This was quite the happening place when our party arrived in the afternoon. Tables were filled and…read moreit took a moment for us to get seated. After being seated, we were never provided a menu of any sort and actually sat for several minutes before someone came by for our order, still with no menu. Regardless, we knew we were ordering granitas, brioche, and the arancini. Granitas - They verbally gave us a limited list of what flavors were available. We tried the almond, strawberry, pistachio, and limon. All flavors were delicious, not overly sweet, and very refreshing. A lighter more slush like version of gelato. Brioche - The brioche here is light and delicious, served warm, and is an amazing accompaniment to granitas. Definitely order one to balance out the granita if it gets too cold. Arancini - The ragu arancini is absolutely amazing. It was actually the better of the three items ordered in my opinion. I came for the desserts, but found myself fully enjoying this item more. The ragu is hearty and the flavors robust. A masticating delight of flavors. If you're not a smoker, definitely try to top for a seat indoors. Sitting outdoors will likely expose you to several patrons and even passersby or individuals sitting on nearby benches to cigarette smoke. Overall, the food and desserts here are amazing. I wish I had the stomach and time to try more of what they had to offer. Everything looked amazing and all seemed to be very reasonably priced.

Avoid Pasticceria Savia at all costs. The staff were…read moreshockingly rude and aggressive. My mother, who is disabled and uses a walking stick, simply wanted to sit while a table was being prepared. Instead of showing even basic decency, a staff member repeatedly dismissed her, saying "no, no" in an aggressive and disrespectful way and physically pushing her away from sitting. It was humiliating to watch. We waited about 20 minutes and were treated like we didn't matter the entire time. There was zero respect, zero explanation, and absolutely no empathy. It got worse!my sister tried to use the restroom while we were waiting, and it was disgusting. No soap, no toilet paper, and clearly not cleaned. We ended up leaving because the treatment was so offensive. Between the appalling behavior and the filthy facilities, this place does not deserve your time or money.

Love love the vibe at this small pub in Taormina. It's so cute and just a wonderful place to…read morepeople watch and sip your limoncello spritz. Service was slow but it's ok. No need to rush

Lovely spot for granitas and other dishes. Staff explained that I can mix two flavors so that was…read morevery exciting!

Beautiful cafe. We visited a lot of cafés while in Catania but Prestipino was my favorite by…read morefar!!!! Located on the Dome plaza with a beautiful view of the city, delicious pastries, ice cream (best one ever!) and espresso, and great service we went back there many many times. Make sure to go inside and check out the pastries, and cookies. It is unbelievable!!!!!

This is where we pretty much had breakfast every day in Catania. Mainly because their cappuccino…read moreand pastries were to die for. We had sweet and savory pastries for breakfast. It was very delicious and cheap to boot. Service was a little spotty. But there wasn't any hurry. It is right in the main square, which I referred to as Elephant Duomo. I'm not sure what the locals call it. But perfect for people watching and enjoying the morning or sometimes afternoon for us.

Appears to be a place with a lot of local families coming to it…read more Love that when ordering an aperitif, you basically get some chips / peanuts / sandwiches with it to enjoy :) The view on the church (especially when sitting in the full sun) makes it a very nice place to sit down and relax :)

I had the pistacchio granita with brioche. Compared to the granita I've had before, it was both…read morebetter and worse... I know that's a strange way to describe something, but let me explain. The first few bites were very good. The granita tasted a lot more homemade than the others I've had--rich, creamy, very very nutty (vs artificial flavoring)... and the brioche was fantastic--soft, slightly sweet, perfect. The bad: after the first few bites, the granita started to taste like nothing. I think the strong flavor dulled my tongue. I don't really know why, but let's just say it may be wise to share one granita with someone since you may not taste the second half. You don't need the whole thing for yourself, at least if your goal is flavor. Ironically, the other granita I've had elsewhere kept it's flavor--sweeter and more like a milky sorbet--but was less extraordinary. Bottom line: Bring a friend or lover and share!

Well this might just be the best little spot I've found for granita. The brioche was better than…read moreany I've ever had. So fresh and warm from the oven. We stopped in during a jog along the sea. We sat outside on a beautiful day at a small cafe table. Just perfect. The service was quick and friendly. But the quality of the food was top notch. I got half pistachio and half almond. The flavors were so fresh and intense. I'm craving more just thinking about it. The best I've had. I will be back!

Great spot to eat for a good price, ice creams are really good…read more No problems due to COVID.

Checked out Comis Ice Cafè for their desserts. They had 15 gelato, 8 granita and 6 sorbetto…read moreflavours. Service was great (one man running the front). Go inside to pay when you're done. This was the ONLY place with no coperto charge. - 2x Granita (3,50€) - mango and limone, pistacchio and mandorla. Pistacchio was the best of the four flavours. Mango and lemon were solid (very fruity, refreshing). Almond had a touch of artificial note to it

Great little place for gelato or granita, with friendly service in the middle of a piazza. I have…read morebeen here quite a few times now. It is a bit touristy but you can't beat the beautiful views and friendly staff here. The lunch is rather good too, as they have a good selection of small plates like arancino, salads and panini. Definitely stop in if you're hungry while you're walking by and need a snack.

Walking around Catania in those difficult hours before the restaurants open for dinner, we found…read morethis nice little bar. The Campari spritz were very good and the scacciata was fantastic. A life saver. Very friendly environment.

Fantastico! We went here late after a long flight. It was in full swing and the staff was so…read morefriendly, especially considering they were working with us to understand what we were trying to say in English. The food was delicious and we cannot wait to go back to try dessert. The carry out package was beautifully wrapped. Our first stop in Catania and it set the bar high. Grazie!!

Amazing all around! I would highly recommend to visit Spinella while visiting Catania. This casual…read morerestaurant is located right off Via Etnea. It was a very beautiful day when we visited Spinelli and we chose the outdoor seating. Large trees and umbrellas gave us a lot of shade and made it comfortable even in 80F weather. The service was extremely nice and fast :) We chose Aperitivo for 4. For only 10 Euro each of us received a glass of Aperol Spritz, and a very! large charcuterie board to share.

Stopped by while strolling via Etnea for a sweet bite. We did not try much as we had a dinner…read moreplanned elsewhere and did not want to fill ourselves. We got the pistachio cake, so lite and delicious. Not too sweet but definitely had some rum! Service was great. Recommend

We were on vacation to Sicily and we wanted to have granita, so a friend of ours recommended…read morePuglia. They had many delicious flavors. My favorite was the mandorla. It is very good. If you are ever in Sicily (Paradise) for vacation, make sure you go to Puglia.