Exploring Sicily goes far beyond the itinerary itself: it is also a culinary journey through centuries of influences, where ancient flavours meet contemporary interpretations.
Sicilian gastronomy is a living heritage: passed down, reinvented, fiercely protected with that distinctly island spirit that turns every recipe into a story. Food here is memory, identity, a gesture of belonging to a land that preserves its traditions and flavours with pride.
Alongside the vibrant street food that represents everyday Sicilian cuisine, the island today boasts a fine-dining scene recognised on an international level.
Sicily is home to 22 restaurants awarded one or more Michelin stars, where chefs give voice to the most refined expression of contemporary Sicilian cuisine. Their menus differ in style and vision, yet all share a deep, authentic bond with the territory.
If you are passionate about haute cuisine – or wish to make your stay in Sicily even more exclusive – we invite you to discover a selection of Michelin-starred experiences.
This is not an exhaustive list (you’ll find the full one on the Michelin Guide website), but rather a curated map of emblematic tables, designed for those who want to explore Sicily through its gastronomic identity.
La Madia, Pino Cuttaia – Licata (Agrigento)
In Licata, along the Agrigento coastline, La Madia by Pino Cuttaia is one of the most iconic tables of contemporary Sicily. Awarded two Michelin stars (first in 2006, then again in 2009) it is the place where “cuisine of memory” becomes an exercise in truth and delicacy.
Childhood memories, familiar gestures and essential flavours are transformed into modern dishes that continue to captivate critics and guests alike. Among the most celebrated creations is the Cuttlefish Egg, which in 2014 and 2021 became the symbol of the international gastronomy magazine Identità Golose.
Crocifisso, Marco Baglieri – Noto (Siracusa)
In the Baroque heart of Noto, Crocifisso reinterprets tradition through a refined and deeply personal gastronomic language.
Chef Marco Baglieri has transformed his family trattoria into a Michelin-starred restaurant, earning and maintaining his star thanks to a cuisine that distills the richness of the territory into essential, harmonious dishes. It is a continuous dialogue between rural memory and contemporary sensibility, celebrated by the international press as one of the most authentic dining experiences in eastern Sicily.
Duomo, Ciccio Sultano – Ragusa Ibla (Ragusa)
In Ragusa Ibla, Duomo by Ciccio Sultano has been a cornerstone of Sicilian haute cuisine for nearly twenty years. Its two Michelin stars, held since 2006, tell the story of an erudite, symbolic and deeply Mediterranean cuisine.
The tasting menu Sicilian Dominations is a journey through the island’s geography and history, celebrating the cultural stratifications that have shaped Sicily over the centuries.
Votavota, Giuseppe Causarano & Antonio Colombo – Marina di Ragusa (Ragusa)
In Marina di Ragusa, Votavota represents the youngest voice in our selection. The Michelin star awarded in 2024 recognises a bold, contemporary cuisine born from the vision of Giuseppe Causarano and Antonio Colombo.
Rooted in a direct relationship with the land and driven by constant flavour research, Votavota expresses a Sicily that looks to the future without ever losing sight of its roots.
To explore the full panorama of Sicilian fine dining, we recommend consulting the Michelin Guide, constantly updated with all the island’s starred restaurants. It remains an essential reference for planning a gastronomic itinerary that can beautifully accompany your journey through Sicily.
