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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4.5 based on 682 reviews
Went here on trip advisor recommendation. Went at 7pm when it opened without reservation. Friendly welcome and accommodating approach .Staff are very good and create a nice ambiance. Litre of house red 8 euro . Food very good mixed fish platter and fennel and orange...Moregrazie tantissime per la valutazione! siete stati gentilissimi e onesti! alla prossima cena! with love, Alessia and staff
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Antonio offers what you think should be Sicilian trattorias. It's got tables outside, it offers typical dishes at reasonable price, and it is close to city center. Well known among the locals.
4.5 based on 151 reviews
After seeing that this was listed as the number four restaurant on TripAdvisor for Catania we walked there through a number of not very attractive streets. We were shocked when we arrived at the address and there was no sign or indication that there was an address at the location. We peered through a beaded opening into what appeared to be a restaurant and were soon met by a gentlemen who made it clear there was no food available for us. We are baffled and have concluded the positive reviews, all in the Italian language, we either part of an elaborate scam or a prank. Save yourself a trip and avoid this place.
4.5 based on 606 reviews
Thai Cousine - the East that was missing. A group of friends, moved by passion, founded the first Thai restaurant in the center of Catania, Viale Africa, 31. First in the region, the Siamese cuisine has the privilege of being ranked as one of the finest oriental cuisines of unique tastes, delicious scents and nutritional balance. The preparation of the dishes is a true expression of culinary art: carved fruit decorations that adorn the delicate dishes, precious aromas with combinations of herbs, spices and market-fresh ingredients, all of these elements make this tradition famous all over the world. The fragrant Jasmine rice is the main ingredient of Thai cuisine, vegetables are used to accompany the food, the spices are the base for sauces, sweet and sour, curry, ginger, cumin. Fish is a staple food,and is cooked in the most varied ways.The grilled chicken with spicy sauces, fried or marinated; veal and pork are both widely used as well as the coconut milk. The "Thai Princess" was created with the intention of proposing original and exclusive tastes of Thai haute cuisine and is believed to be a point of reference not only for the thai community in Catania but also nation wide, thanks to the help of professional chefs graduated from prestigious Wandee Culinary School of Bangkok .
Spotted this restaurant on our walk to the train station and after Reading some reviews we thought we would give it a go. From the outside it doesn't look very much but once you are inside it's lovely. Staff were friendly. We had the chicken green curry and the salmon red curry, both were delicious. Portions were generous. Highly recommend
4.5 based on 210 reviews
5 based on 282 reviews
In view of eateries and the city of Catania, between the many restaurants, wine bars, wine shops and wine bar, Le Bistrot Napoleon is distinguished by some characteristic features that make it a unique place to spend a few pleasant hours in the company or on your own, tasting fine wines and unique products of French cuisine. In a privileged position right near the center, we wanted to create for you a really relaxing and elegant location for the good taste and quality. In our bistro where you will find a refined taste products with designation of origin and guaranteed as the best oysters of Normandy, which are our specialty, cutting Scottish salmon and ham smoked yellowfin tuna. Open for lunch and dinner, we offer you the possibility of a nice break during the day or a fine aperitif with foie gras and French cheeses accompanied by tasting of fine French wines proposed by our American bar. In our outdoor area or on hot days away in a fully air-conditioned and finally in our room dedicated to smoking, you will always find the best conditions to enjoy pleasant moments of taste and relaxation. To offer you the opportunity to taste our products even in the tranquility of your home, we chose to carry out direct sales of wine and a takeaway service. Please note that we can pay either in cash or with credit cards.
Visited this delightful deli come bistro. Enjoyed excellent food and helpful friendly service. Sublime charcuterie had a small plate of cheese and one of meat and shared. Veal and beef to follow. Charcuterie was sublime the mains excellent. Wine choice is matched by a massive...MoreThanks for the nice review for us is like to leave a good memory also to our foreign customers. Best regards.
4.5 based on 745 reviews
I think this place is overrated, or we just had a bad luck. We ordered set menu, which included 12 different appetisers as started - which was nice, but there was not a wow I want to have this again factor. The main was grilled fish - come bland, with no taste at all. Calamari was just frilled rubber gum, swordfish was tasteless too. Wouldn't go there again.
4.5 based on 724 reviews
We found the place searching through TripAdvisor recommendations and we weren’t dissaponted!
We arrived 20 minutes before the noon break, we got a table and the service was excellent.
The food was ready in short time and it was very tasty.
It’s not quite a traditional italian/sicilian food but it is an excellent choice for everyone, even for the most pretentious people.
Casual food and casual place, very friendly and with very good and warm staff, total opposite of the ugly staff I met in traditional restaurants in Sicilia.
4.5 based on 451 reviews
THE QUARTARA is a friendly TRATTORIA / PIZZERIA located in the historic center of Catania, which enjoys a unique atmosphere of its kind, it is a family run pamper and recommend to our clients better. The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, starting with the fish until you get to the meat and vegetarian dishes, specialized for many years on the fish we offer our customers only the freshest, authentic dishes, also if you want to savor the REAL Sicilian cuisine with special dishes and rich flavors and intoxicating scents this is the place. Not only trattoria but also PIZZERIA, our pizzeria boasts a special unobtainable dough, pizza is a matured sourdough 48 hours before the sale in order to make a simple pizza a pleasure, the dough becomes very light, does not cause pain in the belly , and is made with oven STONE. Well what about ... Every other word would be superfluous, as they say: try it! We wait for you, come and see us and we assure you that you will not regret and thanks for your attention.
We ate there since our B&B was just on top of the restaurant and the owner of the B&B suggested this restaurant. it was not disappointing at all. We were group of 11 persons and each order different menu, from pasta, grilled fish etc. the food was tasty and delicious. the fish was very fresh. I could recommend this restaurant.
4.5 based on 1 reviews
We fry the best typical products of the Sicilian tradition on the spot, using only sunflower oil with added natural antioxidants extracted from rosemary for a crispy, light and tasty deep-fry. Prepared in full respect of the long-standing Sicilian traditions. Every sip of our drinks contain ancient recipe ingredients that have belonged to our culture for over 2500 years.
Had the fish of the day with no bones...sardines, maybe a couple small pieces of white fish or bass, small squid, and calamari...it was excellent. Also tried the crab cakes, 3 types in one serving and they were very good too. Good prices and quick service. Good selection of local brew.
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