Nuova Trattoria del Forestiero
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CUISINES
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Sicilian, Southern-Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
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CUISINES
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Sicilian, Southern-Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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4.0
849 reviews
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jonandros
Hereford34 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
We read about this in Lonely Planet and it lived up to our expectations. Rosanna does the cooking and is lovely and perhaps because she does the cooking herself the service can be slow. We had the Pasta Alla Noma which was delicious. We are 74 and perhaps do not have as large appetites as those younger and although I ordered the fried sardines this was a course too much and although delicious I could not eat it all.
Written June 16, 2022
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Emil N
Odense38 contributions
Jul 2024 • family
Best pasta all norma we got all over Sicily.
Unfortunately it works until they have some problems with the staff or. One serves one in the kitchen full house.
The price is too low obviously some of the better food we got and definitely the cheapest.
We ate 2 adults a child with 1/2 l of wine 41 euro. Cheap!
So really like they set up the price and got better control on the operation and could make dessert.
It's a family place suspect it might have been a moment of some confusion on the family.
But the food is great! Which in the end is the most important
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Written July 27, 2024
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Carolann C
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • couples
We were early to arrive for lunch and the first in the restaurant. The host was very welcoming. We ordered the Pasta Alla Norma and Pasta Alla Rosanna along with house wine and beer. The food took some time to be arrive but was evidently very freshly prepared and some of (if not thee) best Pasta dishes we have tasted. This is clearly a small family run restaurant that oozes authenticity and in our opinion lives up to its reputation. We even got to meet the chef herself who was very pleasant and welcoming. It was an amazing dining experience that we won't forget in a hurry and was a highlight of our day trip to Catania.
Written October 26, 2022
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joelle Bassil
Paris11 contributions
Nov 2024 • family
Do not recommend it. I read reviews about great, authentic food. We were among the first people in the restaurant, the food took time to arrive, we ordered pistachio pasta and tuna pasta (because they did not have pasta with claims), both my partner and me did not like the food and did not finish our dinner. I was really disappointed compared to other restaurants.
Written November 2, 2024
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Ksenia Kamneva
Sliema270 contributions
Apr 2023 • family
We went to this restaurant because I read a few great reviews on travelers forum on Catania. People said that it is unique family restaurant where you can try the best local meal.
We came at 6:30 pm, we asked if the restaurant is open, we were told “yes, welcome”. We were one is the first tables for dinner; we ordered and the food took 1 hour and 10 min to arrive. I am not sure whether something happened at the kitchen, or is it always likes this…. But if the server knows that it takes so long, I think they need to inform the people that wait is more than an hour.
The other table who came after us, left after an hour waiting. Within this hour we were given only bread, which looked like this bread was there for 3 days, tasteless and hard, so we could not even eat the bread…
One of the starters we ordered was Caprese salad, which takes 10 min to cook, so we could not understand why it takes so long. Maybe there’s was only one person in the kitchen, then I can understand, but it should not be this way.
Caprese salad was tasty, but extremely extremely salty.
Octopus salad and roasted octopus was ok.
Caponatina was the only dish that I ate in full, it was well made, I loved it, but again it was too salty for me (not as salty as caprese)
Swordfish was good as well, I did not take a picture, because my husband ate it as soon as we got it, because we were starving.
Pasta alla Norma that I wanted to try the most left mixed feelings. Aubergine with cheese (top part of the dish) was delicious, but pasta itself was horrible. Maybe I can not understand the hand made pasta, but I could not eat it (neither my husband or my daughter)
At the end, when we asked for the check, we waited again for some time and server said if you pay cash it will be quick, if you want by card it will take much longer time…..we paid cash.
I am sorry, but as much as I wanted (because I think family business are great), I can not recommend this restaurant for great dinner experience.
Written April 8, 2023
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Laura R
66 contributions
Jun 2023 • couples
Our host warned us that you might need to wait for your dinner as Rosanna takes her time. The experience is so Italian - she talks very loudly on her phone and chats with the customers. But the food is wonderful, feels like your Italian grandmother was cooking for you. We had antipasti platter and pasta Ă la Norma which both were lovely rustic portions.
Written June 15, 2023
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Explore10992664447
6 contributions
Aug 2023 • solo
I have never had such good Casarecce ala Norma (pasta) anywhere in Sicily. Homemade according to an old family recipe - you can taste it! And the prices are pretty reasonable. The long wait is a downside, but you can forgive the fabulous cook Rosanna for that. She cooks with passion and you can taste it!!

Written August 16, 2023
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fikota
Rijeka14 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
We ordered Pasta alla Norma and two other meat dishes the waiter recommended, and it was really delicious. Simple, traditional food, but full of flavors. The pasta was homemade. Reasonable prices. It was our favorite meal in Catania, and we would definitely come back!
Written October 25, 2021
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Olivia B
46 contributions
May 2022 • couples
Enjoyable evening here. My first experience of a pasta alla Norma dish and it was delicious! We had a bit of a mix up with ordering, with lasagne sounding like the rosana pasta dish. This issue was quickly resolved and really wasn’t a problem at all. Incredible good value and a restaurant run by what I imagine to be a true Italian matriarch nonna. Was quite keen to return the following evening to try even more pasta but sadly they were closed the following evening. A must try in catania
Written May 15, 2022
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Karl R
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • family
Got there a little early and had a table for 4 outside. It eventually filled up and people were turned away.
The pasta is made fresh, several dishes that aren’t are noted. We all enjoyed everything we were served and would certainly return when in Catania.
Written October 15, 2022
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Ira Pasternak
Madrid101 contributions
Sep 2022 • family
We (couple+1) went there on our first night in Sicily, and maybe we had high expectations, but we were disappointed by the end of the evening.
Food wasn't bad or anything, but it wasn't good either. Some of the dishes are missing on the menu, there were no dessers, and the house wine was bad. The dushes we did order were really nothing to write home about.
Service was ok, the place is good for kuds as well.
Written September 27, 2022
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Bert B
Almere98 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
Delicious food. The house pasta (Rosanna) is delicious and definitely recommended. The lady on the menu is still the one who cooks and she does a wonderful job. Tiramisu is home made and delicious. Recommended

Written March 16, 2024
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Oskar E
4 contributions
Nov 2021 • couples
This is simply the best pasta that I have ever tried. The atmosphere is like you are at Rossanas own house and she is still in the kitchen after 50years. The service was great despite not being so much staff.
Try this place! You won’t be disappointed.
Written November 20, 2021
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Doroteus
Budapest18 contributions
Jul 2021 • friends
Worst carbonara in my life, it’s an scrambled egg with pasta. We returned the food but they still wanted to charge. How come? Mamma is nice on the pictures but far from a restaurant owner accepting fair complaint.
Written July 29, 2021
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feherp88
Budapest474 contributions
Sep 2021 • couples
Amazing price and quality for a wonderful dinner. We really enjoyed our time at this restaurant. Staff is extremely helpful. Wine of the house is highly recommended, also the Pasta Norma was lovely. This is a hidden gem and absolutely recommended.
Written September 22, 2021
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