La Grotta In Acireale

The cave is a... little cave, cool but tiny and a little oppressive, at least for me. The idea of ​​having them prepare an appetizer, first course, or second course with the fish of your choice is nice.

Highly recommended... definitely book in advance!

Excellent food, excellent pasta with sea urchins, very fresh fish, polite and precise service. Recommended.

We stumbled upon it by chance and found a table for four. The food was exceptional, the place was spotless. The seafood salad and lobster pasta were definitely worth the visit.

Excellent fish! Try it for a pleasant evening with fresh, well-cooked seafood! The wines are also excellent!

Recommended for all fish lovers

Exactly as we remembered from 1999. Excellent seafood. You choose what you want to eat from the day's catch and they do the rest.

This recommended local place sits in a small fishing village near Acireale, perched right above the water with a rustic patio overlooking the sea. The restaurant is known for letting guests choose their seafood from the day’s catch before it’s cooked — a detail widely mentioned in reviews . I loved trying the local abalone, along with the rest of the fresh selection. Everything is prepared in a very traditional Sicilian way: simply, with olive oil, parsley, lemon, and clean flavors that let the seafood shine. We enjoyed a fried fresh fish and a seafood salad (based on our selection), and the bread was perfect for dipping into the extra sauce. The service was attentive, even with a full patio. While it was a bit cool and crowded during our visit, the waterside setting is still beautiful — and the restaurant’s interior has a unique charm, with lava‑stone walls from nearby Mount Etna . The area is small and popular, so parking can be difficult, which is also echoed in many reviews . But once you’re seated, the experience feels relaxed and authentically local. If you’re in the area and craving fresh, made‑to‑order seafood, this spot is absolutely worth it — especially if you enjoy selecting your fish and trying local specialties like abalone. TIP: Make a reservation. Enjoy!

One of my favorite seafood restaurants. Top-notch in every way. Fresh fish, cooked to perfection.

Very fresh fish and excellent quality.