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Where to eat in Noto: Sotto La Porta Cucina & Pizza, in the historic centre near Porta Reale

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If you're looking for somewhere to eat in Noto during a visit to the Baroque historic centre, Sotto La Porta Cucina & Pizza is one of the best answers: it's located at Largo Porta Nazionale 9B, right next to the Porta Reale, the monumental entrance to the city.

Sotto La Porta Cucina & Pizza is a restaurant and pizzeria in Noto, open for lunch and dinner every day, in a very convenient location for those arriving from the historic centre or the car parks near the city entrance.



The menu at Sotto La Porta revolves around Sicilian and Mediterranean tradition. The cuisine is deeply rooted in the local area: EVO olive oil from the Val di Noto, Pachino cherry tomatoes, Sicilian citrus fruits, fresh fish, ricotta, capers and pistachio all feature in the dishes.


Seafood dishes Starters, first and second courses featuring fish, crustaceans, molluscs and Mediterranean flavours. A perfect choice for those who want the taste of the sea in a Baroque inland setting.


Land cuisine Sicilian dishes with meat, seasonal vegetables, cheeses and local produce. Busiata alla Norma, ricotta ravioli, parmigiana: classics of Sicilian tradition prepared with local ingredients.


Sicilian desserts An end-of-meal selection designed to complete the experience: traditional Sicilian desserts to round off lunch or dinner in the finest way.



Pizzeria in Noto: special pizzas dedicated to the city Alongside the restaurant, Sotto La Porta is a pizzeria in Noto with an offering that goes beyond classic pizzas. What sets it apart are the special pizzas dedicated to Noto: each pizza is named after a monument, a church, a palazzo or a coastal district of the city. La Porta Reale, la San Domenico, la Santa Chiara, la Basilica San Nicolò: pizzas that tell the story of Noto's historic centre through their ingredients.



  • The pizzeria menu includes:

    • Classic pizzas (Margherita, Norma, Capricciosa, Romana, 4 Formaggi)

    • Special pizzas dedicated to Noto and its monuments

    • Pizzas with buffalo mozzarella

    • Vegetarian pizzas

    • Pizzas with seafood flavours

    • Pizzoli and sweet pizzas


Menus for groups, students and tour parties Sotto La Porta also offers dedicated packages for groups, school parties and tour groups visiting Noto. Fish menus, meat menus, student menus and student pizza rounds are available: a practical solution for those organising guided tours, school trips or tours of the Val di Noto.

The location is one of the venue's greatest strengths: those arriving in Noto from the Porta Reale car park or walking along Via Cavour towards the historic centre pass literally right in front of the restaurant. It's a convenient stop before or after visiting the Cathedral, Palazzo Ducezio or the Baroque churches in the centre.

The restaurant is suitable for couples, families with children, groups of friends, passing tourists, and visitors to the province of Syracuse and the Val di Noto.


How to book or contact Sotto La Porta



 
 
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