Location: Taormina
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Most Popular Southern-Italian food in Taormina, Province of Messina, Italy
Find out what Southern-Italian restaurants to try in Taormina. Volcanic Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea provide the cinema-worthy backdrop for Taormina, Sicily's legendary resort town. Twisting medieval streets and a second-century Greek theater add to its romantic air, which inspired the writings of D.H. Lawrence and Truman Capote. Take a cable car to the beach, or walk uphill behind the Church of St. Joseph for panoramic views.
Things to do in Taormina
10. Ristorante CutiLuDissi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 438 reviews
Reviewed By lostaroundofficial
PROSBasically everythingFood is amazing and right in quantity: I got Crude Fishes as starter and I think is a great meter to evaluate a place â> probably best crude fish ever eatenService was excellentLocation is excellent They have a terrace, so you could have a good view if you book a table in advancePrice was rightCONSUnfortunately my wife was 8 months pregnant and we could not stay more.. even if we really would it!!Highly recommended place for a dinner, to make a reservation in advanceThank you and I do hope to get back again
9. 3/4uarti Antipasteria Siciliana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By Jay F
We stopped here for a light lunch and had the roasted vegetables and the bruschetta from the appetizers. The bruschetta was four pieces - two black olive tapenade, one eggplant, and one tomato. All were good but the tomato bruschetta was outstanding. The roasted veggies included radicchio, eggplant, carrots, zucchini, sweet potato?, and more. Good. House wine was good and reasonably priced. A tiny place. Eight tables and seats upto18. Personable waiter. I really enjoyed this place. Wish I had been hungrier and ordered more. Highly recommended!
8. Ristorante L'Arco dei Cappuccini
Overall Ratings
4 based on 481 reviews
Reviewed By MCK62
My friends and I couldnât have wnjoyed our meal more...from the delicious ruby red cherry tomatoes to our amazing mains of sword fish rolls, seabass rolls with golden raisons, pine nuts on the most delicious zucchini puree and mushroom risotto....only to finish with an order of mouth watering pistachio parfait, cannolis and tiramisu that we all shared. The evening was rounded out with gracious service, especially our waiter, Luca. So worth a visit. You wonât be disappointed!!!
7. Villa Carlotta Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 406 reviews
Located in the panoramic roof top terrace of the hotel overlooking Mount Etna and the Mediterranean sea. Chef David Costa specializes in traditional Sicilian and Italian cuisine prepared with the best organic local products, but all given a contemporary a
Reviewed By Romashka53
The minute you come out of the lift on the top floor to the restaurant, itâs wow wow, look at those amazing views. Dinner with a view of Mount Etna & Ionic sea. The food is prepared to wow and tastes even better. The host & staff are very attentive. Highly recommended. Dear Romashka53,we very much appreciated your review as in a few words you described so well what is a dinner experience in our panoramic restaurant in the top terrace of the luxury boutique hotel Villa Carlotta in Taormina.In our restaurant you can enjoy a delicious dinner in a fine yet informal atmosphere with the best view of the Ionian sea and Mount ETNA.Our friendly and professional staff make our guests feel at ease and pampered.Grazie for your reccomendation, we hope to see you soon in the future.Graziella P., manager @ Villa Carlotta restaurant in Taormina
6. Villa Antonio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1248 reviews
Romantic restaurant with indoor heated pool and outdoor terrace with a spectacular view on Isola Bella.
Reviewed By MLVER
Not sure where to start. But I do know, is when youâve found a restaurant like this, it is almost an insult to not dedicate some words about this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Just from the moment we entered the restaurant, we were met by an outstanding friendly and positive staff. These folks are truly service minded, and not even once, you feel that it is a self-imposed routine, it is simply by heart. Due to last minute booking we got table behind the front row â meaning one step inside from those heading to the breathtaking sea view. After enjoying the starter and 1st glass of wine, we got the offer to move to the front row. Not because we asked to, but at their own initiative. Obviously, we accepted, and the staff moved all our table âgearâ in less than a few minutes. This is only one example (of many) of their nearly overwhelming care, attention and service-mind which belongs to another league than many other over-rated restaurants. When it comes to the food, let me put it this way: after tasting their dishes, the bar will be set for all your future restaurants visit. Exquisite, delicious, creative, you name it. An amazing firework of tastes. Every small detail made with the purpose to remind you that when it comes to food, everything tiny detail matters. We tried pasta, tuna, and steak. All in the category âthe best we ever hadâ. For dessert, we asked for simple ice cream, well, thatâs what we thought. It was homemade ice cream, which was the soft, balanced, not too sweet, best ice cream we ever tried. I must admit we are extremely picky both of us; âtoo muchâ, âtoo littleâ, âperhaps more or less salt & pepperâ. It felt almost strange to not have had any need for such criticism, not even once, what happened? I wonât consider myself an exaggerating person, but this time during dinning I caught myself thinking this was one of the best (if not THE best) dinner I ever had. It could have been the presence of my beautiful better half sitting by my side, the outstanding sea view, the friendly staff, the entire atmosphere. In any case, I tend to think this place provided all the âingredientsâ to make it the best dinner in my life so far. You simply know that this is those kinds of moments you will look back to. Always. Before leaving, me and my girlfriend, promised to visit this place again in the future to remind and revive this life-changing dinning and moment. We recommend this experience to anyone else (and almost âenvyâ those been lucky to enjoy this place)
5. Timoleone Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 771 reviews
Restaurant and Wine Cocktail Bar in a colorful and artistic garden away from the hustle of the main street, near the Greek Theatre. Authentic & fresh Sicilian food
Reviewed By Hillbilly_travels
We visited Timoleone on our last night in Sicily and it was one of the best pasta dishes i have ever had in my life. We were seated right away in the quiet courtyard even though we didn't have a reservation. The beautiful flowering bushes and starry lights strung throughout the small space make this feel like a truly special experience. The service is extremely friendly and efficient (a big bonus!!). And then came the food. Wow. I was blown away and will definitely be going back when we next visit Taormina.Thank you very very much!It is our great pleasure to receive reviews like this.We can do everything for your satisfaction!Thank you!!
Most Popular Mediterranean food in Taormina, Province of Messina, Italy
4. Osteria Pizzeria Le Tre Vie
Overall Ratings
4 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By meganlucy29
Can not recommend this place enough Santi was so helpful he helped us find our accommodation after feeling very lost, we then 100% had to come here to dine and did not regret it the food was beautiful and the service was outstanding. Extremely reasonable compared to a lot of restaurants in Taormina family run and amazing friendly atmosphere!
Best Sicilian food near Taormina, Province of Messina, Italy
3. Vineria Modi Taormina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1092 reviews
Ristorante con cucina siciliana ,nazionale ed internazionale con più di 800 etichetta da tutto il mondo
Reviewed By photofantastic
We had an excellent evening meal here in early October and were able to dine, al fresco, thanks to the warm weather. The service was friendly and attentive. The food delicious. The restaurant is located just 400 metres from the main pedestrian thoroughfare of Taormina (the Corso Umberto) and yet, the restaurant has a peaceful, relaxed ambience. Highly recommended.
Top 10 European food in Taormina, Province of Messina, Italy
2. La bottega del formaggio
Overall Ratings
5 based on 329 reviews
Bottega dove e ' possibile degustare formaggi di propria produzione e bere ottimi vini Cucina siciliana
Reviewed By Sue F
What a clever concept - a deli that gives the opportunity to taste the produce. Described as a "tasting room", that's exactly what this restaurant with a well described and explained menu consisting different sharing boards (meat, cheese, veg or mixed). We went for the mixed meat and cheese accompanied by a very pleasant glass of red - and all local produce. The Sicilian olive oil was very flavoursome. Our board consisted of 5 different cheeses, proscuitto, ham, salami and bresaola with olives and vegetable accompaniments - all very delicious. If you want to get to the essence of Sicilian food, this is a great place for an authentic experience.
Where to eat Seafood food in Taormina: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. Restaurant Cinque Archi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 915 reviews
Among the best restaurants in the center of Taormina, our cuisine is based on Sicilian traditions and the delicacies of meat and fish. Tradition and romance make the five favorite arches in Taormina.
Reviewed By Jammer05
The presentation of all the courses was excellent. The service was top notch. Very friendly, fun and polite. Of course, the view is amazing and with the live music in the square made for a nice romantic anniversary dinner for us.Bonus was the number of meat dishes available compared to most restaurants in the area. The steak was outstanding as well as the Tiramisu dessert.Reserve a balcony table if you can. But the tables inside are also nice.
