Regina Lucia - Syracuse

I was surprised this was on the Michelin Guide. The flavors are very strong, very rich. Extreme butter fish in one dish, large portions which made the tasting menu challenging. Compared to other Michelin recommended spots, the service ambiance were perfect. However the food was too strong and not balanced. I like seafood a lot, but this tasting menu was just tooo much. Don’t recommend.

I made a reservation over two months in advance at Ristorante Regina Lucia using TheFork. Two hours before my reservation I got a text asking me to confirm. I called the restaurant immediately and was told they didn’t have a table for me. They acknowledge that I had made a reservation through TheFork, but the person I spoke with didn’t even apologize for not holding my reservation. If they don’t want to take reservations through TheFork, then why list with them. I had to scramble to find reservations for my family at another restaurant.

Our best meal in Siracusa! The food was delicious and presented beautifully. The service staff took a lot of care to see that we were enjoying the meal. Highly recommend.

I tried the six course tasting with wine pairings. It was exquisite and awarded for 135 euros. The service was exceptional. It is regrettable that I live so far away.

Probably the best prepared octopus that I have ever had. The house made mixed seafood ravioli is amazing. Service was good but a bit stressed during our visit by a party of 30 next to us. Probably an unfair test. Next visit I would avoid the wine pairings and just get a bottle. Nice local wines but generous pourings only by a Mormon standard.