Macallè Sicilian Bistrot | Ristorante in Ortigia Siracusa

School-kitchen food with wannabe fine dining presentation. All four courses we tried were bland and underwhelming, especially considering the ambition and prices. Low quality ingrediences and uninspiring delivery. The couple who run the restaurant were acting weird and made us slightly uncomfortable. This was the worst AND most expensive dinner in our two weeks in Syracuse. The wine and bread was good though and the setting was nice.

Small family run restaurant with the most amazing fish based menu. Had a 4 plate tasting menu which was close to perfecttion and what is possibly the best tiramisu I've ever tasted. The service is impeccable and the prices reasonable. Very highly recommended!

One of the best places for food lovers. The chef loves cooking and his customers and you can taste it in the way the food is prepared and arranged. Every course had its little story to tell and blow your senses. Quality comes at a price, but you will pay it gladly after trying this jewel. Let the chef Mauritio guide you through the evening. Amazing!

Great food, attentive waiters, located on a relatively quite street. This was recommended by the B&B host and we were happy we tried this restaurant. Dishes were tasty and well presented.

Our last night in Sicily ended on a high note. As per usual my darling husband had to be dragged to a special restaurant well known for their fresh produce and nouvelle Sicilian cuisine. I really had to put up with an ample amount of nagging to rather go to the local pizzeria! Undeterred I found my way to Macallè on the island Ortegia in Syracusa. Upon arrival we were the only patrons and the negative comments kept on coming from my "traditional" eater hubby Oh my soul, you should have heard the negative comments on the dishes and food parings! Chef Maurizio Moceo came to serve us personally. He had my husband taste 3 different Sicilian red wines before he could satisfy his idea of what a cabernet should be... so we were off to a rocky start as it was...and THEN one of worst things you can ask a chef happened: he asked for ICE to put in his wine! Mamma mia, I could have died on the spot! Chef Maurizio left and I just KNEW no ice will be arriving... Boy was I correct. A very calm chef Maurizio brought a wine glass cooler and calmly informed him..."no ice in our wines in this restaurant sir" I burst out laughing and immediately told chef Moceo that I adore his passion and the food fusion on his menu. He told me very proudly that the only true fusion of food is that of Sicily and that all other food fusions are actually food CONFUSIONS! I knew there and then that I am in for some REAL food fun and games. We ordered the anchovies stuffed with white fennel, breadcrumbs, raisins and pecorino cheese for entreé. I wish you all could see Dawie Theron' s jaw drop and then close very quickly after the first bite! He just LOVED the dish! It got better...My darling " picky eater" ordered the veal fillet wrapped in nebrodi bacon with seasonal vegetables ( because it's the only other thing on the menu he could supposedly stomach) I kid you not, I thought his eyes are going to pop right out of his head after he took the first bite! I could see he was defeated and could scarcely believe his tastebuds! The fillet was plated in 3 thick medallion cuts, wrapped in bacon. He gave me a morsal to taste. I have NEVER tasted ANYTHING better! I blurted out: " it's orgasmic!" Chantelle asked:" what is orgasmic?" I replied...I will tell you when you're 21! For ONCE my husband enjoyed one of my many quests to try special restaurants and walked away a happy eater! No boaring pasta in Italy tonight! I feel as if I was served by the Reuben Riffel of Sicily! Note to self : find out how to make nebrodi bacon!

An incredible tasting experience in the beautiful location of Ortigia, Syracuse! Beside the incredible food what really stands out is the attention to details and the passion in each recipe! Price wise is a bargain, could be more satisfied!

Great food and service, exceptional fish - octopus, squid, sea bass - and lovely feel to Macalle. Recommended by hotel we stayed at & lived up to expectations. Not cheap but real quality ingredients on the plates.

Absolutely amazing food and place!! The atmosphere is so good and the food is more than delicious. Had a fabulous time for my birthday there! And also they have tiramisu!! Don’t miss it! Highly recommended when you are in Ortigia!