I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Catania

17/03/2026: The arancioni and the cakes were delicious, but the service was far from it. No kindness, we were almost in the way. I didn't count it afterwards but it felt like a drag

14/03/2026: Wide selection of sweet and savory options, but I tried a cannolo. After reading the reviews, I trusted them, but honestly, it wasn't great; I've had better ones even in my hometown. The pastry was crispy but not flavorful. The ricotta wasn't smooth, but had a few lumps.

07/02/2026: Exceptional value for money, a family atmosphere, and friendly staff. I'll return every time I visit Catania.

15/01/2026: Extremely fresh fish, traditional Catania cuisine. A typical trattoria with good service.

21/03/2026: Quality raw materials and cooked to perfection

19/03/2026: Good food, fast service, great for lunch break

19/01/2026: Truly exceptional place for quality, reliability, and professionalism. Exceptional value for money Highly recommended

18/01/2026: The number one sandwich shop in all of Etna! Excellent quality meat and prepared dishes (they get their supplies from Macelleria Longo). Fast service and friendly staff... Exceptional and unbeatable value for money.

18/01/2026: We stumbled upon this place by chance. It's a place with great potential, but it's been neglected. The food fell short of expectations and was overpriced. NOT RECOMMENDED.

02/12/2025: I celebrated my graduation here. Everything was exactly what I expected: the manager was super helpful, the service was excellent with friendly and professional waiters, the food was delicious and high-quality, and the location was beautiful and impressive. Highly recommended!

26/12/2025: We booked a company dinner for about 30 people. The location was beautiful and elegant, and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. We had appetizers, pizza, and drinks, all served promptly. The pizza was excellent, perfectly cooked, and generous with toppings. It was very busy, so I recommend booking in advance.

16/12/2025: Positive pizza experience at Botanike. It was crowded, being Sunday, but the service was excellent and the staff were attentive and friendly. The pizza was delicious, and there's a wide selection of toppings and flavors to choose from. I can't give it a fifth star due to the inexplicable lack of disabled parking and restrooms in a restaurant of this caliber, even though the restaurant states on its website that it is accessible. The service I was told was narrow and even had a step, which I managed to overcome with the help of a kind waiter.

08/01/2026: These days, you'd only find food and service like this in a 3-star restaurant!

03/01/2026: New Year's Eve 2025/2026: Terrible, it was raining inside, €100 per person and supermarket wine, we had to order wine from the menu, kindergarten music. Terrible experience.

02/01/2026: New Year's Eve Lunch (5 appetizers, 2 first courses, 1 second course, dessert, panettone, and sparkling wine, €55 excluding drinks): - I'll start with the end: at our table, the dessert ("Tart filled with lemon cream, raspberry jelly, flambéed meringue, and shortcrust pastry crumble") wasn't served until we were prompted (at other tables, the panettone was already being served). It was then presented to us in a completely different (and poor) form than described on the menu (instead of lemon cream, the tart was filled with extremely runny strawberry yogurt, no flambéed meringue, and no crumbled shortcrust pastry). After that, we received neither the panettone nor the sparkling wine (the waitress's statement was, "We've finished everything.") - Going back to the previous point, the dishes served, in most cases, did not reflect what was stated on the menu (usually one or two ingredients listed on the menu were actually missing; e.g., "Crostone with broccoli stew, black olives from the farm and Nebrodi black pig, melted tuma cheese, and toasted pine nuts" was essentially bruschetta with stewed broccoli and tuma cheese); - Salt was completely missing from all the dishes (I find this unacceptable; don't talk to me about healthy eating); - The pappardelle (with walnut cream) were completely undercooked (it needed at least another 3 minutes); - A 20-30 minute wait between each course (even between the five appetizers, served individually). Lunch started at 1:30 PM and ended at 5:30 PM (no dessert, no sparkling wine, no coffee); It's the first time I've left a restaurant feeling NOT full, and we paid €60 each. Expectations were high (unfortunately, they weren't met), too many mistakes at once, and I can't recommend the place. Finally, your responses to reviews (especially the negative ones) fully demonstrate your disregard for customers and your lack of desire to improve (in these cases, one can only apologize, as the owner verbally did, by the way).

27/12/2025: Went with friends for lunch. A charming place, excellent dishes with refined flavors, very friendly and helpful staff. You can choose between the à la carte menu or the tasting menu. I chose an appetizer, a first course, and a second course, which I split for €50. Money well spent for the culinary experience.

28/02/2026: Negative experience... the place has been open for 20 days, very nice, but otherwise, no, arrogant waitress. I asked if it was possible to change the gnocchi for another type of pasta and the answer was "you can't change it because it's Sunday." We asked what they recommended, and the answer was "look at the menu, but you can." Oh, and the same goes for the wine. She was in a hurry, I wonder why. If it was 15p at that time, she should honestly be more friendly and kind to people.

09/03/2026: Quick snacks and coffee available. No prices listed. No cover charge. Beware of wobbly tables.

17/11/2025: A welcoming and spacious venue, enhanced by attentive staff. We've tried and revisited the aperitivo: in short, we recommend it for both the variety of dishes and the value. Definitely a place worth trying, and repeating. A small highlight: the pizza, made to perfection.

06/03/2026: The best pizza in Lecce for years

24/02/2026: An evening treat...!!! Compliments to the staff, both for the quality of the service and the pizza, and for the hospitality they give to customers. I will definitely be back...🫶🤗

01/03/2026: If you're looking for the perfect pizza accompanied by a genuine welcome, this is the place. We were here for dinner and the experience was impeccable from start to finish. ​Here's what impressed us most: ​The Pizza: Simply delicious. The dough is incredibly light, easy to digest, and has a perfect crust. You can tell from a mile away that they use fresh, top-quality ingredients: from the flavorful tomatoes to the highest-quality mozzarella. ​Friendliness: Rarely do you find such a cheerful and knowledgeable staff. They welcomed us with a smile and were attentive to our every need throughout the evening, without ever being intrusive. We truly felt "at home." ​The Atmosphere: A pleasant and refined atmosphere, ideal for both a quiet dinner and an evening with friends. ​In summary: A perfect combination of quality food and human warmth. It has officially become our go-to pizzeria in the area. Highly recommended!

01/03/2026: We found them by chance in Zafferana Etnea, and found them welcoming and quality. Well done. Everything good.

09/11/2025: The staff was so polite, excellent service, delicious food.

29/10/2025: Pleasant experience, delicious food, excellent pizza too, friendly and attentive staff...highly recommended!!!

06/07/2025: Excellent bar, excellent breakfast as well as the hot food, attentive and fast staff, the now obsolete environments need to be reviewed

14/06/2025: I recommend the rusticheria or, better, tavola calda. I ate an Oscar-worthy onion. Then in front of the sea... 90s location, Catania sea and good quality takeaway food. Why not?

06/10/2025: Great pizza! Very good prices. Made fresh and super quick!

18/09/2025: Affordable prices and excellent quality! The crispy, thin dough and the ingredients are delicious. I tried the pistachio one, and everything was excellent: fresh mortadella, delicious parmesan, and excellent pistachios. Congratulations! Absolutely recommended! Very fast service.