Bar Mazzini
Catania
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Bar Mazzini is a window that goes out onto Sicily's culinary scene when it comes to cannoli (tube-shaped shells filled with ricotta) and cipollini (a puff pastry filled with cheese, ham, tomato, black olives, and roasted onion). Stop by and have a chat with the owner David (who speaks English) and discover authentic Sicilian recipes.
Useful Information
- Address: Via Auteri 6, Catania
- Phone: +39 095 346 361
- Opening House: Daily 5am–8pm
Cafés
Italian coffee doesn't need a special introduction, and the variety of local sweets and pastries is truly mind-boggling. Many establishments in Catania serve mouthwatering Italian delights, from cream-stuffed cannoli to chocolate-filled croissants, and other alluring treats, notably granita, which is a semi-frozen dessert. In the savoury department, Sicily is known for its juicy arancini — stuffed rice balls, coated with bread crumbs and then deep-fried. They are usually filled with ragù, mozzarella, and peas.

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