Fattoria delle Torri

You’d think a restaurant set in a restored Palazzo just off the main Corso Umberto drag would be easy to find, but in fact a recent trip required walking directions on Google Maps to save the day after numerous dead-end attempts down dark alleys. Once found, however, this is one of Modica’s most upscale restaurants.

The dining room is set under high stone arches and the presentation of the dishes is a bit more of a production than it needs to be. The upscale interpretation of classic Sicilan fare, however, is beautifully executed. All the pasta and several different types of bread are made in-house, and besides seafood (always excellent in this part of Sicily), the Fattoria menu has equally strong meat dishes, including, on a recent trip, lamb and rabbit . During the summertime, tables are set on a gorgeous al fresco courtyard, lined with lemon trees.