Palermo
Palermitan street food doesn't get any better or cheaper than the delicious panini (sandwich) hawked from this hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop just off…
Must-see restaurants in Southern Italy
Agrigento
The restaurant of the Foresteria Baglio della Luna is an elegant fine-dining establishment offering innovative Sicilian cuisine and views over the Valley…
Sorrento
Owner Franco Coppola (no relation to the movie man) exudes a genuine passion for showcasing local produce in his rustic-chic mozzarella bar and restaurant…
Southeastern Sicily
If you like your food creative and your views spectacular, reserve a table (at least a week ahead in August) at this fine-dining standout, located inside…
Brindisi
Named after the Rabelaisian giant Pantagruel, this trattoria three blocks from the waterfront serves excellent fish and grilled meats. Expect fresh…
Polignano a Mare
Huddled against the eponymous 'Old Walls' of Polignano, this delightful little restaurant features a vaulted cave-like interior with lanterns and bells…
Agrigento
A good option for panini (sandwiches) and piadine (Italian flatbreads) crammed either with your choice of cheese, vegetables and meat, or from the concise…
Alberobello
Vegetarians will be pleased here, as vegetables step timidly out of the contorni shadow, into the primi limelight. Alongside the swordfish, shrimp and…
Trattoria da Giovanni a Gradola
Capri
This laid-back, sand-between-your-toes trattoria is just beyond the swish bathing facilities at the Grotta Azzurra. The setting is lovely for a summer…
Panarea
For four and a half decades, Paolino has been serving top-quality, home-style Aeolian specialities on his breezy blue-and-white terrace overlooking the…
Mediterranean Coast
Cannoli fans, look no further. This humble pastry shop just off Favara's main square is one of the best places on the island to sample Sicily's beloved…
Palermo
Cheap, tasty grub awaits at cafeteria-style Basile. Scan the antipasti counter and check the board by the kitchen for the day's pasta specials. Order…
Ravello
Come here for exceptional pizza, with some 16 choices on the menu, including the Ravellese, with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and courgettes. Other…
Matera
Pasta is highly recommended at this popular sassi osteria, perhaps cavatellini ceci e vongole (little hand-made pasta curls with chickpeas and clams) or…
Palermo
A quick walk from Stazione Centrale, this veteran gelateria is one of Palermo's best. Forget the cup and cone: go local and have your ice cream sandwiched…
Western Sicily
At this atmospheric eatery, much loved for its cinematic location amid salt pans, tuck into smoked swordfish, salted tuna, garlicky mussels or oregano…
Ragusa
Whether sitting outside in the shadow of 18th-century Palazzo Battaglia or in the barrel-vaulted interior, this Slow Food trattoria is a lovely place to…
Alberobello
The cheerily cluttered interior of this excellent trattoria is papered with photos of smiley diners, obviously put in the best mood by dishes like…
Trapani
Push your way through the beaded fly screen to enter this old-school bakery, unchanged since 1969. But, then, admiring the vintage white-marble work top…
Naples
For award-winning head chef Mariana Vitale, 'Sud' is an expression of the land she grew up on, and of southern Italian spirit and history. Located on the…
Calabria
For a taste of traditional Calabrian cooking, modest, welcoming Ristorante a Squella makes for a great lunchtime stop. It serves reliably good dishes,…
Agrigento
Creative cuisine complements a good drinks list at this wine bar–restaurant near the entrance to Via Atenea. Depending on the chef's whim, expect anything…
Praiano
Part of a hotel with the same name, this restaurant is located halfway down the steep steps leading to the marina (just beyond the defensive tower). Sit…
Paestum
Seek out the superbly prepared, robust dishes at Nonna Sceppa, a family-friendly restaurant that’s gaining a reputation throughout the region for…
Matera
While al Casale's secondi are uniformly meaty, this osteria does offer more vegetarian options than most. Antipasti such as sformatino (a 'mis-shapen'…
Ionian Coast
Plastered with old photographs, time-warped L'Oste Scuro is a solid spot for classic, homestyle seafood. The produce is fresh and cooked simply, whether…
Naples
This elegant yet welcoming restaurant is a favourite of Neapolitan gastronomes. Apple of their eye is affable lawyer turned head chef Raffaele Cardillo,…
Trapani
For sensational cannoli, pistachio-studded biscotti (cookies) and a rainbow of other sweet creations crafted in one-bite form by talented patissier…
Ravello
A cool little deli-cafe with a compact menu of what you could call 'Italian tapas', affordable bites including Italian gazpacho (cold soup), bruschetta,…
Palermo
With footpath tables under umbrella awnings on a low-key Capo piazza, this local favourite makes thin-crust pizzas in a variety of shapes, including…
Minori
Tucked to the right, facing the pretty buttercup-yellow church, this is the place to come for superb coffee and exemplary pastries – try the sfogliatella …
Agrigento
In warm weather, tables spill from the interior dining room into the courtyard at this sweet eatery tucked between two side streets in the medieval centre…
Amalfi
If you've had it with the tourist tumult of Amalfi, try temporarily relocating to its quieter cousin Atrani to eat al fresco at one of its traditional…
Enna
Meimuna's contemporary reinterpretation of a trattoria combines stylish decor with modern versions of traditional Sicilian flavours. Hearty dishes like…
Naples
Rising star Isabella de Cham is at the helm of this all-female-run pizzeria specialising in fried pizza with a twist. Bite-sized dough balls are topped…
Central Sicily
Celebrating a hilltop location near Piazza Armerina's cathedral, La Locanda combines a top Sicilian wine list with creative spins on traditional flavours…
Cilento Coast
Enjoying a supreme position, with a broad terrace overlooking the turquoise sea and small adjacent sandy cove, this place is part of the same-name hotel…
Western Sicily
This unassuming roadside eatery, 8km south of San Vito, features couscous prominently on the menu. However, there are also plenty of seafood and meat…
Ravello
This wonderfully dated trattoria serves down-to-earth Italian grub in a unfussy, celeb-free environment. An informal family affair – meat comes from the…
Ischia
Sit outside, front or back, with the castle as an evocative backdrop to the shopping street or sea. The reassuringly brief menu includes pasta mainstays…
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