Caffè Cipriani In Acireale

Very old bar in the front of a beautiful cathedral, food is excellent, friendly service and nice atmosphere

The oldest and best coffee in Acireale. Not to mention the arancini. Nice old place like me.

The granita is delicious and in a wonderful square

Last week, a friend and I had breakfast at the outdoor tables overlooking the entrance to this historic pastry bar, taking advantage of the beautiful sunny day. Excellent cappuccino, excellent croissant. Inside there were sweets filled with pumpkin and covered with almond flakes, which I took home on a tray. Really good. I've never tried the diner, so I can't comment. The manager, with whom we chatted about the origin of the place, at the time of paying, offered us some razor clams: I accepted the one filled with chocolate cream, with a light aftertaste of liqueur: it was delicious. The place is furnished with elegant 1950s wooden furniture, which is one of the characteristics of the place, which other places in Acireale have unfortunately lost, in favor of new and banal furnishings. Fast and accurate service, friendly staff, good quality/price ratio.

Excellent granitas and cannoli. Historic place.

Great place for a tasty stop. VERY helpful and kind staff.

We waited to pay, because we were standing in front of the counter with the food already taken, and there was no staff there to make us pay.

Acireale is famous for its granita, and one of the historical places that best embodies this tradition is the Cipriani café. Located in the heart of the city, right in front of the Basilica of San Sebastiano, this bar is a point of reference for anyone who wants to savor an authentic granita, prepared with care and passion. As soon as you enter, you can feel the atmosphere of the past, with furnishings that tell the story of the place and a warm welcome that makes you immediately feel at home. The granita here is a real sensorial experience: the classic flavors in particular such as almond, lemon, mulberry, fig are perfectly balanced, with a soft and creamy consistency that melts in the mouth. Also not to be missed is the brioche, soft and fragrant, perfect for accompanying the granita in an irresistible combination of flavours. If you are in Acireale and want to experience a moment of pure sweetness, Caffè Cipriani is a must. The passion for tradition and attention to detail make it a special place, where each granita is a small masterpiece. Advised.

Siamo entrati per ripararci dalla pioggia e prendere qualcosa di caldo, ne siamo usciti con una super granita al caffe e una deliziosa brioche. Locale storico con amcora l’arredamento originale presumo. Il personale è stato davvero gentile. Ripasserei sicuramente

Storico caffè in ottima posizione (di fronte alla splendida facciata barocca della chiesa di San Sebastiano) con pasticceria e granite eccellenti. Doveroso menzionare la giovanissima cameriera (quella mora con la coda...) per la sua bravura, gentilezza e generosi sorrisi: un valore aggiunto. Mi permetto solo di consigliare un restiling dei tavolini fuori; il nastro adesivo per il fissaggio dei pannelli con le foto dei personaggi illustri...è un po' bruttino.