I Moschettieri Catania

We have read the positive reviews on TripAdvisor and decided to have lunch here. The service was really nice but the food was terrible. We couldn't eat at all.... read more We have read the positive reviews on TripAdvisor and decided to have lunch here. The service was really nice but the food was terrible. We couldn't eat at all. Just tasted the food and ordered the bill. The chef was nice and offered to cook us something else, but all of the 3 dishes we ordered were bad so we refused his offer. Sorry but 50eur completely wasted:

We discovered this restaurant on the last day of our Catania stay. It's located in a scruffy part of town very close to the station and the restaurant itself is... read more We discovered this restaurant on the last day of our Catania stay. It's located in a scruffy part of town very close to the station and the restaurant itself is not at all glitzy. It was packed with locals and had a great atmosphere. The food was some of the best that we've had in Sicily and prices were very reasonable.

Excellent food. Especially the mixed starters are a must! Fair prices and friendly, competent staff. We came back a second time after our first visit and liked... read more Excellent food. Especially the mixed starters are a must! Fair prices and friendly, competent staff. We came back a second time after our first visit and liked it even more.

We wanted to try out sicilian food, found this restaurant. Tried out the local starters and some local specialties. Everything we ordered was fantastic. They ga... read more We wanted to try out sicilian food, found this restaurant. Tried out the local starters and some local specialties. Everything we ordered was fantastic. They gave huge portions.

We had about 1 hour until our train departure so decided to go to the nearest trattoria. We asked the waitress how much time would it take to prepare our pasta,... read more We had about 1 hour until our train departure so decided to go to the nearest trattoria. We asked the waitress how much time would it take to prepare our pasta, as our train should leave soon, he said that we had more than enough time. After 30 minutes of waiting we still haven’t received our pasta, so we had to take it away and paid coperto for the service we haven’t received.