The food was very tasty and it was lovely sitting outside with a view of Castello Ursino.read more

Outside. Beautiful. Table clothes. Very nice and kind service. Food came out quickly, almost too…read morequick. Didn't care for any of the food. We had two apps and left. Wine was ok they brought out two different bottles to try, place is now packed. Try at your own risk. Not my favorite here. Doris approved 3.5 stars. The whole meal everything pictured was 22.00euro Everyone else cleaned their plates so maybe we didn't pick the right meals.

An absolute gem! Incredible fresh seafood and amazing service! If you are in Catania, you must stop…read moreby!

This is the freshest fish bought from fish market right outside . We had a authentic squid ink…read morepasta which is a must try. The

Dined at Trattoria Il Mare while in Catania, and it may have been our most truly authentic Sicilian…read moremeal of the trip. The atmosphere was cozy, with a small streetside feel, and the service was genuinely traditional -- it honestly felt like dining in someone's home. We enjoyed a full plate of alici fritti, Insalata Pantesca, pasta con vongole, and scaloppina al Marsala -- everything was perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and paired beautifully with the vino di casa. Overall, a fantastic spot and a definite trip highlight. I only wish we had more time for repeat visits. Saluti

Wanted seafood so tried out Trattoria Il Mare for dinner. It was packed outside but no wait for a…read moretable inside. Menu and ordering is straight the QR code. Coperto was 2,00€/person. - White wine (1,50€ for 1/4L) - Red wine (1,50€ for 1/4L) - Mixed platter (12,00€) - mix of octopus, oyster, squid, sardines, baby shrimp and mixed fried seafood. Favourite was the octopus. Came with a fried fish fritter (surprisingly tender). - Mix grilled seafood (15,00€) - swordfish was dry. Seafood wasn't grilled. Platter was better - Red peppers (4,00€) - cold, marinated style. Meh - Grilled mushrooms (4,00€) - cold, salty porcini mushrooms. Skip it

My go to spot for sushi. The drinks are A1 and the customer service is top notch. I definitely…read morerecommend

Oxidiana was tastefully wonderful. (I'm not certain, but I…read morethink the word oxidiana means layers, such as volcanic glass. Assuming because of the volcanic history of activity nearby?) So my guess is possibly because the restaurant has layers of goodness? Anyway, if you live here or are simply traveling through Catania and looking for something other than Italian, you'll be happy to try Oxidana's. Their portion sizes are enough to share!! The staff and service were spot on. I've added only two photos, but you cannot go wrong with anything you order. Trust me, we watched every dish as it came out. I would suggest making a reservation. We did so on their website. It was very crowded. It was a taste to remember.

Food was over priced. Biggest complaint they refuse to take credit cards telling us to go to use an…read moreATM by the restaurant when there was clearly a credit card sign right on the door. No card in 2026 in tourist district???

The location is great on the main tourist street in Catania. I had seat looking at the Duomo. It…read morewas a beautiful night and the dining experience complimented it. The staff were helpful with Suggestions. I had a Pizza Tonino that came with shredded Tuna. The restaurant looks historical and the outdoor seating was the thing that made it a good dining experience. You cannot go wrong with Pizza in Sicily.

This place is a bit tricky to find. It's a very n the middle of an alley. We went 2 nights in a…read morerow. Food and service were great. Good selection of food options and specials. Good wine and very friendly English speaking servers. Would recommend

I stumbled across this place walking down Via Etnea from my hotel. For the record, I never…read moreactually made it inside, so I can't give you any information on what it is like beyond their outside seating area. The wine was good-- as no one in our group is an expert at Sicilian wine, we went with their recommendations. (please note that they didn't have a house wine like many other places in Sicily.) For the most part, everyone had whatever the specials of the day were (lots of different fish. This place was primarily a seafood restaurant) I got a shrimp and pistachio pasta dish that was unique and delicious. I'd highly recommend it to anyone interested. I gave it four stars because it wasn't the best meal in Catania, but it was still an excellent dinner. It was annoying that people were on the streets trying to pull you into the restaurant, but people do that worldwide, so it must work. However, I would not go out of my way to eat here. It is a good option if you are staying within a few blocks and want a meal without much fuss. This is a great option.

We've been there for the first time and it was ABSOLUTELY amazing! We are original Sicilian and we…read morenow how sicilian food should taste like. We recommend the pasta with the black tomato sauce and squid but also the host made horse burger patties taste incredible. Try it!! We were there with the whole family...ate a lot and everything was nice!! We will definitely return!!!!

Our primary spot for tonight was too full with a line up, so we tried this place right across the…read morestreet. It was just starting to get crowded at 2130 so we arrived just in time. The experience did not match what atmosphere and attitude they are trying to convey with their name and the street culture associated with the artwork. The wine was good as was the Viola artisanal beer. The pasta plate was good, but the grilled vegetables were cold and my pork breaded with pistachios didn't really have any pork. Very popular with the locals so perhaps I just didn't get the vibe they were going for.

Fantastic service and food! Very accommodating for a table of 9 in June! I would good again when…read morevisiting Catania.

This restaurant was my favorite part about my visit to Catania. A group of four of my friends and…read moremyself ate here almost every night of our stay. This place has an expansive menu that was able to cater to all of my friends dietary needs, such as vegan, gluten-free, etc. This restaurant is very large. There is a lot of seating outside but there is also an inside upper and lower level section. Plus, the lower level is a cave, and it is beautiful! It can fit several people and there is a small stream running through it. It is a perfect picture spot. The food was excellent both times we attended this restaurant. We all tried a good amount of the menu. The best part was their dessert! The only negative was the slow service. I don't know if it was because we were a big party or if it is custom, but make sure you have several hours to spend when you dine here!