Take your taste buds on a journey to Sicily.

Italy is famous for its gastronomy, and Sicily is no exception. Sicilian cuisine reflects the history of the country and is influenced by Greek, Roman, Arabic and Spanish cuisine. Would you like to discover the gastronomy of this island, but you don't know which of the many Sicilian dishes are on the menu? Varied and tasty, discover with us what are the typical dishes in Sicily and where to taste them.
 
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Typical Sicilian dishes

Arancini 
 
Straight from Sicily, arancini are breaded rice balls. They can be stuffed with various foods such as tomatoes, spinach or mozzarella. Their name comes from their round shape and orange colour. Crunchy on the outside and melting on the inside, they will delight your taste buds.
 
Casatelle
 
This half-moon shaped pastry is one of Sicily's undisputed specialities. These biscuits are filled with chocolate cream and the dough is sprinkled with icing sugar.
 
Cannoli
 
These are deep-fried dough in the shape of a tube, wrapped around a filling. They can be filled with ricotta or cream and come in a variety of flavours. Originally made for Carnival, they have become a staple of traditional Italian pastry.

Panelle
 
These are slices of fried dough made from chickpea flour. A typical Italian street food, panelle are often served in bread.
 
Sfincione
 
Similar to a pizza, but with a dough more like bread, it is softer. Anchovies, onions, tomatoes and cheese are the main ingredients of this Palermo dish. You can easily find it in the city, in the markets and in many restaurants.
 
La Caponata
 
A vegetable salad with aubergine, celery and capers, which can be varied to suit your taste. This cold dish is perfect for cooling down on hot days in Sicily.

Where to eat Italian food?

Sikulo - Umori & Sapori
 
Piazza Diodoro Siculo 2, 90141, Palermo
 
Pizza, mozzarella, pasta, ice cream, wine and tiramisu, all the most Italian dishes are on the menu at Sikulo. Delicious and original dishes, as beautiful as they are good, served in a friendly atmosphere. It's the perfect place to take your taste buds on a trip to Italy, with a glass of local wine.
 
Frida Pizzeria
 
Piazza Sant'Onofrio 37-38, 90134, Palermo
 
In a relaxed atmosphere, come and taste the best pizzas in Palermo. On the menu you will find different types of pizzas, with meticulously selected ingredients. The restaurant wishes to combine art and pizza and offers 3 types of crust, vulcanotti (thick), romana (thin) and quadri (filled). The products are fresh and the portions generous, so don't wait any longer and come to Frida Pizzeria.

Sicilia Street Food
 
Via Etnea 235, 95125 Catania
Home-made food at low prices, that's what Sicilia Street Food offers. Discover the flavours of Sicilian cuisine. Here you can taste the famous arancini and pastries such as cannoli siciliani. You will also find other Italian dishes such as lasagne, pasta and tiramisu. Vegetarian dishes are also available.
 
Paticceria Savia
 
Via Etnea, 300/302/304 Via Umberto, 2/4/6, 95131 Catania
This is a well-known Sicilian bakery and pastry shop, located in front of Bellini Park. It is a place not to be missed where you can have a coffee with a Sicilian pastry after a long walk through the streets of Catania. The most popular specialities are certainly the arancini and cannoli. Children and adults alike will also appreciate the delicious ice creams.
 
Panificio di Stabile e Anselmo
 
Via Galluppi, 5, 91014 Scopello, Castellammare del Golfo
This small bakery hidden in an alleyway offers typical breads, but also some specialities such as Sfincione, at low prices. You will find Sicilian pastries such as casatelle and homemade sandwiches. Once you have bought your meal, stroll down to the beach, which is just a few steps from the bakery, and enjoy the Italian flavours on the warm sand in front of the sea.
 
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