Local Restaurants & Bars
SCIACCA
Bar Barbagianni
Via Incisa, 42, Sciacca
Tel. 0925 26926.
Located near Palazzo Signorile and the Monumental Complex, this modern and stylish wine bar is open from the afternoon late into the night. Popular with an elegant crowd of all ages, Bar Barbagianni also features a delicious menu of appetisers.
Bar Roma “To Aurelio”
Piazza Dogana, 12
Tel. 0925 21239
Bar Roma (also known as “To Aureilo”) is famous for its lemon granita, a refreshing Sicilian ice dessert made to a traditional recipe by owner Signor Aurelio. Set on a little street near Sciacca Harbour, this lovely bar is open all day so visitors can enjoy a Sicilian breakfast of granita with traditional brioches.
Bar Scandaglia
Pizza Scandagliato, 5, Sciacca
Tel. 0925 21082
The oldest bar in Sciacca, Bar Scandaglia is located on a terrace in the main square, with views of the harbour, excellent service and typical Sicilian specialities including fresh orange juice. A popular meeting place for locals in the morning.
Bar Vittorio Emanuele
c/so Vittorio Emanuele, 230, Sciacca
Tel. 0925 85080
Located on the main street opposite the grand Palazzo Steripinto, this casual bar is an ideal meeting place in the heart of Sciacca. Specialties include cocktails, crêpes, ice creams and desserts, with an excellent selection of wines, rums and whiskeys
Disio Ristorante,
C/so Vittorio Emanuele, 107, Sciacca
0925 86922
Closed on Tuesdays
A dynamic, elegant restaurant in the heart of the old town, Disio Ristorante also displays works by local artists. Chef Angelo Pumilia presents an ‘ethnic-Mediterranean’ menu with creative, modern interpretations of traditional dishes.
La Carrubba
Via Pesco Pagano, Contrada Isabella, Sciacca
Tel. 0925 992203
A family-run restaurant located a few miles from Sciacca, offering simple and authentic food that celebrates the culinary art of the Sicilian tradition.
Porto San Paolo
Via Largo San Paolo, 1, Sciacca
Tel. 0925 27982
Closed on Wednesdays
A charming restaurant overlooking the port of Sciacca, with a varied menu specialising in fish dishes and “tabisca", a typical rectangular pizza. Ideal for children.
Ristorante Hostaria del Vicolo +
Enoteca del Vicolo,
Vicolo Samaritano, Sciacca
Tel. 0925 23071
Closed on Mondays
Located on a picturesque street in the historical centre of Sciacca, this formal restaurant specializes in modern Sicilian dishes made with fresh quality ingredients and accompanied by excellent service. It also has an extensive wine list and a degustation menu. Recommended by the Michelin Red Guide, Ristoranti di Veronelli, TCI and Gambero Rosso.
Lido Paliko
San Giorgio Bay – Sciacca
Tel. 338.8589425 – 339. 3174688
A well-known Pizzeria and fish restaurant on San Giorgio Beach, Lido Paliko is located a few miles from Sciacca and serves excellent Sicilian dishes. Enjoy an aperitif and admire the beautiful Mediterranean sunset before tucking into the traditional tabisca and
delicious fresh fish.
MENFI
Da Vittorio
Via Friuli Venezia Giulia, 9, Porto Palo di Menfi
Tel. 0925 78381, 0925 74270
A large restaurant with a beautiful terrace overlooking the sea, Da Vittorio is famous for quality fish dishes. The menu is created daily and features unique varieties of local fish.
Ristorante Il Vigneto,
Bivio Porto Palo, Menfi
Tel. 0925 71732
Il Vigneto offers delicious fresh fish dishes in the heart of Menfi, near the beach of Porto Palo.
CALTABELLOTTA
M.A.T.E.S
Vicolo Storto, 3, Caltabellotta
Tel. 0925 952327
Closed on Sundays
A celebration of Sicilian gastronomy, M.A.T.E.S. restaurant presents a menu of traditional regional dishes made with locally grown ingredients. Located in a converted factory, this unique restaurant is also home to a museum dedicated to Sicilian food and wine traditions, with exhibits of old working engines, tools and clothes.
SELINUNTE
Ristorante Baffo’s Castle,
Marinella di Selinunte, Selinunte
Tel. 0924 46859
Fax. 0924 46860
Closed on Wednesdays
Located near the Archaeological Park of Selinunte, this restaurant presents simple and delicious dishes based on fresh fish and grilled meats created from authentic regional recipes, and an antipasti buffet featuring daily specials.
SAMBUCA DI SICILIA
Minni di Vergini
Dolce di Sambuca di Sicilia, Pasticceria Gulotta
& Giudice,
Via Berlinguer, 64, 92017 Sambuca Di Sicilia
Tel. 0925 942150
One of the most traditional Sicilian sweets, the “Minni di Vergini” was invented in a Sciacca convent in 1729. Also know as ‘Seni’, these extraordinary sweets are created with pumpkin, cream, clove essence, cinnamon and lots of passion.