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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.

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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, with more meats and bread in the background.
A close-up of a pizza topped with sausage, leafy greens, and melted cheese on a white plate, next to small bowls of dried herbs, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt 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. The pizza has a slightly charred crust and is served in a restaurant setting.
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
A cozy restaurant interior with wooden chairs and tables, exposed brick walls, hanging pots and pans, shelves with wine bottles, warm lighting, and a polished espresso machine on the counter.
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.

A cozy restaurant interior with wooden booths and tables set for dining, brick walls decorated with copper pots, shelves, and a colorful painting of people fishing.
Turtle Bay
A cozy restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, red cushioned benches, brick walls, and shelves decorated with ceramic pots, plates, and copper pans.
Hell's Kitchen
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Norma Gastronomia Siciliana Murray Hill

ReservationsWe 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

ReservationsWe 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.

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Cozy restaurant interior with a vintage meat slicer on a marble counter, shelves holding jars and bottles, exposed brick walls, and wooden tables set by large windows.A cozy restaurant interior with wooden furniture, a decorative tiled wall, shelves with glassware, and a patterned tile floor. Warm lighting creates a welcoming atmosphere.A rustic Italian deli with wooden bar stools, a marble counter, vintage yellow slicer, hanging cured meats, wine bottles, and jars of preserved foods on shelves, under warm lighting and exposed brick walls.A cozy, rustic restaurant with a wooden bar lined with stools, shelves of wine and jars, hanging copper pots, and set dining tables. The space has exposed brick walls and tiled floors, evoking a warm, vintage ambiance.A cozy Italian deli and restaurant interior with wooden chairs, marble countertops, hanging cured meats, shelves of jars and wine bottles, tiled walls, and a yellow meat slicer on the counter.A cozy restaurant with patterned tile flooring, wooden tables and chairs, red cushioned seating, and walls decorated with shelves of pottery, copper pans, and vibrant fruit displays.A narrow, cozy restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, decorative shelves, hanging lights, and vintage-style tiled floor, leading to a glass door at the back.A restaurant dining area with wooden tables and chairs, set with plates and glasses. The red wall features hanging pots and two large framed paintings: one of cactus plants and one of yellow objects.A cozy restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, red walls decorated with plates and paintings, black-and-white tiled floor, shelves of wine bottles at the back, and warm pendant lighting.A cozy, rustic restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, patterned tile floor, red cushioned seating, shelves with pottery, and paintings of food on the walls.A restaurant interior with wooden booths and tables set with plates, glasses, and silverware. Brick walls are decorated with two paintings of produce and a shelf holding pots and copper pans. The lighting is warm.Wooden shelves against a brick wall hold a metal canister, loaves of bread, glass oil bottles, a glass of breadsticks, and stacks of colorful ceramic bowls.A vintage yellow meat slicer is displayed on a marble countertop in front of jars of pasta, stacked wine bottles, and glassware on shelves in a restaurant setting.Glass jars filled with dried beans, cinnamon sticks, and nuts sit on a wooden shelf above stacked patterned bowls, set against a wall with colorful geometric and floral tiles.Hanging cured meats, sausages, and cheese are displayed above shelves stocked with jars of pasta, spices, and a bottle of red aperitif in a rustic deli or market setting.A cozy restaurant with wooden tables and benches, brick walls, copper pots and ceramics for decor, and a colorful painting of people in traditional attire hanging on the wall.A wooden booth table set for six with plates, glasses, silverware, and napkins. The background features a brick wall and a framed picture of crates filled with tomatoes.A wooden board with assorted cheeses, cured meats, olives, and bread sits on a marble counter. Behind it are a wine bottle labeled “2017,” a glass of red wine, and various meats and cheeses on display.A plate of fried seafood atop mixed greens, garnished with lemon wedges and herbs, sits on a wooden table next to a glass of white wine, sliced bread, and a lemon wedge.A bowl of seafood pasta with mussels and white fish, next to a small pot of orange-colored sauce, a spoon, a glass of white wine, and a wine bottle on a wooden table.A table with various Italian dishes, including a pizza topped with cherry tomatoes and herbs, focaccia bread, a plate of sliced meat with citrus, and several other baked breads and side dishes.A hand is placing a plate with a freshly baked pizza topped with sliced cheese, basil leaves, and vegetables on a marble countertop. The pizza has a slightly charred crust and is served in a restaurant setting.A golden-brown arancino sits on a red plate with grated cheese, next to a glass of red wine and a napkin-wrapped fork and knife.

Norma Gastronomia Siciliana Turtle Bay

ReservationsWe 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

Press

Press & Events

Two men stand side by side in a kitchen setting on a TV show, cooking with pans on a stovetop. Festive decorations are visible in the background, and a news ticker runs along the bottom of the screen.
A close-up of a dinner setup with a bowl of mussels, a glass of white wine, sliced bread on a small plate, and a bottle of Firriato wine on a wooden counter with a food warmer in the background.
Screenshot of a wine blog post titled Tasting Sicily and Firriato Wine at Norma Gastronomia with a photo of a Firriato wine sign, a blog sidebar, and navigation links at the top.
Cover of a cookbook titled I tesori della Cucina Siciliana with a plate of spaghetti topped with sardines, pine nuts, and fennel, garnished with whole sardines and fennel sprigs in the foreground.
A digital flyer for a wine tasting event features event details, a map of Sicily, Firiatos logo, and a brief description of Firriato winery. The event is at Norma in New York City on November 2, 2017, at 12:30 pm.
A gold plaque with Ospitalità Italiana and logos is mounted on wood; next to it, four men in suits stand in front of a branded backdrop, holding a certificate and posing for a photo.
A man with a beard and a black beanie smiles in front of a brick pizza oven. He is wearing a black shirt with white text. The setting appears to be an indoor restaurant or pizzeria with a rustic design.
Magazine spread featuring a Sicilian restaurant in New York. The left page shows kitchen, staff, and dishes like pizza and pasta in a collage. The right page has an article with a large title and columns of text.
Screenshot of an article titled “Phenomenal Food and Wine Experience” from The Three Tomatoes website, featuring an event flyer and a sidebar with a photo and bio of Valerie Smaldone. Event details and editorial content are visible.
A plate of Sicilian-style rice balls, arancini, is garnished with orange slices, herbs, and crumbled cheese on a white dish. The food is colorful with visible grains of rice, garnishes, and sauce atop a patterned surface.