Ristorante Don Camillo - Ortigia - Siracusa

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"In the heart of Ortigia’s maze of buttermilk-hued antiquity in Syracuse, this elegant old-timer exudes character with its vaulted ceilings, wrought-iron chandeliers, up-lit 15th-century tufa walls, stacked wine bottles, and vintage sketches. Guests inspect the day’s catch in a setting that expects you to linger—there’s a two-course rule here, underscoring that this is not a place for a quick bite before sightseeing but somewhere that demands a solid two hours to savor Chef Guarneri’s classic, fish-focused Sicilian cooking. In a nod to Syracuse’s ancient Greek roots, great emphasis is placed on wine pairing and the visual beauty of each dish across three tasting menus, whose highlights include tuna steak with Nero d’Avola, a shrimp spaghetti with sea urchins that has been on the menu since 1986, and a Nebrodi black swine roast. Service blends confidence, meticulousness, and charisma in a way that feels quintessentially old-school Sicilian, and the finale—a superb selection of puddings and gelato—sweetens an already memorable meal." - Rosalyn Wikeley