25 Best Restaurants in The Tyrrhenian Coast, Sicily

This local pizza and BBQ grill offers the usual selection of local cuisine, but with an interesting location in the old grain stores of the Castello di Caccamo. The extensive menu includes antipasti, pasta, mains, and desserts all with a focus on the preparation of local meats and grills.

This local institution, now located in the town's trendy port area, serves gourmet Italian classics. It's a little more pricey than other places in town, but it's worth it for the fresh seafood, exceptional wine list, and beautiful location.

The philosophy of this contemporary restaurant is to combine modern culinary techniques with the best seasonal products, and chef Salvo Campagna creates plates that are just that: modern, elegant, and fresh. The menu is strictly seasonal and includes a fascinating percorso, a seven-course tasting menu created by the chef from the best ingredients for €60.

This seaside pub focuses on craft and artisan beers alongside light meals like antipasto tasting plates, open-faced sandwiches, and gourmet panini. It's a very trendy place for a night out or a late-night drink.

This restaurant is located within a local vineyard between Patti and Tindari near the stunning Gulf of Patti, the lakes of Marinello, and  Santuario di Tindari. With its extensive terrace views over the vines and olive groves, this place is a beautiful place to stop and savor good food, great wine, and local hospitality.

This little gem of a seafood restaurant right on the coast serves wonderfully fresh seafood. It is a very informal dining experience, with friendly staff and excellent prices.

This charming pizza restaurant has a fantastic array of pizza toppings, from the classic margherita to seafood. Personalize your pizza toppings and pair your meal with a selection of great antipasti for a filling and satisfying meal.

Stop here to sample every Sicilian sweet imaginable from freshly made cannoli and biscotti to marzipan confections and gelato. The pastry spot also serves up great coffee.

This is a good spot for a substantial lunch or dinner in Mistretta. They specialize in regional Italian cuisine with a good selection of antipasti, pasta, and mains.

The stone building that houses Il Borgo was built in 1942 in a style that reflects the neighboring medieval castle. The cool stone walls and wooden furnishings create a wonderfully warm atmosphere while the restaurant itself is focused on a delicious rotating seasonal menu.

This casual restaurant and B&B is located in a converted Norman castle. The restaurant offers a great menu of local Sicilian cuisine and a wood-fired pizza oven.

This family-run place cooks very rustic yet satisfying meals, including hearty pasta, filling antipasti, and wood-fire pizzas. It isn't a fancy place, but the service is amicable, prices are reasonable, and servings are generous.

For a taste of the best in local cuisine, come to this intimate, family-run spot with a nice little menu of selected pizzas, pasta dishes, and mains featuring the fresh seasonal ingredients you grow to expect in Sicilian restaurants. Service is warm, friendly, and very accommodating of children.

For the best granita and gelato in town, don't miss Bar Giulio. It's also an excellent place for coffee or a traditional sweet Sicilian breakfast of granita and sweet bread brioche. 

This typical family-run Italian restaurant specializes in locally fished seafood and fine pizzas from the wood-fired oven. The staff are very accommodating and will prepare anything you require if there are specific dietary requirements, including gluten-free and vegetarian options.

Located near the seaside in Castel di Tusa, Le Lampare has a standard Sicilian-style menu. It specializes in seafood, with plenty of other excellent antipasti and pasta.

This Castelbuono institution has been preparing dishes with the finest local ingredients for over 30 years. Chef Giuseppe Carollo is dedicated to the products found in and around Castelbuono, including wild mushrooms, vegetables, and the sweet manna from the local ash trees.

This eatery's varied menu shows off the best products and ingredients from Polizzi. Some dishes feature wild asparagus and mushrooms while various antipasti and side dishes include freshly foraged vegetables and greens.

This rustic mountain lodge is situated right near the popular winter skiing resort area of Piano Battaglia. Opened throughout the year, it offers a cozy country panorama, good hearty local fare, and friendly service at very reasonable prices.

This café, bar, restaurant, and pizzeria has a daily menu of specials to choose from, including starters, pasta dishes, meat-based mains, sides, and desserts. Your charming and helpful hosts will help you from the selection of reasonably priced dishes.

This small, unassuming family-run restaurant is quite popular with locals. They serve traditional Sicilian cuisine with no fuss and outstanding value.

This small family-run restaurant offers fine home cooking at reasonable prices and abundant portions. Located on a tiny side street near the seaside promenade, it provides a nice break from the beach crowds.

This rustic restaurant promises good home-cooked meals in a cozy and friendly atmosphere. It is housed in a typical Sicilian trattoria, with a very casual and relaxed ambience. The menu has the usual appetizers, pasta dishes and mains, and woodfire pizza—all very generous servings at a very reasonable price.

This small restaurant is housed in a part of the Palazzo Bongiorno, making it a beautiful spot to sit and savor the tastes and sights of the town. The meals prepared here are dedicated to the best products of the area and showcase the delicious natural food of Gangi and the Madonie.

This trendy pub and steak house is a fun place to dine seaside. It serves an impressive lineup of tap beers, gourmet burgers, and hot dogs along with more traditional Sicilian options.