If you’re looking for warm weather, nice beaches, and some incredible ruins, look no further than Sicily. We visited the city of Ortigia in the southeast corner of Sicily. Ortigia was a once occupied by the Greeks, so everything there has a lot of Greek mythology influence.
The first night we arrived, we ate at a rustic Sicilian restaurant called “A Putia”. This charming eatery is right near the Fountain of Diana, in the center of the city, so it is easy to get to by foot from most places in town.
We started our meal with some authentic bruschetta. The tomatoes were a crisp and delicious complement to the bread. It was bright and flavorful, matching the atmosphere of the restaurant.
Next, we had pasta. I ate a pasta with tomato sauce, basil, garlic, fried eggplant, olive oil, and salted ricotta on top. It was a delicious combination of flavors. My boyfriend ate a pasta in a pistachio cream sauce with tomato and more pistachio crumbles on top. These dishes were absolutely incredible. While we ate, of course, I had to drink a chinotto, a type of Italian citrus soda.
As we ate our food, traditional Sicilian performers sang and played instruments in front of the restaurant. It was quite an impressive show and great dinner entertainment.
A Putia is definitely a must-eat restaurant on any trip to Ortigia. I definitely recommend checking it out the next time you’re heading to Sicily in southern Italy.