Osteria Antica Marina is situated between Piazza Duomo and the Walls of Charles V, in an area of the city where fish and seafood restaurants are popular. The décor is somewhat rustic, the atmosphere is timeless and authentic, redolent of old times and good traditions. Fish dishes are the mainstay, as evidenced by the large boat-come-fish tank in the dining room.

Next to the fish market in Catania is Osteria Antica Marina, named after the arches of a 19th-century viaduct nearby. It does only fish and seafood: fried calamari, mussels or octopus salad as a starter, say, then fish soup, spaghetti in cuttlefish ink, seafood risotto or grilled lobster.

Adjoining the fish market are two restaurants, side by side–one cheap and not so great when I tried it: Paglia (ornery staff, sloppy service, yes the fish is fresh and simply prepared, but nothing special)–and the other a gem: Osteria Antica Marina (Via Pardo 29, 095 348 197, MUST reserve OR you may have a chance at 2:30 pm seating as a walk-in). It’s more upscale than Paglia, it’s the one the natives told me to go to, moderately priced and the perfect match to the market. You can opt for an antipasto misto and though the waiters may offer to choose for you, I suggest you head up to the counter and point out six that you like which they’ll deliver to you on small plates–from beautifully prepared mussels, smoked swordfish, fried calamari, to artichokes.

Osteria Antica Marina – Osteria Antica Marina is located in La Pescheria, Catania’s largest fish market, and the menu, unsurprisingly, highlights the best of the city’s seafood. The tables out front are practically part of the market, and the inner dining room is colorfully decorated with Sicilian tiles. Prix-fixe and a la carte options are available, and reservations are suggested as the few, cozy tables fill up at lunch and dinner.

A historic trattoria within Catania's fish market, with a solid, long-standing family management. The atmosphere is informal and very popular for both lunch and dinner to eat fish that comes directly from the "piscaria" stalls at a very affordable price. Starting with classic seafood appetizers like neonata meatballs, tuna cipollata, marinated prawns, and octopus salad.

Antica Marina, located in the heart of the Pescheria fish market of Catania, is commonly renowned as one of the best fish restaurants in Catania. All fish is very fresh and the menu is very interesting offering a perfect combination of tradition and innovation. You will dream of the capesante with tuna chips and pistachio cream for a long time!.

Osteria Antica Marina ligger mellom Piazza Duomo og Walls of Charles V, i et område av byen hvor fisk- og sjømatrestauranter er populær. Innredningen er litt rustikk, atmosfæren er tidløs og autentisk, redolent av gamle tider og gode tradisjoner. Fiskeretter er støttestøtten, som det fremgår av den store båt-kom-fisketanken i spisesalen.

Osteria Antica Marina is a small, cozy restaurant set on the famous Pescheria fish market. The staff there offer true hospitality through their food and wine. Established after the second world war, Osteria Antica Marina is slightly different with its rustic decoration and setting but makes a great place for lunch and dinner.

Lunch in town at Antica Marina, one of the restaurants built within the walls of the central fish market. It features seafood raw and cooked, pasta with squid ink or the day’s catch and a decent local wine list. A more staid dinner can be had at La Siciliana, where traditional dishes shine in a wood-panelled interior.

Earlier, I mentioned that we went to a restaurant by the fish market, this is it!. Osteria Antica Marina was recommended in the Marco Polo Sicily guidebook and it was recommended by our host as well. It’s so fun when you ask someone for recommendations, the book has already told you the same thing.

This fine seafood restaurant is located inside the popular Pescheria di Catania (fish market). The meals served are a mix of traditional Sicilian fish recipes with a modern twist. Being in Catania food market, you can expect fresh ingredients and care in the preparation of dishes.

Located near the bustling fish market, this restaurant offers the freshest seafood in town. The setting is simple and unpretentious, allowing the food to shine. The antipasti platter, brimming with marinated anchovies, octopus salad, and red prawns, is a perfect start.

Let me tell you about my delightful time at Osteria Antica Marina in Catania. This hidden gem knows how to reel in seafood lovers with its fresh catches and vibrant flavors. From the succulent calamari to the zesty swordfish, every dish is a delightful fishy adventure.

Stuck along the Via Pardo in Catania, Sicily, the Antica Marina is one of the best restaurants in Sicily specializing in local seafood specialties and the finest Italian wines.

One of the pillars of Catania's vibrant fish market, Osteria Antica Marina serves expertly crafted Sicilian seafood and pasta dishes in the heart of the fish market.

Opposite the famous “Arches of the Marina”, right in the middle of the “Pescheria”, there is “Antica Marina”, the most suitable place to taste the freshest fish.

What People Love: Antica Marina is a Catania institution, renowned for its fresh seafood and stunning views of the marina.