We made the trek here to sample the very best cannoli in town. Leonards came highly recommended to…read moreus and it didn't disappoint! The cafe itself is a site to behold with so many sweets to choose from! A really authentic Italian experience! Worth going here to pick up some cannoli! They even wrap them up so nicely to take away! We enjoyed these with a lovely cup of coffee bavk at our b&b but you can also eat in too.

A great little coffee shop serving just magical hot chocolate... They have 5 different types. To…read moreselect from: dark, pistachio, white, normal and another one I forgot... I went with the pistachio and 3 small cakes and it was a perfect sugar hit to keep me running until dinner later.

Must visit while in Noto…read more Must order: - Almond Granita: perfection. so light and refreshing, not sweet at all and you can taste the real almond. - Cannoli with Ricotta: out of all the ricotta cannolis I have tried, this place offers the best. - Espresso con Almond Cream on top: don't know the actual name of this drink but it was recommended by our server. We started with one and eventually, we all ended up ordering one. They have indoor and outdoor seating and the service was excellent.

Very exquisite. The pastries and unique expressos and capuccinos are a fine treat at any time of…read morethe day.

When it comes to Arancini or "tavola calda" (hot snacks like small pizzas bites etc) Spinella is…read morepersonally my favourite in Catania and the one I always go to when in town. First of all, location: You couldn't be more central than that. Spinella is right in the middle of Via Etnea, the main street, facing Villa Bellini which is the most famous park/garden in Catania. They have tables outside and it's the perfect spot to sit, relax and do some people-watching. The food is excellent too. This place is famous for serving the best Arancini and Cannoli and I have to agree. I literally go there any time I am in Catania. They serve a lot of different pastries and savoury specialities (such arancini, cartocciate, cipollina). Prices are REALLY good as well, you can have lunch there for less than 10€, and staff is friendly and quick. Love this place. Been a customer for years and will keep going back. Bonus: There's also free WiFi which can be handy :)

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.

The pizza, Messina style, is a welcome break from the dough heavy pizza we've become accustomed to…read more It's airy, very crunchy with abundant toppings that are wonderful albeit very messy. Definitely worth getting dirty! The nice older woman, probably her place, suggested we wait five minutes for the new pizza that would be coming out of the oven. We did and we're so happy! It was fantastic and we're going back tonight at 6pm when they reopen. This a just what we we're looking for. Definitely local, not fancy, absolutely delicious!! !

Mornings suck. However, when Panificio San Pancrazio is my first stop of the day, mornings are…read morepretty darn good. It's a great bread shop, with delicious brioche, chocolate chip loaves, as well as bread and rolls for sandwiches and more. They also have a small selection of meats and cheeses, so you can order a sandwich instead of purchasing tiny amounts of all of the ingredients separately. There's also arancini and pizza during lunch, and the slices are generously sized!

Another great recommendation provided by our hotel! We checked in mid afternoon and wanted a small…read morebite to eat and this is exactly what I was looking for. I got a salami panini and espresso shot, I just wish I was in the mood for something sweet because their pastries and cookies looked delicious.

Our favourite bakery/patisserie in Italy! It seems to be a small, family run business with…read morehomemade goods. The best canolli we've ever had. The caffe granita and almond granita are delicious. Their coffee is also very good. We also had their cornetta of French fries as a snack for lunch. Only 2 euros for a very large serving. We've also enjoyed their small pizza and their Nutella brioche. All great. They seem to be always open and always busy. Great service, great prices, great food.