The food is great - I ordered a "scrocchiarella," similar to pizza but crunchier and easier to digest. The waiter informed me that there was the possibility to combine two varieties, so I chose Scrocchia #1 (tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, basil, and extra virgin olive oil) and Scrocchia Ripiena #7 (buffalo mozzarella, mozzarella fior di latte, grilled ham, olives, sun-dried tomato capuliato, Grana Padano flakes, oregano, chilli pepper, and extra virgin olive oil). Both were delicious, but the final bill of €33 for two halves (please see photo) seemed excessive, especially since one half was priced at €25 and the other at €33. Please note that there was no prior indication that I would be charged for the more expensive option.

The service, unfortunately, was the most disappointing aspect of my experience. My order was delayed by 50 minutes due to an issue (they mentioned the order didn't go through), and there was no apology or compensatory offer from the staff. Additionally, although my boyfriend and I ordered our drinks at the same time, they were delivered at different times.

The restaurant’s setting is charming, located on a cobblestone street with outdoor seating in front of a lovely cocktail bar that they seem to collaborate with. However, the experience was somewhat marred by intermittent music issues, likely due to a problem with the sound system. I assume this was an isolated incident and that the sound system usually works fine.

Overall, while the food was good, the service and pricing left much to be desired. I had high expectations based on positive reviews but was ultimately disappointed. For those visiting Catania, I would recommend exploring other pizza options or, if you are keen to try Il Vicolo, just stick to a regular pizza, which seems to be well-reviewed.