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Caelum Hyblae
( 093 222 04 02;
www.bbcaelumhyblae.it
;
Salita Specula 11, Ragusa Ibla; d €100-120)
With its book-
lined reception and crisp white decor, this stylish, family-run B&B exudes quiet sophistic-
ation. Each of the seven rooms has views over the cathedral and while they're not the
biggest, they're immaculately turned out with unadorned walls, pristine beds and func-
tional modern furniture.
B&B
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Eating
Quattro Gatti
( 093 224 56 12; Via Valverde 95; meals €18; dinner, closed Mon Oct-May & Sun Jun-Sep)
This
Sicilian-Slovak eatery near the Giardini Iblei serves an amazing four-course fixed-price
menu bursting with fresh, local flavours. The antipasti spread is especially memorable, as
are the seasonally changing specials scribbled on the blackboard up front. Slovak-inspired
offerings such as goulash and apple strudel round out a menu of Sicilian classics.
SICILIAN
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Gelati DiVini
( 093 222 89 89;
www.gelatidivini.it
;
Piazza Duomo 20; ice cream from €2; 10am-midnight)
This
exceptional
gelateria
makes wine-flavoured ice creams like marsala and muscat, plus un-
conventional offerings including rose, fennel, wild mint and the surprisingly tasty
gocce
verdi
, made with local olive oil.
GELATO
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La Rusticana
( 093 222 79 81; Corso XXV Aprile 68; meals €25; Wed-Mon)
Fans of the
Montalbano
TV
series will want to eat here, as this is where scenes set in the fictional Trattoria San Calo-
gero were filmed. In reality, it's a cheerful, boisterous trattoria whose generous portions
and relaxed vine-covered terrace ensure a loyal clientele. The food is defiantly
casareccia
(home-style), so expect no-frills pastas and uncomplicated cuts of grilled meat. Slow Food
recommended.
TRATTORIA
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Ristorante Duomo
( 093 265 12 65; Via Capitano Bocchieri 31; meals €90-100, tasting menus €135-140)
This is gener-
ally regarded as one of Sicily's best restaurants. Behind the stained-glass door, small
rooms are outfitted like private parlours, ensuring a suitably romantic ambience for Chef
Ciccio Sultano's refined creations. These combine ingredients in imaginative, unconven-
MODERN SICILIAN
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