Agriturismo Fratelli Sanacore

If you are an adventurous eater and you want to experience authentic rustic Sicilian dinner, this agritourism in Trapani´s countryside is the ideal place for you. The raw materials are directly produced on the spot in the ample farm of the family Sanacore. The atmosphere is rustic and genuine as well as elegant and cordial. Perfect for both a romantic dinner or a meal with the family. For the greediest, varied menus are available according to the season or the festivity.

• Web:

  www.sanacore.it

• E-mail:

  prenotazioni@sanacore.it

• Address:

  Strada Quartana 7, Guarrato

• Phone:

  +39 0923 864279

• More info:

  Website often updated, from where it is also possible to find offers and the menu of the season.

Ai lumi

This is the ideal place to start your journey in the traditional Sicilian cuisine. Sit in one of the rustic benches or in a typical wicker chair and enjoy dishes made exclusively with the best genuine materials. Very recommended are the specialties of the house: couscous with fish and cassatelle with broth. Each dish can be accompanied by local wines chosen from the extensive list of the restaurant. If you are looking for an elegant and refined restaurant, Ai lumi will not disappoint you.

• Web:

  www.ailumi.it

• Address:

  Corso Vittorio Emanuele 71, Trapani

• Phone:

  +39 0923 872418

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 1pm-3pm, 7.30pm-11pm

Ardigna

Ardigna is the main restaurant in the little village of Salemi, located on your way up the mountain, but do not let the location scare you off. The place is quite big but still reservation is recommended to make sure to get a table. The menu is typical Italian and waiters will guide you through the fresh dishes on offer. As in the Sicilian tradition dishes are abundant, so be prepared for a great meal! Strongly suggested is the mixed grill.

• Address:

  C/da Ardigna, Salemi

• Phone:

  +39 368 722 3269

• Opening hours:

  Tue-Fri 12pm-1am, 8pm-11pm. Sat-Sun 12.30pm-3.30pm, 8pm-11pm

I Grilli

If it is a steak that you are craving for, then you should visit I Grilli. The menu is creative and modern and from the wine list, pick a tasteful wine that will perfectly accompanied your meal. With the open grill you can see how the chef prepares your scrumptious meat. It is also very easy to find, being in the very centre of the city.

• Address:

  Corso Vittorio Emanuele 69-71, Trapani

• Phone:

  +39 0923 20663

La Muraglia

For those who love Asian cuisine, this is the perfect place. This Japanese and Chinese restaurant is particularly well-known in Trapani for its sushi. Being located in a coastal city, the fish is always daily fresh. Also offers Chines food like dumplings, noodle and rice dishes and other flavoured dishes. Takeaway service is also available.

• Address:

  Lungomare Dante Alighieri 56, Trapani

• Phone:

  +39 0923 542276

• Opening hours:

  Mon 6pm-12am; Tue-Sun 11am-3pm, 6pm-12am.

New Albatros

New Albatros on Favignana Island, serves Italian cuisine but what it is most known for is the drinks that complement its dishes. Whether you take a beer, which is served in a ceramic mug, or a cooling drink you will not get disappointed. A good idea is to come quite early if you would like a seat on their outdoor terrace. Perfect for an aperitif with friends.

• Address:

  Via Vittorio Emanuele, Favignana

• Phone:

  +39 346 757 6883

Baia Tre Torri

This club on the beach is one of the newest in Trapani's region. It is located on Marausa Beach, and it gains its momentum on Thursdays during summer season, when tourists and travellers join local youngsters in amazing aperitif and parties on the beach. The location is modern and the staff is professional, if you want to have great time during your holidays, then do not miss this club!

• Address:

  Viale Mozia, Marausa

• Phone:

  +39 388 051 2295

• Opening hours:

  Fri 11pm-3am

• More info:

  Closed during winter.

Caloma Sea Club

Being the only club located in the Trapani city centre, Caloma Sea Club is a favourite place for all party-goers in town. During summer it is frequented mostly on Tuesday night, when aperi-dinners are organised, followed by DJ set and theme parties all night long. So if you cannot wait until the weekend, this is the place to start your week.

• Address:

  Via Catulo Lutazio, Trapani

• Phone:

  +39 320 024 1638

• More info:

  Price range: upper-middle.

Cortile Ripa

In this pub located in the city centre you can find whatever you like to drink: beers, wines, cocktails and soft-drinks. Besides aperitif and appetizers, here you can also taste Ripa's crostoni, the perfect snack to accompany a refreshing beer. A place where to spend a quite evening among friends while listing to music.

• E-mail:

  cortileripa@gmail.com

• Address:

  via Crociferi 27, Trapani

• Phone:

  +39 334 815 4743

• Opening hours:

  Tue-Sun 7pm-3am

Frida's Bar

Bar/club in the historical centre of Trapani. Start your evening with a late afternoon aperitif, and enjoy an entire night of good music, cocktails, beers and wines. Each night offers a different vibe since different DJs play here every night. But what never change is the inspiration to Frida Kahlo, that is so obviously shown on the bar name and its décor.

• Address:

  Via crociferi 22, Trapani

• Phone:

  +39 347 186 9688

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Tue 6pm-3am;Thu-Sun 6pm-3am.

I Corti

Located near to the harbour, I Corti is perfect from the aperitif time until late evening. After an aperi-dinner accompanied by local wines and beers, the romantic pub turns into a loud pub with live music and DJ set. If craving for something fresh, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic cocktails with lots of fresh fruit are served by the experienced bartenders.

• Address:

  Viale regina elena 20, Trapani

• Phone:

  +39 329 800 4362

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 7pm-2am

Isla Blanca

Think loud music, a young party crowd and long sweaty dance nights in a stylish environment and you're there! The beach area and skybar Isla Blanca in Erice is open from the middle of May until the middle of September, it offers dance nights twice a week, but music and cocktails every night!

• Web:

  www.islablancabeach.com

• E-mail:

  info@islablancabeach.com

• Address:

  Via Dante Alighieri, 18, Casa Santa, Erice

• Phone:

  +39 345 020 6126

Antico Laboratorio La Rinascente

This “pasticceria” (bakery) is one of the favourites among the locals. Everybody in Trapani knows it but it is not easy to find, it has no sign or seats, but it is definitively worthy seeking out among Trapani's alleys. La Rinascente is considered the heaven of Sicilian pastry, here you can find any dessert the region has on offer: cannoli, cassatelle, geli, cialdoni... and much more!

• Address:

  Via Gatti 3, Trapani

• Phone:

  +39 0923 23767

• More info:

  On the web it is not easy to find information about this pasticceria, but if you ask the locals, they will be able to help you.

Bar Du Marinaru

On Favignana Island, right in front of the dock, a little and rustic bar will offer you a typical Sicilian coffee break, thanks to its "Caffè al pistacchio" (Pistachio nut coffee). It is a real specialty of this beautiful island, and it was Bar du Marinaru that made it so famous. So, if you are visiting Favignana or Trapani this tiny café can't be missed.

• E-mail:

  umarinaru@gmail.com

• Address:

  Via Molo S. Leonardo, Favignana

• Phone:

  +39 0923 921792

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 3.30am-8pm

• More info:

  Also open by night for pleasant night breaks.

Bar Europa

If you are looking for an abundant but not too expensive aperitif, breakfast or brunch, Bar Europa in San Vito Lo Capo is the right place for you. Besides being one of the few places, open also off-tourist season, this familiar bar offer rich meals and breaks without charging an arm and a leg for it.

• Address:

  Piazza Marinella 8, San Vito lo Capo

• Phone:

  +39 349 819 4552

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 7am-12pm

Bar Incontro

Bar and diner, perfect for a break at any time of the day. Here the signature dish is arancine, the typical Sicilian fried croquettes filled with rice, meat and tomato sauce, but also various vegan dishes is served. Its wide menu makes Bar Incontro perfect for some aperitif with friends!

• Address:

  Via archi 140, Trapani

• Phone:

  +39 0923 546244

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 5.30am-8pm

Bar Pasticceria Vultaggio

Before going back home from Sicily you should take with you some cannolis to share with your friends and family. At the Pasticceria Vultaggio, a small pastry-shop just outside Trapani, you will find the biggest cannolis in the city, this it is the ideal place where to stock up!

• E-mail:

  caffestaitibellezza@gmail.com

• Address:

  Via Cap. A.Rizzon 274, Trapani

• Phone:

  +39 349 358 2850

BeCool

BeCool is one of the most popular cafés in Trapani. In the morning, it offers a wide choice of sweet breakfast like classic brioche paired with cappuccino or with slush. Whereas in the late afternoon you can enjoy the varied appetizers composing the aperitif, together with a spritz or a refreshing drink.

• Web:

  www.barbecool.it/new

• E-mail:

  info@barbecool.it

• Address:

  Corso PierSanti Mattarella 84, Trapani

• Phone:

  +39 0923 365252

• Opening hours:

  Mon 6am-12.30am; Tue-Fri 6am-1.30am; Sat 6am-2.30am; Sun 6am-1am.