Similar to the rest of Sicily, the cuisine in Catania focuses on local produce. The diet is rich in vegetables and fish, and you’ll find some Greek influences in the dishes, with olives being a staple ingredient for many meals. When dining in Catania, it’s common for pasta to be served as a starter followed by a main dish of meat or fish, so come hungry.
There are many restaurants located in the city center that provide a sit-down dining experience. Street stands selling quick meals are also an option and are located throughout the city. For fast food, try the arancini, which are balls of rice deep fried in breadcrumbs and filled with meat sauce or pistachios; or the cartocciata, an easy pastry sandwich to eat on the go filled with ham, mozzarella, and olive filling. For another quick, yummy snack or an after-dinner dessert, get a cannolo siciliano, widely known as a cannoli. In Catania, you’ll find that the traditional ricotta cheese filling is less sweet, but it pairs perfectly with the decadent chocolate and waffle pastry it’s rolled in. Here, they’re often topped with pistachios or candied orange peel.
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