A Baroque town stacked on two levels along a steep gorge in the southeast, its houses rising in tiers above the old riverbed.
The flight of steps to San Giorgio crowns the upper town, and Modica is renowned for its grainy chocolate, made by an old Aztec method.
When to visit Modica
Average highs and lows across the year.
Eating and drinking in Modica
Well-loved everyday tables and Michelin stars, each checked open.
- Osteria Ricotta & Co mangiare di casaOsteria
- Trattoria da FabioTrattoria
- Makè Pizza ModicaPizzeria
- Pizza NiriaPizzeria
- QB Quello BuonoTrattoria
- I LupiniTrattoria
Michelin-starred
- Duomo ★★
- Locanda Don Serafino ★
Sleeping in Modica
Well-reviewed places to stay, each checked open, by town.
- Torre Don Virgilio Country Hotel
- Modica Boutique Hotel4-star
- Hotel Torre del Sud4-star
- Agriturismo IL Granaio
- Casa Catalè
- Palazzo Il Cavaliere
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