Order spaghetti Alla Siracusana in Ortigia
If you’re a pasta lover, you’ll find endless varieties on offer at the upmarket restaurants and traditional trattorias of Ortigia. Menu boards roll out local specials, like spaghetti alla siracusana, a salty dish made with aubergines, tomatoes, breadcrumbs and anchovies. It’s best enjoyed with a glass of Nero d’Avola, Sicily’s trademark red, followed by tiramisu with a dark shot of espresso.