Il Cortile di Archimede

Karen K. • 20 reviews

June 12, 2025

10/10

Lovely courtyard. Super friendly staff. Excellent food and wine. Reasonable prices. Quiet! Don’t miss this gem.

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Grazie mille!

James S. • 8 reviews

May 30, 2025

10/10

It is hard to choose what was most memorable but every category exceeded our expectations. The most important is usually the food and it was the best since we’ve been in Sicily. But they really treat you as a valuable friend, and the ambience is fantastic.

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Mika K. • 9 reviews

May 16, 2025

6.5/10

Swordfish and pasta, both Siracusa style, were really tasty. Torta di Limone also great old school baking. The inner yard was nice place to eat, but the plastic table was a bit wobbly. The ö waiter was really friendly, but being alone he had too many clients at the same time.

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Martin W. • 9 reviews

May 11, 2025

9/10

We first visited this restaurant 3 years ago and it was so welcoming that we decided to return on this trip. It is a small, family run restaurant and the family are so friendly. We had lots of conversation with the owner, despite the language barrier! The food was tasty and good value.

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Carol B. • 2 reviews

October 14, 2024

10/10

Our table of 4 was treated so beautifully, it made a very memorable experience. The Siracusan specialties were delicious-tuna with pistachio, swordfish and pasta all norma-All perfecto! Mille graze!

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Grazie mille!

ahmed n. • 1 review

September 23, 2024

7/10

The food and atmosphere were wonderful. Sadly the service was overwhelmed and nervous which slightly took away from the pleasure. We had to ask a few times for the bill.

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Judy N. • 3 reviews

September 15, 2024

10/10

Triple crown! Great food, service, and ambience. Our party of four had the appetizer of mussels with white wine and shared two orders of breaded chicken and pasta with eggplant. Everything we ordered was delicious. Wait staff was very attentive, professional, and efficient. The setting of this restaurant was also really nice. We plan on returning during our stay in Ortigia.

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Grazie mille!

RICHARD D. • 4 reviews

September 1, 2024

2/10

The seating is uncomfortable, plastic chairs and portable tables. No ambiance at all. We ordered the veal scallopine and the pasta Bolognese. We have visited Italy often and never had a meal of such poor quality. The pasta was hard (not al dente), the sauce tasted like it came from a jar, and it was not hot. The veal was tough and most of it was inedible. The meals had little taste. This is a typical tourist trap - STAY CLEAR!

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Il Cortile di Archimede • Owner

Mi dispiace, non vorrei offendervi, come voi avete fatto con il nostro operato, ma di cibo non ne capite assolutamente niente. Il sugo del barattolo come chiama lei era il ragù realizzato con il filetto, cucinato fresco ogni giorno. Le sedie di plastica che chiama lei, sono sedie e tavoli gran soleir leader indiscusso per arredamento per esterni per ristoranti. Se crede che un ristorante dentro un cortile del 1700 non abbia atmosfera non so cosa dire. La pasta orribile che dice lei, è pasta fatta in casa, quindi mi dispiace deludervi ma ho l'impressione che di cibo italiano non ne avete minimamente idea di quale fosse quello vero e fatto bene. La stragrande maggioranza delle recensioni parlano da sole... vi commentate da soli... il problema evidente era il conto come sempre chi critica ma mangia tutto facendo anche la scarpetta... vergognosi

Brandie L. • 1 review

July 4, 2024

10/10

I am so thankful I located II Corrtile Di Archmede via trip advisor when planning our trip to Siracusa. We returned three times during our stay as it was that good. The Eggplant Parmesan starter was perfectly prepared, tender and flavorful. We ordered this every visit. The Mussel starter was a large portion and flavorful. Enough to share or enjoy as a main dish. My boys loved the Tagliolini with mussels, clams, squids, shrimp. For main dishes my husband and I alternated between the Tuna in a pistachio crust with caponata, Roasted whole Seabass and Roasted prawns. All dishes were amazing. The portions are generous. The staff provided friendly and professional service. This gem can be found in a little alley that offers a shady and cool spot to enjoy lunch or dinner. This family run establishment receives my highest compliments.

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Thank you!

Riccardo C. • 45 reviews

June 16, 2024

8/10

Charming restaurant sitting in an old building’s hallway. The food was good, and the service, although a bit rushed, was satisfactory. However, with a bill of €100 for two people, it’s teetering on the edge of being a tourist trap. I wouldn’t return.

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Lori D. • 2 reviews

May 20, 2024

8.5/10

Lovely restaurant, off the beaten path. Staff was very friendly and the food was great!

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Miranda Y. • 1 review

April 9, 2024

10/10

Amazing food. A brilliant little gem of a restaurant even with so much competition from g

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James B. • 2 reviews

April 11, 2024

10/10

A great find. Charming restaurant serving great food - creative salads to start, delicious seafood risotto and fabulous swordfish with olives and capers and somehow we managed an excellent tiramisu with strong coffee flavour. Very good local wine. First class service.

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ELIZABETH P. • 7 reviews

April 7, 2024

8/10

Really lovely staff, and good food and service. Would certainly reccommend!

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Sisse J. • 2 reviews

April 13, 2024

10/10

Il. Cortile was a wonderful experience. The food and Wine was excellent and the staff was both very friendly, observant and fast. I recommend warmly this restaurant.

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Dana R. • 10 reviews

September 3, 2023

10/10

Top notch! We got this recommendation from Reddit and it truly lived up, the food was excellent and the service excellent. We had seafood pasta and grilled mixed seafood, and both were absolutely delicious. A gem in Ortygia - thank you again!

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David M. • 2 reviews

July 15, 2023

10/10

The food was really good. The pasta bolognese is probably on of the best I’ve ever had. The insalata siciliano was great. Will definitely go back and recommend this place to anyone.

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Victoria H. • 5 reviews

July 11, 2023

10/10

Loved this restaurant. Family owned. Fabulous food and service. Finally able to get a carafe of wine instead of a bottle. I would eat here again and highly recommend!

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Visakha M. • 1 review

June 15, 2023

10/10

Amazing food and friendly service. We went there two nights in a row for dinner. The seafood risotto was to die for. Great prices and great menu. Family owned and managed. Overall 10/10 I would highly recommend to make reservations but they accommodate us the first night when we walked in. We would highly suggest this restaurant to anyone who is looking to have a great meal. Thank you to the chef and the staff. ❤️

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Neil M. • 1 review

May 12, 2023

10/10

This family run restaurant was great with friendly staff and great food reasonably priced given the food quality would definitely come again and recommend for groups and couples but not children

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