This was probably the best seafood dinner of my entire life. I shared the Antipasti di Mare (a meal…read morein and of itself, but we did not know that!). Followed with grilled calamari and a seafood pasta. Simply divine! The kids had margherita, and my brother a pizza with bresaola and arugula that was also memorable. We sat outside, right on the town square, in view of the sea and the "marina dei ciclopi." We spent 99 euros for eight people (4 adults + 4 kids). My sister-in-law (fluent in Italian) asked our waiter if the calamari was fresh. He said of course and brought us up to the first floor where we could inspect all the seafood ourselves. To summarize, everything about this place was amazing. Greatly recommended.

Really cozy romantic tucked away trattoria in a small fishing village. Just a lovely selection of…read morevery fresh fish and pasta. The service was excellent and our lunch just tasty. Especially the swordfish my friend had: it was so tender and deliciously sauced! Just really special. Located right near the roaring sea. The white wine was so frosty it helped brighten the taste and our vibe. Highly highly recommend

Delicious typical Sicilian fine dining. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice atmosphere…read more I left the gun and took the canoli ;-)

The food was good. I ordered stuffed rabbit, some wine and desert. However the food is gourmet…read morestyle meaning that it comes in small amounts and it is expensive. One thing I did not like was the service. They seemed new, rookies. They where not attentive and you had to continuously ask them for what you wanted. Even simple things such as oil and vinegar and on top of that, a simple plate for it and the bread.

Wow! Great little trattoria off the beaten path with local recipes, fish and meat, friendly owners…read moreand reasonable prices ... HOOAH! The homemade breadsticks, coated in sesame seeds were the best I have ever had and the accompanying fresh, local bread baked to perfection. A liter of vino locale, a deep red Nero d' Avola (€8), was the perfect accompaniment for my birthday meal. For my primo, I had the Penne alla Norma (€8), a traditional and typically Sicilian primo (first course), a simple pasta with tomato sauce and eggplant. It was superb, so I did not have to add a thing unlike pasta dishes in many restaurants. and the Scaloppine alla Pizzaiola (€8) was, as my dad used to say, "tender as a whore's heart" and delicious. My wife had the Spaghetti alla Carbonara (€7), telling the chef, Orazio, that it was the best she has had (except for mime of course), bold praise from a native Sicilian. Her Bistecca al Cipole (steak and onions - €8) was also tender a yummy. We finished with a Chocolate Souffle (€4) that was to die for. Moist and warm, it rivaled souffles I have had at 5-Star restaurants on Rodeo Drive and at 1/4 to 1/3 the price! A nice glass of grappa (€3) rounded out the meal. The owners are from Catania, recently having moved home from Frankfurt, opening this wonderful trattoria just two months ago. You will not find a better value in Catania whether it is meat or fish you are craving. A MUST if visiting or living in the beautiful City of Catania, Antico Cortile da Orazio is THE BOMB! CombatCritic Gives Antico Cortile da Orazio 10 Bombs Out Of 10 And A Spot On My "Wall of Fame" ... More Bombs Are Better ... HOOAH! Ten Bombs Equates To: HOOAH! Translation for Civilians: HOOAH!: "Phonetic spelling of the acronym HUA, which stands for 'Heard Understood Acknowledged.' Originally used by the British in the late 1800's in Afghanistan. More recently adopted by the United States Army to indicate an affirmative or a pleased response." - Urban Dictionary "The Department of Military Science and Leadership, University of Tennessee claim HOOAH 'refers to or means anything except no' ... Regardless of its meaning ... the term is an expression of high morale, confidence, motivation and spirit." - WarChronicle.com "The U.S. Air Force stole 'HOOAH' from the Army because we were part of the Army until 1947 and rather than waste a bunch of time coming up with something new and unique like "ROO-YAH" or "HAL-A-LOO-YAH", we said 'screw it, let's go with HOOAH' ... thanks Army ... HOOAH!" - CombatCritic

For a unique Sicilian seafood treat, Scirocco has got you covered!…read more The fishy/lively atmosphere, the location overlooking the Catania Fish Market, and the flavorful fried foods, makes Scirocco a good spot to relax and people watch. If you're unsure of what to get and/or you're not really too adventurous, just get the fried octopus and squid cone. Do get a Sicilian beer to go with your meal. It's little gems like these that make a trip worth your while!

Located in the heart of Catania's fish market is Scirocco, a renowned street food eatery serving…read morecones of fried fish and other seafood dishes. The item that caught my eye as I walked by was their dish of the day, a seafood caponata. Caponata is a typical Sicilian dish made of chopped eggplants, peppers, onions, tomato paste, olives, capers, and pine nuts, but the unique feature of Scirocco's caponata was that it also contained fried chunks of a local Sicilian fish called capone (incidentally making this a capone caponata!). The eggplant salad was served chilled and had the perfect balance of sweet, acidic, and savory flavors from the combination of the cooked vegetables and tomato paste, but it was the meaty chunks of fish that really brought this caponata over the top!

LOVED razmataz!! tucked in a little alley with trees and umbrellas to give a great shady spot of…read moredrinks and lunch! Food was served quick and the drinks were well mixed! 3 plates and 5 drinks came to €95.

A very nice wine bar with outdoor seating and heater in a picturesque little back alley. A great…read moreselection of local, domestic and international wines and excellent food. Only the service was sometimes a little slow, but we didn't mind the wait too much in this comfortable setting.

Good ambience, especially from upper level you can see the sea. The bread has a good crumb. The…read moremixed salad is fresh. The pizza Genovese has a good, tasty crust. The local red wine is undistinguished, however. The server speaks some English but I ordered in Italian.