Arancini
The house speciality comes in several variations: with ragù in the traditional style, with pistachio, with spinach and with aubergine. The dry frying encases generous fillings.
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Dining · Catania (CT)
Sicilian pastry, café and gastronomy since 1962 on Corso Italia in Catania
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2026–2027ID 27172
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The place
Since 1962, Caffè Europa has been an institution in Catania, guardian of the authentic flavours of Sicilian tradition. On Corso Italia, the venue welcomes guests in spacious surroundings with an outdoor terrace, offering a rich range spanning artisanal pastry-making, café service, gelato and gastronomy. Among the house specialities, the arancini stand out in numerous variations, alongside cannoli, cassate and frutta martorana, made according to age-old recipes. The almond and Bronte pistachio granite, served with artisanal cream, offer a highly appreciated refreshing break. The workshop produces seasonal desserts such as artisanal panettone and colomba, also available in the online shop with international shipping.
At the table
For over sixty years, Caffè Europa has been a landmark for the city of Catania, preserving the recipes of Sicilian pastry and gastronomic tradition.
Why you can trust it
CAFFE' EUROPA is a member of the Eccellenze Italiane network. The mark is registered in Italy and abroad: every certified business has a unique identifier, which can be checked at any time.
Location
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Services and features
The house speciality comes in several variations: with ragù in the traditional style, with pistachio, with spinach and with aubergine. The dry frying encases generous fillings.
Cannoli, cassate and frutta martorana follow age-old Sicilian recipes, prepared daily in the in-house workshop.
The almond and Bronte pistachio granite are served with artisanal cream made in-house, for a refreshing break that honours the island's tradition.
The workshop produces artisanal panettone and colomba in various versions: classic, chocolate, pistachio and without candied fruit, also available for shipping worldwide.
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What visitors say
«The best café pastry shop I had the pleasure of trying during my 4-day stay in Sicily. Extremely polite staff, everything very clean, excellent quality, okay prices.»
«Caffè Europa is a true Catania institution. Here it's practically impossible to eat anything that isn't delicious: from breakfast to desserts, everything is carefully made, fresh and of the highest quality.»
«Spectacular granita! Artisanal cream and very kind, helpful staff.»
«The arancini are very good. Excellent dry frying and generously filled. The cassatina is exceptional.»
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