We got here a few minutes before they opened for lunch service and we were close to the front of…read morethe line. We were seated and addressed quickly. We ordered the caponata and received complementary bruschetta for appetizers. The caponata was the best I've ever had. For mains, we ordered chicken, swordfish, and pasta ragu. All were fresh and delicious. The aperol spritz was pretty good, too! Overall a great experience. The food lives up to the hype !

The most popular restaurant in all of Taormina does not disappoint. Be prepared for long lines with…read moreno reservations. The atmosphere is lively, the hospitality unlike any restaurant we visited. Very family forward. Ladies kept kissing my daughter's head. The men kept tapping it. They love children. The food was very good. Mixed seafood pasta and the pasta Rita had unique flavors I've never had. Very touristy but experience felt very local.

Beautiful views of the Sea from up high in the cliffs of Taormina, this quaint pizza/pasta/seafood…read morerestaurant was the perfect stop on our Sicilian excursion today. My wife and I were able to get in immediately with our three kids on the back patio area with a wonderful view of the sea. The staff and patrons of the restaurant were very kind and professional. They spoke decent English too which is never a requirement but always helpful. I had the Fettuccine with calamari, shrimp, and clams and it was AMAZING. We also had a couple pizzas to split for the family which were also very good (as you'd expect in Sicily)and a beer. The bill total was €66 which is really not too bad considering 1. It's Taormina and 2. It was enough food to feed two adults and three kids with leftovers. I will say plan better than we did for parking as I did have a ticket waiting for me upon our return to the Jeep I'll update with some pictures later as they're on my wife's phone Ciao! Arrivederci!

Bee lined for this place due to the reviews. The views from our seats inside were amazing. Only had…read moretime to order a Ham and Mushroom pizza. Thin, crispy and it was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend this place. We were cruising at had to be back to our meeting point at 12:55 so we had little time to enjoy the food and view. A must go!!!!

The fact that they take reservations is a plus. Everything was good and some dishes were unique…read morelike the pistachio prawn pasta, something we didn't get. Spaghetti with butter and anchovies was different but very salty. Everything on average was good.

Food was incredible. Best limoncello and cannolis we had the entire trip. The line is long so make…read moresure you reserve ahead of time!

Their perfect scores are well earned. Great food, wonderful service with outstanding personal…read moreattention.

This place had the best pizza we had in Italy! Service was friendly and fast. There is also a…read moreterrace, but it was raining during our visit.

We thought we had reservations but apparently not. Not a problem on a busy Saturday in Taormina…read more They were very kind and helpful, seated immediately even though they then moved several tables. Incredibly fresh fish prepared perfectly, great sides and immaculate service. Amazing wine list , vibrant street scene with music. A great meal in Sicily

This restaurant is located slightly away from the main streets so it's not your typical place…read morelooking to capitalize on the tourist street traffic but the clientele is still mainly tourists. Right off the bat they tell you this is a fish restaurant and that the menu changes weekly. You can see the fresh fish of the day as is is brought to you table side and is priced based on the kilo. My wife and I ordered a starter, pasta and fish to share which was more than enough food for the two. We also had a glass of wine which wasn't a house wine but essentially picked based on our preference. We ended up getting the raw starter which included raw shrimp, langastinos, oyster, amberjack carpaccio and white tuna tartare. Then we had a seafood pasta with finally a fillet of amberjack served with broccoli and some mashed potatoes. All in with wine the bill came to about $150 euro. Also the bread was excellent and freshly made in house, it's charged to the table but honestly worth the $3 per person.

I don't care that (sometimes) I had to wait in a line. I don't care that it was too crowded. I…read moredon't care that the service wasn't the best (although relatively quick). This is a must-visit spot in Taormina. I believe Bam Bar is absolutely WORTH THE HYPE. Not because you feel as though you're in a filming location of "The White Lotus" (which you are), but because I whole-heartedly believe their granita is some of the best in Sicily. So creamy. So flavorful. I'm typically not a fan of whipped cream, but their "Crema" (basically whipped cream) on top was so soft and sweet that it'd be a crime to not have it added to your granita (for no additional charge). I went twice in one day, and both times I got a combination of Strawberry and Nutella with "Crema" on top (you must ask for this) and with a Brioche (to dip into the granita, of course). Add Bam Bar to your Sicilian itinerary.

We arrived just before closing on a Sunday night. Service was very quick and the granitas we had…read morewere all excellent. We wanted to go back the next day, but they are closed on Monday, unfortunately.

We were told by our guide that we needed to try an Arancini while in Taormina. We stumbled upon…read morethis cute little shop- and what a pleasant surprise! We only tried one flavor per group, but everyone agreed it was the best we had. So full of flavor, so fresh, so delicious! We'll be dreaming of these for awhile!

Lets start off by saying their food is actually amazing. I am gluten free & they had many gf…read morearancini options & calzone (both absolutely amazing) and many vegan options for both as well (I think they might have had vegan cheese too) I tried to go last night at 9:30 pm (because I was really desperate for Arancini) and their website says they closed at 10. The doors were wide open, lights on and there was a lady at the front. I asked if they were open and she looked at me like I had 10 heads, then said no. She was really rude about it. Tried again this morning (again because I was desperate for GF arancini) and what a completely different experience. The girls at the front were so nice & the food was so worth it. Amazing amazing gluten free arancini & calzone. (I had the spinach & cheese arancini & the eggplant calzone) Also if you go right next door to Pasticceria (something) they have gluten free cannoli.

The young guy who was working there was super with fast and efficient service. He informed us that…read morethey fill all of their cannolis fresh and he let my friend, a vlogger, record him preparing our cannolis. The cannolis were simply exquisite. Crunchy on the outside with the perfect cookie shell, and creamy on the inside with the ricotta filling. The shop is located behind the main tourist walk of Taormina and it's easy to miss. It also doesn't look like much and there is only enough room for maybe four customers to stand inside of the shop comfortably. There are some chairs on the pedestrian walkway outside of the shop but the shop seems to be designed to grab your cannoli and go.

True story: We ordered two cannolis because we thought "Oh we should share." It was so good I went…read moreback and ordered a second for myself. Need I say more?

Visited Da Cristina while in Taormina -- because you can't come to Sicily and not have arancini…read more The setup is very casual with fast ordering, though expect a long wait (worth it). Service was efficient despite the crowds. We tried the prosciutto and cheese arancini, and honestly, it was the first time I truly enjoyed one -- the cheese and prosciutto melted together perfectly, with great texture and flavor. Overall, a classic Taormina stop and definitely worth a visit. Saluti

The Arancini Etna at €4.50 is pretty yummy. A rice ball deep fried to a nice thin light brown…read morecrunch. There's mildly spicy sausage in mildly spicy marinara inside. It's filling and, if you're not careful, slightly messy - use your hands, no fork necessary nor suppled. Grab an espresso or americano to go along with it. Or them, but they're filling, remember, and you're going out for dinner later. Take a number and you'll be served soon. The staff spoke good English when we went. The extensive menu is on your phone, though locals just point at the myriad items on display. Tell them you want your receipt before you pay with your credit card if you are expensing. Sit outside in the very small covered piazza or the very small inside eating area. You'll need to bus your tray yourself. Go there.

Loved this place. The patio was perfect. The restaurant location is in a beautiful area of…read moreTaormina, right across from the park. Seated right away. We started with wine that came recommended. Then we had the creamy bean soup. I ordered the pasta with olive oil, truffles, and cherry tomatoes. Done to perfection. So flavourful. My husband ordered the amazing chicken thigh. We ordered a side of fennel and orange salad. My only complaint was the salad. I found it very bland. Should have had some kind of dressing. If I'm ever back in the area, this is my first stop.

Exceptional food....absolutely go there....everything on the menu was fantastic...huge fan. We…read morewent 2x in 48 hours!