"I really wanted to try the horse meat meatballs since all “Catanesi” recommend them, and they’ll tell you to visit the area near the Ursino Castel for the best places. I got lucky to find this nice, clean restaurant nearby and I read good reviews online so I entered. They had a few horse meat dishes but I ordered this mixed platter which gave me a good sampling. Definitely got more than expected. I had the mixed platter #2 (horse meat). It was a large plate with a grilled thin steak (like a giant cutlet or thick slice of roast beef), a large, horse meatball , grilled sausage and cipollata (bacon-wrapped green onion) The food was all good and they brought over a basket of bread and the tray with seasoning condiments (salt, pepper, olive oil, hot pepper oil, balsamic vinegar) which I used in different combinations for my platter of meats grilled veggies. The food was tasty even without condiments though. Well, maybe add some salt pepper... Also, I ordered a melon prosciutto antipasto (appetizer), the grilled mixed vegetable side dish (eggplant, mushrooms, zucchini), and an awesome pistachio tiramisu for dessert. All the dishes were very reasonably priced. As there was no breeze on this hot day, I decided to dine inside and the manager turned the A/C on for me. The restaurant is a stones throw from Ursino Castel and a five minute walk from S. Agata's Cathedral Square. Highly recommended!"
Verdura Mista
