When we were in Taormina on vacation recently, we had Osteria da Rita dal 1991 on our list of…read moreplaces we absolutely had to dine at for dinner. One thing to note is that Osteria da Rita dal 1991 does NOT take reservations under any circumstance and is walk in only. I tried to go through the local 5 star hotel concierge at our resort and they didn't have access, and I also tried to secure reservations myself (I work for a high end travel/concierge company) and also was unsuccessful myself. But now, I understand why after going there. When you walk up, try to go towards the start of their dinner hours to get in line for a standby table. As tables "turn" the next table in the line is seated, that way everyone at the restaurant is treated fairly and is seated as tables are available. There were people in line with us that had dined there 2 or 3 times for dinner during their vacation, so we knew we were in for a treat because dining in Taormina is absolutely outstanding! Right across from the line queue, there in a gelato shop with a takeaway bar that sells wine, beer, and alcoholic drinks that you can take into the line while you wait for your table. At the time of our visit in June 2025, we were able to get a bottle of wine for 15 Euros that we drank while waiting on our table for about an hour to an hour and a half. When we were seated, we were greeted warmly by restaurant staff and they brought over the menus and complimentary bread and bruschetta. We also ordered the bottle of house wine to start as well and it was really good! For starters, we ordered the Spaghetti da Za Rita (15 Euros) and the Lasagna al Ragu (15 Euros). Both had homemade pasta and the quality was out of this world, everything was super fresh. For the entree we ordered the Lemon Flavored Meatballs (16 Euros) and these were out of this world, also very fresh and an amazing main course to share! We were full by the time we got through with dinner, so we didn't order any dessert but all of the desserts looked amazing! They did bring over a complimentary shot of limoncello to close the meal which was also greatly appreciated as well! It's truly an amazing restaurant and a must try spot if you're in Taormina!

What a lovely spot. Don't ask for butter with the bread lol…read moreComplementary bruschetta.

I think it's the place we had sandwiches at.It was good sandwiches and good prices.The service was…read moregreat.The ambiance was nice.

Antonino, Antonino, you have stolen our heart and our taste buds. We have never been so pleased…read morewith such personalized service and attention. Plus the food and drinks were fantastic! Scialati is a very small unassuming establishment with local favorites. Some options include pizza, salami, sandwiches lasagna and cake. It is geared more to the crowd that wants to grab and go, but there are a few seats available if you want to enjoy the ambiance of the neighborhood. The owner is so sweet. We can't wait to visit again as we now have a life long friend.

Very good food, beautifully presented by very friendly and attentive servers. I got maccherone with…read moreeggplant. The pasta was robust and toothy, held precisely the right amount of sauce to be just delicious. My wife's spaghetti was simple and direct, just exactly what was promised. It's just around the corner from the Porta Catania and a few doors down from our excellent bed and breakfast Hotel Casa Adele. There's workable gelato at the Levante across the street. Go there.

Excellent pasta, great service and price was reasonable. Was referred by our hotel as we wanted a…read morecasual restaurant with good pasta after traveling all day. Restaurant was pefect for us!

Very rude guy at the register. We had a granita which was enjoyable. However, when I went to pay…read morewhat he had just rang up at the register, he quickly changed the price. He more than doubled the original price of the Granita.

You'd be hard pressed to find some mediocre gelato in Italy, but you don't always get great service…read moreand a place to sit down. Shaker Bar has all of the above and free WiFi to boot. I had some delicious melone gelato that my husband and baby were both coveting. It was so refreshing on such a steamy day in late June. We shared the gelato and my husband had a beer, and midway through the cup the owner (I think) brought my baby some complementary fragola (strawberry) gelato in an adorable little cone! It was a lovely experience.

Oh man, this place was a great off the beaten path find. The couple cooking and serving all the…read morefood were gracious and so kind! Everything is cooked fresh so please relax and get a bottle of Prosecco or your favorite beer. My wife who's vegan were so happy to find this place. Definitely one of the highlights of our two week trip around Sicily!! The food was amazing

We had a delightful lunch at this charming restaurant 1/2 block off Via Cavour. This family-run…read moreplace makes every dish with loving care, and we thoroughly enjoyed every dish. We especially enjoyed the "Siciliana" brown rice dish with olives and sun-dried tomatoes. The interior of this small restaurant was very cozy, with lots of interesting art. There also is some outdoor seating in the alley with a water view (weather permitting). We won't soon forget the generous hospitality and personal warmth that we experienced at Zenzero. Highly recommended.

This place was alright I have to say.. my coworker was craving some American food since we've been…read morein Europe since oct 20th and he found this spot so we gave it a try. My thing is... idk why in Europe it's so common to have bbq sauce on burgers and chicken wings in Europe I guess it's like a staple here lol I really don't care for bbq sauce that much so I already was expecting the food to be alright. The beer on tap was good tho I will say and the place was packed! I ordered a burger with some fries and onion rings I'll say that the burger was good but it started to break apart because of the amount of grilled onion and the type of bread they used. I'll give the burger a 4/5 for flavor and just all around experience at this spot. Would I go here again? Yeah I would why not I'll try something different next time !

I am not in a white wine drinker, but this wine from this restaurant, which was the table and it…read morewas so delicious, fruity, and crisp. I wish I had the option to take it with me to the US. It's a local one. They had a lot of vegan options at this restaurant. The pulled pirk plant burger was good. Everybody was very happy with the food selection. I did not eat because I had a big lunch. I regretted it not being able to try.

It came recommended, but when we got there it looked so unassuming we thought we were in the wrong…read moreplace. However, within one bite it was obvious that the food here was the best we had all week in Catania!! Everything seafood is literally the best you will taste. Get a liter of house wine and enjoy!!!

5th day in Catania and this is the best food by far! Service was great and food was amazing!!!read more

I feel like the picture might speak for itself. I tried to give this carbonara a shot but it was…read morebasically just scrambled eggs with boiled pasta. I asked for another one but they came back with one that looked exactly like the first. I will say the ambiance was very nice & GORGEOUS but because the food disappointed me so much, it ruined my experience here. I just think carbonara is a dish that really needs to be perfected and this one was not.

In a town where you can easily find a restaurant that serves pasta and pizza, you have to do…read moresomething to make yourself stand out from the rest. For this place, it's the sea views (which you can't see at all after sunset). But it feels like you come here for the view and not the food. Because the food and the presentation of it were just average,

We were strolling around lovely Cefalu starting to feel quite a bit hungry. We were just around the…read moreDuomo when we spotted this place on a small side street. Had some tables outside and one just got available. Didn't check the feedback first, so we just took a chance. And what a wonderful lunch we experienced here! Firstly, our dog was welcome here. And ten Service and staff were nice and friendly (even though very busy). We ordered two local beer and checked the menu. In the end we went for one Arancino and a fried little fish platter. The Arancino was the best one we've had on our five-week Italy Trip. Cooked/Fried to perfection. Golden-brown and crispy, with creamy melted cheese and ham inside. Fantastic! And for that price a real steal! The fried fish/seafood was another hit. Lots of little fish, small shrimp and wonderful Calamari. All superfresh. Calamari crispy outside and really tender. A realy feast for fish and seafood lovers. One of the best fried seafood platters we've had in Italy. Prices were fair - local beer costs understandably a bit more (but good stuff). Arancini are real cheap though...like I said, a real steal. Highly recommended.

This place seems to be positioned as upscale street food but I found it to be not so upscale. The…read morearancini was the highlight of my lunch. I also got the fettuccini with porcini but it oddly was prepared with a red sauce which had a peculiar after taste. For the money and what you get, I think there are better choices to be found in the old city of Cefalu.