The story
On Catania’s bustling Via Etnea, Smashery has carved out a reputation as a go-to for smash burgers that lean heavily on on-trend presentation. The Frama Twins, in a recent food tour video, called it a “solid smash burger spot,” praising the flavorful meat and strong price-quality ratio. The burgers are given the full Instagram treatment, which the creators noted adds to the appeal—but they also found the accompanying fries to be merely average.
Two burgers stood out in their visit: the Crispy Smoke and the Original Smash, both earning a thumbs-up for their execution. While the patties deliver on the promised smash-burger juicy crunch, the supporting side leaves room for improvement. For a casual takeout spot with serious style, Smashery offers a satisfying hit for burger hunters who value both taste and a photogenic finish.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
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AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Smashery’s “Crispy Smoke” earns rapturous praise for its delicate crunch and deep, lingering flavor, with reviewers celebrating the kitchen’s ability to turn simple ingredients into an unexpectedly soulful, satisfying meal.
“This is the Crispy Smoke. The bun is very soft, at least to the touch. It has smashed beef, cheddar, pickles, crispy bacon, and their original Smashery sauce. The bacon is really crunchy. When I bite into it, the outside is nice and crispy and it keeps all the juices inside — there's an explosion of flavors. The pickles aren't too sour or bitter. The bun is soft and spongy, absorbing the meat juices well underneath. The meat is very flavorful, with a good touch of salt. I think this will be the best burger of the day for me.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Smashery. Most active: Frama Twins
Smashery is a solid smash burger spot in Catania with Instagram-worthy presentation, flavorful meat, and a good price-quality ratio, though the fries are just average.
Dishes mentioned
Crispy Smoke
This is the Crispy Smoke. The bun is very soft, at least to the touch. It has smashed beef, cheddar, pickles, crispy bacon, and their original Smashery sauce. The bacon is really crunchy. When I bite into it, the outside is nice and crispy and it keeps all the juices inside — there's an explosion of flavors. The pickles aren't too sour or bitter. The bun is soft and spongy, absorbing the meat juices well underneath. The meat is very flavorful, with a good touch of salt. I think this will be the best burger of the day for me.
Original Smash
This is the Original Smash. It has the same bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, beef, cheddar, and their special Smashery sauce. It looks bigger because of the extra ingredients. The meat is the same smash style — crispy on the edges where it's smashed thinner, thicker in the middle, keeping the juices. It's good, but I prefer the Crispy Smoke because it has stronger flavors. This one is more moist and soft because of the tomato and sauce, while the Smoke is drier with the crunchy bacon. I'm not sure which I like more yet.
