What to Eat in Catania

Sicily is famous for its cuisine and it is no different in the case of Catania. Start your day at the Savia café, where you can have Rame di Napoli biscuits with your coffee. For lunch, try swordfish rolls and parmigiana as an appetizer, reserve a table for the evening at the excellent Vuciata restaurant, and on your way home, visit the hipster Vermut bar.

What to Eat in Catania:

• Pasta alla Norma. Pasta with a sauce made from eggplant, tomatoes, basil, and ricotta salata cheese. This dish is named after the opera Norma by Vincenzo Bellini, who was born in Catania.
• Arancini. Fried rice balls filled with a mixture of meat, peas, and cheese. Arancini are a popular street food in Catania, often sold in local bars and markets.
• Seltz al limone. A refreshing drink made from lemon juice, sugar, and soda water. This drink is popular during the summer months, often served in bars and cafés in Catania.
• Pesce spada alla ghiotta. Swordfish with a sauce made from tomatoes, olives, capers, and onions. Catania is known for its fresh seafood, and this dish is an excellent example of the local cuisine.
• Spremuta d’arancia. Freshly squeezed orange juice. Catania is surrounded by orange groves, and this refreshing drink is popular in local bars and cafés.
• … and 20 more Sicilian dishes from the list: What to Eat in Sicily
• … and 25 more Italian dishes from the list: What to Eat in Italy.

Enjoy your food in Catania!

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