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Where to eat Southern-Italian food in Catania: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on Southern-Italian food in Catania, Province of Catania, Italy. 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.
Things to do in Catania
10. Lognina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By Victor K
We found Lognina via TripAdvisor as a waypoint between our day trip to Siracusa and our B&B in Taormina, and it turned out to be one of the best meals we had during our two-week holiday. In fact, we enjoyed the dinner so much that we returned two nights later for a second meal. The menu changes nightly (and is written out on a chalkboard) and the maitreâd, Gianlucca, warmly walked us through our options both nights. The house specialty is seafood, and the raw options for starters were phenomenal. We loved the tuna tartare with straciatella and the various fish carpaccios. The black ink pasta was also delicious. The restaurant is small (10 tables or so) with a small, dedicated team. If coming on a busy night, definitely call ahead and make a reservation. The outside is unassumingâin a little port-side parking lotâand the inside minimally decorated, but the experience was superb throughout. A+
9. CaScia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 520 reviews
Cascia nasce in uno dei contesti barocchi più singolari e particolari della Sicilia. Grazie alla sua posizione strategica abbraccia uno dei mercati ittici più famoso al mondo..A PISCARIA..e una delle piazze più belle della nostra terra. L idea che CASCIA
Reviewed By Peter V
Freshly caught and grilled sea-bream is hard to beat, my daughter had the black gnocchi, I the fish, and with two glasses of excellent Cal. Poggio di Venere Grillo, we were more than happy. The decor is completely kitsch, but the staff are friendly, the service impeccable. Will certainly return!
8. 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
7. 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.
6. 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.
5. 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 !
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4. 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 ...
3. Giardino di Bacco Catania
Overall Ratings
4 based on 428 reviews
Sicilian fish cuisine is served in an old house in the centre of Catania. There are also meat dishes and vegetables of the territory
Reviewed By rbsmith3
Whatâs not to like at this wonderful restaurant. We had read many reviews before selection it as the only restaurant at which we would be able to enjoy dinner.It did not disappoint. Both food and service were exceptional. Even had the opportunity to talk with the owner for awhile. Snapper in potatoe crust, a fantastic raw seafood platter- perhaps the best we experienced in Sicily. Pasta with swordfish bites and clams.Grilled seafood platter. An excellent wine list. A totally amazing experience. Not to be missed in Catania.My dear there is occasionally some incomprehensible review but the passion with which we work finally manages to win over everything. It is people like you who encourage us to continue with our true local cuisine. Thank you very much for your kind words that you have given us. I hope I can see you again. Hello from Salvo and Roberta
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2. 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!
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.
