A Putia do Calabrisi
'A Putia do' Calabrisi
A neighborhood spot with no printed menu, where you order by word of mouth and share tables with locals for the most authentic affordable Sicilian food.
Located at Via della Concordia 185 on the south side of the old town, a bit away from the center. Wine barrels are on display. There's no paper menu; the family explains the day's dishes by word of mouth. The starters and first course are chosen by the house, and you pick meat or fish for the main course. Common dishes include spicy olives, caponata, pasta alla Norma, fried red mullet and pork rind in tomato sauce, and the menu changes with the seasons. Expect to wait in line and share tables with strangers. The room is small, but service is efficient. The set menu is very cheap, about €20–30 per person, and house red wine is served in glass carafes.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner; hours subject to the restaurant
Nearby sights
- Castello Ursino
- Roman Theatre of Catania
- Museo Civico Belliniano
- La Pescheria, Catania
- Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena
- Piazza del Duomo & Elephant Fountain, Catania
- Terme Achilliane
- Via dei Crociferi