The story
Tucked away on Piazza Santa Maria della Guardia, Tris Bar is the kind of neighborhood spot that rewards those who venture outside Catania’s historic center. With a 4.3-star rating, this bar boasts a huge selection of gastronomia and rosticceria that caught the attention of local food critic Franchino Er Criminale. In his *Rosticcerie criminali* series, he declared the cipollina “the best I’ve had,” adding that “everything was top-notch.” It’s a must-visit, he says, for anyone in Catania.
The menu leans into classic Sicilian street-food staples—alongside that standout cipollina, you’ll find a Cartocciata Semplice and a Pizzetta, all earning thumbs-up from the reviewer. Casual, unfussy, and deeply local, Tris Bar feels like a neighborhood favorite in the truest sense. For a quick, authentic bite that doesn’t chase trends, this is the spot.
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AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the pizzetta, calling it a standout, while the overall vibe is warm and convivial, perfect for casual indulgence.
“This pizzetta has a brioche dough, but it's rolled out very thin — they don't let it rise in the pan. The result is sweet because the brioche dough is sweet. It disorients me because it's not in my culture, but it's good. I'm blown away — I've never had anything like it. For the price and quality, we're above 9.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Tris Bar. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
An exceptional bar with a huge selection of gastronomia and rosticceria — the cipollina was the best I've had, and everything was top-notch. A must-visit for anyone in Catania.
Dishes mentioned
Cipollina
This cipollina is probably the best I've had in these days. It's freshly made, you can hear the crack. The pastry is perfect, the cooking is perfect, the filling is perfect — the onions are well-cooked, savory, balanced. The only flaw is that it's very hot and hard to handle. It's a 9.5 for me.
Cartocciata Semplice
This cartocciata is beautiful — it explodes inside. The bottom and sides are brioche-like, the top is very thin. The tomato is the most balanced of all the ones I've had — less acidic, rounder, softer in the mouth. It accompanies the rest perfectly. I'd give it 9.5 overall.
Pizzetta
This pizzetta has a brioche dough, but it's rolled out very thin — they don't let it rise in the pan. The result is sweet because the brioche dough is sweet. It disorients me because it's not in my culture, but it's good. I'm blown away — I've never had anything like it. For the price and quality, we're above 9.
