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Dining The guide was updated: 2024-09-17

The essence of the Sicilian cuisine lies in dishes that belong to a tradition dated hundreds of years ago, resulting from the mixture of different cultures that have lived in this town starting from its first Greek settlements.
Taormina boasts some of the most well-renowned eateries of the Mediterranean Island. The tender meat of the swordfish fished locally is served with vegetables or plain as a "secondo piatto" (the second course) always preceded by a "primo piatto" (the first course, usually pasta, risotto or soup) and an antipasto (the appetiser). To finish off the meal you can order a dessert rigorously accompanied by almond wine, a peculiarity of Taormina's tradition.

Villa Antonio

Villa Antonio

Villa Antonio serves typical Sicilian cuisine with a modern twist, adjusting some specialities to make them stand out from other traditional restaurants. It is located just in front of the Ionic Sea, a view that can be enjoyed from their balcony. It also acts as a B&B, in case you needed a place to stay in.

Al Saraceno

Al Saraceno

Perched above the city Taormina, the restaurant is located on the way to the Saraceno Castle. This position offers a sweeping view of the entire city, the bay and Mount Etna, often capped with snow. The cuisine is rigorously Sicilian, offering dishes based on both beef and seafood, as well as pizzas.

Nettuno

Nettuno

Located in the heart of the historical centre of Taormina, Nettuno Restaurant offers an á la carte menu based on local seafood. Seating is available both indoors and on their open courtyard, and you can also join cooking classes, learning directly from the restaurant's chef.

Trattoria Don Ciccio

Trattoria Don Ciccio

"Trattoria" is the name used by Italians to refer to those "less sophisticated" restaurants where authenticity and Italian flavours are the main focus. Combining fresh ingredients cooked on the spot and a rustic atmosphere, Trattoria Don Ciccio can offer pasta-based dishes as well as many kinds of meat, such as pork shank with almonds and locally caught swordfish.

Tischi Toschi

Tischi Toschi

Tischi Toschi prides itself on using only seasonal ingredients, so that's why its menu changes according to what is available at the local markets, but examples of what you may find are fennel meatballs, caciocavallo all'Argentiera, which is a typical kind of cheese, and cod belly with potatoes.

Murgo Winery

Murgo Winery

With a terrace that overlooks their vineyards and the Ionian Sea, as well as a patio and garden available during summertime, Murgo Winery offers ample choice for seating. Their fixed-price menu features Sicilian appetizers, two first courses, a mixed grill and a dessert to finish off. You can also book a wine tasting tour, where you'll be able to enjoy specials such as the Lapilli Bianco and Etna Rosso.

Vineria Modí

Vineria Modí

Settled in the city centre, Vineria Modí offers a menu based on seafood and Sicilian tradition, with dishes such as spaghetti with cuttlefish ink and seared tuna filet with onion cream. The staff that will also aid you in pairing up the best wines with your tastes and food choice.

Ristorante Taormina

Ristorante Taormina

This restaurant lets you enjoy either its pasta with seafood dishes or its pizzas while sitting under their terrace, letting you enjoy a view of the main road, Corso Umberto. They also have many options for traditional desserts, from the Sicilian cannoli, pastries with ricotta filling, to tiramisu.

Pizzeria Villa Zuccaro

Pizzeria Villa Zuccaro

Located in a villa dating back to the 1600s, this pizzeria boasts 35 different kinds of pizza, counting classics like Margherita and Quattro Formaggi but also their signature Villa Taormina, filled with mushrooms and smoked ham. You can finish your meal with Sicilian desserts such as the "cuzzole", made with fried dough.

Gambero Rosso

Gambero Rosso

From its inception in 1949, Gambero Rosso has offered every Italian dish anyone could be looking for: from seafood like mussels and octopus to fresh pasta and oven cooked pizza. They also provide outdoor seating facing the bustling alley opposite to it.

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