Concept Project 09 · Designed by South Studio (Portfolio Demonstration)
Tonight in Ortigia · Doors 18:30 – 02:00 · Vinyl from 21:30

Botanical Distillates, Warm Wax & Limestone Shadows.

Hidden inside a 17th-century courtyard in Ortigia’s Giudecca quarter, Notte is an intimate cocktail laboratory and hi-fi listening lounge dedicated to volcanic vermouths, wild Sicilian flora, and late-night conversation.

Address
Ronco II alla Giudecca 14, Ortigia
Sound System
Klipsch Heritage & Rotary Mixer
Walk-Ins
Bar Seats Always Held for Walk-Ins
Group Bookings
Lounge Tables (2–8) & Courtyard Events
01 · Nocturnal Mixology

Signature Creations Filtered by Flavor Profile.

Every cordial, hydrosol, and amphora-aged cocktail is prepared in our Ortigia laboratory using Syracuse citrus, Etna botanicals, and hand-carved crystal ice.

Cenere dell’Etna

€16

Mezcal Espadín, carob-infused Etna Rosso vermouth, Amaro dell’Etna, charred rosemary tincture, volcanic lava salt rim.

Tasting profile: Dry woodsmoke, dark roasted carob, bittersweet alpine herbs, mineral finish.

Velluto di Notte

€17

Peated Islay single malt fat-washed with toasted Bronte pistachio butter, aged Marsala Vergine Soleras, Modica cocoa bitters.

Tasting profile: Silky nuttiness, maritime peat, oxidative dried fig, dark cocoa.

Negroni della Giudecca (Clay-Aged)

€15

Sicilian botanical gin, bitter blood-orange aperitivo, Passito-fortified sweet vermouth, caper leaf distillate.

Tasting profile: Rounded terracotta texture, candied bitter orange, wild Mediterranean scrub.

Ombra Barocca

€15

Artichoke amaro, wild fennel liqueur, dry Grillo wine reduction, cold-pressed green olive brine, artisanal grapefruit soda.

Tasting profile: Savory, herbal, crisp citrus effervescence, long dry finish.

Femminello & Zagara Gimlet

€15

Mediterranean coastal gin, clarified Syracuse Femminello IGP lemon cordial, orange blossom water, extra-virgin Biancolilla oil drops.

Tasting profile: Electric lemon oil, floral neroli aroma, satin mouthfeel.

Scirocco Rosso

€16

Reposado tequila, prickly pear (fico d’India) shrub, blood orange oleo saccharum, sumac, ginger distillate.

Tasting profile: Sun-ripened cactus fruit, tangy sumac spice, vibrant citrus snap.

Notte Bianca (0.0% Botanical)

€12

House-distilled myrtle & bay leaf hydrosol, non-alcoholic gentian aperitivo, verjus, salted mandarin tonic.

Tasting profile: Adult bitter complexity and aromatic depth with zero alcohol.

Crostone Lievito Madre, Acciuga di Sciacca & Burro agli Agrumi

€11

Warm toasted Tumminia sourdough topped with whipped lemon-zest butter, Sciacca Reserva anchovy fillets, and wild oregano.

Pairing note: Designed to accompany our Clay-Aged Negroni or Etna Bianco by the glass.

02 · Sound & Special Evenings

Curated Vinyl Selectors & Vermouth Tastings Every Week.

No need to dig through expired Instagram stories, check our standing weekly programming below and lock in a lounge table for any evening.

Every Thursday · 19:30 – 01:00Vinyl / Live

Amaro & Volcanic Vermouth Archive

Guided 3-glass tasting flights of rare small-batch Sicilian amari and Etna vermouths paired with savory Ortigia cicchetti.

Sound: Ambient Jazz & Italian Library Vinyl
Every Friday · 21:30 – 02:00Vinyl / Live

Isola Sonora · Mediterranean Wax

Warm rotary-mixer selections spanning 1970s Napoli funk, Mediterranean cosmic disco, and Balearic grooves through our Klipsch horn system.

Guest Selector: Edoardo V. (All-Vinyl Set)
Every Saturday · 22:00 – 02:30Vinyl / Live

Mezzanotte in Corte · Deep Listening

Our signature Saturday night across both the baroque stone vault and inner courtyard, dub, deep house, and nocturnal mixology.

Resident: Collettivo Ortigia Notte
Every Sunday · 18:30 – 00:30Vinyl / Live

Vespro Acustico · Sunset Aperitivo

Unhurried Sunday evening aperitivo in the open courtyard with low-intervention natural wines, oysters, and full album listening.

Live Acoustic Guitar & Vinyl Listening
03 · The Venue

Three Distinct Zones: Stone Vault, Hi-Fi Lounge & Secret Courtyard.

Designed with warm amber pin-spots on raw Syracuse limestone, velvet banquettes, and acoustic wood diffusers for effortless conversation.

04 · Tables, Groups & Private Events

Reserve a Lounge Table or Inquire About Private Celebrations.

Walk-ins are always welcome at the main limestone bar. For groups of 2 to 8 guests, or private buyouts of our Secret Courtyard for up to 45 guests, reserve directly below.

Direct Nightlife Booking (Concept Demo)

Reserve an Evening Lounge Table