I stopped in with friends for a family-style dinner (the ravioli and sweet citrus salad were…read morestandouts). We enjoyed the outdoor seating, had an excellent meal, and even befriended a cute stray cat. Our service was attentive without being smothering, and we felt we easily could have relaxed there all evening. I wouldn't hesitate to bring friends here on future visits to Catania,

We sat outside to dine on a Thursday night. We were quickly seated even though they were busy…read more While in Catania my husband wanted to try horse meat. He ended up getting the horse meat fillet and it was very tasty. Service was quick and no nonsense. We all enjoyed our meals.

I did a little research before checking this place out and that is why I decided to get up on a…read moreSaturday and make it my meal of choice. The staff is friendly and you get what you see. You get a lot of food for your money and had it not been for the parking I would stop here more frequently on my way home. This is definitely going to be a regular spot for me.

I have only lived in Sicily for about 3 weeks now and I have been here 3-4 times I dont remember I…read morejust know its delicious! They have outstanding kebobs here but also have different kinds of food they will grill up for you! They also have an assortment of desserts. They have the ultimate kebob which is about 4 of them in one which is crazy for all you food challengers out there. The people that work there are fast and friendly definitely see regulars there! And one or two of them speak English really well. It's small little place on the corner but its not hard to find since its on the main street in Motta! I like grabbing some food here and walking across the street to the local hangout pub and eating there!

We enjoyed dinner here on January 8. The service was attentive and the food and wine was delicious!…read more We would return again some day for sure!

I visited this restaurant when I spent a night in Acireale with my family, and I have to say, it…read moreleft a lot to be desired. Our reservation was set for 9:00 PM, and we sat idly at our table until a waitress came to our table, 15 minutes later. We ordered a sparkling water, and it took 10 minutes to arrive, which was sort of unusual. I ordered an aubergine pasta, which I had eaten before on the trip, and it was edible, but not as good as the other aubergine pastas I have had. I ordered a Sicilian steak as my entree, and it took over an hour to prepare it. In addition, there was a very obnoxious family sitting at a nearby table. Their children were playing video games at a very high volume, which was disturbing the peace and serenity of being outdoors. Even though the volume was very high, nothing was done about it. When the steak finally arrived, it was somewhat tough, but otherwise tasty. We decided to get dessert at a nearby gelato place. All in all, my experience was somewhat mediocre, but I may return, as a few locals recommended it, and maybe it was just an off night for them. Food: 4 stars Service: 2.5 stars cleanliness: 4.5 stars noise: 3 stars employee kindness: 4 stars

Def One of the really good places to eat in Motta Sant'Anastasia!!!…read moreThis place is white table cloth decor but still home style feel. The staff are always wonderful and greet you with bright smiles as soon as you walk in. This was the first place we stopped when coming in after a LONG two days of traveling and bright smiles were definitely what we needed to see lol. The first thing I had to get used to was that all the restaurants (unless you want to eat panini n pizza every day) open around 5-6pm. There is practically NOTHING decent open before that! People here eat MUCH later! When we arrived around 630 we were one of the only families there, we left about 8 and it was STARTING to fill up!! We've been here twice while here. The first time I didn't get pictures but the second time I got a couple shots of the two AMAZING dishes we had. Pappardelle with a garlic sauce and muscles n clams, and a Veal dish with Mushroom cream sauce. I sopped up this rich mushroom sauce with their delicious bread!! I also highly recommend the sautéed spinach (tho if you aren't used to so much oil on your food ask them Not to put it on after they cook it!) Also recommend the mixed grilled seafood plate. The seafood here is Very Fresh!! Love you guys!! We'll be back in October!

Dinner at Valentino is very delicious at a good price. Yes…read more I highly recommend grabbing a pizza (all look yummy) that is cooked in their big brick pizza oven. I also recommend getting the wide egg noodle dish (Pappardelle Dello Chef)--it's creamy and tasty. Our whole spread of food, drinks, and dessert was not expensive at all so we were happy about that. While Motta Sant'Anastasia is a sleepy town, they still got some good eateries and Valentino is definitely one of them.

The pizza is very good. The Connolo is very good too. The ambience is very pleasant and it is a…read moregood location for coffee or lunch.

Lovely cafe with iconic views of the square. I stopped here for both cappuccino and an Aperol…read moreSpritz with a treat. The Aperol Spritz wasn't wonderful so I would stick with wine or coffee but the treat (seriously don't know the name!) was tasty and they had a nice variety of savory and sweet items. Prices were very reasonable given the location too.

We were looking for good food, casual atmosphere, friendly staff, and a view... we found it…read more Recommended by a Sicilian friend we went and had dinner and drinks. The cocktail menu was huge. Pasta was flavorful but the seared tuna was the best. Located next to castello ursino we had a nice table outside. The staff were friendly and even spoke some English. We had a reservation but if you go early you might not need one.

Stopped here on our way up to Castelmola from Catania as it was a Michelin recommended spot. Parked…read morealong narrow side of road without issue. Restaurant was empty at 1PM but food was excellent, pasta al dente, prices reasonable. Stingy with the wine pour. Rigatoni ragu (5/5) - Al dente, flavorful light (white?)-based ragu sauce. Seafood linguini (4/5) - Integrated seafood flavor well. Raw seafood appetizer (4/5) - Small portions but everything was fresh.

We got to taste the menu and lucky that the seafood risotto was on it. Risotto is a difficult dish…read moreto get right, and this was beyond delicious. The staff was gracious, even though we were late in getting in (the last party). The restaurant is quiet and clean. There is outdoor seating. The dessert was delicious. I could take a picture because we we couldn't wait to dig in.

I just couldn't get enough…read more I was in the area on a business trip and one of my coworkers introduced our group to Donna's. When I say I owe him the first round, I mean every first round of the day as long as I am here. lol. First off, immediately after walking in, you can feel the homeliness feeling. They made us feel like family as they showed us to our seats. Next, we were greeted with a homemade mixed drink to start our meal. I that moment, I knew this was the place.. I've been here four times so far and I can not stay away from the Gorgonzola Angus steak. It is a perfectly prepared steak with the creamiest deliciousness I like to call Gorgonzola. Nice atmosphere and great staff make this my #1 place to go to any time I am in the area. To finish off the meal, you can get sugar shots (sugar cubes soaked in alcohol). *This is a must try. Please let me know if you enjoyed it as much as we did.

Walk up a hidden little alley off a main road and you'll find Donna Fortunata, one of the most…read morepopular and best-tasting restaurants in Motta Sant'Anastasia. The food is of high-quality, the service is excellent, and the interior is quaintly comforting. By the layout, you can tell this restaurant was converted from multiple old buildings and rooms that were connected together to form this establishment. In the back, you sit "outside" where there are 4 walls around you, but no roof. It was pleasant to sit back there in the evening with a cool breeze as long as you don't mind the occasional bug flying around (not a bad thing, just adds to the unique ambiance). If you're thinking pizza, I highly recommend ordering their namesake pizza, the Donna Fortunata. This wondrous concoction consists of smoked cheese, tomato cherry, mozzarella cheese, bacon, oil. The edge stuffed with tuma and olive paste. Yes, get this! If you like surprises, maybe get this one: "Fantasia Del Pizzaiolo: ?????????" Everything we had here was delicious and 100% picture-worthy. The mussel dish we ordered was unforgettable. It was a ton of mussels bathing in a flavorful tomato-based broth and a thin bread was baked over the whole thing. Dip the bread in your broth for a good time. The Cuttlefish Ink Pasta was interesting/tasty but wouldn't order it again unless it was pitch black like the picture. So if you're looking for real local flavor in a nice little Sicilian town, Donna Fortunata (Lucky Lady) is a gem you shouldn't miss out on.