3 Best Restaurants in Eraclea Minoa, Torre Salsa, and Sant'Angelo Muxara, Sicily

The concept of a "home restaurant," where people set up small restaurants in their homes, is becoming increasingly popular in Sicily. A five-minute car ride from Scala dei Turchi, you'll find "A Casa di Donatella," a tiny dining room inside the home of Donatella, a passionate home cook. Don't expect fine dining, but rather a warm home environment where you'll sample hearty homemade pastas and fresh seafood. If you're looking for an affordable and unique experience, give it a try. Reservations are essential, so call ahead (via WhatsApp).

This beach bar and restaurant comes with a chef who trained with Rick Stein and Giorgio Locatelli and spends his winters in Thailand and Indonesia, usually adding Southeast Asian flair to the fresh fish, seafood, and vegetables of his native Sicily. Guests rave about the fresh catch of the day, such as red snapper and tuna. Il Canaima is far more in touch with contemporary eating trends than many Sicilians, so you'll be happy to find dedicated gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian menus.

The village of Siculiana is unassuming, but its idyllic location above a golden beach backed by glinting white cliffs is best appreciated from a table at this inexpensive restaurant-bar right on the seafront. Along with the usual seafood pasta and grilled and deep-fried fish mains, there are several more inventive dishes, including some tempting vegetarian pastas and a daily fish soup.