I Banchi

Top choice in Ragusa


Michelin-star chef Ciccio Sultano is behind this contemporary, smart-casual eatery, which includes a dedicated bakery, specialist deli counter and the freedom to choose anything from caffè and just-baked pastries, to made-on-site gourmet panini, lazy wine-and-cheese sessions or more elaborate, creative dishes that put twists on Sicilian traditions, such as carob-glazed local pork with hummus and Modican chocolate salsa.


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