Crai Simpatica In Siracusa

Honest prices and well stocked with cold cuts and cheeses

This place might look like a regular supermarket at first glance, but it’s so much more than that. Tucked inside is a fantastic deli counter with freshly sliced meats, cheeses, and everything you’d expect from a proper Italian salumeria. We had the panini with pesto, mortadella, and stracciatella cheese, and it was nothing short of incredible. The bread was perfectly toasted, the ingredients fresh and flavorful, and the combination of creamy stracciatella with the slightly salty mortadella and aromatic pesto was just perfect. It’s the kind of sandwich you remember long after you’ve finished it. After ordering, you can sit outside and enjoy your food in a relaxed, casual setting – perfect for a quick lunch or a laid-back snack break. Definitely not your average supermarket stop!

Very kind staff, excellent products!

Kind and knowledgeable staff, I highly recommend it

I had a great time. Compliments to Mrs. Alessia who served us with such care. She was very kind and helpful. Excellent idea perfect for a quick lunch saving something and above all NO tourist traps!!

Tuesday 20 May 2025 to Tuesday 27 May 2025 We only visited once this May, on Monday, and bought only cheese. Salad Ricotta at €3.64 and Smoked Scamorza at €2.90 cost €6.54. Tuesday 26 September 2023 to Tuesday 3 October 2023 We visited on a Saturday morning and just bought a bottle of mandarin liquor at €16 and two half kilogramme bags of Garofalo brand Rigatoni pasta at €1.55 each. Tuesday 9 May 2023 to Tuesday 16 May 2023 We bought ten one kilo bags of Barilla pasta at €1.49 per bag. Three bags of Caserecce, three bags of Tortiglioni, two bags of Rigatoni and two bags of Sedani Rigati. Thank goodness I have room in my suitcase and the 22 kilo Jet2 allowance is more than enough! On our third visit we met the large black and white cat, who was asking to be fed and batted my wife twice. Beware of a hungry cat!. We bought a bottle of Prickly Pear Liquor at €16, a bag of Gocciole chocolate biscuits at €3.69 and three pieces of Italian cheese for a total bill of €27.89. Friday 25 September 2020 to Friday 2 October 2020 A small supermarket with narrow aisles but this is more than compensated by the sheer variety of items available. We bought four one kilo bags of Barilla pasta (two times Casarecce and two times Spaccatelle at €1.35 each) and four half kilo bags of Voiello pasta (Mafalde Corte at €1.45 each). We went back again and bought a bottle of Cannella (cinnamon liqueur) at €9.00 and two bags of Zigari lemon biscuits (made in Sicily) at €3.70 each. On our final visit we bought two types of cheeses that you just can't get in England! The cost was €5 48 but I gave them €5.55 in loose change. I made the staff laugh by saying (in Italian ) "Here is all my change. It is €5.55. I do not need this in the North of England." Sunday 5 May 2019 to Sunday 12 May 2019 I was greeted by a member of staff as we walked in as I was wearing an "Italia" hoody, despite the fact that we are fair and pale skinned English tourists! Once again we bought eight one kilo bags of Barilla pasta (four Cataneselle and four Casarecce) for €1.35 per kilo bag. We went back a second time and bought a bottle of cinnamon liqueur (€9.00) for Christmas! Sunday 8 April 2018 to Sunday 15 April 2018 This is a quite small supermarket with narrow aisles, even by Italian standards. Nevertheless, they seemed well stocked and had some lovely looking fruit and vegetables. We bought eight one kilo bags of Barilla pasta (four Cataneselle and four Casarecce) for €1.35 per kilo bag. Sunday 7 May 2017 to Sunday 14 May 2017 The best selection of pasta, biscuits, plum tomatoes and cheese on Ortigia.

During a do-it-yourself walk among the archaeological wonders of Ortigia, I came across the InCoop supermarket on Via Cavour. It was already past lunch time and, having planned to have dinner on my way back to Catania, I decided to go in, even though my partner was a little hesitant. To my surprise, I discovered at the delicatessen counter that they prepare sandwiches on the spot: a real stroke of luck! The girls at the counter were kind, helpful and professional. For just €7.21 I bought two well-filled sandwiches with cooked ham and mozzarella, plus two half bottles of water. Enjoyed sitting on a bench in the main square, they disappeared in an instant! To complete the moment, a model with a photographer in tow improvised a photoshoot before our eyes. A simple, tasty and… memorable lunch. Thank you, InCoop! 👍😜😜😜

Small grocery where you get everything you need during a trip.

Not the biggest grocery store in the world, but they have almost anything you would need in a pinch.

We tourists visiting looking for a quick lunch. Very kind girls at the counter, fresh products, super tasty sandwich service, with a small table in front to eat on the spot. Thank you! Top!