Modica was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status in 2002, and anyone taking a quick walk around the city will see why. Its beautiful baroque architecture and grand San Georgio Cathedral have been the subject of many a beautiful photo over the years. But amongst the history, culture and art of the city, there’s also some fantastic food to be found – especially at restaurants like Accursio Ristorante, which has held a Michelin star since 2016.

Set in the very heart of Modica, the restaurant is a stylish ode to Sicilian cuisine, combining the flavours found on the east and west of the island. The understated dining room seats thirty, making it small and intimate, but the trendy interior design makes it a place to be remembered. Retro style runs through throughout, with floral tiles, exposed wood and simple white linens on display. Different coloured chairs represent the colours of Sicily; blue for the sea, green for the land and red for the poppies that grow all over the countryside.

Diners can choose to create their own four-course menu from the à la carte, or go all-out with one of chef Accursio’s tasting menus. ‘Between the Hills’ focuses on the inland cuisine of Sicily, with earthier, meatier dishes. ‘Along the Coast’ is the chef’s ode to his childhood in Sciacca, a western Sicilian port town. It celebrates the local fish caught off the coast of the island, with plenty of light, fresh flavours.

The wine list, as you’d imagine, focuses on the incredible wines of Sicily, but there are other bottles available from across the country and further afield. Accursio Ristorante is a perfect example of how traditional Sicilian cuisine is being thrust into the twenty-first century – no trip to Modica would be complete without a meal there.