The Best Bars In Catania, Sicily

Located in central Catania, Bar Mazzini is a typical Italian bar with oodles of character. The friendly and welcoming staff will do their best to make sure any customer feels at home, so much so that patrons are often considered as guests and those who go there on a regular basis often feel like a member of the family. Bar Mazzini offers all sorts of biscuits, desserts, and Sicilian specialities, thus being the ideal choice for the sweet-toothed or simply for those who want to explore a foreign country via its food.

Located in a shopping center not too far away from central Catania, Burgerbar is one of the best bargains you can find in the second largest city in Sicily. With menus comprising French fries and a drink at just €5.90, this restaurant will be a pleasant stop over during any tourist’s stay in Catania. The menu embraces paninis, toasties, burgers, hot dogs, tortillas and piadinas but the burgers are particularly recommended, considering the freshness of both the meat and the bread in which the patties are accommodated.

Located on piazza Duomo and enjoying an amazing view of the local cathedral, this bar serves a range of drinks and foodstuffs. It serves great breakfasts, with croissants, cappuccinos, coffees, and all the typical Italian dishes of the morning, not to mention some fine quick bites and lunches. The staff will welcome any patron and will make sure they are content with the service. As is often the case in Sicily, customers will most likely have a little bit more than they expect: if they order coffee, for instance, they might serve cake with it, or some great food accompanying a potent evening aperitivo.

Established in 1965, this family-run café is one of the best known names in Catania when it comes to professional patisseries. Thanks to their convenient location near the local airport, it can be a pleasant stop after a long flight or it can represent one last bite of Catania before heading off home. Traditions here become part of the experience as the counter, filled with all sorts of delicious local foods, savoury and sweet, makes promises of happiness and pure, unforgettable flavor.

This ice-cream parlour is one of the best finds in Catania. The typical Sicilian granita is one of their specialities, with flavors ranging from almond, chocolate, and pistachio, to strawberry, mulberry and hazelnut, all flavors which are enhanced by the local, fresh ingredients employed in their preparation. Alternatively, indulge in a delicious pistachio waffle or in a traditional Nutella crêpe.

Whether customers are looking for something original or something more traditional, Dolce America, an American-inspired bakery, is definitely a good choice. With its wide and diverse range of cupcakes, single-portion cakes, delicious ice-cream and cheesecakes, this café will leave a mark on any tourist’s stay in Catania. The cupcakes are particularly beloved by the locals, as the flavors range from traditional combinations to those made out of classic chocolate bars or biscuits.

As the name suggests, Les Crêpes is the home of crêpes in Catania. With over 50 flavors, this is the place to go if customers feel like having a French meal or snack before stepping back into the Sicilian city. Prices vary according to the diverse fillings from which patrons can choose, but they are generally under €5, unless customers want to taste a savoury regional speciality.

This conveniently located kiosk is definitely the most beloved in the whole of Catania. Remaining open for the best part of the day and of the night, it is the perfect place for a milkshake in the afternoon or for a quick breakfast in the morning. Their wide range of milkshakes come served in plastic cups without ornamentation such as whipped cream, wafers or chocolate chips. They also serve a series of cocktails and drinks, often with fresh fruit, as well as other special creations.
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