Reviews

What our guests say

Since 2010 we have welcomed to Ortigia those who love fish, fresh pasta and Sicilian cooking, coeliacs included. Here we gather our awards and some of the words our guests have left us: you will find them all, with our replies, on Tripadvisor and Google.

The numbers, kept up to date

Rating, number of reviews and ranking are read from Tripadvisor and updated automatically (October 2026).

In our guests' words

• “Excellent gluten-free restaurant, exceptional owner, great attention to detail. Highly recommended.”

  ★★★★★Mario · Tripadvisor · Sep 2026

• “One of the best restaurant experiences ever: Carmelo and Claudia welcomed us like family.”

  ★★★★★Alessandro A. · Tripadvisor · Sep 2026

• “A dinner built around red prawn, raw and in pasta: impeccable fish and service.”

  ★★★★★Andrea P. · Tripadvisor · Aug 2026

• “Even at the peak of the August holiday, a wonderful welcome. Tasty pinsas and well-paired bubbles.”

  ★★★★★Simone C. · Tripadvisor · Aug 2026

• “The house first course is an explosion of flavour; the octopus on pistachio cream is stunning.”

  ★★★★★Simona · Tripadvisor · Jul 2026

• “Fast service and lovely staff. Thanks to Claudia for the recommendations.”

  ★★★★★Sara P. · Tripadvisor · Jul 2026

• “Highly recommended fried prawns and calamari, and a lovely wine selection.”

  ★★★★★Francesco P. · Tripadvisor · Jul 2026

• “Delicious Norma and an exceptional mussel soup; octopus and calamari incredibly tender.”

  ★★★★★Sara D. · Tripadvisor · Jul 2026

• “A paradise for coeliacs: almost the whole menu is gluten-free, with fresh fish and beautifully crafted dishes.”

  ★★★★★La R. · Tripadvisor · Jun 2026

• “Here it is all about quality, not tourism. Top-level fish at honest prices.”

  ★★★★★Aurora · Tripadvisor · May 2026

• “Superbly cooked, super-fresh fish. You can tell Carmelo cares about his guests.”

  ★★★★★Simona B. · Tripadvisor · May 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Why is La Sciccheria among the best restaurants in Ortigia?

Because our guests say so, not us: on Tripadvisor we are No. 2 of 716 restaurants in Syracuse, with 1,284 reviews and a 4.4 out of 5 rating, and we received the Travellers' Choice 2026 award. Behind it are the catch chosen every day, home-made fresh pasta and a menu that is entirely available gluten-free.

Where can I read all the reviews?

On Tripadvisor, Google Maps and TheFork you will find every review together with our replies. This page shows a selection, with date and source.

Do the reviews mention gluten-free dining?

Yes, often: many coeliac guests describe choosing freely from the full menu, including fresh pasta, fried dishes, pinsa and desserts.

How can I leave a review?

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