The story
Bar Caronia, a family-run bar on Via Roma in the small Sicilian town of Caronia, has earned a stellar 4.7-star rating from the ReTubeIt community. For over sixty years, this casual spot has been a local institution, quietly perfecting its craft against the backdrop of the Nebrodi mountains.
The star of the show is the cannolo, which creator Salvo Guarneri calls “one of the best cannoli in central Sicily.” What sets it apart is the filling: an award-winning local mountain ricotta that lends a fresh, creamy depth. And at less than two euros, it’s a remarkable value—proof that tradition and quality don’t have to come with a premium price.
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At Bar Caronia, the cannolo earns singular praise for its crisp shell and creamy filling, creating a warm, convivial vibe that feels like an authentic Italian embrace.
“This cannolo is fried by hand in bamboo tubes, giving it a unique shape. It uses local mountain ricotta that has been awarded the best in Italy. The shell is crispy and the ricotta flavor is very intense.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Bar Caronia. Most active: Salvo Guarneri
One of the best cannoli in central Sicily, made for over 60 years at Bar Caronia with award-winning local mountain ricotta, and costs less than 2 euros.
Dishes mentioned
Cannolo
This cannolo is fried by hand in bamboo tubes, giving it a unique shape. It uses local mountain ricotta that has been awarded the best in Italy. The shell is crispy and the ricotta flavor is very intense.
