From the owner: Ristorante per colazioni, brunch, pranzo, tea room, aperitivi, cene.read more

Beautiful cafe. We visited a lot of cafés while in Catania but Prestipino was my favorite by…read morefar!!!! Located on the Dome plaza with a beautiful view of the city, delicious pastries, ice cream (best one ever!) and espresso, and great service we went back there many many times. Make sure to go inside and check out the pastries, and cookies. It is unbelievable!!!!!

This is where we pretty much had breakfast every day in Catania. Mainly because their cappuccino…read moreand pastries were to die for. We had sweet and savory pastries for breakfast. It was very delicious and cheap to boot. Service was a little spotty. But there wasn't any hurry. It is right in the main square, which I referred to as Elephant Duomo. I'm not sure what the locals call it. But perfect for people watching and enjoying the morning or sometimes afternoon for us.

Unassuming and perfect. Great value fabulous grub. Staying accross the road in the NB hotel and…read morewanted to avoid the overpriced food. Spent 20 euros on 2 pasta dishes and 2 drinks. Amazing value!

This is a small "tavern" mom & pop restaurant. There is only room for about 15 people inside and a…read morefew more out front. The prices can't be beat compared to what's in the city center. I never thought grilled veggies could taste so good. The swordfish was grilled perfectly. The lemon cake was served warm with slivered almonds and I think lemon liquor. Wow!

Had a wonderful breakfast with the best fresh juice at Irmas…read more Such a wonderful experience with delicious food. The owner and her daughter were so sweet. Would definitely go back.

Delicious pancakes, cappuccino & granita with ginger/orange. Very friendly & efficient service.read more

Phenomenal! Best Cannoli on the Sicilian island, I'm not exaggerating. Custom made crunchy crust,…read morewith ricotta filling, chocolate sprinkles and pistachios. Don't miss it when you're here. Also, had the almond parfait, with caramelized butterscotch. Excellent. Artists!

We made the trek here to sample the very best cannoli in town. Leonards came highly recommended to…read moreus and it didn't disappoint! The cafe itself is a site to behold with so many sweets to choose from! A really authentic Italian experience! Worth going here to pick up some cannoli! They even wrap them up so nicely to take away! We enjoyed these with a lovely cup of coffee bavk at our b&b but you can also eat in too.

A great little coffee shop serving just magical hot chocolate... They have 5 different types. To…read moreselect from: dark, pistachio, white, normal and another one I forgot... I went with the pistachio and 3 small cakes and it was a perfect sugar hit to keep me running until dinner later.

Appears to be a place with a lot of local families coming to it…read more Love that when ordering an aperitif, you basically get some chips / peanuts / sandwiches with it to enjoy :) The view on the church (especially when sitting in the full sun) makes it a very nice place to sit down and relax :)

I had the pistacchio granita with brioche. Compared to the granita I've had before, it was both…read morebetter and worse... I know that's a strange way to describe something, but let me explain. The first few bites were very good. The granita tasted a lot more homemade than the others I've had--rich, creamy, very very nutty (vs artificial flavoring)... and the brioche was fantastic--soft, slightly sweet, perfect. The bad: after the first few bites, the granita started to taste like nothing. I think the strong flavor dulled my tongue. I don't really know why, but let's just say it may be wise to share one granita with someone since you may not taste the second half. You don't need the whole thing for yourself, at least if your goal is flavor. Ironically, the other granita I've had elsewhere kept it's flavor--sweeter and more like a milky sorbet--but was less extraordinary. Bottom line: Bring a friend or lover and share!

Walking around Catania in those difficult hours before the restaurants open for dinner, we found…read morethis nice little bar. The Campari spritz were very good and the scacciata was fantastic. A life saver. Very friendly environment.

Ah, the Sweet Life Cafe…read more This is the bar to be at if you're looking to see and be seen in the lovely piazza of Nicolosi. It is the most prominent bar you can see if you're standing anywhere in the square and its location pretty much overlooks everything. Yes, it's a power location! Their drinks are awesome as is their food. If you're there just for drinks or something, they will give you some bar food (peanuts, chips, small pastries, bread/honey) so it's awesome. You can't not go to Nicolosi without visiting this very central cafe for a quick bite.

If you're in the mood for a quick espresso or treat this place is a great choice. Be careful when…read morebuying treats for kids though as several of the Italian desserts have alcohol in them. My kids got the little mouse cake thing and didn't like it so I tasted it and it was straight alcohol ‍