Are you wondering what to eat in Agrigento? Sicilian tradition is at its best here. Agrigento's cuisine is a triumph of Mediterranean flavours. Here are the traditional dishes you absolutely must try during your stay in Agrigento.
- Pasta with sardines – the symbol dish of Sicily
- Fish couscous – a legacy of the Arab-Sicilian tradition
- Sarde a beccafico – sardines stuffed with breadcrumbs and pine nuts
- Cùbbaita – almond and honey nougat
- Cannoli and cassata – the kings of Sicilian pastry
- Agrigento almonds – stars of the Almond Blossom Festival
Where to enjoy them
In the historic centre of Agrigento, along Via Atenea, you'll find numerous typical trattorias. Just ask us: we'll be happy to recommend our favourite spots.
The dishes you absolutely must try in Agrigento
Wondering what to eat in Agrigento means discovering a rich, Mediterranean cuisine. Among the first courses stand out the spaghetti with sardines and pasta with tenerumi; among the main courses, fresh fish and the couscous with fish, a legacy of the nearby North African culture. Don't miss the street food: panelle, croquettes and arancine.
On the dessert front, what to eat in Agrigento has a delicious answer: the cannoli with very fresh ricotta, Sicilian cassata and almond pastries. Many products come from the surrounding area, such as pistachio and the almond trees that every February colour the Valley of the Temples during the Almond Blossom Festival.
Where to enjoy the flavours of Agrigento
To discover what to eat in Agrigento we recommend the trattorias of the historic centre and of San Leone, by the sea. Our rooms with a private kitchen in B&B Miravalle also let you prepare the fresh market products yourself.
Looking for where to stay in Agrigento? The B&B MiraValle Agrigento awaits you in the city centre, with rooms overlooking the sea and Valley of the Temples, breakfast on request and 24/7 self check-in. Book your stay now!
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