Places to eat

1 Mimì alla Ferrovia

Near the train station, Mimì specializes in fish and seafood, but they also have great pasta e ceci (soup with chickpeas).

Address: Via Alfonso d’Aragona 19
Phone: 081 553 85 25
Closing info: Closed Sun, 2 weeks Aug
Price range: €€€

2 Cantina della Sapienza

The menu changes daily but is always authentic. Dishes such as melanzane alla parmigiana (aubergine/eggplant with mozzarella and tomato).

Address: Via della Sapienza 40
Phone: 081 45 90 78
Closing info: Closed D, Sun, Aug
Additional info: No credit cards
Price range: €

3 La Cantina del Sole

A favourite with the locals, this restaurant is noted for recipes that date back to the 1600s.

Address: Via G Paladino 3
Phone: 081 552 73 12
Closing info: Closed Mon, Tue–Sat L, Aug
Price range: €€€

4 Bellini

This trattoria specializes in sea­food pasta and grilled catch of the day. Pizza also available.

Address: Via Sta Maria di Costantinopoli 79–80
Phone: 081 45 97 74
Closing info: Closed Sun, 1 wk Aug
Price range: €€

5 Simposium

The table is communal, waiters are in period costume, and the entertainment and food are based on historic eras. Book ahead.

Address: Via B Croce 38
Phone: 081 551 85 10
Additional info: Call ahead for opening hours
Price range: €€€

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