Reviews - IN via vela dieci
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Jeffrey S. • 17 reviews
October 5, 2025
10/10
+1This was one of our most enjoyable meals during 2-1/2 weeks in Sicily (and we had some very good ones). The restaurant is located on a quiet street, but just a couple of blocks from the main pedestrian tourist area in the heart of Catania, and a block from a square with a number of busy places, so it felt safe. The space is large and open, with greenery indoors giving the feel of a large courtyard (there's also a large outdoor seating area with fairy lighting, but it was windy on the night we went so we opted for indoors). There is seating on two levels; the upper level has their Asian kitchen; the main kitchen is open on the first level, and there's a pizza kitchen behind the bar. Our appetizer and mains were perfectly prepared, and service was attentive and courteous. The menu has lots of appealing dishes, both Mediterranean and "Mediterrasian" (the latter looked interesting, but we were after more traditional fare. Decent wine list, fairly priced. We'd definitely return.
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Thank you so much for your lovely review! ❤️ We’re thrilled to hear that your meal with us was one of the highlights of your trip to Sicily. It means a lot to know you enjoyed both our food and the atmosphere. We hope to welcome you back someday — there are plenty more dishes we’d love for you to try!
george r. • 1 review
September 27, 2025
10/10Wonderful find on a side street, well worth a visit. Food was excellent (we ate from the Asian menu) & so was the service, we would highly recommend & definitely eat here again. It is worth booking in advance, we ate outside in a very pretty dedicated area. Fabulous place for our last night in Catania.
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Asian menu, our service, and the outdoor area. It means a lot to us that you chose our place for your last night in Catania. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Neal D. • 3 reviews
September 20, 2025
9.5/10
Beautiful setting. Excellent food.
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed both the setting and the food, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon
Mark P. • 1 review
August 16, 2025
8.5/10Beautiful ambiance. Good food. Service friendly but a little slow.
IN via vela dieci • Owner
“Thank you for sharing your experience! 🌸 We are delighted that you enjoyed the atmosphere, the quality of our dishes, and the friendliness of our staff. We apologize if the service was a little slow: we will take your feedback to heart to improve our timing without compromising attention to detail. We hope to see you again soon!”
Lukas M. • 1 review
June 29, 2025
10/10Great concept, beautiful place and fantastic food. We had mainly Mediterroasien courses, but everything was very tasty. We can only recommend, especially if you want to try something a little bit different than Sicilian food.
IN via vela dieci • Owner
We sincerely thank you for your wonderful words. We’re delighted that you appreciated our Mediterranean-Asian cuisine and the concept we aim to convey. Offering a unique culinary experience is a true passion for us, and knowing we met your expectations brings us great joy. We would be honored to welcome you again in the future.
Elodie B. • 2 reviews
June 13, 2025
10/10Loved the terrasse and the food was fantastico, I recommend for a couple's night.
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the terrace and found the food fantastic. It's wonderful to know you recommend us for a couple's night. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Mark R. • 6 reviews
April 12, 2025
10/10Great service and excellent food.
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Thanks Mark!
Alexander C. • 1 review
March 20, 2025
10/10Great food, lovely vibe and awesome cocktails
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Thanks!
Brunilda C. • 1 review
March 7, 2025
10/10Everything was great:service,food.Everything fresh and very tasty
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Thanks!
Michael K. • 1 review
January 19, 2025
9/10
I've been here twice and the second time was even better than the first. Great wine selection.
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Thanks!
Laia M. • 2 reviews
December 27, 2024
10/10The waitress made our experience extremely special, making sure we understood every dish and gave great recommendations. Food was tasty and fresh.
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Wow, thank you! We’re so happy to hear that our waitress made such a positive impression — she’ll be delighted to know her care and recommendations were appreciated. It means a lot to us that you enjoyed both the service and the freshness of the food. We truly hope to see you again soon for another great experience!
Toni H. • 1 review
November 29, 2024
10/10Amazing experience! Our meal was incredible. Fantastic selection of fusion inspired food. The service was top class. Beautiful setting and decor. Enjoyed every bite.
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Thanks Toni!
Anna F. • 5 reviews
November 9, 2024
10/10If you are in Catania it is a "MUST," EXCELLENT FOOD EXPEIENCE, THANKS
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Thanks!
David K. • 4 reviews
September 11, 2024
10/10The restaurant is beautifully designed and crafted. We sat outside on a perfect late summer evening. The service was superb and the food was amongst the best we’ve had in Sicily. My sea bass was perfectly cooked and well flavoured. In summary a memorable meal.
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Thank you for such a thoughtful and generous review. We’re delighted you enjoyed not only the food and service, but also the atmosphere of our outdoor space on a perfect summer evening. It means the world to us that your meal — especially the sea bass — left such a strong impression. We’re truly honoured to be part of your Sicilian memories, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Victoria C. • 8 reviews
August 28, 2024
8.5/10Great staff but although they said they could cater for gluten free requirements when booking, there wasn't a great number of options. They had some, but their GF pasta was short when all the menu options had long or stuffed pasta, and the only desert that wasn't sorbet wasn't available. Having said that, was a great designed / visual space, staff tried their best to be helpful, and the food we had was nice if a little overpriced.
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Thank you for your honest and thoughtful feedback. We’re truly glad you appreciated our staff, the atmosphere, and the overall quality of the food. We’re sorry, however, that our gluten-free options did not fully meet your expectations — especially after confirming we could accommodate your needs. You’re right: having better-aligned choices and more variety, particularly in pasta and desserts, is something we must improve. We appreciate your understanding and your kind words despite the limitations. Your comments help us grow, and we hope to offer a more satisfying experience next time.
Tzvika S. • 4 reviews
August 20, 2024
10/10
one of the best restaurants I have ever visited. food was amazing and the service was great
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Thank you so much for your kind words! Hearing that we’re one of the best restaurants you’ve ever visited truly means the world to us. We’re thrilled you enjoyed both the food and the service, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!
Jean-Sébastien B. • 24 reviews
August 18, 2024
10/10Perfect food, perfect place, perfect people. Highly recommended !
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Thank you very much for your review! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Kaye p. • 59 reviews
July 27, 2024
8/10
Gorgeous restaurant. The staff were great. It was a busy and hot night, but you can tell the staff cared and want to do their jobs well. Beef tartare was okay and so were the rest of the food ordered. 2 pizzas and I had the lobster linguini. The tree dessert was fun. Anyway, the ambience was amazing. They have plenty food to choose from on their menu so we will of course come back and try new things.
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Thank you so much for your kind and balanced feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, and we truly appreciate your recognition of our team — especially on a busy and warm evening. We’re sorry to hear that some of the dishes didn’t quite stand out, but we’re happy the overall experience left a good impression. The “tree” dessert is definitely a fun one! We look forward to welcoming you back soon to explore more of the menu — there’s always something new to discover.
Matthew B. • 3 reviews
June 7, 2024
8/10Food was excellent
Valeria R. • 3 reviews
June 7, 2024
10/10Excellent service, food delicious and very nice place
Harry L. • 1 review
June 1, 2024
7.5/10
Food really good but service let it down, waited 50 minutes for our first round of drinks to come and was served the wrong bottle of wine at first. Food and setting is really nice but I think management need to up training and staff to make sure the experience reflects the quality of food and setting. We were there 3 hours and didn’t have dessert.
Elena Y. • 1 review
March 31, 2024
8.5/10The restaurant offers two different types of menu and our family of five ordered from both. Everything that we tried was delicious and worth coming back to try more. We tried two of the cocktails and enjoyed them as well. The decor and overall ambience is also enjoyable. I would however expect more from the cleanliness of the ladies room. It is better for most of Catania, but should be better for this kind of a restaurant. The service also needs some improvement. The biggest issue is that the drinks are too slow to arrive. We had to ask three times for the second bottle of water and it took more than ten minutes for my husband’s beer. He enjoys it only cold with a hot meal. While waiting for a second or third however, your meal is getting cold. The neighborhood is not the best and I wouldn’t feel safe walking around on my own at night. Overall I do recommend the restaurant and could visit again for the food, cocktails and ambiance. I hope that they can improve what is missing as the general concept is good.
Jessica W. • 1 review
March 20, 2024
10/10Fantastic service. Food was great. They took care of our large group with great service.
Andrew B. • 2 reviews
December 9, 2023
10/10Very recommended. Excellent food. Very friendly staff. Beautiful restaurant.
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Thank you for the glowing recommendation! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our excellent food, experienced friendly staff, and appreciated the beauty of our restaurant. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Steven O. • 2 reviews
May 16, 2023
10/10
One of the best restaurant we went to in a long time. Food is delicious both to the eyes and our tastebuds. Staff is friendly and very attentive. Menu is inventive and masterfully executed. Will most likely go back while we are still in town and we cannot recommend more highly to others.
IN via vela dieci • Owner
Thank you dear Steven for sharing your experience. See you soon!
Dario P. • 20 reviews
January 20, 2023
8.5/10Perfect, except for one thing : No attention for gluten free plates
John F. • 1 review
October 2, 2022
8.5/10Finding a great restaurant as a tourist can be difficult. Whilst walking around Catania I stumbled upon a restaurant which looked wonderful. Although we didn’t dine there I went past the next day and asked them if they could recommend a restaurant as beautiful as there’s. They suggested ‘ IN via vela dieci’ and what a great recommendation it was. G Exceptional food, somewhat too cool for school service but that’s ok. I reckon among the best dining experiences in Catania .
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