Apollonion - Osteria da Carlo
A charming seafood osteria in Syracuse serving daily catches with exceptional value, local wine, and a cozy atmosphere.
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Apollonion - Osteria da Carlo
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A charming seafood osteria in Syracuse serving daily catches with exceptional value, local wine, and a cozy atmosphere.
"The best seafood experience in Ortigia – fresh, tasty, and an incredible value!"
Book Ahead!
Reservations are essential as this popular spot fills up quickly. Pre-book your table to avoid disappointment.
Come Hungry
Portions are generous, especially on the tasting menu. Consider sharing if you have a smaller appetite.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Seafood
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+39 0931 483362
Address
Via Carmelo Campisi, 18, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy
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The Generous Tasting Menu
A 6-course seafood feast featuring incredibly fresh catches like swordfish carpaccio and raw prawns, with local wine included. Unbeatable value!
Hidden Gem Atmosphere
Tucked away on a quiet side street, this cozy osteria offers rustic Italian charm and romantic outdoor seating for an intimate dining experience.
Exceptional Freshness
Daily catches are the star, from delicate raw seafood to perfectly fried fritto misto and rich pasta dishes. Pure taste of the sea.
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Book Ahead!
Reservations are essential as this popular spot fills up quickly. Pre-book your table to avoid disappointment.
Come Hungry
Portions are generous, especially on the tasting menu. Consider sharing if you have a smaller appetite.
Embrace the Fixed Menu
Opt for the chef's multi-course fixed menu for an authentic taste of Sicily's finest appetizers, pasta, and fish.
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Book Ahead!
Reservations are essential as this popular spot fills up quickly. Pre-book your table to avoid disappointment.
Come Hungry
Portions are generous, especially on the tasting menu. Consider sharing if you have a smaller appetite.
Embrace the Fixed Menu
Opt for the chef's multi-course fixed menu for an authentic taste of Sicily's finest appetizers, pasta, and fish.
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Apollonion - Osteria da Carlo is lauded for its exceptionally fresh seafood and incredible value, particularly the extensive tasting menu. Diners praise the authentic atmosphere and attentive service, though some find the fixed menu courses to be very generous. While most are delighted, a few mention that some dishes on the tasting menu were not to their personal taste.
"So we had a recommendation for this little gem, after looking at the menu we thought, how can it only have 6 items on the menu. We decided to stay and ordered mussels, pasta, fried seafood and fish of the day, and everything was amazing and delicious. They do offer a degustation menu as well."
Helen Myers
"The tasting menu is an incredible value for money, maybe even too much - you better be hungry and even then it’s going to be a challenge to chew yourself through it.
Some courses are more creative than others and the service was a touch unmotivated, but we stood up nonetheless satisfied at the end."
Dobsa Peter
"We had the tasting menu. Food was soso for me. I generally like garlic bread but this one didn't taste good on its own, in any sauce, or any broth. The pasta with tuna ragou at the end was really not to my taste. We saw a lot of people didn't finish theirs either. i was hovering 3 stars but the dessert was really good. We had the pistachio cheesecake and Panna cotta. Wine and water and dessert being included saves this for me."
Aeron Ee
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, reservations are essential as Apollonion - Osteria da Carlo is very popular and fills up quickly, especially during peak times.
The tasting menu offers a generous 6-course seafood experience, featuring a variety of appetizers, pasta, fish, and dessert, with local wine included.
Yes, portions are very generous, especially on the tasting menu. It's recommended to share if you have a smaller appetite.
The restaurant has a cozy, rustic Italian atmosphere with charming outdoor seating on a quiet side street, making it ideal for a romantic evening.
The menu, particularly the tasting menu, is dependent on the daily catches, ensuring the freshest seafood experience.
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Unassuming to say this least, this humble eatery is tucked away down a quiet Sicilian side street. The perfect setting for a romantic evening with charming outdoor seating, inside the decor oozes Italian rusticity thanks to stone-decked walls and vintage wine on show. However when it comes to the menu and dishes, Apollonion Osteria da Carlo is anything but subtle.
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There’s not much decision-making here, you just pick your wine and wait for the food courses to keep coming – various appetizers, pasta dishes, fish entrée, desert – the chef decides, and it’s all delicious. The place is quite small and cozy, so book ahead, the price is very reasonable considering all the food they give you, and good value for money.
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They always include a selection of both raw and cooked seafood, along with piles of toasted seasoned bread. I love the mussels steamed with almonds. If you are still hungry after the antipasti, you can order one of their excellent pastas.
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