Davè Sicilian Taste — Restaurant in Syracuse

Oh, to be me! One might perceive my existence as an unrelenting gauntlet of arduous trials: a day spent meandering through the labyrinthine arteries of Syracuse, a veritable cathedral of sun-drenched stone, punctuated by requisite visits to venerable churches and awe-inspiring cathedrals. And, dare I utter it, a few obligatory sojourns into dimly lit, yet decidedly charming, local taverns. The uninitiated might bemoan such a "hard life." Ha! I chortle with unbridled glee, for this, my dears, is quite simply the life of Riley! And what better way to culminate such a day of peripatetic pleasure than to gravitate towards the fabled Davè Siciliana Taste on the ethereal island of Ortigia? From the very moment one crosses its threshold, one is enveloped in an ambiance of unpretentious elegance, a sanctuary for the discerning palate. The epicurean journey that unfolded before me was nothing short of transcendent. Each dish, a veritable masterpiece of Sicilian culinary artistry, spoke volumes of passion, precision, and an innate understanding of flavor. The antipasti were a prelude of sublime simplicity, each bite a delicate symphony of fresh, unadulterated ingredients. The pasta, oh, the pasta! An edifice of textural perfection and savoury depth, clearly crafted with a reverence for tradition. And the mains, a crescendo of robust, yet refined, tastes that danced upon the tongue like a flamenco dancer's castanets. This, my chums, is not merely sustenance; it is an experience. It is the very quintessence of Sicilian taste, presented with an élan that borders on the divine. Davè Siciliana Taste is an unmissable pilgrimage for anyone who harbours even a modicum of appreciation for the truly magnificent. Go forth,...

Came here for dinner with the family (group of 7). I have to say that I was slightly disappointed.

The atmosphere was impeccable. The ambience and the service were both 5 star worthy. However, the food was not quite up to the same level.

I ordered the pasta Norma which was the typical local pasta dish with eggplants. Think of it as the chicken wings in a typical American bar or French onion soup in a French establishment: a dish that you can really tell if the chef knows what he was doing the kitchen. And unfortunately my pasta came uncooked (need about 2 more minutes before al dente 😅) and the sauce was too creamy also.

Someone at our table also ordered black pasta (Spaghettone con crema di aglio nero) and found the sauce was quite overpowering. It was unfortunate since there were some exquisite ingredients that were completely masked by the sauce.

I wish I could give a five star but unfortunately I can’t. I wish the chef was just having a bad day. But I don’t think I will come...

I loved that everything on the menu was pregnancy friendly. They freeze all the fresh fish and meat before making tartare and all the dairy products are pasteurised. The aubergine starter was excellent. Amberjack was also so special. I had a local fresh fish for main and my partner had norra pasta. Both were great. I wish we had tried the calamari, squid pasta and the octopus too. They all looked amazing. The I am not cheesecake desert was light to share and finish with. I had a fresh lemon drink it was so good, and my partners local IPA was great too. Lovely service. Maybe small detail but I thought the bread served with olive oil was bland and not so fresh but otherwise 10/10. Its a romantic restuarant mainly for couples but a few 4 people groups and solo diners were present too. Staff is very friendly. Its on a quiet street of the city but very central. Price was fair though the tartare starters a a bit pricey but for me it was worth it as...