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Reviewed 22 February 2020

The southernmost restaurant of Ortigia holds a place in the Slowfood Osterie guide and it didn't disappoint us. Lovely quiet little place, friendly service, no frills dishes lovingly prepared. Class don't need to be loud.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 20 December 2019 via mobile

We took variants of pasta with langoustines, it was excellent. Service was good and friendly, we definitely enjoyed our lunch.

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 12 October 2019 via mobile

We started with a gorgeous roasted eggplant, continued with a good crayfish spaghetti (was too much al dente though) and finished with 2 poor, not too recent desserts (orange tiramisu & chocolate fondant). Service was rather weak, and not only at our table, which to...More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 29 September 2019

In all my years of living in Italy I have never been presented with the bill before I asked for it. Well tonight changed that when the folder containing the bill was rudely slapped on my table while we were still drinking. The food, lamb...More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 28 September 2019

When we arrived there were no tables free outside but we had a nice enough table by the door. Our waiter immediately brought cold water and menus, but we then waited for about 20 minutes for him to come and take the order. Eventually we...More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 27 September 2019

We really enjoyed our food at this little restaurant in the square near the fort. It was empty when we passed as they were setting up at 6.45 and when we returned after opening at 7.10 we were lucky to get a table as it...More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 26 September 2019

Great location in an old square near the castle in Ortigia. Still central, but away from the busier parts of Syracuse. The restaurant itself was still pretty packed though! A nice Polipo alla Lucaina (chopped octopus) followed by two good pasta dishes. No wine by...More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 13 July 2019 via mobile

This small restaurant on the square facing the Maniace castle is a gem. The mussels we had as a starter were the freshest and tastiest I have ever experienced, the pasta with salsicce was a delight and the cheesecake I had for dessert was really...More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 10 June 2019

We did not have great expectations, but we were pleasantly surprised: good service (despite the informality) and very good food. We even managed to get - made expressly for us - a dish that was not on the menu!

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed 9 June 2019

What a huge shame. The food was fine and the atmosphere pleasant enough. We booked a table in advance as we liked the look of the reviews. When we arrived we were very rushed to order our food, it arrived at the table in minutes...More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed 5 June 2019

This restaurant is near the castle in Ortigia in Syracuse and feels a bit off the beaten track. We've been there three or four times over the years on our visits to Syracuse and I would agree with a recent reviewer who described the food...More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed 1 June 2019 via mobile

This little taverna - now known as Osteria Sveva - may not look special, but stands out for the high quality of its food at reasonable prices and with pleasant service. I recommend the spaghetti alice, full of delicious fresh anchovies.

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed 23 May 2019

At the far end of Ortigia, this small and very unpretentious restaurant was a delightful choice on a pleasant Friday evening. Very casual, with tables inside and out, it offered a nice selection of homemade pastas and fresh seafood. Service was friendly and efficient and...More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed 11 May 2019

We enjoyed our generous portion of swordfish in sauce so much on our first visit, we returned a couple of days later to try some more fish. As we couldn't decide, we were shown a selection of fresh fish to choose from, with a recommendation...More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed 11 May 2019 via mobile

Delicious Sicilian cuisine. I had a pasta dish with shrimps in a pistachio sauce. My partner also had pasta with aubergine, tomato and grated ricotta. Lots of sea food on the menu. Very good local wine. Excellent cannoli on the dessert menu. Staff friendly. Food...More

Date of visit: May 2019
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