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?

Friends visiting Taormina, you are going to see recommendations to go to Bambam, Tischi Toschi, De…read moreRita, etc. but...please do yourself a favor and hit this place one the first day you stay. I had reservations at all of the big name restaurants in town (swordfish, norma, granita, blah blah) and none of them compare to this place. My wife and I went almost everyday. The fact that this place isn't busting from the seems when you can see a line at bambam around to corner is laughable - I promise, you will see it having down time, go in and get a ragu arancini, the cheese slice is surprisingly excellent, prosciutto and mushroom slice also very good. Bambam is good if you like granitas, but my experience is that it's a tourist trap and the staff is cringeworthingly annoyed if you ask a question. Christina has way better prices, a bunch of good options, is efficient if you have lots of activities planned and need a spot to in/out quickly, and the staff is friendly. Very grateful we found this place early. There is also a focaccia spot up the street with a similar story - Limoncello spritz and focaccia (don't think theyre connected but 8$ focaccia that is light and fresh, workers are also very friendly). While we were there, saw so many people pass by, glance and walk out likely because it didn't have the glamour of a long line, trust a stranger that researched sicily for months before coming, don't make that mistake here. Chuck 3$ of your likely thousands budget, gamble and youll know exactly what I mean. Not suggesting you don't try to Taormina specialties, try everything, but this place is a great pillar spot for quick/delicious food if you're staying for more than a few days.

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

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.

The pizza, Messina style, is a welcome break from the dough heavy pizza we've become accustomed to…read more It's airy, very crunchy with abundant toppings that are wonderful albeit very messy. Definitely worth getting dirty! The nice older woman, probably her place, suggested we wait five minutes for the new pizza that would be coming out of the oven. We did and we're so happy! It was fantastic and we're going back tonight at 6pm when they reopen. This a just what we we're looking for. Definitely local, not fancy, absolutely delicious!! !

Mornings suck. However, when Panificio San Pancrazio is my first stop of the day, mornings are…read morepretty darn good. It's a great bread shop, with delicious brioche, chocolate chip loaves, as well as bread and rolls for sandwiches and more. They also have a small selection of meats and cheeses, so you can order a sandwich instead of purchasing tiny amounts of all of the ingredients separately. There's also arancini and pizza during lunch, and the slices are generously sized!

This is by far the best pasticceria in all of Taormina. The pastries are incredible, the cookies…read moreespecially the pinoli almond and the pistacchio are pure perfection. But we came here for the Canolo. These freshly filled shells of heaven are everything you think of when the word canolo appears in your mind. The shells are delicately crunchy and the ricotta cream filling is light, sweet and creamy smooth. The service is always polite and helpful. I cannot endorse Minotauro enough. The Best.

Stopped into Pasticceria Minotauro to check out their pastries. They have a few gluten free options…read more(almond biscuits and cannoli). The GF cannolis (made to order) are 5,00€. - Paste di mandorle con limone (3,00€) - nice texture, similar to a macaron - Paste di mandorle con pistacchio (3,00€) - Paste di mandorle con purea arancia (3,00€) - filling similar to marmalade - Cannolo pistacchio (1,50€ piccolo) - good pistachio flavour. Perfect size to sample - Meringue (0,50€) - Sesame (1,00€)

Stopped for Americanos and cannolis. Wow! This place is a sugar dream: crepes, candied oranges,…read moremacarons, gelato, meringues, cookies...plus a lovely assortment of jams, marzipan fruits, and other goodies to take home. The cannolis were creamy and rich, the coffee was strong and a lovely complement to dessert heaven.

The cannoli is fresh and very tasty. My first day I had the…read morevanilla and chocolate. My second day I had the ricotta and hazelnut. These are freshly made and presented to you personally. It's not cannoli waiting on a shelf all day. When I return to Taormina this is where I will go ... no other place will satisfy.

This was the best cannoli I've ever tasted. It's a second generation family owned business that…read moreimo, has perfected the cannoli. A lot of cannoli are over sugared, covering the ricotta. Here the ricotta is the start. What makes it unique is that it comes in fresh, every day and it's still hot. They're really only good for 24hours. And man are they good. The ambiance is cool as well. The service was excellent. This is the cannoli I will always dream about and bring up every time I have cannoli. Perfecto!

We stopped in here on a hot day, walking around the village. I wanted to have a cannoli while in…read moreSicily, and this place had them, amongst a wonderful gelato selection, some great drink options, and coffee and sandwiches. The 3 of us ordered some gelato, Aperol Spritzes, and 2 cannolis. I was not expecting the cannoli we received! They don't fill the shells with the ricotta until you order them. Then, after filling, they dip the ends into this awesome pistachio, chocolate, and crushed nut mixture. This is not a small cannoli by any means! The Aperol Spritzes were refreshing, the gelato was superb, and the cannoli was decadent! A must try!