Things to do in Catania, Sicily: The Best Food & Drink

December 11, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

Catania has been a prize of many empires over the centuries, from Greeks to Romans to Arabs to Normans to Spaniards (to name a few). But its citizens have a more dangerous enemy right in their backyard—Mount Etna, Europe's largest and most active volcano, which destroyed the city with earthquakes and lava flows in 1693. Look closely at the baroque buildings dating from after the eruption—you'll notice a creative use of lava.
Restaurants in Catania

1. Etna Experience Excursions

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Etna Experience Excursions

We are in love with the volcano Etna! But, differently, we offer excursions more informal and engaging with outstanding itineraries.Our guides, professional and adept, will lead you to the discovery of the volcanological and ethnographic aspects of Etna, as well as its flora and fauna. A picnic of Sicilian flavors for a festive break accompanied by good local wine will also enable you to remember this day not just as a simple excursion but also as an experience brightened by colors and emotions. The collected feedback from all the B&Bs and Hotels have left us able to individualize suggestions, itineraries and qualified people able to transform the excursions around the volcano into an authentic experience.

2. Myda Cooking School

Via Cristoforo Colombo n_ 53, 95121 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 095 668 3386 [email protected] http://www.mydascuoladicucina.com/en/sicilian-cooking-classes-en/
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Myda Cooking School

Myda Cooking School is located very close to the downtown of Catania. Living a Myda Cooking Class experience by our Cooking School, means appreciate both the nutritional aspects of Italian Cuisine - in particular of Sicilian one - and live its culinary tradition that goes from the attention of Sicilian products to the ingredients to use, that comes from our lovely island. Thanks to a Myda Cooking Class in Catania you will get the opportunity to share brilliant moments of your trip with other people who have your same cooking passion. Please visit our official website and fell free to ask for any kind of information. We hope to live this fantastic experience together. See you soon!

Reviewed By 204nikkih - New Jersey, United States

This cooking class was the highlight of our stay in the Catania area. Loredana was incredibly an amazing Chef and the cooking class including the market tour was wonderful. The class was hands on and included a history of the dishes. We were able to pick the dishes before we got to Italy and Loredana ensured that the the dishes were 100% nut free, as we advised of allergy. Loredana also emailed us the recipes so that we could make everything again in our own. I would definitely do it again when I return to Sicily.

3. Travel to Sicily

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Travel to Sicily

Travel to Sicily is a specialized agency for small group tours on Etna volcano, boat excursions, private tours, transfers and chauffeured car hire in Sicily. We speak Italian, English and Russian and can help you tailor your very own itinerary, just contact us!

4. Streaty

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Streaty

A relaxing walking tour around the local fish market of Catania and its backstreets to hunt the best daily selection of street food (eg. arancini, granitas). This tour has been designed for travellers who want to experience Catania the way it really is, without filters of any kind. Streaty guides take travellers into food spots and hidden gems they would hardly find on their own. Besides the food experience, Streaty guides share with travellers daily life stories, discuss social issues and historical facts in order to give a complete overview of local culture! All tour guides are Sicilian and regularly licensed. A walk with a local friend and foodie, this is what it's all about :)

5. Sicily Cooking Class

Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 9, 95121 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 333 577 9854 [email protected] http://www.sicilycookingclass.com
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Sicily Cooking Class

Come to Catania in Sicily in order to have one of the best experience: cooking class which is not a simple class but after choosing 1 menu'del giorno, one of our chefs will come with you to go shopping Catania fish market, we will cook our recipes in the italian school Federico II and finally we will all have lunch around one big table, like friends socializing with people from all over the world.

6. Federico II Italian Language School

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Federico II Italian Language School

The Italian Language School - Federico II will help you explore Catania and speaking Italian fast. Study Italian will be a full immersion in Sicilian history, legends, language knowledge and different activities organized after school made to know the city, our tradition and Sicilian cooking style.

7. Sicily Day By Day

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Sicily Day By Day

We organize daily excursions to the main Sicilian tourist sites, such as Siracusa and Noto, Taormina and Savoca, Agrigento and Piazza Armerina. We offer transfer services in our comfortable and luxury minivans and vehicles,hosting up to 8 passengers, from Catania/Taormina to major destinations in Sicily, also from/to Catania International Airport.

8. Scuola di cucina Buffettieri

Piazza San Domenico 30, 95124 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 347 439 2782 [email protected] http://www.buffettieri.it
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Scuola di cucina Buffettieri

Buffettieri cooking school, is an evolving laboratory, modern and dynamic space in which cooking enthusiasts can learn and perfect new skills. We also organize regional Italian cooking and cooking class.

9. Private Boat Tours - Experience The Best Of Sicily In One Day!

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Private Boat Tours - Experience The Best Of Sicily In One Day!

We are Menno and Radvile - captains of a beautiful boat in the coast of AciTrezza. Menno - a worldly, cultured spirit from Holland and me - cheerful adventurer from Lithuania. We come from families where Boat is an important thing and we grew up spending our summers on the board. We love people, the sea, the island, food, wine and life. We re here to share all the beauty of this Island with you.

10. Travelosophy

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Travelosophy

Travelosophy is luxury and immersive experiences: wine and food tasting, themed dinners, volcanic yoga, art tours, cooking and crafting classes, golf, kayak, boat dinners and fishing, hiking, ski, spa sessions. All is inclusive. We care for every single detail and offer high class services for peace of mind.

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