Best Sicily Bottega

"The first time you step into Best Sicily Bottega, you might wonder if you’re in the right place: The store is stacked from floor to ceiling with imported Italian foods. There are red and green pestos, panettone left over from the holidays, and at least six kinds of olive oil. In the middle of the shop, there’s a small pastry case. That’s where you’ll find the softball-sized arancini. The selection seems to change, whether they’re stuffed with beef ragu and green peas, or eggplant and tomato. The place is more of a lunch stop, but it’s open until 8 p.m. weekdays and 6 p.m. Saturday." - Eater Staff

"Best Sicily Bottega is a small Sicilian shop located in the Financial District, known for its authentic arancini and a variety of imported Italian foods. The owners, Silvia Lombardo and Nicolas Calia, have curated a selection of Sicilian specialties, including red and green pestos, panettone, and multiple types of olive oil. The shop is particularly famous for its arancini, which come in various fillings such as beef ragu with green peas and eggplant with tomato. Despite its hidden location, the shop has gained a significant following, partly due to Calia's popular Instagram account @visit__sicily." - Luke Fortney