3 Best Restaurants in Acireale, Sicily

With its dining room set in a cave above the harbor of Santa Maria La Scala, this rustic trattoria specializes in seafood. Try the insalata di mare (a selection of delicately boiled fish served with lemon and olive oil), pasta with clams or cuttlefish ink, or fish grilled over charcoal. The menu is small and simple, but expertly prepared.

Delicious ice creams—and the granita di mandorla (almond granita), available in summer—make for a must-try treat.

Delicious ice creams and granita di mandorla (almond granita) make Eldorado a must-visit when in Acireale. Just steps from the cathedral, it makes for a nice pausa caffè during a day of sightseeing.