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Siracusa food calendar
What is in season in Siracusa, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Siracusa
The best of January: A Borderi sandwich, Blood oranges and Ortigia market.
In season
- Blood orangeswinter
Piled at market stalls and squeezed into juice.
Dec–Mar - Sea urchin
A local guide says urchin fishing is paused in May and June, so ask what is local.
Jul–Apr
Eat it now
- A Borderi sandwich
Chef's choice, with tricotta. Go at ten; the line is long by one.
On the calendar
- Ortigia marketMonday to Saturday mornings
Via Emmanuele de Benedictis, about 7:30 to 14:00. Closed Sunday. Go by 9:30 for the fish.
Plan around
- Some hotels closeJanuary and February
Hotel Lume is open March to December.
Jan–Feb - Market closedSunday
The market and Borderi are shut on Sunday; Don Camillo too.
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Siracusa
The best of February: A Borderi sandwich, Blood oranges and Ortigia market.
In season
- Blood orangeswinter
Piled at market stalls and squeezed into juice.
Dec–Mar - Sea urchin
A local guide says urchin fishing is paused in May and June, so ask what is local.
Jul–Apr
Eat it now
- A Borderi sandwich
Chef's choice, with tricotta. Go at ten; the line is long by one.
On the calendar
- Ortigia marketMonday to Saturday mornings
Via Emmanuele de Benedictis, about 7:30 to 14:00. Closed Sunday. Go by 9:30 for the fish.
Plan around
- Some hotels closeJanuary and February
Hotel Lume is open March to December.
Jan–Feb - Market closedSunday
The market and Borderi are shut on Sunday; Don Camillo too.
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Siracusa
The best of March: A Borderi sandwich, Blood oranges and Ortigia market.
In season
- Blood orangeswinter
Piled at market stalls and squeezed into juice.
Dec–Mar - Sea urchin
A local guide says urchin fishing is paused in May and June, so ask what is local.
Jul–Apr
Eat it now
- A Borderi sandwich
Chef's choice, with tricotta. Go at ten; the line is long by one.
On the calendar
- Ortigia marketMonday to Saturday mornings
Via Emmanuele de Benedictis, about 7:30 to 14:00. Closed Sunday. Go by 9:30 for the fish.
Plan around
- Market closedSunday
The market and Borderi are shut on Sunday; Don Camillo too.
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Siracusa
Shoulder seasonThe best of April: Raw seafood at Cappuccio, A Borderi sandwich and Ortigia market.
In season
- Raw prawns, oysters and clams at the market
Cappuccio, the seasonal seafood stall at Via Emanuele Giaracà 8, runs from Easter to October.
Apr–Oct - Sea urchin
A local guide says urchin fishing is paused in May and June, so ask what is local.
Jul–Apr
Eat it now
- Raw seafood at CappuccioEaster to October
The seasonal seafood stall at Via Emanuele Giaracà 8, also open for dinner.
Apr–Oct - A Borderi sandwich
Chef's choice, with tricotta. Go at ten; the line is long by one.
On the calendar
- Ortigia marketMonday to Saturday mornings
Via Emmanuele de Benedictis, about 7:30 to 14:00. Closed Sunday. Go by 9:30 for the fish.
Plan around
- Market closedSunday
The market and Borderi are shut on Sunday; Don Camillo too.
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Siracusa
Peak seasonThe best of May: Raw seafood at Cappuccio, A Borderi sandwich and Greek Theatre season.
In season
- Raw prawns, oysters and clams at the market
Cappuccio, the seasonal seafood stall at Via Emanuele Giaracà 8, runs from Easter to October.
Apr–Oct
Eat it now
- Raw seafood at CappuccioEaster to October
The seasonal seafood stall at Via Emanuele Giaracà 8, also open for dinner.
Apr–Oct - A Borderi sandwich
Chef's choice, with tricotta. Go at ten; the line is long by one.
On the calendar
- Greek Theatre seasonMay to early July
Classical plays at the Greek Theatre; the 60th season ran May 9 to July 6, 2025. Restaurants fill on show nights.
May–Jul - Ortigia marketMonday to Saturday mornings
Via Emmanuele de Benedictis, about 7:30 to 14:00. Closed Sunday. Go by 9:30 for the fish.
Plan around
- Market closedSunday
The market and Borderi are shut on Sunday; Don Camillo too.
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Siracusa
Peak seasonThe best of June: Raw seafood at Cappuccio, A Borderi sandwich and Greek Theatre season.
In season
- Raw prawns, oysters and clams at the market
Cappuccio, the seasonal seafood stall at Via Emanuele Giaracà 8, runs from Easter to October.
Apr–Oct
Eat it now
- Raw seafood at CappuccioEaster to October
The seasonal seafood stall at Via Emanuele Giaracà 8, also open for dinner.
Apr–Oct - A Borderi sandwich
Chef's choice, with tricotta. Go at ten; the line is long by one.
On the calendar
- Greek Theatre seasonMay to early July
Classical plays at the Greek Theatre; the 60th season ran May 9 to July 6, 2025. Restaurants fill on show nights.
May–Jul - Ortigia marketMonday to Saturday mornings
Via Emmanuele de Benedictis, about 7:30 to 14:00. Closed Sunday. Go by 9:30 for the fish.
Plan around
- Crowds and heatsummer
Ortigia is busiest June to September. Book dinner at least three days ahead.
Jun–Sep - Market closedSunday
The market and Borderi are shut on Sunday; Don Camillo too.
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Siracusa
The best of July: Raw seafood at Cappuccio, A Borderi sandwich and Greek Theatre season.
In season
- Raw prawns, oysters and clams at the market
Cappuccio, the seasonal seafood stall at Via Emanuele Giaracà 8, runs from Easter to October.
Apr–Oct - Sea urchin
A local guide says urchin fishing is paused in May and June, so ask what is local.
Jul–Apr
Eat it now
- Raw seafood at CappuccioEaster to October
The seasonal seafood stall at Via Emanuele Giaracà 8, also open for dinner.
Apr–Oct - A Borderi sandwich
Chef's choice, with tricotta. Go at ten; the line is long by one.
On the calendar
- Greek Theatre seasonMay to early July
Classical plays at the Greek Theatre; the 60th season ran May 9 to July 6, 2025. Restaurants fill on show nights.
May–Jul - Ortigia marketMonday to Saturday mornings
Via Emmanuele de Benedictis, about 7:30 to 14:00. Closed Sunday. Go by 9:30 for the fish.
Plan around
- Crowds and heatsummer
Ortigia is busiest June to September. Book dinner at least three days ahead.
Jun–Sep - Market closedSunday
The market and Borderi are shut on Sunday; Don Camillo too.
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Siracusa
A hard monthThe best of August: Raw seafood at Cappuccio, A Borderi sandwich and Ortigia market.
In season
- Raw prawns, oysters and clams at the market
Cappuccio, the seasonal seafood stall at Via Emanuele Giaracà 8, runs from Easter to October.
Apr–Oct - Sea urchin
A local guide says urchin fishing is paused in May and June, so ask what is local.
Jul–Apr
Eat it now
- Raw seafood at CappuccioEaster to October
The seasonal seafood stall at Via Emanuele Giaracà 8, also open for dinner.
Apr–Oct - A Borderi sandwich
Chef's choice, with tricotta. Go at ten; the line is long by one.
On the calendar
- Ortigia marketMonday to Saturday mornings
Via Emmanuele de Benedictis, about 7:30 to 14:00. Closed Sunday. Go by 9:30 for the fish.
Plan around
- Crowds and heatsummer
Ortigia is busiest June to September. Book dinner at least three days ahead.
Jun–Sep - Market closedSunday
The market and Borderi are shut on Sunday; Don Camillo too.
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Siracusa
Peak seasonThe best of September: Raw seafood at Cappuccio, A Borderi sandwich and Ortigia market.
In season
- Raw prawns, oysters and clams at the market
Cappuccio, the seasonal seafood stall at Via Emanuele Giaracà 8, runs from Easter to October.
Apr–Oct - Sea urchin
A local guide says urchin fishing is paused in May and June, so ask what is local.
Jul–Apr
Eat it now
- Raw seafood at CappuccioEaster to October
The seasonal seafood stall at Via Emanuele Giaracà 8, also open for dinner.
Apr–Oct - A Borderi sandwich
Chef's choice, with tricotta. Go at ten; the line is long by one.
On the calendar
- Ortigia marketMonday to Saturday mornings
Via Emmanuele de Benedictis, about 7:30 to 14:00. Closed Sunday. Go by 9:30 for the fish.
Plan around
- Crowds and heatsummer
Ortigia is busiest June to September. Book dinner at least three days ahead.
Jun–Sep - Market closedSunday
The market and Borderi are shut on Sunday; Don Camillo too.
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Siracusa
Peak seasonThe best of October: Raw seafood at Cappuccio, A Borderi sandwich and Ortigia market.
In season
- Raw prawns, oysters and clams at the market
Cappuccio, the seasonal seafood stall at Via Emanuele Giaracà 8, runs from Easter to October.
Apr–Oct - Sea urchin
A local guide says urchin fishing is paused in May and June, so ask what is local.
Jul–Apr
Eat it now
- Raw seafood at CappuccioEaster to October
The seasonal seafood stall at Via Emanuele Giaracà 8, also open for dinner.
Apr–Oct - A Borderi sandwich
Chef's choice, with tricotta. Go at ten; the line is long by one.
On the calendar
- Ortigia marketMonday to Saturday mornings
Via Emmanuele de Benedictis, about 7:30 to 14:00. Closed Sunday. Go by 9:30 for the fish.
Plan around
- Market closedSunday
The market and Borderi are shut on Sunday; Don Camillo too.
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Siracusa
Shoulder seasonThe best of November: A Borderi sandwich, Sea urchin and Vinacria wine fest.
In season
- Sea urchin
A local guide says urchin fishing is paused in May and June, so ask what is local.
Jul–Apr
Eat it now
- A Borderi sandwich
Chef's choice, with tricotta. Go at ten; the line is long by one.
On the calendar
- Vinacria wine fest
Held at the Antico Mercato di Ortigia in November 2025. The 2026 edition moved to Radicepura, Giarre, near Catania.
- Ortigia marketMonday to Saturday mornings
Via Emmanuele de Benedictis, about 7:30 to 14:00. Closed Sunday. Go by 9:30 for the fish.
Plan around
- Market closedSunday
The market and Borderi are shut on Sunday; Don Camillo too.
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Siracusa
The best of December: A Borderi sandwich, Blood oranges and Festa di Santa Lucia.
In season
- Blood orangeswinter
Piled at market stalls and squeezed into juice.
Dec–Mar - Sea urchin
A local guide says urchin fishing is paused in May and June, so ask what is local.
Jul–Apr
Eat it now
- A Borderi sandwich
Chef's choice, with tricotta. Go at ten; the line is long by one.
On the calendar
- Festa di Santa LuciaDec 13
Procession from the Duomo over the bridges to Santa Lucia al Sepolcro. Check this year's programme.
- Ortigia marketMonday to Saturday mornings
Via Emmanuele de Benedictis, about 7:30 to 14:00. Closed Sunday. Go by 9:30 for the fish.
Plan around
- Market closedSunday
The market and Borderi are shut on Sunday; Don Camillo too.
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.