The 10 Best Food & Drink in Catania, Sicily

May 20, 2022 Marissa Gamble

Catania has been a prize of many empires over the centuries, from Greeks to Romans to Arabs to Normans to Spaniards (to name a few). But its citizens have a more dangerous enemy right in their backyard—Mount Etna, Europe's largest and most active volcano, which destroyed the city with earthquakes and lava flows in 1693. Look closely at the baroque buildings dating from after the eruption—you'll notice a creative use of lava.
Restaurants in Catania

1. Etna Experience Excursions

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5.0 based on 1,491 reviews

Etna Experience Excursions

We are in love with the volcano Etna! But, differently, we offer excursions more informal and engaging with outstanding itineraries.Our guides, professional and adept, will lead you to the discovery of the volcanological and ethnographic aspects of Etna, as well as its flora and fauna. A picnic of Sicilian flavors for a festive break accompanied by good local wine will also enable you to remember this day not just as a simple excursion but also as an experience brightened by colors and emotions. The collected feedback from all the B&Bs and Hotels have left us able to individualize suggestions, itineraries and qualified people able to transform the excursions around the volcano into an authentic experience.

2. Myda Cooking School

Via Cristoforo Colombo n_ 53, 95121 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 095 668 3386 [email protected] http://www.mydascuoladicucina.com/en/sicilian-cooking-classes-en/
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5.0 based on 63 reviews

Myda Cooking School

Myda Cooking School is located very close to the downtown of Catania. Living a Myda Cooking Class experience by our Cooking School, means appreciate both the nutritional aspects of Italian Cuisine - in particular of Sicilian one - and live its culinary tradition that goes from the attention of Sicilian products to the ingredients to use, that comes from our lovely island. Thanks to a Myda Cooking Class in Catania you will get the opportunity to share brilliant moments of your trip with other people who have your same cooking passion. Please visit our official website and fell free to ask for any kind of information. We hope to live this fantastic experience together. See you soon!

Reviewed By 204nikkih - New Jersey, United States

This cooking class was the highlight of our stay in the Catania area. Loredana was incredibly an amazing Chef and the cooking class including the market tour was wonderful. The class was hands on and included a history of the dishes. We were able to pick the dishes before we got to Italy and Loredana ensured that the the dishes were 100% nut free, as we advised of allergy. Loredana also emailed us the recipes so that we could make everything again in our own. I would definitely do it again when I return to Sicily.

3. Travel to Sicily

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5.0 based on 188 reviews

Travel to Sicily

Travel to Sicily is a specialized agency for small group tours on Etna volcano, boat excursions, private tours, transfers and chauffeured car hire in Sicily. We speak Italian, English and Russian and can help you tailor your very own itinerary, just contact us!

4. I Viaggi di Nessuno

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5.0 based on 3 reviews

I Viaggi di Nessuno

Sono un Filosofo, Guida Ambientale Escursionistica e Accompagnatore Turistico. L'amore per il territorio e per le passeggiate in natura mi ha spinto a tornare a casa e riappropriarmi delle mie radici. È così che sono nati i Viaggi di Nessuno.

5. Wellsicily - All colours of Sicily

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Wellsicily - All colours of Sicily

Escursioni ed esperienze in tutta la Sicilia: tour culturali, esperienze enogastronomiche, gite in barca, minicrociere, escursioni naturalistiche

6. Cotume

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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Cotume

Cotume' proposes unique and engaging food & wine experiences in Sicily: hands-on cooking classes, food tours and team building activities, tailored for small to large groups, from families and friends to business groups. Our activities take place in some exclusive venues in Catania, Syracuse, Taormina and Mt. Etna: awarded wineries, art hotels, noble palaces, country mansions, luxury villas. Of course, we didn’t forget the historical food markets, for a true immersion in some of the most authentic places of our Island. Enriched by food-storytelling and the guided visits of the venues, our activities are like a cultural journey of Sicily through the experience of cooking and the pleasure of the best food and wine.

7. Streaty

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5.0 based on 121 reviews

Streaty

A relaxing walking tour around the local fish market of Catania and its backstreets to hunt the best daily selection of street food (eg. arancini, granitas). This tour has been designed for travellers who want to experience Catania the way it really is, without filters of any kind. Streaty guides take travellers into food spots and hidden gems they would hardly find on their own. Besides the food experience, Streaty guides share with travellers daily life stories, discuss social issues and historical facts in order to give a complete overview of local culture! All tour guides are Sicilian and regularly licensed. A walk with a local friend and foodie, this is what it's all about :)

8. Travel to SIcily by Alex

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5.0 based on 33 reviews

Travel to SIcily by Alex

Rental with driver, excursions, guided tours, gastronomic tours, transfers, shopping tours

9. Alessandro Cocuzza

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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Alessandro Cocuzza

Geologist and professional guide, member of Aigae (Italian association of environmental guide). I actually work with foreign tour operators leading groups in southern Italy, Aeolian Islands and Etna. I obtained in March 2018, the certificate for Wilderness first aid, issued by NOLS Wilderness Medicine.

10. Federico II Italian Language School

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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Federico II Italian Language School

The Italian Language School - Federico II will help you explore Catania and speaking Italian fast. Study Italian will be a full immersion in Sicilian history, legends, language knowledge and different activities organized after school made to know the city, our tradition and Sicilian cooking style.

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