Caffé Solaris

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Caffé Solaris

Located not far from the city centre but untouched by the larger crowds, Caffé Solaris is a bar that gives you the opportunity to enjoy a meal while viewing the Ancient Roman Odeon Theatre. You'll be able to order traditional Italian food like the "bruschetta", garlic bread with toppings like tomatoes, ham and pesto, as well as pasta and frittata.

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If you're searching for a breakfast spot, you can head to a local "pasticceria"(pastry shop). In Italy the traditional breakfast (la prima colazione) consists of a latte and whatever your sweet tooth may have you crave. The astute Sicilians, however, came up with an idea to combine the morning meal with a refreshing solution to cope with the hot summer of the Mediterranean island: pair a "granita", which is Italian slush, with a "brioche col tuppo"and you'll get the ideal Sicilian breakfast.

Etna Pasticceria

Etna Pasticceria

Serving a wide selection of Sicilian delicatessen that range from traditional almond sweets to ricotta cannoli, Etna Pasticceria makes for a fine traditional breakfast spot. Located on the crowded Corso Umberto I, it also serves as an ideal place to relax in before moving on with your shopping …

BamBar

This family-run bar specialises in the traditional granita, available in many different flavours such as coffee, pistachio and white chocolate. It is possible to couple it with a warm "brioche col tuppo", a Sicilian pastry. The bar is pretty small, but you can also enjoy your dessert on the go, while strolling through …

Wunderbar

Coming with outdoor seating facing the sea, Wunderbar offers both continental and English breakfast, so that you can start your day with either a sweet or savoury meal. It also acts as a spot for an aperitif, sporting cocktails made following secret recipes such as the "Liz Taylor" or the "Richard Burton". The evenings …

Mocambo Caffè Bar

Mocambo Caffè Bar

Elegant red and white interiors, glass chandeliers and a location facing the city centre all contribute towards Mocambo's upscale ambience. Seating is available both indoors and under their terrace, while a dedicated tea room is also …

Ape Nera

This cafe not only acts as a spot to have your breakfast, but also lunch and dinner. You can order simple dishes such as sandwiches and baguettes, a drink coupled with a savoury snack or choose their salmon tartare. If instead you're looking for something sweet, cakes and cannolis are also …

Caffé Cavallaro

Caffé Cavallaro

If you're looking for pastries, Caffé Cavallaro has them in many shapes and forms: fruit tarts, chocolate cakes or traditional ones like cannoli. You can also order a Sicilian brioche filled with ice cream, to be coupled with a granita or …

Antica Pasticceria Salamone

Antica Pasticceria Salamone

Everything that you can see on this bakery's counter has been made following the local traditions: you can have a Sicilian breakfast consisting of a granita and brioche, but you can also order pastries such as the "raviola" with ricotta, cannoli, "saccottino" biscuits with chocolate and croissants with different …

IBar Coffee & Drink

IBar Coffee & Drink

This neon-lit bar is located just beside the Duomo, so its outdoor seating can give you a nice view of this central part of town. You'll be able to order savoury appetisers of bread, olives and ham along with your drinks, or one of their pastries, such as the "babá with rum" …

Caffé Solaris

Located not far from the city centre but untouched by the larger crowds, Caffé Solaris is a bar that gives you the opportunity to enjoy a meal while viewing the Ancient Roman Odeon Theatre. You'll be able to order traditional Italian food like the "bruschetta", garlic bread with toppings like tomatoes, ham and pesto, …