The Best Cannoli in Catania, Sicily: Our Top 5

My favorite thing about cannoli in Catania is that you can stop almost anywhere and get a really good one. Every pastry shop has its own. Each one is a little different.

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We spent a week tasting our way down Via Etnea to find the best cannoli in Catania. We tried light ones, rich ones, one filled right in front of us, and one served in pieces. These five are the ones we'd go back for, and Savia is our number one.

Where Are the Best Cannoli in Catania? My Quick Answer

• 1. Savia (Via Etnea 302): our favorite, light and not too sweet. €3 at the counter, €4 at a table.
• 2. Spinella (Via Etnea 292-298): thicker and richer, a full dessert. €4 at a table.
• 3. Marzapani (Via Etnea 20-22, by Piazza Duomo): filled to order, and the sweetest. €4.
• 4. Crema e Cioccolato (Via Umberto I 43): so good, and no crowds.
• 5. Tarricrii (Via Pietro Antonio Coppola 47): a deconstructed cannolo with a lemony cream.
• Our tip: you can stop almost anywhere in Catania for a great one. Every shop's is a little different.

Want to stay near Via Etnea and its pastry shops? These are our picks.

Our Top 5 Cannoli in Catania, Ranked

All five had ricotta in the middle. Four came with chopped pistachio on the ends. I ranked them by the one question that matters to me after a week of eating them, which is which cannolo I'd walk across Catania for again.

1. Pasticceria Savia // The Best Cannolo in Catania

I liked a Savia cannolo best in the morning with a cappuccino. As an evening snack it was fun too. We had ten of them there in five days.

• Where: Via Etnea 302, on the corner of Via Umberto I, across from Villa Bellini
• What we got: the ricotta cannolo with pistachio ends, almost every day
• What we paid: €3.00 (about $3.40) at the counter, €4.00 (about $4.50) at a table, November 2026
• Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 7:45 AM to 9:30 PM, closed Monday
• Who it's for: anyone who wants a cannolo they could eat every day
• Skip it if: you want a huge, heavy dessert (go to Spinella)

Savia's ricotta is fluffy and only a little sweet. The shell was crispy every time. It's the lightest of our five, and I think that's why it pairs so well with a coffee.

Our counter cannoli tasted the same as the ones we ate at a table. So if you know what you want, the counter saves you a euro. Savia has been making pastries since 1897.¹ Our Savia review explains how the counter works and what else to order there.

2. Pasticceria Spinella // The Rich, Full-Dessert Cannolo

Spinella's cannolo was our very first one in Sicily. This is the one I'd pick when the cannolo is the whole dessert.

• Where: Via Etnea 292-298, right next door to Savia
• What we got: the ricotta cannolo with pistachio ends, at a table
• What we paid: €4.00 (about $4.50), November 2026 menu
• Hours: 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM, closed Wednesday
• Who it's for: anyone who likes a thick, rich cream
• Skip it if: you want something light with your coffee

Spinella fills its shell with a dense ricotta cream, and the shell itself is sturdier than Savia's. We loved it. Savia won only because I prefer a lighter cannolo. It comes down to taste.

Spinella dates back to 1936.² It also took a holiday break while we were there, from November 4 to 18. More about our night there is in our Spinella review.

3. Marzapani // The Sweetest Cannolo, Filled to Order

We took our Marzapani cannoli outside and ate them on Piazza Duomo while we looked at the cathedral. Getting them was so much fun. They fill each shell right in front of you when you order.

• Where: Via Etnea 20-22, by Piazza Duomo, next door to Don Peppinu gelato
• What we got: two ricotta cannoli with pistachio ends, to go, on a Saturday around lunchtime
• What we paid: €4.00 each (about $4.50), €8 for two
• Who it's for: sightseers near the Duomo who want a quick sweet snack
• Skip it if: you don't like very sweet desserts

They were good. They were also the sweetest cannoli we had all week, and next time I'd get just one to share between the two of us. Marzapani sells the cannoli, and Don Peppinu right next to it sells the gelato. It's near all the main sights, so it's an easy snack stop.

Savia's was still better. If you're already at the Duomo, though, Marzapani saves you the long walk up Via Etnea, and watching them fill it at the counter is half the fun.

4. Crema e Cioccolato // A Quick Cannolo Without the Crowds

We had our Crema e Cioccolato cannolo on our last full day in Catania, right after our crepes there. It was such a relaxed last-morning moment. The cannolo was so good. I loved that the place wasn't super busy either.

• Where: Via Umberto I 43, a short walk from Villa Bellini (it used to be called Pizza e Pasta Bistrot)
• What we got: a cannolo after breakfast, on a Monday
• Menu price: €3.00 for a ricotta cannolo on the November 2026 menu, plus little cannolicchi (mini cannoli) in chocolate or pistachio
• Who it's for: anyone who wants a cannolo without a line
• Skip it if: you want the famous names (Savia and Spinella are up the street)

That's what I love about cannoli in Catania. You can enjoy one almost anywhere in the city and have a nice moment with it. It's a great way to start the day! Crema e Cioccolato is also open on Mondays, when Savia is closed.

5. Tarricrii // The Deconstructed Cannolo

On our first full day of exploring we wanted a real cannolo, and at Tarricrii it came out crushed. The crushed part left us a little crushed!

• Where: Via Pietro Antonio Coppola 47, near Teatro Massimo Bellini
• What we got: the cannolo scomposto (deconstructed cannolo) after lunch, on a Wednesday
• Menu price: about €4
• Who it's for: anyone already eating lunch or dinner at Tarricrii
• Skip it if: your first cannolo in Sicily should look like the classic

Looks-wise I was a little disappointed. It came in pieces. But it was tasty! The cream had a really nice lemon flavor, and none of the other four had that.

Having it in pieces also made sharing way easier. No splitting needed!

How Much Is a Cannolo in Catania?

None of our cannoli in Catania cost more than €4. Our cheapest was Savia's counter cannolo. It's the same one they serve at a table.

Shop	Where	Price
Savia (counter)	Via Etnea 302	€3.00 (about $3.40)
Savia (table)	Via Etnea 302	€4.00 (about $4.50)
Spinella	Via Etnea 292-298	€4.00
Marzapani	Via Etnea 20-22	€4.00
Crema e Cioccolato	Via Umberto I 43	€3.00
Tarricrii (scomposto)	Via Pietro Antonio Coppola 47	about €4.00

Sitting down usually adds a bit. At Savia it was one euro more per cannolo, and to me the counter is the better deal once you know what you want.

Tips for Eating Cannoli in Catania

Cream and I shared almost every cannolo we had in Catania. Splitting one in half is harder than it looks! We did it a ton and got pretty good at it by the end of our week in Catania, but expect powdered sugar everywhere and so many crumbs.

• Share the sweet ones. Marzapani's was so sweet that one between two would have been plenty.
• Bring napkins. Powdered sugar gets on everything, especially if you split one in half.
• Check the day. Savia closes on Mondays and Spinella on Wednesdays.
• Watch for November holidays. Spinella closed from November 4 to 18 while we were there.
• Look for the pistachio. Bronte, Sicily's famous pistachio town, is on the slopes of Mount Etna, so green ends are everywhere here.

If you'd like a local to take you to more shops than we managed in a week, a street food tour in Catania covers cannoli and arancini in one walk.

Which Cannolo We'd Go Back For

You can really find cannoli all over Catania. These five are our favorites, but you can stop in almost anywhere and get a really good one, and each shop's is slightly different.

Ours is still Savia. If I could go back for one thing, it would be a morning cannolo there with a cappuccino, split in half the way we finally learned to do it.

Next Steps for Your Catania Trip

• Savia, Catania: our review of the city's most famous pastry shop
• Spinella, Catania: our first night in Sicily
• Trattoria Achille, Catania: horse meat on Via Plebiscito