Sicilian food is an earthy and exotic mix of European and Arab influences. Their food reflects the geographical location of the Island with Italian, African and eastern European influences seeping into many dishes. Sicilian food combined with increasingly sophisticated (although still inexpensive) local wine is reason enough to dine out in Sicily. However, we should not forget that Sicilian food is basically simple in it's origin, with it's roots drawn from peasant cooking. The islands cuisine reflects the different cultural influences that have shaped Sicily over the centuries

Sicily was first inhabited about ten thousand years ago. I's coasts are gold with orange and lemon groves and it is the largest island in the Mediterranean. It offers the visitor a huge variety of experiences.

Sicily's olive varieties trace their origin on this island from time immemorial and Sicilian Olive oil is one of the wold's most fragrant and appetizing.

The seas around Sicily are bountiful and favorites include tuna, sardines and swordfish.

Sicily is famous for desserts including frozen treats made form the snow on Mount Etna.

Sicily is home to more than three dozen major and secondary grape varieties (more white than red) and it has taken the lead in the modern south of Italy as produces seem increasingly determined to live up to the promise that was so well known to the ancient Greeks.

Sicilian cuisine shows traces of all the cultures which established themselves on the island over the last two millennia

Sicilians have perfected the art of food presentation where even the simplest dish becomes a work of art. Sicilian vegetable dishes are usually elaborate preparations, often with many ingredients added to the main vegetable to create complex flavors.

You will find that Sicilian bread is usually of a very high quality because of the wonderful nutty flavor of the famous Sicilian wheat. However, the zingiest flavors are fresh local lemons or the Sicilian oranges which can also be enjoyed as a freshly squeezed juice.

Finally, you will find that the sun and the soil both contribute to the excellence of Sicilian food and wine. The vivid colors and tastes they give to the local vegetables such as tomatoes, egg plants, peppers, zucchini, olives, oranges, and capers is a kaleidoscope for the senses.

Sicilian food melds an incredible variety of styles and historic ingredients while remaining uniquely Italian and ultimately fantastic.