Top Things to do in Syracuse
Top 10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Syracuse, Sicily
Once one of ancient Greece’s most important cities, today Syracuse (Siracusa in Italian) is a lively town of about 125,000 on Sicily’s southeast coast. The city overflows with amazing remnants from its long history. Romans, Vandals and Normans are but a few of those who ruled here after the Greeks. In Syracuse’s harbor, Ortygia Island (also called Città Vecchia or Old City) is the site of many of the main attractions, including the seventh-century cathedral and the Fountain of Arethusa.
Restaurants in Syracuse
1. Caseificio Borderi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By rstreiffer - New Orleans, United States
We stopped by during market hours with our group and were offered a delicious fresh made sandwich sample with fresh mozzarella, tomato and olive oil. It was so good! So we stopped by again later and the friendly clerk told us we should come back in the morning to see them make fresh mozzarella. So, we did. 5:30 am. The market was not yet even open and only just starting to set up. They were so gracious to us and invited us to the door of their kitchen to watch every step of the cheese making process. And they even made coffee and shared it. Then they gave us a fresh, warm sample of the cheese right out of the salt bath, which was so so good! We took two fresh “loaves” to share with the group later, and the cheese maker wanted it to be a gift to us for getting up so early. So gracious, friendly and proud of his quality craftsmanship. And rightfully so. Thank you so a fascinating and delicious experience! Please patronize these folks. You will not be disappointed.
2. Olive
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
A selection of the best food and organic wine from Sicily. You will discover and taste our wonderful land's flavours and traditions: extra virgin olive oil from the Hyblaean Mountains, Mount Etna's artisanal winemakers, aromatized salt from western Sicily, Bonajuto chocolate from Modica. Olive brings you stories of people who love their land, not only brands.
3. Arte Sicilia di Monaco Carmen
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Silk in Ortigia
5. Ciatu
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
6. Ceramiche Artigianali Dolu
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5.0 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By 596emelier
We were traveling around in Sicily and found this lovely and beautiful store. Domenica the owner showed us around in the workshop and the store that was filled with beautiful Sicilian porcelain. We fell in love with everything which made it hard to choose, we had also seen some plates here on TripAdvisor that another customer had orders. We asked if it would be possible to order them and get them shipped to Sweden together with the other things we bought. It was no problem and Dominica kept in touch and let us be a part of the process by asking about details in the print and colors. I really love that she updated us and let us feel involved. I really recommend everyone that’s visiting Siracusa to stop by, you will feel in love like we did!
7. L'Arte per Inciso
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Sicilian's artist studio/gallery.
Reviewed By Jet44571745357
Angela is an excellent local artisan specializing in several types of print-making. She offers a wonderful and worthwhile two hour workshop appropriate for absolute beginners and professional artists alike. My wife and I left with two prints each and big smiles on our faces. Angela is not only charming and kind but also very generous. We felt welcomed, supported and encouraged the entire time. Our only complaint was that we hadn't more time to spend with Angela! This is an amazing gem of an artshop and workshop experience. If you happen to travel to Siracusa you must visit Ortigia and if in Ortigia we encourage you to stop by Angela's shop, L'Arte per Linciso. We give five out of five stars!!!!!
8. Tabare
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
9. Giudecca Trentasette Ortigia
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
Giudecca Trentasette Ortigia e un piccolo emporio che offre eccellenze dai territori siciliani. Vino, olio extravergine di oliva, confetture, conserve dolci e salate, rosoli, grappe e liquori sono solo alcuni dei prodotti proposti, insieme ad una collezione esclusiva di ceramiche lavorate interamente a mano.
10. Trimarchi di Villa Marchese
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
Trimarci di Villa Marchese is a brand that offers you high quality Sicilian food. Everyone who wants to taste the Sicily and take a part of this beautiful island back home is welcome.
