2 Best Restaurants in Siracusa and the Southeast, Sicily

Palazzolo Acreide has become a bit of a food town in recent years, and this blink-and-you-miss-it spot, housed in an ancient grotto off the main street, is a big part of that. The family-run restaurant offers house antipasti big enough to share, a short menu of high-quality entrées, and great-value tasting menus.

Following the slow food approach, this restaurant is known for showcasing high-quality, local ingredients, thanks to a chef who captures the essence of classic Sicilian dishes while raising them to fine-dining standards. The changing seasonal menu depends on local market availability, but there's always the Slow Food-awarded sausage and Val di Noto almond semifreddo dessert.