Street Food in Syracuse and Catania: 10 Things to Taste

admin March 3, 2026 · 1 min read
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In eastern Sicily people eat in the street, at any time of the day.

From the granita for breakfast to the arancino for lunch, the street food of Syracuse and Catania is generous and cheap.

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Catania fish market

Arancino or arancina? In Catania it is pointed and masculine, and nobody will change their mind.

Salvo, food guide

Sweet endings

Cannoli filled on the spot, almond pastries and, in summer, a lemon granita are the perfect end of any meal.

1. Arancini

Fried rice balls with ragù or butter and ham.

2. Cannoli

Crispy shells filled with sheep ricotta.

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3. Granita

Almond, lemon or coffee, with a warm brioche.

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