Guidebook for Catania
Food Scene
Palinuro Ristopesce
1 Via Santa Filomenabest way to taste fresh fish. absolutely recommend
From Polpetteria you can also eat excellent pizzas, delicious desserts, or simply sip an aperitif between quick appetizers.
Whatever your favorite dish, the strong points of the restaurant are Sicilian cuisine, local and seasonal ingredients, the well-kept cellar with regional wines and delicious craft beers, and the friendliness and originality of the owners.
24 locals recommend
Polpetteria
48 Via Santa FilomenaFrom Polpetteria you can also eat excellent pizzas, delicious desserts, or simply sip an aperitif between quick appetizers.
Whatever your favorite dish, the strong points of the restaurant are Sicilian cuisine, local and seasonal ingredients, the well-kept cellar with regional wines and delicious craft beers, and the friendliness and originality of the owners.
A JOURNEY AMONG SICILIAN FLAVORS
We select the best products to give a unique gastronomic experience, telling in a fun way a modern and contemporary Sicily.
123 locals recommend
Fud Bottega sicula
35 Via Santa FilomenaA JOURNEY AMONG SICILIAN FLAVORS
We select the best products to give a unique gastronomic experience, telling in a fun way a modern and contemporary Sicily.
handmade pizzas and beers in a room with furnishings treated with raw stone and sofas.
40 locals recommend
Locanda Cerami
69 Via Crociferihandmade pizzas and beers in a room with furnishings treated with raw stone and sofas.
One of the best cuisine in Catania and surroundings. Exquisite pizza and any dish is cooked very well from the fish through the meat ending with dessert. An exemplary staff organization, even if at the weekend it is undeniable a bit 'of disorganization absolutely justified by the great confusion. Highly recommended even if you just want to drink something. You can also visit the cave
55 locals recommend
A Putia Dell'Ostello
3 Piazza CurròOne of the best cuisine in Catania and surroundings. Exquisite pizza and any dish is cooked very well from the fish through the meat ending with dessert. An exemplary staff organization, even if at the weekend it is undeniable a bit 'of disorganization absolutely justified by the great confusion. Highly recommended even if you just want to drink something. You can also visit the cave
Pizza, salads and aperitifs in a modern brick house with exposed bricks that also proposes homemade desserts.
20 locals recommend
Blanc A Manger
Pizza, salads and aperitifs in a modern brick house with exposed bricks that also proposes homemade desserts.
Next to Via Etnea, sitting in the cool dehor on the street or in the historic internal hall, here we stop for lunch and dinner, or just to drink a good glass of wine.
In a beautiful tree-lined square stands this delightful meeting with a soft atmosphere and vintage decor.
A pleasant place, reminiscent of the brasseries that can be found in the historic centers of European cities, always very busy at all hours.
The atmosphere is international, the reception is typical, the menu is different every day - written on a blackboard at the entrance - which does not leave out the good taste of Sicilian products.
A small meeting in the heart of Catania, discreet and silent, to stop a bit 'time and
92 locals recommend
Razmataz | Wine Bar Catania
17 Via MontesanoNext to Via Etnea, sitting in the cool dehor on the street or in the historic internal hall, here we stop for lunch and dinner, or just to drink a good glass of wine.
In a beautiful tree-lined square stands this delightful meeting with a soft atmosphere and vintage decor.
A pleasant place, reminiscent of the brasseries that can be found in the historic centers of European cities, always very busy at all hours.
The atmosphere is international, the reception is typical, the menu is different every day - written on a blackboard at the entrance - which does not leave out the good taste of Sicilian products.
A small meeting in the heart of Catania, discreet and silent, to stop a bit 'time and
One of the most famous beautiful and good pastry shops in Sicily. Impossible not to admire its beauty due to its central position. Impossible for a tourist to return home without having tasted a local dish. Absolutely recommended !!!
173 locals recommend
Pasticceria Savia
2/4/6 Via Umberto IOne of the most famous beautiful and good pastry shops in Sicily. Impossible not to admire its beauty due to its central position. Impossible for a tourist to return home without having tasted a local dish. Absolutely recommended !!!
GInger Sushi e Drink
34 Via Gemmellarosushi bar
Il Sale Art Cafe'
10 Via Santa Filomenarestaurant with a lots of things
L' Horloge
42 Via Santa FilomenaDrinks & Nightlife
Every city should have a place like this. A spartan place but not sloppy, cozy, warm, homely. Where you can do everything and you can have everything. You can chat, listen to music, read, play and you can have excellent gins, whiskey, grappa, very decent cocktails and, of course, very interesting Vermut. All accompanied by refined local and divine products and, why not, by an everlasting SODO EGG.
Excellent as much in the evening as (perhaps especially) at lunch.
65 locals recommend
Vermut - Enoteca Salumeria Vermouth Bar
35 Via GemmellaroEvery city should have a place like this. A spartan place but not sloppy, cozy, warm, homely. Where you can do everything and you can have everything. You can chat, listen to music, read, play and you can have excellent gins, whiskey, grappa, very decent cocktails and, of course, very interesting Vermut. All accompanied by refined local and divine products and, why not, by an everlasting SODO EGG.
Excellent as much in the evening as (perhaps especially) at lunch.
Aperitif in the terrace of the most beautiful in the city. Very kind staff, above average hostel. The great thing ..... The view from the terrace overlooking the city. the location of the rooms is truly unique. Typical of the city's historic buildings.
41 locals recommend
Hostel of the Elephants Hostel B & B Catania
28 Via EtneaAperitif in the terrace of the most beautiful in the city. Very kind staff, above average hostel. The great thing ..... The view from the terrace overlooking the city. the location of the rooms is truly unique. Typical of the city's historic buildings.
Bohème is a Speakeasy style meeting place, which combines the flavors of food with traditional drinking, using natural herbs and spices. And where you can enjoy cocktails strictly based on fresh fruit, centrifuged on the spot. International music and environment. Suitable for those who like to drink and who do it for real true pleasure.
13 locals recommend
Boheme Mixology Bar
27 Via MontesanoBohème is a Speakeasy style meeting place, which combines the flavors of food with traditional drinking, using natural herbs and spices. And where you can enjoy cocktails strictly based on fresh fruit, centrifuged on the spot. International music and environment. Suitable for those who like to drink and who do it for real true pleasure.
MA Catania
6 Via Veladisco pubs
The Glory Hole
45 Via Gemmellarodrinks bar
K café
L'altra Akkademia
24 Via GemmellaroUzeta Bistrò
41 Via PenninelloJoyce Irish Pub
46 Via Montesanoirish pub
Glamour
11 Via Carcacidrinks and eats
"Ciosco" is the Sicilian way to taste great fruit's syrups and other. You have absolutely taste it
16 locals recommend
Chiosco Giammona
120 Via Umberto I"Ciosco" is the Sicilian way to taste great fruit's syrups and other. You have absolutely taste it
Arts & Culture
The Roman Theater and the Odeon are set between via Teatro Greco and via Vittorio Emanuele. It is assumed that the construction of the Roman Theater, which could accommodate about 7,000 spectators, dates back to the second century. d.C., and that it was built on a pre-existing Greek structure built in the ancient acropolis of Catania.
151 locals recommend
Roman Amphitheater of Catania
Piazza StesicoroThe Roman Theater and the Odeon are set between via Teatro Greco and via Vittorio Emanuele. It is assumed that the construction of the Roman Theater, which could accommodate about 7,000 spectators, dates back to the second century. d.C., and that it was built on a pre-existing Greek structure built in the ancient acropolis of Catania.
The Ursino castle of Catania was built by Frederick II of Swabia in the 13th century. The manor had a certain visibility during the Sicilian Vespers, as the seat of the parliament and, later, the residence of the Aragonese sovereigns including Frederick III.
360 locals recommend
Ursino Castle
21 Piazza Federico di SveviaThe Ursino castle of Catania was built by Frederick II of Swabia in the 13th century. The manor had a certain visibility during the Sicilian Vespers, as the seat of the parliament and, later, the residence of the Aragonese sovereigns including Frederick III.
Palazzo Manganelli is an ancient building in Catania, one of the most remarkable in the city.
12 locals recommend
Palazzo Minoriti
14 Via PrefetturaPalazzo Manganelli is an ancient building in Catania, one of the most remarkable in the city.
Getting Around
Stesicoro station
23 Corso Siciliametro - underground
Fermata Alibus station
67 Corso Italiaalibus
Fermata Alibus Dusmet
alibus
Bus Station - Libertà (ALIBUS)
108 Viale della Libertàalibus
Alibus capolinea station
alibus
Stazione Ferroviaria Centrale station
2 Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIIIcentral station
Ideal Park
104 Via Sant'Euplioprivate parking
Sightseeing
Piazza del Duomo in Catania is the main square of the city. In it converge three streets, namely the Via Etnea, the historic city axis, the Via Giuseppe Garibaldi and the Via Vittorio Emanuele II that crosses it from east to west
36 locals recommend
Piazza del Duomo, Catania
Piazza del DuomoPiazza del Duomo in Catania is the main square of the city. In it converge three streets, namely the Via Etnea, the historic city axis, the Via Giuseppe Garibaldi and the Via Vittorio Emanuele II that crosses it from east to west
La Pescheria is the ancient fish market of the city of Catania and is included in the tourist route for the content of folklore that you breathe passing through the shoals of fishmongers
245 locals recommend
Fish Market of Catania
Via BottinoLa Pescheria is the ancient fish market of the city of Catania and is included in the tourist route for the content of folklore that you breathe passing through the shoals of fishmongers
The Via Etnea in Catania is the most important street in the historic center of the city.
It is so called because it develops in the direction of Etna.
It goes uphill for more than two and a half kilometers, following a straight path that originates in Piazza Duomo and projects towards the volcano.
In fact, the observer who places south, near the Cathedral, can admire the elegance of baroque churches and sumptuous palaces, softened by the naturalistic frame represented by the volcano, which in the colder periods of the year is covered with its mantle white with snow.
300 locals recommend
Via Etnea
450 Via EtneaThe Via Etnea in Catania is the most important street in the historic center of the city.
It is so called because it develops in the direction of Etna.
It goes uphill for more than two and a half kilometers, following a straight path that originates in Piazza Duomo and projects towards the volcano.
In fact, the observer who places south, near the Cathedral, can admire the elegance of baroque churches and sumptuous palaces, softened by the naturalistic frame represented by the volcano, which in the colder periods of the year is covered with its mantle white with snow.
Piazza Stesicoro
Piazza Stesicoronice small city to visit. many pubs restaurants and possibility to swim
315 locals recommend
Aci Trezza
6 Via Provincialenice small city to visit. many pubs restaurants and possibility to swim
nice small city to visit. many pubs restaurants and possibility to swim
182 locals recommend
Aci Castello
nice small city to visit. many pubs restaurants and possibility to swim
Playa di Catania
Viale Presidente Kennedysandy beach
The market of Piazza Carlo Alberto, popularly called Fera 'or Luni, that is the fair of the Lune or the monday fair, is together with the Pescheria, the oldest market in Catania
27 locals recommend
Piazza Carlo Alberto market
The market of Piazza Carlo Alberto, popularly called Fera 'or Luni, that is the fair of the Lune or the monday fair, is together with the Pescheria, the oldest market in Catania
Piazza Università is located in Catania, along the Via Etnea, less than a hundred meters from Piazza Duomo, and is one of the most scenic squares of the historic center of Catania
24 locals recommend
University Square
Via EtneaPiazza Università is located in Catania, along the Via Etnea, less than a hundred meters from Piazza Duomo, and is one of the most scenic squares of the historic center of Catania
A few steps from the strait that separates Sicily from the Italian peninsula, on a natural terrace overlooking the Ionian Sea, lies the splendid Taormina,
931 locals recommend
Taormina Shop
A few steps from the strait that separates Sicily from the Italian peninsula, on a natural terrace overlooking the Ionian Sea, lies the splendid Taormina,
Parks & Nature
The Bellini garden is one of the two oldest gardens and one of the four main parks of Catania. Locally it is often referred to simply as "'a Villa"
319 locals recommend
Bellini Garden
292 Via EtneaThe Bellini garden is one of the two oldest gardens and one of the four main parks of Catania. Locally it is often referred to simply as "'a Villa"
Mt Etna
the magnificent highest active volcano in Europe
Essentials
Maxistore Decò | Gruppo Arena
50 Corso Siciliasupermarket
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