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chilli and fennel-seed scented sausages and potatoes. In summer try the range of

Philadelphia pizzas (made with cream cheese). In summer there is pizza at lunchtime
too, though the choice of seafood pasta might divert you. Take-away available too.
Tues–Sat lunch & dinner.

BARS

Bar Collo Via Pompeo Picherali 10 0931 24 580; map. Set in the courtyard of a

palazzo, with wrought-iron filigree furniture on a candle-lit terrace below a
bougainvillea-covered wall, Bar Collo is probably the most romantic place on the
island for an early evening aperitivo. Later things hot up and the party crowd arrives.
Outdoor heaters in winter. Daily 6.30pm–late.

Blu Via Nizza 50 0931 445 052; map. Don’t leave Ortigia without tasting a seasonal
fresh-fruit prosecco or daiquiri at Blu. It’s also one of the few places where you can

sit outside and watch the open sea. Owner Seby plays a laidback and eclectic range of
music, and provides delicious home-made nibbles, as well as full meals featuring
fresh fish. During the day there are fresh fruit gremolatas and pane cunzato to eat on
the terrace or on the swimming rocks across the road. April–Oct daily 11am–late;
Nov–March Mon–Sat 6.30pm–late.

Tinkite Via della Giudecca 61–63 348 597 5369; map. In the heart of the Giudecca,
Tinkite attracts a rather hip crowd, and with gas-heaters and blankets, it’s one of the

few places in Ortigia where you can sit outside comfortably in cold weather. Help
yourself from the buffet of snacks to accompany your drink. If you’re not in the mood
for alcohol, there’s a huge choice of speciality teas (served with little biscuits) along
with hot chocolate, and, of course, coffee. Daily: April–Oct 9.30am–1.30pm & 7–
11pm; Nov–March 8.30am–1pm & 5–10pm; closed Wed morning year-round.

Il Sale Via Amalfitania 56 0931 483 666; map. Atmospheric place for an aperitivo

or for partying till late, this is one of three bars on a hidden courtyard off Via
Amalfitania. Whitewashed stone vaults, candles and semi-outdoor seating. There are
often live bands on Thursdays. Daily 7pm–late.

ENTERTAINMENT

Siracusa is one of the easiest places to catch a traditional Sicilian puppet theatre
performance, though the best-known cultural entertainments on offer are the open-air
classical Greek dramas performed in the Teatro Greco. Focusing on contemporary
music and performance art, the Ortigia Festival in September has lapsed, though may
be revived.

Istituto Nazionale del Dramma Antico (INDA) Palazzo Greco, Corso Matteotti 29
800 542 644 or 0931 487 200, indafondazione.org. Classical Greek drama is