Il Gambero Pazzo

I had the chance to dine at this restaurant in Catania, and the experience was truly outstanding. The menu highlights the authentic flavors of Sicily, featuring dishes made with fresh fish, perfectly cooked pasta, and a wide variety of seafood prepared with great care. Overall, this is a place I highly recommend to anyone who wants to experience the true flavors of Sicily. A restaurant you’ll definitely want to return to!

Came here on my first night in Catania after a recommendation from my B&b host. It was exceptional. Such reasonable prices for delicious fresh fish and such a diverse selection as well. Simplicity is king and this restaurant understands that. High quality, unprocessed ingredients, nice staff, great outdoor space. What else could you want. I ordered the seafood bruschetta and the grilled mixed fish. Both I would absolutely get again.

I can definitely recommend this place. You eat in a small terrace with lemon trees and nice decor. The ambiance is lovely. The food itself is decent and fairly priced. The waiter was quick and responsive and we even got dessert on the house!

This was the best food we have had in our time in Italy. Just amazing. Food, atmosphere, servers, and the dessert flavored ice. It all came together in a beautiful meal experience. We will remember it always.

Il Gambero Pazzo is truly a hidden gem. We chose the mixed menu with raw appetizers and pasta, and every dish was outstanding. Super fresh ingredients and excellent flavors. Definitely a place I’d recommend!

Amazing fish dishes! We tried the full course menu and it was amazing. The service is excellent, the only disadvantage is that the staff does not speak English.

Great restaurant hidden in one of the streets of Catania, with a cute garden inside. Perfect place for seafood fans, many different dishes in the menu. We've had a fun date in a quiet restaurant with delicious pasta and seafood we won't forget for a long time.

AVOID IT !!! Based on reviews of the place, we decided to visit this restaurant and have dinner there after our trip to Catania. My wife ordered a grilled octopus, I ordered mixed seafood pasta, grilled mussels, and we both had Catanese salad (tomato, ricotta cheese and some onions). Not only the seafood had solid smell (which I should have taken into consideration right away), it wasn’t tasty and didn’t feel like like made of fresh ingredients, but I had a TERRIBLE FOOD POISONING, probably worst in decades. And this is a comment from someone who has very strong digestive system! This visit ruined half of my vacation in Sicily! I felt terrible for couple of days! Unfortunately I didn’t take pictures of our dishes, but will attach the receipt to assure you it’s a genuine review. If you care of your health, AVOID this restaurant, even if someone offers you a meal for free there! Don’t be fooled by the cute garden they have inside, like we have been! Hope this helps people making the right decision. Thank you!

This is my favorite restaurant in Catania. The people are friendly and the seafood is fresher than anywhere else.