This was quite the happening place when our party arrived in the afternoon. Tables were filled and…read moreit took a moment for us to get seated. After being seated, we were never provided a menu of any sort and actually sat for several minutes before someone came by for our order, still with no menu. Regardless, we knew we were ordering granitas, brioche, and the arancini. Granitas - They verbally gave us a limited list of what flavors were available. We tried the almond, strawberry, pistachio, and limon. All flavors were delicious, not overly sweet, and very refreshing. A lighter more slush like version of gelato. Brioche - The brioche here is light and delicious, served warm, and is an amazing accompaniment to granitas. Definitely order one to balance out the granita if it gets too cold. Arancini - The ragu arancini is absolutely amazing. It was actually the better of the three items ordered in my opinion. I came for the desserts, but found myself fully enjoying this item more. The ragu is hearty and the flavors robust. A masticating delight of flavors. If you're not a smoker, definitely try to top for a seat indoors. Sitting outdoors will likely expose you to several patrons and even passersby or individuals sitting on nearby benches to cigarette smoke. Overall, the food and desserts here are amazing. I wish I had the stomach and time to try more of what they had to offer. Everything looked amazing and all seemed to be very reasonably priced.

Aperitivo was lovely. We stopped in for a spritz/beer and a light snack. The spritz came with…read moreaperitivo snacks. Then we ordered an arancino to enjoy since theirs are famous! The Hugo spritz was decent. Not the best but not bad. The snacks were yummy and the large beer came in a wine bottle. Perfect little place to sit and relax before walking through the park. Staff was friendly and the inside is clean. Next time I want to dry some of the desserts. Everything looked delicious

This is one of my favorite dessert joints in downtown Catania, not only because of the great…read morelocation near Elephant Square, but because the gelato is so delicious! Their flavors are unique and the textures are perfect. Whatever flavor you choose, be sure to grab a patio seat outside for some premium people-watching.

After dinner, we walked over to Scardaci Ice Cafè for dessert. 24 flavours of ice cream, 15…read moreflavours of granita. Scoops were 3,50€ (classica) to 6,50€ (maxi). 10% extra for table service. - Granita (3,30€) - fico d'india (prickly pear) and arancia rossa (blood orange). Prickly pear was decent, blood orange a touch bitter

Low key, sophisticated but fun-cool, right on the main drag--Via Etna--with a view of Etna…read more Delicious treats and reasonable prices. Worth the stop.

Great food and friendly people. The location is very convenient and clean place . I would recommend…read morehighly.

From the owner: Cioccolato, gelato, caffè', colazione, torte, praline, granite e brioscheread more

Troppo caro per una citta' spazzatura che e' catania. Il prezzo del "coperto" poi e' semplicemente…read moreil tipico colpo di mazza. Ma fatemi il favore!

Nice selection of pastries and desert! Got the Strawberry Gelato and Chocolate Canoli. :Dread more

The tostata mandorla granita was truly delicious or I would have given a lower score. So the…read morelocation is great, easy to get to with an outside patio to sit and relax. Inside they have lots of options for granita, gelato, tavola calda, dolce etc. However the staff is so rude!!! My Sicilian friends love this place so maybe it is because I am not Sicilian but they would not help me inside. Told me to sit at a table on the patio. Then made me wait 11 minutes outside while helping other people that arrived after me. Eventually I placed my order then waited another 10 minutes to get my food. It was partially melted and the server was not friendly. But the flavors were good. I would not go back. And I would recommend going to Zio Pietro nearby for granita and gelato.