With Ragusa Ibla, the stunning ancient historical center of the city of Ragusa, Sicily, as the perfect backdrop, this is one of the most romantic restaurants in Sicily. Both the atmosphere and the food are welcoming, as is the custom in southern Italy, where even progressive restaurants are more skewed toward comfort food. Chef Vincenzo Candiano presents highly technical dishes, such as risotto with lemongrass, fermented tomato hearts, smoked sardine, and seaweed powder, but he also nods to the island’s outstanding regional cuisine with dishes like grouper alla Norma or a mixed pasta with seafood.