I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterranea in Catania

13/08/2025: Fresh fish, kindness and highly professional waiters. I recommend it to families, couples and groups. Excellent.

13/08/2025: Excellent food and the top staff did everything to make our dinner memorable, we will definitely be back.

20/08/2025: SHAMEFUL AND DISHONEST!!!! PRICES DID NOT CORRESPOND TO THE MENU! Excluding the service (the girl was really kind and professional), the experience was APPALLING. I booked with The Fork, saying I wanted to eat meat because my son wanted a giant steak for his 5th birthday. I was contacted and told that there was no discount for meat. I accepted anyway, EVEN THOUGH NOT INDICATED, I am in a city I am unfamiliar with and didn't feel like looking any further. I got to the table and the first surprise: despite the menu listing meat from 55 to 75 euros per kg, they told me they only have meat for 89 (not listed anywhere). PRICES DIFFERENT FROM THE MENU. It annoys me, 30 euros more is not a small amount, but it is my son's birthday. I order the meat and ask for it to be rare, medium at most.... The meat arrived that looked like a slab of cork, INEDIBLE, UNCHEWABLE. The ingredients are good, but if you ruin them, you can't charge that much! Oh, and the fries are baked for another reason. €140 (with 30% off The Fork), 2 pizzas, 1 Coke, 1 wine €23, 1 appetizer €14, and 1 steak left almost whole (I tried to eat it anyway because of the mistake, but I couldn't. The owner, however, wanted to offer me a bitter liqueur, hahahahaha).

19/08/2025: perfect!!! definitely would eat here again

19/08/2025: Visit this Family owned restaurant with my friends from Catania. It is a traditional Sicilian kitchen food restaurant. Most of the clients are local people and that is sign for very good local kitchen. From pizza , pasta , meat , fisch … great food ! I took grill meat plates. Smells and taste it great . Service is very fast and very friendly. I was the second time here and of course not last time ! It’s like the name of the restaurant says , “ at home of friends “

11/08/2025: Polite, attentive, kind and helpful staff

07/08/2025: Un’esperienza come quella offerta da Collage non si racconta: si vive, si gusta, si sorseggia e si ricorda a lungo. Questo locale è una gemma rara, un luogo dove ogni dettaglio è pensato con una cura quasi maniacale ma mai ostentata. Qui si mangia e si beve divinamente, e non è un’iperbole: è la semplice verità. Le proposte culinarie sono uniche, originali, spesso sorprendenti: dimenticatevi i soliti piatti visti e rivisti. Da Collage si ha la netta sensazione di assaggiare qualcosa di introvabile altrove, un viaggio tra sapori inediti e abbinamenti coraggiosi ma sempre perfettamente bilanciati. Ogni piatto è un piccolo capolavoro creativo, studiato e realizzato con passione autentica. E i cocktail? Un capitolo a parte. Favolosi è riduttivo. Ogni drink è un’opera d’arte liquida: ingredienti home made, infusi creati sul momento, spezie, agrumi, fiori, contrasti dolci-amari, texture inaspettate. Il tutto servito con un’attenzione ai dettagli che lascia senza parole. Si percepisce la mano di chi non si limita a shakerare, ma compone veri e propri racconti in un bicchiere. L’ambiente è semplicemente eccezionale: accogliente, curato, con un’identità fortissima ma capace di farti sentire subito a casa. E poi c’è il servizio: giovane, sorridente, presente ma mai invadente, con quella naturalezza disarmante che ti fa venir voglia di tornare anche solo per una chiacchiera al bancone. Collage è il posto in cui ogni dettaglio è poesia, dove ogni visita si trasforma in un’esperienza da raccontare. Complimenti sperticati e meritatissimi: posti così andrebbero protetti, celebrati, e frequentati il più possibile.

01/06/2025: Nice place in a very quiet, pedestrian, delicious street. Too bad I asked for a French75 (classic IBA cocktail) and it was really undrinkable... but it can happen, it's not really a problem. The problem came when I pointed it out, when asking for the bill. The cocktail wasn't finished, I took 2 sips. I waited 10 minutes for the bill - I even asked for it, there weren't many people - and they made me pay, without any reason given. I also left a tip but on top of that they get this review. See you never again.

25/08/2025: I can say it was an unforgettable experience. From the first moment, you can feel the welcoming atmosphere: the staff is incredibly courteous and helpful, always attentive and attentive to every detail without ever being intrusive. The service is impeccable, meticulously executed, with a sense of elegance and luxury that is always accompanied by warmth and familiarity. The food is breathtaking: incredibly fresh fish, sublimely cooked using top-quality ingredients. Each dish is a balance of authentic flavors and refined presentation. A restaurant worth experiencing over and over again, because it offers a truly exceptional gastronomic experience. My sincere congratulations to Giancarlo and his entire team!

20/08/2025: Highly recommended for those who want to eat well, feel at home, and spend very little. The entire staff was incredibly friendly and warm. As Giancarlo said last night, at his restaurant, we're all equal, and he treats everyone like one big family. The quality of the fish is excellent, and all the ingredients are treated with love, and it shows! When the bill arrived, my wife and I looked at each other in disbelief, thinking it was a mistake... They thought they were paying at least double! I'll recommend this place to anyone visiting Catania! Warm regards to Giancarlo, Filippo, and all the other staff members!

08/07/2025: Delicious: The restaurant beautifully combines local ingredients, excellent service, and a wow factor, creating a truly wonderful experience. I went with my girlfriend for her birthday, and both the sommelier and the two waitresses were very friendly and attentive. When I mentioned the need to change a dish due to an ingredient, they offered a similar solution, which I thought was an excellent detail.

10/06/2025: An experience not to be missed among the starred restaurants in Sicily. Chefs Colonnetta and Patti, masters of hospitality, manage to make you live a unique experience in the gastronomic panorama. Another peculiarity, compared to other starred restaurants, is the not too formal spirit that distinguishes them. Nino, the maitre-sommelier, enhances each course with his explanations and wine pairing. The waiters are kind and professional. The dishes are studied in every detail with various references to Sicilian traditions, often taking you back to childhood memories. Finally, the desserts, in particular, our pear and chocolate was a revelation both to the sight and to the palate. An experience and a journey that enrich you.

25/07/2025: Fast service and good availability for a couple of takeaway pizzas, a truffle pizza for the grown-ups and a margherita for the little ones. I think I remember it costing a little less than 20 euros. The restaurant and the atmosphere looked great, but it was our last night and we were in a hurry. Bottles of wine ranged from 18 to 35 euros.

20/06/2025: A nice surprise off the beaten track. Specialists in pinsa, a refined and simple environment inside a former factory where the exposed lava stone enhances everything. The choice fell on the classic horse meatballs which in Catania are a must on a bed of excellent caramelized onion and sautéed chicory, excellent bread. Excellent service, the only flaw is the background music which should be improved..for the rest the quality/price ratio is in line. Recommended

15/07/2025: Everything was perfect: delicious dishes made with top-quality ingredients, a lovely, understated yet elegant setting, and professional, attentive yet discreet staff. Recommended for a quality dinner.

13/06/2025: Very kind staff, excellent food, everything perfect! We took advantage of a dinner with a smartbox that they had given us, and it was an excellent choice! We also ordered some extra courses because we were tempted by the menu and we were really happy we did! Very fresh fish, really excellent. If we were to pass through Catania again we will definitely go back!

09/07/2025: Excellent quality of food, excellent service performance Good price.

05/07/2025: Great place and fantastic food. VIP service 😃. Greetings to Carmello 🙂.

04/08/2025: Good food, taste 9/10 and looks a 12/10, recommend when you’re in the area or in the hotel

16/07/2025: What a place! A magical location and atmosphere, excellent service, and Michelin-starred food.

15/08/2025: We had a wonderful meal; the food was excellent and the staff was courteous. Fresh porcini mushrooms, expertly cooked. Highly recommended.

14/08/2025: A very positive experience. Excellent food, very friendly staff, and impeccable plating. Highly recommended.

31/07/2025: Good, plentiful pizza, fast, friendly service. It's not my first time here, and I don't think it will be my last...

30/07/2025: Historic place. Even with a reservation there are always a lot of people! Wonderful pizzas. The restaurant is exceptional

10/07/2025: The pizza is outstanding. Thin crust, just as it should be. Don't let the appearance deter you, because the food is delicious.

09/07/2025: A delicious pizza with a thin, crispy crust made in a wood-fired oven. The best I've had in Sicily!

22/07/2025: First of all, a big hug to the entire family and staff at Hotel Valle Verde. We stayed at Valle Verde in July and had a wonderful time. The room was newly renovated and equipped with everything we needed for a week of maximum comfort. For our daytime excursions, the wonderful Mariateresa made sure we had a packed lunch. Water was always available, bottled, unlike many hotels that use dispensers. Complimentary water was also provided in our rooms. Breakfast and dinner were excellently served, often featuring typical local products. We weren't asked for a single extra euro for our dog Billy, and we were always allowed to bring him with us to the outdoor restaurant without any problems. The food was always excellent, the waiters were always helpful, and so were the owners. I wish you all the best on this endeavor, because you deserve it. A big hug to everyone from Mario and Giovanna.

15/07/2025: Excellent facility, courtesy and discretion. Top-notch cleanliness. The poolside dinner was also excellent.

01/08/2025: Thanks to Nello's resourcefulness and suggestions, we thoroughly enjoyed dinner at "Al Monterosso" in Zafferana. Fresh, seasonal mushrooms (grilled, breaded, sautéed, raw with parmesan shavings and with cherry tomatoes and onions), classic bruschetta, and, to finish, a ricotta cannoli filled to order with a crunchy biscuit—delicious! Thank you, Nello, for your advice and professionalism, which is not always a given these days in Sicily.

25/07/2025: A great place where you can eat well, authentically, and with quality products. The empty plates brought back to the kitchen speak for themselves. I had the mezze dello chef, wow!!! Porcine mushrooms, real ones, and plenty of them. What a flavor, I loved it. My husband and son each had a pizza. And they had a hard time finishing it because it was so full. They loved it. I recommend it.