Cappuccio Pesce Fresco
A vibrant street food stall in Ortigia's market, serving the freshest, most flavorful seafood with a trendy, social vibe.
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Cappuccio Pesce Fresco
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Must-see attractions
A vibrant street food stall in Ortigia's market, serving the freshest, most flavorful seafood with a trendy, social vibe.
"A must-go lunch spot in Ortigia with the freshest seafood and flavors so zesty you feel one with Sicily!"
Lunchtime Market Visit
Visit during lunchtime for a quick, delicious meal while exploring the vibrant street market.
Try Popular Dishes
Don't miss popular dishes like tuna tataki or fried mahi-mahi, often featured as the catch of the day.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Seafood, Street Food, Sicilian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+39 393 436 3341
Address
Via Emanuele Giaracà, 8, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy
Highlights
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Fresh Seafood Street Food
Experience the freshest seafood, prepared street food style with vibrant, zesty flavors straight from the market.
Unique Swordfish Burger
Savor the signature swordfish burger, a delightful street food creation with capers and anchovies.
Trendy Market Atmosphere
Immerse yourself in a trendy yet social dining atmosphere within the bustling market.
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Lunchtime Market Visit
Visit during lunchtime for a quick, delicious meal while exploring the vibrant street market.
Try Popular Dishes
Don't miss popular dishes like tuna tataki or fried mahi-mahi, often featured as the catch of the day.
Be Prepared to Wait
Expect a wait for a table, but enjoy a glass of wine while you anticipate the fresh seafood.
Friendly & Accommodating
Staff are friendly and can offer excellent recommendations. Their service enhances the dining experience.
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from all over the internet
Lunchtime Market Visit
Visit during lunchtime for a quick, delicious meal while exploring the vibrant street market.
Try Popular Dishes
Don't miss popular dishes like tuna tataki or fried mahi-mahi, often featured as the catch of the day.
Be Prepared to Wait
Expect a wait for a table, but enjoy a glass of wine while you anticipate the fresh seafood.
Friendly & Accommodating
Staff are friendly and can offer excellent recommendations. Their service enhances the dining experience.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Cappuccio Pesce Fresco is celebrated for its incredibly fresh and flavorful seafood, served street-food style in a lively market setting. Diners rave about the unique dishes and the friendly, accommodating staff who enhance the experience. While some find the portions small for the price and the paper plates a bit casual, the overall consensus is that the quality of the produce and the zesty flavors make it a must-visit spot in Ortigia.
"A must go to lunch spot in Ortigia. We love the surprise of an unassuming market stall with the freshest seafood and flavors so zesty you feel one with Sicily. Excellent service, delicious food, and great value. The restaurant is proud of their quality of produce as they absolutely should. The bruschetta is a standout."
Hannah R
"Happy place for raw fish and bottarga lovers. Stylish market restaurant, run by the family who owns the seafood market stall next to the restaurant. Excellent quality and rare products. Great choice of wines, especially orange wines. Sometimes food is accompanied by a DJ. Prices are quite high but match the quality. Menu changes according to availability of the seafood. Standards are fried mixed seafood and bruschetta with marinated anchovies. Only outdoor seating. (Price varies according to choice, 15-50 Euro)"
Yvonne Foerster
"we stumbled upon this GLORIOUS restaurant today for lunch and oh my, what a find!! The food was insanely good, there were many ooo’s and ahh’s as they brought food out as it was ready and every dish we had was packed full of delicious, fresh flavours. The atmosphere is super relaxed and cool, and felt very authentic. They were kind enough to say thank you with a few bruschetta’s for coming to have lunch on such a hot day (when most people were inside, likely with the air con on high) and the service overall was fantastic, really lovely people who just seemed to want us to have a lovely time- which we did!! can’t recommend visiting here enough, I wish I could eat here every day!!!"
Eden Harris
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can expect very fresh seafood, with the menu often changing daily based on what's available at the market. Popular items include tuna tataki, fried fish, and swordfish burgers.
Yes, it's an ideal place for a quick lunch, especially if you are exploring the street market.
Reservations are not typically mentioned. It's a market stall, so it's likely a walk-in establishment. Be prepared to wait for a table, especially during peak hours.
The atmosphere is described as trendy, social, and relaxed, with a strong connection to the local market.
While primarily a seafood restaurant, they do offer some vegetarian options such as a 'burger veg' and salads, though specific details should be confirmed on-site.
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