Trattoria da Mario In Catania

Overall, I had a good experience here. We were a group of 5 people, and I honestly couldn’t believe how much food we got for the price. For around €20 per person, it’s definitely one of the best deals you can find. You start with a big selection of starters to share, and there’s a lot of them. After that, everyone gets to choose their own main course. On top of all the food, drinks are also included, like beer, wine, water, and soft drinks, which makes the value even better. The staff were very friendly, polite, and quick, so the service was excellent from start to finish. The only downside is that, while the quantity is amazing, the quality of the food isn’t exceptional. It’s enjoyable, but that’s about it. If you’re looking for a place where you get a huge amount of food and drinks for a very reasonable price, this is definitely worth visiting.

The first thing to know if you go in summer is that it's located on a very cool street with a breeze, and those of you who have been to Sicily will know what the heat and humidity are like there. As for the food, for 20 euros they serve up a lot of dishes worthy of any restaurant in Spain, where they offer many tasting menus, but in large portions. There's a plate of fries, another of caponata, a fried vegetable medley, olives, mushrooms, delicious cured meats, a variety of cheeses like homemade ricotta and burrata, bread with melted cheese, grilled onions, breaded eggplant, vegetarian meatballs, and cassata (a kind of Italian potato omelet)... Finally, when you're almost stuffed, they let you choose from a variety of meats, and the most recommended, in my opinion, is the horse steak, which looks like a beef steak but is more flavorful without being overpowering, and has a lovely bit of fat that makes you want to eat it. They bring you wine and water, and for dessert, they bring you a kind of typical local chocolate treat, delicious, served with limoncello or coffee.

A very nice place with a lovely Sicilian atmosphere. The waiters are very pleasant, especially Michael who spoke French to us! The menu is in three courses. First, they bring you a variety of different plates with cheese tartines, a charcuterie board, omelet, eggplant parmigiana, meatballs, fries, onions, pickles, cheese, ratatouille, and more. Then you're offered a choice of meat: pork, horse, chicken, or beef. (It's a very nice cut of meat.) To finish, you're served a small lemon granita. All this for the modest sum of €20 per person, including unlimited drinks. We weren't disappointed. It's not haute cuisine, but for that price, you know what to expect. In any case, we ate very well and highly recommend it.

The food (all very rustic) and drinks are good, all for €20 per person. Excellent service, fast and friendly.

We had a great experience, a must-eat when in town! The prize is ridiculously good, only €20 for lots of delicious food. The staff was friendly and efficient, our waiter Mike was very helpful. When choosing the second course, opt for the horse meat, its delicious!

Even though we didn't have a reservation, the staff went out of their way to find us a table. There was a huge selection of appetizers, and we were already full before the main course arrived! We chose the horse steak, and it was absolutely delicious. When we asked for the bill, the waiter wouldn't let us leave without trying a shot of limoncello first. It was such an authentic and memorable experience. Highly recommended!

We dined outside on these summer evenings, but the indoor dining rooms are air conditioned. The food!? Nothing to complain about, the appetizer was plentiful (super). We took the extra food home at the waiters' invitation, who offered us various containers. Excellent service.

Come really hungry, for a very generous €20! It also includes a drink (wine, beer, or soft drink) and a short drink at the end.

Good restaurant and good marketing if you want to eat a lot quickly and cheaply. The fixed menu is 20EUR, but you can live well with the appetizers. The "specialty" is the roasted horse meat, which is too fatty and chewy - there is no side dish, only what is left of the appetizer. The whole restaurant feels a bit rushed. The worst of Sicilian cuisine, which is still edible. The grappa is disgusting - like the country fence-breaking pomace brandy - I almost threw up.

Incredible! For 20 euros, you literally eat like kings and the food is excellent!