Food and dining in Sicily offers traditional flavours with scents and colours that have become iconic all over the world. From Sicilian wine to eggplant parmigiana to the incredible Avola almond, the flavour palette here is second to none. Sicily is at the heart of the Mediterranean diet, with a focus on fish and fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Palermo street food is a staple and is found at famed markets Vucciria, Ballaró, Capo and Borgo Vecchio. The best Sicilian dining can be found across Palermo, Mozia, Menfi, Modica, Siracusa, Marzamemi and Bronte, each with its own distinct culinary tradition.