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Reviewers rave about the Mandarino, a standout dish that captures the restaurant's warm, rustic charm. The overall vibe is one of cozy, unpretentious excellence, making every meal feel like a heartfelt celebration.
“This is the most requested drink here. It's particularly good — you can even see little threads of mandarin on the surface, so you know it's real fruit, not artificial. They make the syrups themselves, and you can really taste the difference compared to the chemical ones in Rome.”
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Chiosco Costa Umberto is the oldest kiosk in Catania, offering authentic and refreshing homemade drinks like the 'Passito' (white grape) and the popular 'Mandarino'.
Dishes mentioned
Spuma bianca (Passito)
This is a typical drink made from a syrup based on white grapes. They only make it here at this kiosk, it's the oldest in the city and in my opinion the best. It tastes a bit like lemon tea, really good.
Mandarino
This is the most requested drink here. It's particularly good — you can even see little threads of mandarin on the surface, so you know it's real fruit, not artificial. They make the syrups themselves, and you can really taste the difference compared to the chemical ones in Rome.
