If you are coming to Catania, and looking for fresh, down-home, local cuisine with a lovely staff -…read morethen look no further. They have an english menu, and the waitstaff is multi-lingual so it is very helpful. I heard the waiter conversing in English, Italian and French during my visit.

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

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.

We popped in upon the recommendation of our airbnb host. There is a large selection of both seafood…read moreand non-seafood dishes. The food was sooooo good. Our server Showeb and the owners were extremely friendly. One of our party spilled sauce on her shirt and the owners graciously brought out stain remover. You do not get that kind of service in my home country. They also ended our meal with complementary homemade almond wine. I highly recommend this restaurant.

The person is very kind and generous. He give the best suggestions with the food. Dessert is best I…read morehad so far coming to Italy

So Glad We Ate Here!…read more I'm so glad we decided to try Osteria Antica Marina! The food was seriously so good! I loved that it was tucked right in the middle of the fish market, which made the whole experience feel even more special and authentic. Such a fun place to eat, and definitely one of our favorite food experiences in Sicily! If you're in the area, don't miss this place. Highly recommend!

This is a fantastic Michelin-starred restaurant located in conjunction with Catania's seafood…read moremarket. We ate everything from sashimi, prawns, squid ink pasta, calimari, oysters... we didn't want the feast to end. Food and wine was affordable, and there was some live music that popped in. Fun and festive dinner!

I think this was our favourite meal of our whole trip to Sicily. I'm not sure my husband will ever…read moreforgive me for wanting to try other places for lunch on subsequent days - he just wanted to come back here, and indeed I am not surprised. We just ordered at the window, overlooking the busy pescharia (Fish market), and then grabbed a table under an umbrella nearby. Five minutes later, we were presented with cold beers and a piping hot, perfectly crisp, cone of fried fish. They were wonderful. Flavour and texture could not have been better. As fresh as can be. Even our 2 year old loved it! We also got some of the fried vegetables (you know, to be healthy) and they were perfect too - how they managed to elevate such ordinary vegetables I don't know. I supposed frying them has something to do with it. But it was just the perfect meal with a beer on a sunny day. We still talk fondly about it and would recommend it to everyone!

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!

This place is MAGICAL…read more This is the most amazing place I have ever been to as a tourist in Sicily. Essentially Frutti di Mare da Nitto is a seafood market that also cooks for you if you want them to. This is essentially the tourist dream. I won't have known to come here if it wasn't for my Airbnb host, but I am so glad that I found it. Located one block from the beach, this shop is easily missed. In fact, I missed it twice because it essentially looks like seafood market. Who knew they would cook the fresh seafood for you?!? Most of the people that come here are expecting to purchase fresh seafood for home but during lunch time, some folding standing tables are set on the crowded sidewalk for people to eat at. Essentially, you can go in the store, point at the things you want them to cook for you, and they will prepare it and bring it out to you. Ugh, so amazing. This place is the perfect place for a foodie, seafood addict, basically anyone. With that said, they are not a restaurant. So if they run out of fresh seafood, they are out. When I was there, I had the fresh octopus salad, swordfish skewer, oysters, and these delicious small fishes marinated in chilly and olive oil. I wish my friend and I could eat more, but we couldn't. All in all, the bill was like 20 euros. Super affordable! Other possible dishes (from people watching) include squish ink pasta, mussels, sea urchins and more. Essentially, whatever you see in the market you can have them cook.

Absolutely DO NOT go here unless you want rushed and rude service. The food was okay but our server…read morecouldn't or wouldn't give us the time of day to answer questions about the menu (which was only in Italian) and refused to accommodate even the simplest request like a side of pasta to go with a plain piece of fish. We weren't offered coffee or dessert and he didn't check on us once after the sparse meal was delivered. When we left we requested a cab and the person they called charged us 20 euro for a 1.4 mile ride and the whole time tried to upsell us on trips to Mt etna and other things he could do for us. His girlfriend was in the front seat. The worst of the worst of Catania. AND for any vegan out there, forget about eating. They only serve fish, according to our server. Horrible.

This was the restaurant at the very end of Via Santa Filomena. Lovely purple tablecloths, lit…read morecandles on every table and a very inviting decor. We were invited (hustled) inside by our waiter, Massimo, who was very much the charmer and ladies man. He was respectful though and did not cross any lines. The wine was Sicilian and the food was from the sea. I recommend the mixed seafood anti pasti. It was gorgeous and it was a good place to sit and people-watch. Massiomo was attentive, but never crowding us.

Love the place. The people, the atmosphere and the food is amazing! The price is really good too. 5…read morestars!

Unassuming and perfect. Great value fabulous grub. Staying accross the road in the NB hotel and…read morewanted to avoid the overpriced food. Spent 20 euros on 2 pasta dishes and 2 drinks. Amazing value!

This is a small "tavern" mom & pop restaurant. There is only room for about 15 people inside and a…read morefew more out front. The prices can't be beat compared to what's in the city center. I never thought grilled veggies could taste so good. The swordfish was grilled perfectly. The lemon cake was served warm with slivered almonds and I think lemon liquor. Wow!

Usually the restaurants open at 8pm, we arrived early but they let us in and patiently explained…read morethe menu to us. Very fresh seafood, reasonable pricing and friendly people! Will go back for sure!

Great place for good seafood and friendly people. Awesome price too! I've been to enough places…read morearound Italy and Sicily to know that a few restaurants rip you off. This place was NOT one of them. I recommend it to locals and tourists. Had the appetizer buffet and stuffed swordfish. Really good!