Bon Appetit

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• Bar Pellegrino read more ›
  (20 Piazza dei Martiri. )
  Colourful bar in the city centre where you'll find amazing gelatos, fresh granitas, slices of pizza and Sicilian fried riceballs.
• Fish and Chips read more ›
  (13 Via Montesanto. Tel. 095 286 2983)
  Sicilian-style fish and chips served in a convivial atmosphere. Deep-fried fish, calamari, vegetables and typical Sicilian sandwiches.
• Bar Centrale read more ›
  (121 Via Etnea. )
  Centrally located restaurant where you can feast on slices of pizza, fried snacks and brioche.
• Pizzangò read more ›
  (272 Via Etnea. )
  The Sicilian version of fast food: pick up slices of pizza, sandwiches, fried snacks and drinks for as little as €1.50.
• Mustafà read more ›
  (1 Via Maria Callas. )
  Perfect for a quick snack or light lunch, this is the most famous snack kiosk in the city. Next to the Theatre Massimo, it sells kebabs, sandwiches and drinks for €1-€2.
• Fish and Chips read more ›
  (13 Via Montesanto. Tel. 095 286 2983)
  Try this British classic, Sicilian style! Potatoes and freshly caught fish fried with Sicilian oil.

• I Munzignari read more ›
  (9 Via Pulvirenti. )
  A typical, simple pizzeria filled with locals tucking into the famous doughy dish. Friendly staff and prompt service.
• Moucharabia read more ›
  (15 Piazza San Francesco D’Assisi. Tel. 095 715 9203)
  For authentic traditional Sicilian dishes, you needn't look further than this restaurant. Right in the city centre, it has a wonderful atmosphere and food to match.
• Mia Cafè read more ›
  (48 Via Landolina. )
  Cool new eatery that dishes up hearty portions of traditional pizza and pasta. It also sidelines as a disco, pub and panineria.
• Al Cortile Alessi read more ›
  (30 Via Alessi. Tel. 095 315 444)
  Deliciously warm restaurants that's ideal for relaxing and tucking into a hefty, traditional pizza. If the weather is nice, dine in the attractive garden.
• I Pupi read more ›
  (17 Via Zolfatai. Tel. 095 747 7420)
  Cool and friendly pizzeria with plenty of authentic Sicilian-style toppings.
• A Casa d'Amici read more ›
  (2 Piazza Giovanni Falcone. Tel. 095 534 964)
  Traditional restaurant and pizzeria, beautifully furnished with rustic paintings on the wall, there's also a lovely garden if the weather is nice. Serves succulent meat dishes and huge, crusty pizzas.

• Miorene read more ›
  (9 Via D’Amico. Tel. 095 747 0019)
  Intimate vegetarian restaurant located between the main market and the train station. Settle in and relax in the new-age atmosphere and enjoy delicious Sicilian-style veggie cuisine.
• La Skene read more ›
  (70 Via San Euplio. Tel. 095 322 582)
  With a sophisticated atmosphere, this is considered by many to be the classiest pizzeria in the city. Tasty traditional pizzas are made with fresh local produce.
• Al Kasba read more ›
  (1 Via Santa Maria di Betlemme, corner of Via Gambino. )
  This Arabic restaurant serves the best Middle Eastern-style cuisine in the city. Located near the ancient Roman amphitheatre.
• Haiku read more ›
  (28 Via Quintino Sella. Tel. 095 530 377)
  This vegetarian restaurant has a good reputation for both value and taste. With a friendly atmosphere and fantastic service, you'll be walking on air after sampling their saintly dishes.
• Dal Siciliano read more ›
  (10 Via Zolfatai. Tel. 095 532 935)
  A few blocks from the train station, this extravagant restaurant has a movie-style mafiosa feel-you'll feel like Da Boss of the city! Seek out the fresh fish dishes among the culinary treasures.
• Oxidiana read more ›
  (4A Via Conte Ruggero. Tel. 095 532 585)
  Catania's best Japanese restaurant is located right in the heart of the city. Its motto-more than sushi-reveals its diverse menu, with delicious tempura, grills, okonomiyaki and impressive sushi.

• I Tre Bicchieri read more ›
  (31 Via San Giuseppe al Duomo. Tel. 095 715 3540)
  Luxurious restaurant in the historic city centre with an impressive 600 wines to choose from. Elegantly prepared and presented dishes, with the menu reinvented every two weeks by the talented chef (www.osteriaitrebicchieri.it, Italian only).
• Baciamo le Mani read more ›
  (Hotel Royal, 337 Via Antonino di Sangiuliano. Tel. 095 250 3347)
  Located on the beautiful terrace of the four-star hotel, tuck into superb Mediterranean cuisine dishes made by top chefs.
• Ristorante I Crociferi read more ›
  (14 Piazza San Francesco d'Assisi. Tel. 095 715 2480)
  Next to the cathedral, this is one seriously elegant and atmospheric dining experience. It offers the finest Mediterranean cuisine in the city, with an impressive array of fish dishes. There's a superb wine list to boot.
• Le Zagare Restaurant read more ›
  (Excelsior Grand Hotel, 39 Piazza Giovanni Verga. Tel. 069 165 7743)
  Opulent restaurant in the city's most prestigious hotel. Overlooking a wonderful garden, the restaurant offers top-class cuisine based on classic Sicilian regional dishes. Grilled swordfish is the speciality.
• Il Cuciniere del Katane Palace read more ›
  (110 Via Finocchiaro Aprile. Tel. 095 747 0702)
  In the prestigious Katane Palace Hotel, this is one seriously luxurious restaurant. The sensational à la carte menu includes classic local dishes with a new twist.
• Ai Lumi read more ›
  (65 Via Verdi. Tel. 095 313 321)
  Stylish and luxurious place to dine in the historic city centre. The menu is separated into four categories: fish, vegetarian, home-made pasta and meat dishes. A serene atmosphere and attentive staff.

After Dark

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• Gran Caffè Tabacco read more ›
  (28-34 Via Etnea. Tel. 095 310 429)
  Classic bar in the buzzing pedestrian zone. Come here to relax with a gelato, espresso or granita.
• Caffè del Duomo read more ›
  (12 Piazza del Duomo. )
  Unwind in the lazy afternoon sun with an espresso, gelato or fresh lemon granita with brioche at this charming café.
• Osteria I tre Bicchieri read more ›
  (31 Via San Giovanni Al Duomo. Tel. 095 715 3540)
  This traditional Sicilian tavern is perfect for relaxing in with a glass of wine, a coffee, piece of cake or delicious gelato.
• Bar XX Miglia read more ›
  (8 Via Monsignore Ventimiglia. Tel. 095 531 137)
  Quiet, authentic Sicilian bar close to the main city theatre. Perfect for a cup of coffee, a piece of cake or a tasty gelato.
• Tertulia read more ›
  (1 Via Michele Rapisardi. Tel. 095 715 2603)
  This bar is also a bookshop-so you can have leisurely browse while enjoying a good glass of wine.
• Caffè del Duomo read more ›
  (12 Piazza del Duomo. )
  This small bar offers outdoor tables where you can watch the buzz of the square over a coffee or tea and Sicilian sweet cakes.

• Energie Cafe read more ›
  (10 Via Monte Sant'Agata. )
  From 8pm this is the best place for live pop music played by local, up-and-coming young bands.
• Notorius read more ›
  (97 Via Vittorio Emanuele. )
  Beer and music are the two buzz words of this alternative joint. Enjoy pop, rock, reggae and Arabic-style music on Thursday and Friday nights.
• Palomo read more ›
  (3 Via Pulvirenti. )
  Laid-back, bohemian bar in the city centre where you can listen to live pop and rock music at the weekend. Open until 4am and entry is free.
• Veleno Disco Bar read more ›
  (64, Via Coppola. )
  Wonderful disco/bar situated in the historic city centre. Funk, pop, jazz and house music on Saturday and rock on Sunday.
• Notorius read more ›
  (97 Via Vittorio Emanuele. )
  This pub is cool and modern. Sicilian bands play a mix of pop, rock and reggae music, with free entry on Thursday and Friday nights.
• Castello Ursino read more ›
  (Piazza Federico II di Svevia. )
  Every Sunday lunchtime, in the largest room of the ancient medieval city castle, visitors can enjoy an hour of live classical music. Free entry.

• Red Light Disco read more ›
  (16 Via Flavio Gioia. Tel. 095 723 7124)
  The most exclusive disco in Catania oozes cool vibrations, with its 70s décor and funky music to match.
• Ma read more ›
  (6 Via Vela. )
  Next to the ancient Ursino Castle, this trendy nightspot boasts a cosmopolitan atmosphere and plays popular music hits.
• Agorà Hostel read more ›
  (6 Piazza Currò. Tel. 095 723 3010)
  This hostel bar surrounded by ancient Roman ruins is one seriously cool place to party. Order a drink in the old cave and stay out till dawn.
• The Stag's Head read more ›
  (7-9 Via Michele Rapisardi. )
  This English and Irish pub is one of the most popular in the city and positively bursting with trendy young locals and tourists.
• Fondo Bianco read more ›
  (11 Via Valle. )
  In a central spot, this is a good place to get stuck into some good music and fabulous cocktails alongside an easygoing clientèle.
• Pidue read more ›
  (15 Via Vasta. )
  Alternative pub, known for its cocktails and wine, in the historic city centre. You won't miss it-there's an old Italian motorbike on the roof.

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