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Welcome to Norma Gastronomia Siciliana

Traditional Sicilian Cuisine

The restaurant is an organic space reflective of nature inspired cuisine. Experience the real taste of Sicily.

MURRAY HILL - 3RD AVEHELL'S KITCHEN - 9TH AVETURTLE BAY - 2ND AVE
A wooden board with assorted cured meats, cheeses, olives, and garnishes sits on a marble counter. A glass and bottle of red wine are nearby.
Pizza topped with sausage, leafy greens, and melted cheese on a white plate, next to small bowls of dried herbs on a wooden table.
A wooden table set for a meal features pasta, pizza, baked dishes, a bottle of wine, several glasses, and plates with various Italian foods, along with neatly folded napkins and cutlery.
A plate of fried seafood on a bed of mixed greens with lemon wedges, served with sliced bread and a glass of white wine.
A hand is placing a plate with a freshly baked pizza topped with sliced cheese, basil leaves, and vegetables on a marble countertop.
A bowl of seafood pasta topped with herbs and surrounded by mussels, served with a pot of sauce and a glass of white wine.
A rustic table set with a glass carafe of olive oil, a bowl of marinated vegetables, a plate of toasted bread slices, and small dishes, in a cozy restaurant setting.
A square plate of thinly sliced octopus carpaccio topped with orange slices, fennel, and olives sits on a wooden table.
A plate of pasta with tomato sauce and grated cheese sits on a wooden table next to a glass of red wine, a wine bottle, three bowls of spices, and a napkin-wrapped fork and knife.A person in a dark apron with NORMA embroidered in red holds a plate with a freshly baked pizza topped with chopped tomatoes, herbs, and cheese.

About Us

Bringing traditional Sicilian cuisine to life in the heart of NYC.

Since 2016, we have been bringing traditional Sicilian cuisine to life in the heart of NYC. At Norma Gastronomia Siciliana, you’ll find authentic Sicilian dishes, exclusively Sicilian wine, and an atmosphere transporting you to the soul of Sicily. With a mission to bring true culture to America, Norma Gastronomia Siciliana focuses on traditional cuisine, familial service, and an intimate ambiance.

The rustic, casual elegance and exquisite, time-honored food and wine will leave you feeling at home at Norma Gastronomia Siciliana.

CHEF SALVATORE FRATERRIGO
Interior of the Murray Hill restaurant location featuring wooden chairs and tables, exposed brick walls, hanging pots and pans, wine shelves, and warm lighting.
Murray Hill

Our Locations

Gastronomia Siciliana

Norma Gastronomia Siciliana’s journey began with its inaugural opening in Murray Hill in 2016 and expanded to include Norma Gastronomia Siciliana Hell’s Kitchen in 2021. Now, in 2024, we’re thrilled to introduce our newest addition in Turtle Bay.

Continuing our tradition of offering the same exquisite dining menu, exclusive Sicilian wine selection, and welcoming atmosphere, each Norma Gastronomia Siciliana location maintains its unique charm.

Step into any of our locations—Murray Hill, Hell’s Kitchen, or the vibrant new spot in Turtle Bay—and you’ll find soft lighting, curated music, impeccable service, and authentic Sicilian-inspired cuisine. At Norma Gastronomia Siciliana, we transport our guests from the bustling streets of NYC to the warmth of a casual Sicilian kitchen, making it the perfect setting for date nights, family dinners, friendly gatherings, and more.

Interior of the Turtle Bay restaurant location with wooden booths and tables, brick walls decorated with copper pots, and a colorful painting of people fishing.
Turtle Bay
Interior of the Hell's Kitchen restaurant location with wooden tables and chairs, red cushioned benches, brick walls, and shelves decorated with ceramic pots, plates, and copper pans.
Hell's Kitchen

Norma Gastronomia Siciliana Murray Hill

Reservations

We don't accept reservations, but walk-ins are welcome!

In the quaint brownstones of Murray Hill, you will find exquisite, traditional cuisine and a little piece of Sicily at Norma Gastronomia Siciliana Murray Hill.

Norma Gastronomia Siciliana Hell's Kitchen

Reservations

We don't accept reservations, but walk-ins are welcome!

Come on in and get transported from the busy NYC streets to the rustic elegance of Norma Gastronomia Siciliana Hell’s Kitchen.

Norma Gastronomia Siciliana Turtle Bay

Reservations

We don't accept reservations, but walk-ins are welcome!
Step into the vibrant energy of Turtle Bay and experience the culinary delights of Norma Gastronomia Siciliana’s newest location, where every dish tells a story of passion and flavor.

Salvatore Fraterrigo: Chef & Owner

Chef Salvatore Fraterrigo in a white uniform with an Italian flag patch stands with arms crossed, smiling, in front of a vintage map labeled Sicilia.

Chef Salvatore grew up in Trapani, Sicily where he developed a passion for cooking by watching his mother and grandmother in the kitchen. Little by little he grew up with this fascination for cooking and began his own journey in the culinary world.

Never having been to culinary school, Salvatore discovered his own technique and mixed it with his knowledge and love of Sicilian food.

Salvatore worked this way in restaurants across the United States, opened his own restaurant in Italy, Il Radicchio, and won accolades in both Le Guide de L’Espresso and Sicilia Bell’Italia.

In 2016 he finally opened Norma Gastronomia Siciliana Murray Hill, and in 2021 a second location in Hell’s Kitchen.

Salvatore plans to continue to cook passionately for his customers with the ultimate goal of bringing to America a little taste of Sicily.

"I know today if you go to culinary school, you learn the technique and how to cook. You learn a lot, but you never learn about the passion that you need when you cook something. That you can learn only from family, from nonna and from mama — they cook for family, not for business. I cook for my customers in the same way."

Salvatore Fraterrigo Executive Chef & Owner

I am not culinary taught, but I was a good student in the kitchen, watching my mother and grandmother and inheriting their passion for food.

Salvatore Fraterrigo Executive Chef & Owner

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