Locanda Don Serafino

Situated on the ring road which runs around Ibla, one of the most charming and picturesque historic districts in Sicily, this restaurant is as delightful as its surroundings. Despite being partly built into the rock, the dining room here is elegant rather than rustic and the service highly attentive, making this the perfect choice for a romantic, gourmet dinner. Vincenzo Candiano is an extraordinary chef who continues to experiment with new dishes, combining classic favourites with other more innovative recipes (still with a Sicilian influence) on his menu. There’s also a renowned wine list with some superb vertical tasting options, plus one guestroom on the premises and others within walking distance in the charming hotel of the same name.

• Dining rooms built into the rock: an elegant space partly carved from stone in Ragusa Ibla.
• Vertical-focused wine program: a wine list built for deep dives into producers and vintages.
• À la carte or tasting routes: guests can choose a menu path rather than a single fixed format.

Ingredient stars

• Sicilian land-and-sea raw materials: local sourcing as the baseline, seafood plus inland produce.
• Citrus, herbs, olive oil: the everyday flavour grammar of the region, used for brightness and structure.
• Seasonal vegetables: dishes shift with the market and the season.

Format

• Creative, contemporary Sicilian cooking in Ragusa Ibla, served in an elegant dining room partly built into the rock.
• À la carte and tasting paths.

What to expect

• Classic anchors reworked alongside more experimental dishes, still rooted in Sicily.
• Renowned wine list with vertical tasting options.

Chef: Vincenzo Candiano.