At the 4 star Grand Hotel Excelsior Catania guests have at their disposal one of the city’s finest gourmet restaurants in Le Zagare – literally translated, The Orange Blossoms. Here in Catania’s city center, our 4 star hotel’s team of award winning catering staff utilize the finest fresh ingredients from throughout the region, accompanied by an impressive wine list that is also sourced right here in Sicily.

The unique geographical location and the combination of not one but two different types of fertile volcanic earth here in the heart of the Mediterranean makes for some mind-blowing natural produce that is still largely undiscovered, with vegetables, herbs and marine life quite unlike those found anywhere else in the world. To read more about the magical island of Sicily and perhaps learn a few things that will one day be handy in a Quiz – take a look at our page on the Island of Sicily.

The in-house bar here at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in the historical centre of Catania is based on the American model though has a romantically Italian name in L’Incontro – literally translated as simply The Meeting. Here our guests can enjoy a pleasant and lively atmosphere, usually with some unobtrusive live music, along with a fine selection of aperitivos, quality beers (of local and international origin) and of course, the aforementioned wine-list.

Whether hosting an important special occasion or simply looking to soak up some fine Sicilian hospitality, our Sicily accommodation offers you the complete package all on the doorstep of this great historical city.