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The old-town restaurants have the most atmosphere and are handy for the B&Bs. The
liveliest cafés and bars though are those around Piazza Generale Cascino, in front of
the Garibaldi gardens. This is where to come at passeggiata time for a stroll, an ice
cream or a beer.

Amici Miei Largo Capodarso 5 0935 683 541. “My friends” has charming terrace
seating outside and a rustic brick-walled dining room, plus a menu that’s especially

good for seafood, from baked bream to sauteéd clams and mussels. Pastas and mains
are €7–12, or there are also really good pizzas (€2.50–8) at night. Daily lunch &
dinner; closed Thurs in winter.

Al Teatro Via del Teatro 6 0935 85 662. It takes a bit of finding (easiest from the
end of Via Garibaldi), but it’s worth it for the terrace tables with nice views over the
old theatre and town rooftops. Try the home-made pappardelle, or one of the thirty-

odd different types of pizza (most dishes €6–10). Daily lunch & dinner; closed Wed in
winter.

Da Totò Via Mazzini 29 0935 680 153. House speciality in this local institution is
the bocca di lupo, a steak with prosciutto, aubergine and mozzarella (€12). Otherwise,
pastas and main dishes cost between €8 and €15, or go for pizza at night. Daily lunch
only; closed Mon in winter.

Trattoria del Goloso Via Garao 4 0935 685 693. Good-value trattoria (most dishes
€6–10) just off Piazza Garibaldi, with a little outdoor terrace. Try the home-made
pasta (for a treat look out for pasta dishes featuring pistachios) and follow up with
deftly herbed grilled local lamb. Daily lunch & dinner; closed Wed evening in winter.

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Villa Romana del Casale

Daily: April–Oct 9am–7pm; Nov–March 9am–5pm; last entry 1hr before closing • €10 • villaromanadelcasale.it

Built on terraces in a sparsely inhabited neighbourhood 5km southwest of Piazza
Armerina, the Villa Romana del Casale dates from the early fourth century AD and
remained in use right up until it was covered by a mudslide in the twelfth century. It
was then hidden from view for seven hundred years until excavations began in 1950,
revealing multicoloured mosaic floors that are unique in the entire Roman world for

their quality and extent. A roof and walls were added to indicate the original size and
shape of the villa, and the mosaics are now protected from the elements, with
walkways leading through the various rooms and chambers. It’s an essential visit on
any trip to Sicily, but the continuous stream of coach parties and tour groups hardly
makes for a relaxing trip. If you can, it’s best to come early or late in the day in order
to avoid the heat and the crowds – the whole visit takes around an hour. In addition,