Gambero Rosso: il miglior Sushi in Sicilia 2025

Gambero Rosso awards '3 Bacchette' to the best Sushi Restaurants in Sicily

The new edition of the Sushi Guide 2025 of Gambero Rosso celebrates the iconic dish of Japanese culinary culture that has conquered palates all over the world, including Sicily. This publication illustrates the gastronomic universe of sushi, rewarding sushi bars, fusion, fine dining, osterie, take-away and delivery establishments throughout Italy. As many as seven Sicilian establishments were awarded the 'Bacchette', the recognition that distinguishes the best sushi proposals. Among these, one was awarded the 'Three Wands', the highest score in the category.

Hio Sushilab: The Best Sushi in Sicily

The restaurant Hio Sushilab in Palermo has won the prestigious Three Wands award, distinguishing itself as the best sushi restaurant on the island. This restaurant offers an impeccable culinary experience, thanks to the refinement of its ingredients and its focus on Japanese culture. Hio Sushilab surprises with a fusion cuisine that enhances the flavours of the Rising Sun, mixing them with those of Sicily, making sushi a little more Sicilian. The location, where attention has been paid to the smallest details, has recently moved and renovated into new premises, where the customer is pampered with a fine dining experience under the direction of chef Filippo Gugino, known for his search for fine raw materials.

The menu at Hio Sushilab is designed to please all palates, from the great classics of Japanese cuisine to more sophisticated dishes, including snacks, tacos and sushi rolls. According to the Gambero Rosso Sushi Guide, sashimi and nigiri are prepared with correct cuts and appropriate sizes, offering a balanced mix of flavours. Notable uramaki include one with salmon and prawns, enriched with mango, lemon zest, tobiko, yuzu and ponzu sauce reduction. The dining experience is further enhanced by the wine cellar, rich in variety and quality, and the courteous and punctual service.

The Other Sticks in Sicily

Here are the other Sicilian establishments awarded with Gambero Rosso's Bacchette:

Ishi al Molo (Palermo) - An ideal restaurant for lovers of fusion cuisine and mixology. With all the makings of a must-visit fusion restaurant in the city.
Amocù (Catania) - This restaurant offers fusion cuisine that is appreciated for the punctuality of the service, the quality of the ingredients and the well-orchestrated flavours. Among the dishes to try are the nigiri with salmon flambé and the balanced and varied rolls, such as the one with king crab, cod roe, foie gras, avocado and truffle roe.
Oxidiana (Catania) - The first restaurant to bring quality sushi to Catania. Among the best samples is the Ebi Roll with raw red prawns, avocado, cucumber, mint, botargo and lime zest.
Kajiki (Messina) - For over 10 years, this restaurant has been offering Japanese specialities and cocktails of a high standard, establishing itself as a reference point for Japanese cuisine in Messina.
Love’s Sushi Bar (Messina) - A minimalist restaurant with a menu full of mouth-watering proposals, some of which feature interesting contaminations with local ingredients and raw materials.
Nuk Urban Sushi Bar (Catania) - This restaurant conquers its guests with the completeness of its gastronomic proposal and its attention to detail. Among the uramaki to try is the Salina with tuna, rocket, semi-dried cherry tomatoes, finger lime, Pantelleria capers and mint.

The Three Best Sushi Take Aways in Sicily

Nella categoria del sushi take away, tre ristoranti siciliani si sono guadagnati il titolo di migliori del Paese, insieme ad altri ventinove ristoranti sparsi per l’Italia: