Osteria Mariano
What the experts agree on
This cozy alley hideaway serves rustic Sicilian fare in intimate, art-filled rooms with old-school charm. Expect lively crowds, simple décor with red-checkered tables, and waiters who've likely worked here for decades—authentic Syracuse dining
"Set on a cobble-covered alley, much too narrow for a car, downhill from the Museo Bellomo, this hideaway has simple plastic tables and chairs, red-checkered tablecloths, and a good reputation." Full review
"Old-timer waiters weave their way through snug, art-slung dining rooms, dishing out earthy country food to legions of boisterous diners." Full review