I have to say this is my favorite mall in Catania. It has a little bit of everything and actually…read moregot me in the mood to shop. There's a pretty sizable Decathlon and an awesome Conad. This should be your go to mall, after avoiding malls it is now mine.

I found a mall! This…read moremall is so nice, clean and unexpected in such a little town outside the U.S. Navy Base at Sigonella. The first store you see walking in is a toy store...so my kids were in heaven! Food court offers Burger King, a pizza place, another plizza place, and another pizza place. A gelato stand, another gelato stand, and another gelator stand. One "Tex Mex" restaurant too serving up Coronas! My kids also found the cutest arcade you've ever seen. (My phone has been acting up so sorry for limited photos-don't worry, I'll be back to the mall). They have a giant elephant ride and a giraffe ride-adorable! Of course I found some shops with some gorgeous clothes! OMG since they only come in size teeny and tiny, I will have to lay off the pasta because I'm inspired to look really good! Also on the main floor is an astronaout adventure experience. Little kids actually put on a space suit including helmet and get into a simulator. Since it was late we will do this another time. There are various lounge areas. A huge megatron plays CNN so you can sit and relax with your espresso and catch up on the news-or at least the hubby's can while you shop. I didn't make it thru the entire mall but I did see an H&M advertised and another store called the Auchan (like a Target) that offers groceries and a variety of other items-I saw people walking out with their Italian cakes in a box-which I will have to get next time I'm out and about. I saw another nice lounge area on the floors below and more stores to browse in. The housewares store that I popped in had some Italian coffee makers in various colors which I will surely pick up on my next outing. What I found interesting is most people had shopping carts walking throughout the mall-wow what a concept when you have so many things to buy! So much shopping to do for Christmas and I found a place to do it! Ciao!

So I went to this mall during a round Robin of checking out shopping malls. It does have a wide…read morevariety of stores, but not the stores that I would care to browse. Their Conad is a lot smaller than the Porte mall, but there are several other amenities near by(movie theater and other big box stores) Not my favorite but a great mall and shopping area.

I know back home the malls are packed but here they are not (at least on this particular day...a…read morefew days before Christmas). You won't find a long line of kids waiting to see Santa either. If you walk into any church they will have an elaborate display of the Nativity so that says something about what Christmas time is all about when you're in Sicily. Beautiful big mall, lots of security, clean, with underground parking, and a few stores to make you happy. Weekends is popular and after 5 p.m. it gets crowded. This new mall has changed shopping habits for many. Enclosed warm and all day shopping with no downtime for lunch? Wow! It's a popular concept since there are literally at least two other malls within just a few miles of each other. You'll see shopping carts roaming the mall too. Sephora, H&M, Zara, Guess, Bookstore, Pull & Bear, Disney, Foot Locker, Apple Store (the only Apple store in Sicily) just to name a few. On the weekends they have a craft and spice market worth checking out-they're set up near the Disney store. Like the malls back home a food court is found here the only difference is they serve beer and wine here too! Plenty of gelato places too. Outside of the mall they have a huge toy store and a McDonalds. The food court has sushi, pizza and a "Western" food place-as in BBQ, hamburgers and Onion Rings! Go to the coffee shop the hot chocolate is like a warm thick chocolate pudding! It was nice walking around a mall without all the crazy crowds. Every fashion boutique had the most amazing clothes-I wish I could buy them all. One thing we noticed...every mommy was dressed and looked like Miss Italy-gorgeous beautiful well dressed people all with leather knee high boots and a fabulous Italian handbag to match. Enjoying my shopping days!

As you can see from their website, Cristaldi carries a lot of Asian goods that you thought you…read moremight not be able to find on the island of Sicily. They got lots of Filipino, Japanese, Indian, and other ethnic group ingredients that'll help you attain that home flavor fix you may be seeking. They do have some fresh produce and frozen goods, but very limited in nature. It is mostly dry goods and Sicilian souvenir foods (chocolates, teas, etc.). Located near the heart of Catania, around Elephant Square, Cristaldi is accessible as long as you are able to park anywhere in the area. It's across the street from a Maxistore Deco and behind it is the flea market where you can buy lots of fake stuff. Being Filipino-American, I found some specific spices and noodles (Palabok to be exact) to make some dishes I love. Again, they surprisingly might have more than you think at this Italian-ran international store. So, come check it out--you will not regret it!

From the owner: Negozio specializzato nella vendita di prodotti da tutto il mondo e tipici. Nel nostro negozio…read moretroverai una ricca fornitura di prodotti per tutte le esigenze. Specializzati anche nella vendita online e nella consegna dei prodotti localmente con i nostri mezzi

I don't know if this is the place I'm looking for.It was in Motta.It had great food.It had wine…read morekegs for tables and flags hanging up.I wish I still had the photos.They got lost in my old phone.It had a fence around it.Great pasta, seafood etc.

I took our family and enjoyed an amazing meal! Focaccia, pizza, bruschetta, and pasta - authentic…read moreand oh so delicious Sicilian food with a family-friendly ambience. Service was attentive and thoughtful. Thank you to Orazio and Pina (owners) for a delightful and memorable experience. We will be back!!!

Dinner at Valentino is very delicious at a good price. Yes…read more I highly recommend grabbing a pizza (all look yummy) that is cooked in their big brick pizza oven. I also recommend getting the wide egg noodle dish (Pappardelle Dello Chef)--it's creamy and tasty. Our whole spread of food, drinks, and dessert was not expensive at all so we were happy about that. While Motta Sant'Anastasia is a sleepy town, they still got some good eateries and Valentino is definitely one of them.

Def One of the really good places to eat in Motta Sant'Anastasia!!!…read moreThis place is white table cloth decor but still home style feel. The staff are always wonderful and greet you with bright smiles as soon as you walk in. This was the first place we stopped when coming in after a LONG two days of traveling and bright smiles were definitely what we needed to see lol. The first thing I had to get used to was that all the restaurants (unless you want to eat panini n pizza every day) open around 5-6pm. There is practically NOTHING decent open before that! People here eat MUCH later! When we arrived around 630 we were one of the only families there, we left about 8 and it was STARTING to fill up!! We've been here twice while here. The first time I didn't get pictures but the second time I got a couple shots of the two AMAZING dishes we had. Pappardelle with a garlic sauce and muscles n clams, and a Veal dish with Mushroom cream sauce. I sopped up this rich mushroom sauce with their delicious bread!! I also highly recommend the sautéed spinach (tho if you aren't used to so much oil on your food ask them Not to put it on after they cook it!) Also recommend the mixed grilled seafood plate. The seafood here is Very Fresh!! Love you guys!! We'll be back in October!

This is a jewel close to the base…read more About 12 of us made this our first outing since the COVID restrictions let up. They allowed us to arrange the tables in manner that it was a family style meal. We went with the family meal which was about 30 euros and included table wine. There are 5 courses and they are all delicious. I did not take as many pics as I usually do since I was caught up in conversation. I highly recommend this spot for a group outing especially if you live near base as you can arrange for a ride hike and enjoy the wine.

This place is great! Opted for the family style meal - 5 course meal. Started with a cheese plate…read moreand bread basket, followed by an arrangement of appetizers, then the pastas, potatoes and meats, then dessert! Included in the meal was bottomless wine and an after dinner shot. Enjoyed this restaurant so much, we came twice during my week long stay! The staff is so nice and welcoming. 10/10 would go again!

We popped in upon the recommendation of our airbnb host. There is a large selection of both seafood…read moreand non-seafood dishes. The food was sooooo good. Our server Showeb and the owners were extremely friendly. One of our party spilled sauce on her shirt and the owners graciously brought out stain remover. You do not get that kind of service in my home country. They also ended our meal with complementary homemade almond wine. I highly recommend this restaurant.

My wife and I had one of the best dining experiences of our life at Trattoria Giglio Rosso…read more This morning, while walking in Catania we spotted this place and decided to visit it tonight...BOOM! It was delicious! I think we were taken care by the owner judging by the care and passion he gave to us. He gave us some recommendations which we skipped because we wanted to have pasta that night. We ordered grilled octopus with verdure sauce as an appetizer, it was super fresh and delicious. After that we ordered our pasta dishes, my wife went for the Catanian classic Rigatoni alla Norma and I went for the linguini alla Giglio Rosso ( with mussels, prawns, tomatoes, parsley and toasted almonds), it was to die for. We were full by the time to order desserts, my wife and decided to share one, the owner ran away and brought a dessert of its choice for two! BINGO! He blew our taste buds again! We thanked him for the experience and the wonderful food. Top notch!

Outside. Beautiful. Table clothes. Very nice and kind service. Food came out quickly, almost too…read morequick. Didn't care for any of the food. We had two apps and left. Wine was ok they brought out two different bottles to try, place is now packed. Try at your own risk. Not my favorite here. Doris approved 3.5 stars. The whole meal everything pictured was 22.00euro Everyone else cleaned their plates so maybe we didn't pick the right meals.

Delayed flight, transfer to the hotel (which confusingly had a high name similarity to several…read moreothers, such that we initially went wrong), and in the end, it was about 10 pm before we could go hunting for food. Is that a problem. It would be in the US, but in Italy, nessun problema! We walked through the narrow and still very crowded streets of the center around the Dome. The trattoria di Antonio was packed (with mostly Italian guests), but Antonio just created an extra table to seat us. What else would you expect from Italy than having delicious food? And so it was: Antipasto siciliano, octopus salad, rigatoni and risotto pescatorio were all perfect - paired with the warm outdoor seating and the so charming attitude of the Italian staff. Bookmarked for return!

My husband and I had the pleasure of eating at this amazing trattoria on the base of Mt.Etna,…read moreoverlooking the Mediterranean. We had a variety of appetizers, pasta, entree, dessert, and wine for only 25 euro. The food was fresh and delicious, the staff was friendly and courteous and the venue was gorgeous. This location will definitely be on our itinerary for future trips to Sicily.