Pasticceria Savia
An old-established pastry shop founded in 1897, facing Villa Bellini; go for granita with brioche in the morning and arancini at midday.
Located at the corner of Via Etnea 300–304 and Via Umberto, facing Villa Bellini, and in business since 1897. It's an old counter-style shop where you order standing up. The signature items are meat-ragù arancini, almond or pistachio granita with brioche, Sicilian cannoli, and cassata cake. The best plan is granita in the morning and arancini at midday. About €5–10 per person. At peak times it's crowded and service can be a bit chaotic. Walk north along Via Etnea to get here; it's a convenient stop before or after visiting the park.
Opening hours
Open daily from early morning until late; hours subject to the shop
Nearby sights
- Villa Bellini
- Piazza Carlo Alberto Market (Fera 'o Luni)
- Roman Amphitheatre of Catania
- Via Etnea
- Via dei Crociferi
- Teatro Massimo Bellini
- Museo Civico Belliniano
- Roman Theatre of Catania