Catania is an authentic Italian food concept based on the coastal village, Catania, in Sicily. Catania is world renowned for its simple, rustic cuisine and breathtaking landscape. The city has a rich history and it’s foundations and aesthetic deeply entwined with the eruption of Mt. Aetna which left the coastal community with basalt lava rock and fertile soil. The design aesthetic was inspired by the architecture of Catania: basalt lava rock, olive trees, and the deep blue aquamarine sea are the backdrop to the space. The location takes in a grand view of the Pacific Ocean from its prominent 3rd story corner in the heart of La Jolla. The design features white marble, basalt stone, concrete tile, custom fabricated screens, and custom furniture.
