Trattoria Saltimbocca da Giancarlo In Catania

Super fresh fish and friendly, helpful staff. They're ready to cater to your every need. Highly recommended.

If you’re craving seafood, this is the place for you 🦐✨ Don’t waste time wandering around the market—just come straight to this spot instead 😉 Their marinated shrimp is an absolute must-try!

A truly special experience ✨ I ate fish here and was completely satisfied: everything was incredibly fresh, carefully cooked, and the flavors truly stood out. 🐟 The service was impeccable, attentive but never intrusive, and the atmosphere made everything even more enjoyable. It's one of those places I'll definitely return to and that I recommend to anyone who loves good, well-prepared fish 💙

Three friends and I had lunch there on Easter Monday. The menu was all seafood, very fresh and well-cooked. The service was friendly, perhaps a little rushed. I'll definitely be back and I highly recommend it.

Everything is impeccable!! The fish is always fresh!!

Are you a tourist that passes by Catania? Worth a try. Not an everyday restaurant (even if the first try led me to 3 in a row 😁). The menu is traditional but the fresh fish and the way they preserved the " Catania's style" in cooking it would be a pity to miss.

I had researched where to have my first lunch in Catania. Lovely swordfish and shrimp pasta washed down with half bottle of white wine. They gave me a free chocolate brownie pud after. Such hospitality. Busy and fresh seafood. Off the beaten track. Highly recommend

The taste was delicious, it was excellent service, and great people

The food was delicious, but the service wasn’t very professional. The waitress came to our table at least three times during the meal to check whether I had already finished eating. It felt a bit distracting.

If you want a truly authentic taste of Catania, Trattoria Saltimbocca da Giancarlo is a must. The seafood here is incredibly fresh, often the daily catch straight from the sea and you can taste the difference in every dish. The women in the kitchen prepare absolutely fabulous food with care and tradition, and the owners make you feel like part of the family from the moment you walk in. Their warmth and hospitality are a big part of what makes this place so special. This is a very local spot, especially on Sundays when it’s packed right out the door. Even when it’s busy, they somehow manage to find you a seat and welcome you with open arms. No matter what you order, you’ll leave full, happy, and already planning your next visit. A true Catania gem for anyone who loves fresh seafood and genuine Sicilian hospitality.