The Mediterranean’s largest island sits amid Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Over the centuries, this strategic position allowed Sicily to become Europe’s melting pot. The Greeks and Romans, and then the Arabs and Normans, all left their footprint, only to be followed by the French, Spanish, and Italians, creating a legacy of art and architecture that stands virtually unrivaled in Europe.

These disparate influences also seasoned Sicilian cuisine, and they can be traced back to the various cultures that have inhabited the island during the last two millennia. Greek, Arab, French, and Spanish accents spark the food.