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!

On a quieter block - not busy initially but picked up as the evening went on - we arrived at 2030…read more Staff was very attentive and our server gave us the safe advice to 'chew and enjoy'. I the 30+ year vegetarian ordered the margarita with the multigrain crust (optional/ up charge). The omnivores got the I Puritani and the La Straniera - off the gourmet menu which is the recommendation on other review sites. All were fantastic and complex. Had a great bottle of wine from Mt Etna region. Lighting was harsh and table lamps don't work but a minimal issue. Would definitely come back.

Came here with my bf and last night. We ordered wine and two pizzas…read more The wine was excellent and was only 15€ a bottle. The pizza was outstanding. I loved the crust and only quality ingredients were used. I had a pizza with Gorgonzola, Mozzarella, walnuts, and honey which was amazing. The staff was super friendly and attentive. The restaurant is very nice and they definitely pay attention to details. Highly recommend coming here.

My go to spot for sushi. The drinks are A1 and the customer service is top notch. I definitely…read morerecommend

Oxidiana was tastefully wonderful. (I'm not certain, but I…read morethink the word oxidiana means layers, such as volcanic glass. Assuming because of the volcanic history of activity nearby?) So my guess is possibly because the restaurant has layers of goodness? Anyway, if you live here or are simply traveling through Catania and looking for something other than Italian, you'll be happy to try Oxidana's. Their portion sizes are enough to share!! The staff and service were spot on. I've added only two photos, but you cannot go wrong with anything you order. Trust me, we watched every dish as it came out. I would suggest making a reservation. We did so on their website. It was very crowded. It was a taste to remember.

I can't give this place more praise. The service is amazing. The price is amazing. The pizza is the…read morebest in the world. It's won the best in the world competition in Vegas 4 separate years! The owner is often there and is always willing to talk with the guests and ensures that everyone loves their food. They also have burgers and fries but I'd recommend the pizza over anything else. My two favorites are the Oro Dell Etna and the Einstein Calzone. My wife loves the Educazione Fiscale!

I'm thankful to live by this restaurant due to its greatness. Word on the street, this is probably…read moreone the best restaurants in the mountain town of Nicolosi. I had the 7 Oro pizza which the menu states "Pizza Campione del Mondo 'Pizza Best of the Best' di Las Vegas 2019." It was pretty dang good and I think is deserving of said award. It's always best to eat any pizza at any restaurant right after it's popped fresh out the oven. My wife had the burger, Il Campione. Beware, this burger meat is of "Maialino nero" which literally translates to black little pig. Also known as Nero Siciliano, this breed of pig is only found in Sicily. You may or may not like the taste. The burger is massive and if you get it to go, you will also have a huge box to carry the beast. I can't wait to go back!

Loved this place! Great food and service. The wine was fantastic! If ever in Sicily we will…read moredefinitely go back.

This place is a bit tricky to find. It's a very n the middle of an alley. We went 2 nights in a…read morerow. Food and service were great. Good selection of food options and specials. Good wine and very friendly English speaking servers. Would recommend

We ate here twice while in Catania and enjoyed quality meals each time. The restaurant is tucked…read moreoff a main street in a small courtyard which adds to the ambiance. The restaurant staff were friendly and engaging.

Yummmmmm. Wandered around looking at the garden and went in for some food. The place has a cute…read morevibe but the food is great too! The pizza with spicy salami was recommended and I couldn't stop eating it. Even after I was full. So so good. But the highlight was the most delicious wine that our server told us to get. Trust me. Get the Frappato!

We stumbled upon this restaurant and so glad we stopped here for dinner. We didn't have…read morereservations on a busy Friday night but they squeezed our group in without any hesitations. The service was wonderful. Our waiter was Oscar and he took great care of us. Everyone was so friendly, including the manager. The food was delicious! We ordered three grilled seafood plates and pescheri (spelling?) Norma pasta at our table. Both excellent choices. The grilled shrimps were so sweet and had a lovely flavor. The fish fillets were so buttery and fresh!

Horse meatballs were ordered...yes HORSE meatballs, and they were delicious! Great spot with decent…read moresize portions, good AC inside, English menu, and everything we ordered was delicious. Ordered a bunch of starters, which are smaller than the main entrees, but 2-3 are good for the table including; Caprese Salad, Sicilian Eggplant Caponata, Eggplant Parmigiana, and Oven baked potatoes with scamorza cheese. The Spaghetti with Shrimps, dried Tomatoes, Fennels and bread crumb was okayyy, but the Paccheri Norma style with Tomato sauce and Fresh Ricotta cheese was SO good! The Horse meatballs were so tender and tasted basically the same as ground meat, so I say explore and try them out. This location is also only a 5 minute walk right from the Catania Cathedral in a popular tourist area, where you can walk around and do basic shopping. The servers were helpful, all spoke English, the inside of the restaurant was clean and had solid AC!

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

Wanted seafood so tried out Trattoria Il Mare for dinner. It was packed outside but no wait for a…read moretable inside. Menu and ordering is straight the QR code. Coperto was 2,00€/person. - White wine (1,50€ for 1/4L) - Red wine (1,50€ for 1/4L) - Mixed platter (12,00€) - mix of octopus, oyster, squid, sardines, baby shrimp and mixed fried seafood. Favourite was the octopus. Came with a fried fish fritter (surprisingly tender). - Mix grilled seafood (15,00€) - swordfish was dry. Seafood wasn't grilled. Platter was better - Red peppers (4,00€) - cold, marinated style. Meh - Grilled mushrooms (4,00€) - cold, salty porcini mushrooms. Skip it