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alleyway above. It’s especially good in summer, as the cooking is light and fresh, with

inventive salads, along with tasty pasta (from €7) and fish (from €10). Summer daily
lunch & dinner.

La Bettolaccia Via Gen. Enrico Fardella 25 0923 21 695. Popular with locals,
this informal but sophisticated osteria is known for its excellent risotto and busiate
dishes (mainly seafood, though alla trapanese is recommended). Expect to pay €30–
40 per head, including good local wine. Delicious desserts include parfait al

pistacchio. Book, or arrive early. Mon–Fri lunch & dinner, Sat lunch only.

Calvino Via N. Nasi 72 0923 21 464. This backstreet pizzeria, with Moorish-
style cubbyhole rooms, is a bit rough-and-ready but well worth a visit. The tasty
pizzas come in four sizes, from Piccola (€5–6) to Tripla (€14–17), cut into bite-sized
pieces and served on squares of greaseproof paper. Try the Rianata, a local speciality
made with fresh oregano, tomato, garlic, anchovies and pecorino cheese; or a hearty

plate of sausages and potatoes roasted with onions in the pizza oven, best washed
down with cold beer. Book for a table, or be prepared to take away or queue. No
credit cards. Mon & Wed–Sun 9am–1pm & 5–8pm.

Cantina Siciliana Via della Giudecca 32 0923 28 673. In the old Jewish quarter,
this cosy restaurant with blue-tiled walls is a great spot for a romantic dinner, though
service can be poor. The menu features traditional Sicilian dishes as well as fish
couscous, and desserts include a sublime lemon ice cream with limoncello. Pastas and

meat or fish mains are all €8–12. Daily lunch & dinner.

I Grilli Corso Vittorio Emanuele 69 0923 20 663, igrillibraceria.it. Several
cuts above your average Trapani eatery, I Grilli focuses on simple, carefully sourced,
high-quality grilled meats, along with an eclectic menu of French and Italian cheeses
and hams, and over 150 wines. Even the mixed bruschetta (€3.50) is a gastronomic
experience. Cheese and ham plates from €9, grilled meats €8–18, salads and grilled

veg from €6. April–Oct Mon–Sat lunch & dinner, Sun dinner only; Nov–March Mon–
Tues & Thurs–Sun dinner only.

Le Mura Viale delle Sirene 15/19 0923 872 622. On the seafront below the
Bastione della Conca, this is a lovely seafood restaurant– there’s no better place to try
the famed prawns of Mazara del Vallo. It serves exquisite fish dishes, with plenty of
simple options as well as more elaborate dishes. A full meal will set you back €35–

40. Tues–Sat lunch & dinner.

P&G Via Spalti 1 0923 547 701. This long-established restaurant in the modern
town has seen better days, but it still lays on a fine selection of antipasti, seafood and
grilled meats. Among the pastas (€7–12), try the fresh busiate casarecce, with a pesto
of anchovy, garlic, pine nuts and tomato. There are a few tables outdoors, and pizzas