A'matticana - RIPOSTO

This was a recomended spot by our B&B hosts, a place where the locals go for a granita (a semi frozen desert) often eaten at breakfast time. The owner is very h... read more This was a recomended spot by our B&B hosts, a place where the locals go for a granita (a semi frozen desert) often eaten at breakfast time. The owner is very helpful and speaks fairly good English. Find it just behind the fish market.

This appears to be a place where locals go, the owner was really friendly and spoke a bit of English (which helped with our limited Italian! . We had a fantasti... read more This appears to be a place where locals go, the owner was really friendly and spoke a bit of English (which helped with our limited Italian! . We had a fantastic Sicilian classic of Granita with Brioche for breakfast. It was probably the best brioche we've ever had light and buttery. Granita is a local specialty, originally from Sicily similar to sorbet but a but a little coarser. We sat outside and went for two pistachio Granita with small chunks of the nut, the coffee was also really good, sweet without the need for sugar and rich to taste. All for less than 10 EUR.

We've been living in Sicily for 3 summers now and this is where we had the best granita. Located in a fresh little street behind the fish/fruit market, this lit... read more We've been living in Sicily for 3 summers now and this is where we had the best granita. Located in a fresh little street behind the fish/fruit market, this little bar offer granitas made with almonds, pistacchio or whatever fresh products they found. A must try !

This was suggested by my B B host, fantastic local style breakfast, peach strawberry granita with warm Brioche. Everything is fresh always has people around read more This was suggested by my B B host, fantastic local style breakfast, peach strawberry granita with warm Brioche. Everything is fresh always has people around

This lovely little cafe on a side street in Riposto provides a perfect spot for relaxing with a drink or having a snack. The owner was very helpful and friendly... read more This lovely little cafe on a side street in Riposto provides a perfect spot for relaxing with a drink or having a snack. The owner was very helpful and friendly.