I Banchi Sicily

I Banchi sits on Via Orfanotrofio. It is a ten-minute walk from the Duomo di San Giorgio and near the other Ragusa hilltop landmarks. The restaurant holds a ranking of 23 on the 50 Top Italy list for modern trattoria bistros.

This venue offers a Mediterranean and seafood-focused menu that ignores the heavy, tourist-centric tradition found in the immediate shadow of the Duomo. While many of its neighbours rely on the prestige of the surrounding Baroque architecture to draw crowds, I Banchi prioritizes a modern, precise execution of Italian ingredients. The room runs smart and elegant, making it the better choice for those who prefer their dinner with technical discipline rather than the usual rustic bravado of the district. It provides a necessary upgrade for anyone tired of the stagnant menus that clutter the path to the Giardino Ibleo.