Trattoria La Pigna
A cozy, family-run seafood trattoria in a quiet corner of Ortigia Island, offering reasonable prices and high ratings. Reservations are highly recommended.
A small, husband-and-wife-run seafood trattoria where Francesco welcomes guests and Patrizia cooks. It is tucked away in a quiet corner of Ortigia Island, far from the main tourist crowds. Fresh fish is brought to your table for selection. Popular dishes include pasta with anchovies and breadcrumbs, spaghetti with clams, and tuna steak, alongside sea urchin pasta and raw seafood platters. The dining area is small and often fully booked, so reserving in advance via TheFork or Quandoo is advised. It is open only for dinner on weekdays, with lunch service available on weekends. The menu is concise and seafood-focused. Located just a few minutes' walk from Piazza Duomo.
Opening hours
Tue–Fri approx. 19:00–22:00; Sat–Sun approx. 12:30–14:30, 19:00–22:00; closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Fountain of Arethusa
- Ortygia, Syracuse
- Castello Maniace
- Ortigia Market
- Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Lacrime
- Paolo Orsi Regional Archaeological Museum
- Catacombs of San Giovanni
- Neapolis Archaeological Park