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Stopped here for an arancini tasting during a week long tour in Sicily. The food inside the shop was extensive and looked great. The arancini was hearty and very filling. We were also served cannolis and they were disappointing. I'm not one to turn down sweets of any kind, but the chocolate cannoli was not good and I didn't finish it.
Super cute cafe in the vicinity of St Agatha's Cathedral in Catania. Lots of great energy right near a piazza. The granita and brioche here are delicious and so were the cappuccino. Service is great. If you don't speak Italian you may have a little trouble, we ordered in Italian, but the servers are kind and patient so do not let that discourage you, please don't pass this place up!
If you're ever visiting Elephant Square in downtown Catania for the first time, you can't not stop at Prestipino Cafè for a relaxing walking break, with delicious coffee/gelato/tavala calda, while people-watching the citizens and tourists. Everything is good here so you can't go wrong. The service is great and the atmosphere game (inside/outside) is strong. While seemingly just another cafe in Italy, the location and flavors here make it stand out.
The food was so so good. I was in a big group and we tried so many things. Granita and brioche looked amazing, tavola calda made your mouth water, and the cookie displays the lines the walls when you enter and exit were so tempting. Customers can use the restroom which is a perk, but ask at the counter for a scan code. The staff was friendly and I will for sure be back!!!
Great location, food, prices and service. Stop in for lunch or coffee and dessert or both. Outside tables facing the Cathedral and main Piazza. They also have tables inside if it's too hot. For lunch go inside and point to what you want and they will prepare it for you and bring it to your table. They have house wine or pick a bottle inside. The owner Mario helped us pick a bottle. He's a friendly guy who told us in Italian and English about the history of Prestipino and his large family. Apparently all of his brothers and sisters own restaurants around the Piazza. Bathroom facilities in lower level are clean and modern.
Where in the world do you find really good Cannoli's? Apparently Sicily is the location that you will find them...or so I was told several times by so many different people. I stopped in this cafe to try the cannoli and they WERE very good! I've tried a cannoli in a bakery at home and they were "meh", and I never made a point of ever ordering one again. But these Cannoli's in Sicily...Mama Mia!! They were soooo good!! Stop in at this street side cafe that also has indoor seating and try them...you won't be disappointed! It's a nice clean cafe with many patrons. 0 stars for my server...gave him 20 euro for my 6 euro bill for 2 cannoli's and got 4 euro change. I had to call a waiter close by and tell him I gave my waiter 20 euro...he called the waiter over and he said, "sorry" and quickly handed me 10 euro. Watch your change!!!
1 year ago
Beautiful cafe. We visited a lot of cafés while in Catania but Prestipino was my favorite by far!!!! 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!!!!! read more
This is where we pretty much had breakfast every day in Catania. Mainly because their cappuccino and 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. read more
Stopped here for an arancini tasting during a week long tour in Sicily. The food inside the shop was extensive and looked great. The arancini was hearty and very filling. We were also served cannolis and they were disappointing. I'm not one to turn down sweets of any kind, but the chocolate cannoli was not good and I didn't finish it. read more
Super cute cafe in the vicinity of St Agatha's Cathedral in Catania. Lots of great energy right near a piazza. The granita and brioche here are delicious and so were the cappuccino. Service is great. If you don't speak Italian you may have a little trouble, we ordered in Italian, but the servers are kind and patient so do not let that discourage you, please don't pass this place up! read more
2 years ago
If you're ever visiting Elephant Square in downtown Catania for the first time, you can't not stop at Prestipino Cafè for a relaxing walking break, with delicious coffee/gelato/tavala calda, while people-watching the citizens and tourists. Everything is good here so you can't go wrong. The service is great and the atmosphere game (inside/outside) is strong. While seemingly just another cafe in Italy, the location and flavors here make it stand out. read more
3 years ago
The food was so so good. I was in a big group and we tried so many things. Granita and brioche looked amazing, tavola calda made your mouth water, and the cookie displays the lines the walls when you enter and exit were so tempting. Customers can use the restroom which is a perk, but ask at the counter for a scan code. The staff was friendly and I will for sure be back!!! read more
Great location, food, prices and service. Stop in for lunch or coffee and dessert or both. Outside tables facing the Cathedral and main Piazza. They also have tables inside if it's too hot. For lunch go inside and point to what you want and they will prepare it for you and bring it to your table. They have house wine or pick a bottle inside. The owner Mario helped us pick a bottle. He's a friendly guy who told us in Italian and English about the history of Prestipino and his large family. Apparently all of his brothers and sisters own restaurants around the Piazza. Bathroom facilities in lower level are clean and modern. read more
3 years ago
Where in the world do you find really good Cannoli's? Apparently Sicily is the location that you will find them...or so I was told several times by so many different people. I stopped in this cafe to try the cannoli and they WERE very good! I've tried a cannoli in a bakery at home and they were "meh", and I never made a point of ever ordering one again. But these Cannoli's in Sicily...Mama Mia!! They were soooo good!! Stop in at this street side cafe that also has indoor seating and try them...you won't be disappointed! It's a nice clean cafe with many patrons. 0 stars for my server...gave him 20 euro for my 6 euro bill for 2 cannoli's and got 4 euro change. I had to call a waiter close by and tell him I gave my waiter 20 euro...he called the waiter over and he said, "sorry" and quickly handed me 10 euro. Watch your change!!! read more
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Aperitivos y café. Very centered in the city and has nice buildings and views of the piazzas. read more
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Via Etnea 30
95128 Catania
Italy
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