy firmly based on agriculture and livestock farming. For our dishes, we select KM0 raw materials, simple but equally unique, from tasty and tender meats coming from local farms to delicious porcini, basilisk and country mushrooms, from fresh and mature cheeses produced by the ancient workers of local sheep farming, above all the fresh ricotta and Madonie provola, cured meats, strictly seasonal field vegetables, Manna, made almost exclusively in the Castelbuono – Pollina area, Polizzi's "bad" bean (slow food praesidium), local olive oil to bread and fresh hand-made pasta, made exclusively with local wheat flours. A rich and varied pizza menu completes our gastronomic offer. Our pizzas, made exclusively with local stone-milled wheat flours, have the lightness and digestibility guaranteed by a long leavening (48 H) and are cooked strictly in a wood-fired oven, using exclusively olive wood, which gives the pizza itself an unmistakable aroma and cooking.

Casale Villa Rainò

$$ Contrada, SC Rainò, 90024, Gangi

Italian Casual Dining Family Style

In the heart of Sicily, not far from Gangi (the most beautiful village in Italy in 2014), is Casale Villa Rainò. The Casale, which belonged to the Li Destri family, is immersed in the tranquillity of nature and offers the best landscapes of Sicily to the eye, but also a stimulus for all the other senses, such as taste and smell, which will awaken thanks to the traditional and genuine cuisine of Mrs Nina. The Casale was reborn thanks to the idea of Aldo Conte, who, during a walk in the middle of autumn, was enchanted by the structure and wanted to revive the beauty of the rooms, the walls and the warmth of a welcoming environment for all travellers. Today, the Casale is managed by the Conte family, who, with professionalism and enthusiasm, revive the history and traditions of one of the critical families of the nineteenth-century Gangi.

Yerax - Il Bel Mangiare

$$$ Via Greci, 16, 90010, Geraci Siculo

Italian Mediterranean Premium Casual

Tucked away in the picturesque heart of Geraci Siculo, Yerax - il bel mangiare is a testament to Sicily's rich culinary tradition and the town's storied past. The name, Yerax, invokes images of Sicily's diverse natural beauty, while "il bel mangiare" translates to "the art of fine dining" – a promise this restaurant lives up to with every dish. Nestled amidst historic stone buildings and narrow lanes, Yerax radiates a warm, welcoming aura. Its facade, adorned with terracotta tiles and ivy drapes, beckons diners into an ambience that seamlessly melds the rustic with the refined. Inside, walls showcasing murals of Sicilian landscapes set the scene, while wooden beams, ornate ceramics, and soft ambient lighting lend a cosy and intimate feel. The menu at Yerax is a masterful blend of Sicily's culinary legacy and innovative gastronomy. Local, organic ingredients take centre stage, with dishes that celebrate both the land's bounty and the sea's depths. Signature dishes include the 'Pappardelle al Cinghiale' – broad ribbons of pasta served with a robust wild boar sauce – and 'Branzino Mediterraneo', a tender sea bass cooked to perfection with a medley of fresh herbs and citrus.

Rifugio Dell'Aquila

$$ Via Nazionale, 90010, Geraci Siculo

Italian Mediterranean Casual Dining Family Style

High above the rolling hills and verdant valleys of Geraci Siculo sits the Rifugio dell'Aquila Trattoria Pizzeria, a sanctuary for lovers of authentic Sicilian fare. Translating to "Eagle's Refuge", the establishment lives up to its name, offering diners an elevated experience in location and culinary delights. As you approach, the rustic charm of Rifugio dell'Aquila beckons. The building, a lovingly restored stone villa, is a testament to the region's rich architectural history. The presence of a centuries-old olive tree on the patio, with its twisted trunk and widespread branches, further adds to its allure. Inside, the warmth of the trattoria envelops guests. Exposed wooden beams, terracotta floors, and walls adorned with artwork depicting eagles soaring over Sicilian landscapes combine to create an ambience of cosy nostalgia. Large windows frame panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, allowing the beauty of nature to be an integral part of the dining experience.

Trattoria Da Salvatore

$$ Piazza S. Michele, 3, 90026, Petralia Soprana

Italian Mediterranean Casual Dining Family Style Pizzeria

The Trattoria Da Salvatore in Petralia Soprana, in Piazza San Michele 4, is a historic restaurant active since 1982. The business was founded by Salvatore Ruvutuso, initially born as a 'Jolly Pub', where typically German dishes were served, given the owner's experience in Germany. In the heart of the alleys of Petralia Soprana, overlooking the beautiful Piazza San Michele, the Trattoria da Salvatore welcomes you in a small place with a warm atmosphere. Everything is taken care of to the smallest detail, starting from the wooden furnishings and finishing with the tableware to create an environment where the customer can feel at home. During the summer, it is possible to eat outside, in a space sheltered by the canopy, to enjoy the beauty of the location thoroughly. Our goal is to satisfy the customer, making him savour the smells and flavours of the typical cuisine of our area. The trattoria serves typical traditional dishes, preferring rustic appetizers with local cheeses and cured meats, wild vegetables from the Madonie Park cooked with ancient recipes and soups with local legumes, such as chickpeas, macco di fave, lentils and beans. Do not miss the first courses, fresh pasta with veal ragout, cardoncelli mushrooms, wild fennel and toasted breadcrumbs—tasty grilled local meat cooked directly on the grill. With long-leavening dough cooked in a wood oven, the pizza is topped with selected quality products.

A' Suprana Vinosteria Ristorante Pizzeria

$$ Via Generale Medici, 6, 90026, Petralia Soprana

Italian Casual Dining Family Style Pizzeria

Perched in the historic heart of Petralia Soprana, A' Suprana Vinosteria Ristorante Pizzeria emerges as a gem of Sicilian gastronomy, seamlessly blending the rich tapestry of traditional flavours with a touch of modern innovation. The name "A' Suprana" evokes a sense of elevation in location and culinary stature. True to its title, the establishment offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Sicilian landscapes, making it an ideal vantage point to take in the region's beauty while indulging in a meal. Upon entry, guests are greeted with rustic wood and stone walls reminiscent of ancient Sicilian wine cellars. Intimate alcoves, lit by soft candlelight, provide the perfect setting for a romantic evening, while larger tables cater to festive family gatherings. A' Suprana's menu is a celebration of Sicilian heritage. Each dish, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, praises locally sourced ingredients. Handmade and infused with love, the pasta ranges from classic 'Spaghetti alla Puttanesca' to inventive fusions that surprise and delight the palate.

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