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Top 10 Mediterranean food in Catania, Province of Catania, Italy
Best Mediterranean restaurants nearby. Discover the best Mediterranean food in Catania. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Mediterranean restaurants near you.. 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.
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10. Trattoria Saltimbocca da Giancarlo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By GoRosieGo
What a delightful surprise! Small, yet busy restaurant. Great local high quality food very reasonably priced. The owner was very welcoming and hospitable. The desserts were yummy! No fuss, great food...delightful staff. As we say in Australia âdo yourself a favour and eat here...â
9. A Putia Do Calabrisi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By antukh
If youâre wondering how this seemingly modest restaurant got up to the heights of TripAdvisor ratings, hereâs the answer: this warm family place has the soul probably bigger than youâve ever seen in your life. It was my first time in Sicily, and nearly all the restaurants were very good but this one is really exceptional - so much that Iâve finally decided to write my first review here. Fantastic service, great home made food and wine, walls breathing with coziness and history and low prices make literally crowds of people patiently wait outside to have a chance to get seated. If you have to choose only one place to have lunch in the whole city - go there and you wonât be disappointed!
8. Le Quinte
Overall Ratings
4 based on 307 reviews
Reviewed By 555lesleyg
My husband and I visited Le Quinte after reading great reviews on this site. We were not disappointed! Iâm a native New Yorker and Iâll admit Iâm a pizza snob, so my standards or very high. The staff at Le Quinte were welcoming and took time to explain the menu when we had questions (their English is quite good). We started with the cutting board, a great selection of meats and cheeses with freshly baked focaccia. Then we each ordered a pizza since we couldnât agree on one, and thereâs such a variety on the menu. We could not finish even half but we were glad to have leftovers for the next day. I think itâs safe to say that any pizza on the menu would be excellent. I highly recommend Le Quinte!Dear 555lesleyg,thank you for your review. We would like to thank you for your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you provided to make improvements to ensure we offer an exceptional experience for our guest in the future.
7. SIKULO Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By Albert T
Amazingly, but the waiter hugs and kisses with every second guest, so we could see that the place is really loved by locals. Surprisingly enough that the restaurant was half empty on Friday night because we liked everything from start to finish: prompt and friendly service, vast choice of Sicilian specialities, especially seafood and freshly caught fish. Do not miss this place when visiting Catania.
6. Filo dâesca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 339 reviews
Reviewed By ottopop
Fresh, imaginative , tasty still remaining simple.Hurry up to discover this unknown great genuine sicilian restaurant located at 300 m from the main place where the traditional dishes are meeting the re-visited plates you will âdiscoverâ once you taste them...and all of that with the smile, professionalism and a light check !
5. Il Gambero Pazzo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 926 reviews
Closed from 26/03/2019 until 02/04/2019. And welcoming typical Sicilian trattoria set in the center of Catania next to Piazza Frederick of Swabia is located where the Ursino castle, there are approximately 50 seats reservation is required, and we expect y
Reviewed By Ioan_RO
The restaurant has excellent food and service; the prices are quite affordable; very good for romantic dinner; book in advance ...
4. New Caffe Europeo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 223 reviews
New Caffè Europeo is renewed in Catania in May 2017 and is the result of the Passion and Experience of its founder Sebastiano Portale, master pastry chef who since the beginning of his activity has dedicated himself to the pastry art, also thanks to the p
Reviewed By BoujieBackpacker95
My girlfriend and I ran into this caffe to hide from the rain. I asked for an iced Shakerato with almond milk, Roxanna suggested an espresso with almond granita. It did not disappoint. Amazing service from the happy Roxanna that made us feel at home. Girlfriends cappuccino was lovely too. She may have invented a new amazing drink! Thank you so much!
3. Novantacinquecento Food and Drink
Overall Ratings
5 based on 144 reviews
Restaurant and american bar located in the historic center of Catania, a few meters from the Duomo, where you can enjoy sicilian seafood specialties. Come and taste our varied range of spirits, from rhum to aged whisky, relaxing with the view of the Greek
Reviewed By 709KenB
We went and asked for a wine not available, our first choice meal was not available and the pasta dishes we both had were bland to ok. Oh and they donât take credit cards revealed at payment time. 6 euro meals for 14.Dear KenB, i think you might have confused restaurant with another nearby as we do accepet credit cards payment and everything you can find on the menù is always available,also the day of your visit (Tuesday) is our day off.Lastly we please you to ckeck again your review as is the only negative one in our profile :)Thank you so much in advance from 95100, we wish you to see you anytime soon next time you visit Sicily!
2. Sagre ristorante
Overall Ratings
5 based on 243 reviews
Sagré ristorante nasce dalla passione per il buon mangiare e la conoscenza dellâ arte culinaria. Dalla voglia di collaborare con pescatori, agricoltori, allevatori e viticoltori, nonché tutti quelli che si impegnano con dedizione per fornire le migliori m
Reviewed By Kingpaul100
This is a small restaurant with quality and style. Food is wonderful and extremely well presented on plate. Some lovely wines too. Service was at right pace and professional. Only negative comment is that lighting seemed a little bright and ambience would be better with different lighting.
Where to eat Italian food in Catania: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. Radice
Overall Ratings
4 based on 117 reviews
RADICE è una parola al sapore di origine, di calore e cultura, di crescita e amore. La cucina è una storia dâamore.
Reviewed By 932allegram
We just discovered this cozy restaurant by walking through the Market in Piazza Carlo Alberto. We liked the outdoor, the dishes written on a black board and we decided to come for dinner. The atmosphere is authentic and the design very well finished. The owner welcomed us warmly and gave us the best table next to the window. Thanks to his genuine advice, we had a big tasting plate of typical fish appetizers, a beautiful tuna with Tropea candied onions, Swordfish involtini and a succulent Tortino with warm heart of pistachio cream! Delicious!The choice of the wine as well was perfect thanks to Antonioâs advice. We talked with him about our trip in Sicily and he gave us nice suggestions! We really had great time and great food! Highly recommended both for lunch and dinner! Good Morning!All our Staff is really proud for reading this review because it is genuine! We all are really happy you are enjoing your trip in Sicily and we think that a trip is fantastic if local food is amazing!We try to do this for you every day and we really hope to see you again and soon!Antonio.
