Nothing could be easier in Syracuse than finding a place where you'll enjoy a mouth-watering meal. Whether you're visiting Ortygia or the modern city centre, you'll have no trouble locating a good restaurant in the land of fine dining.
Syracuse's cuisine has been shaped by many influences over time. These have given rise to dishes with strong Mediterranean and Oriental flavours.
Taste the island's durum wheat bread with local cheeses like provolone, caciocavallo or peppered pecorino. Be tempted by traditional recipes: ricotta ravioli, fish dishes or pasta fritta alla siracusana– Syracuse-style fried pasta – with garlic, dried breadcrumbs and anchovies. And with your meal, make sure to savour a glass of Sicily's Nero d'Avola wine. If you'd prefer a takeaway bite to eat, order an oven-baked focaccia garnished with aubergine, sausage or tomatoes.
To finish your meal, relish a cake made with Noto almonds – one of Sicily's typical food products.