Really cute spot we came across on our drive from Vibo to Tropea with great sulami/cheese and wine…read more The server was friendly and knowledgeable as well!

From the owner: Carne a cottura lenta : Pastrami, roast-beef, burger di Scottona e di Chianina, petto di pollo e…read moretacchino marinati e affumicati.

What a charming little wine bar! It's small inside with wooden tables and wine bottles lined the…read morewalls. There's also tables outside for of a casual feel due to the high walking traffic. We tried several different Sicily wines which were all fabulous. We also got a little cheese and meat plate. It was a laid back, cozy spot with good pricing that won't break the bank. Service was great

After lunch we stopped by for a glass of wine just to chill. Since this place was right next to…read moreour hotel we noticed that it fills up quickly with folks just looking for an aperitif. We did see some folks order some light bites but it's not necessary as they do give you some chips and crackers to munch on as a snack. If you're looking for a cheap glass they have some wines priced at 5 euro which are decent. Nothing fancy but drinkable like most house wines you get in a restaurant.

The most surprising wine. An almond wine with a zest of orange 16% alcohol. A treasure!!…read moreThe arancino al Ragu is melt in your mouth good. The gentleman running the place is charismatic. If you're lucky enough to be in Sicily go all the way to the top in Castelmola!! Worth it and the VIEW!

There are so many visitors to the fabulous hilltop/plateau city of Taormina in eastern Sicily, but…read morefar fewer make the 1,000-step climb to much smaller but impressively beautiful town of Castelmola, situated above Taormina. Hint: you can take a bus or drive up as well... but burn off those cannoli calories and get a little climb in your day! After our sweaty and tiring climb, we were delighted by the smaller, quieter feel of Castelmola as compared to the very bustling Taormina. And right near Castelmola's main piazza is the lovely Pier de Cat wine bar. We popped in here for some delicious refreshments and snacks. The view from here of the sea is unbeatable and again, much quieter and private. The list of drinks is long and fantastic, including a solid selection of Sicilian wines (including ones from close by) that the staff is happy to tell you more about. They've got a few delicious salads - I liked the Misto Classico - to enjoy alongside that long wine list, before you head back downhill to Taormina's bustling streets. Lovely place and we hope to be back!

10 years later and this place is still Amazing! We were not sure what to expect, since it has been…read moreover 10 years since the last time we ate here. Usually places aren't as magical the second time around. However, this place was even more charming, aging like a fine wine. Which they have a wonderful selection of to pair with local delicacies. They had a new server that spoke English and he was an entertaining guide through the menu options. We ordered a variety of dishes to try different things from the menu and all of them were expertly prepared and seasoned to perfection. It was great to see that the owner still took pride in their work and maintaining the high standard for every person that is fortunate enough to make it to their restaurant and have this experience. We absolutely love Savoca, but we would travel anywhere to eat at this restaurant. We made the journey from Hawaii this time around, and it was worth it! We just hope that we will be back soon and not have to wait another 10 years.

The vibes were cool, with regional wine surrounding us. The staff was polite, and the food was…read moredelicious

We enjoyed the white wine of the house with a mixed plate of olives and cheese but you do have to…read moreask if you want to have a mixed plate of ham. We enjoyed the aperitif in this typical square of a small Italian village. Really calm even in the heart of the summer.

**SCAM ARTIST ALERT** Spoiler Alert: The chef called one of…read moreour guests a whore at the end of our meal and was not going to give us our 13 Euros in change. Let me start with the pros: - Good music playing outside that lured us in. - Now on to the cons: I attended Red&White on the evening of February 26, 2018 with 3 friends of mine. It was our first night in Taormina and after walking around looking for a restaurant, we were drawn to the music playing from the restaurant front. While perusing their menu outside from a good distance, a man came running to open the door and greet us. It was Gianluca, the owner. After being seated we were met with an enthused speech from Gianluca in which he told us how excited he was to have us there and how passionate he was about serving food to the public that was organic, authentic, and delicious. This was CLEARLY a lie. First, we tried ordering several different bottles of wine on the menu that we were then told were not available. While this was odd, it was only our first problem, so it wasn't too much of an issue. The real issues began when we ended up ordering. Amongst the four of us, 3 ordered pizza and 1 ordered salad. Immediately upon ordering our meals, Gianluca's temperament changed. He asked in an annoyed tone if we would like to get a starter, and we politely declined. It wasn't until we got our food that we reached the point of being appalled. The 3 pizzas were disgusting. They weren't fully cut, they were undercooked, and honestly resembled diarrhea. Additionally, specific key ingredients like basil and oregano that were supposed to be included on my pizza were not included (one single leaf was as you can see in the picture). We were all shocked when the salad that was ordered by one of us came out and was completely inedible, and clearly vegetables from a jar. After receiving our food, we were not checked on once more. For such a personable and attentive owner at the beginning of our meal, it was like a switch was flicked inside of him after we chose not to order any of his "daily specials" or other pricier items on the menu. We were completely ignored. It was not until we asked for the check that anyone came by again. We received the check and immediately paid it in Euros. We waited on our 13 Euros in change for about 10 to 15 minutes until finally one of us went to ask for our change back. She was greeted with a surprised "oh..." before they finally gave us our money - we had never said anything about wanting them to keep the extra Euros. To top it all off, on our way out of the restaurant, one of us tripped. The chef proceeded to call her a whore not knowing that she spoke Italian. I have never been so horrified and embarrassed by a restaurant experience. I wish I could describe the level of unprofessionalism that both the owner and chef displayed, and I was truly embarrassed for the people of Taormina that this joke of an owner and restaurant are trying to sell this place as "authentic, organic, and locally sourced Italian food." I am from the southern United States and have never had any Italian food there or anywhere else in the country that was as bad as this. Bonus if you made it this far: the bottle of wine we finally settled on (after the 3 bottles we asked for first weren't available) was amongst the worst red wine I've ever had, the white wine tasted like fermented apple juice, and the free bread was stale. I recommend this restaurant if you are looking for the worst dining experience in Sicily. Otherwise, stay far away for the owner is simply looking to make money by selling terrible, slimy food to unsuspecting tourists. This restaurant and its reviews are proof that reviews can be bought. I encourage you to peruse these yourself so that you can get a better grasp on how fake of an establishment this is. He also told us in his enthusiastic opening speech that the restaurant had only been open for a year, when the first yelp review is 2015... Definitely a scam artist.

I'm going to keep this simple, you can not eat better in Sicily then this place! My parents are…read morefrom Caccamo Sicily a providence of Palermo. I have been all over Sicily these last 2 weeks and I assure you I haven't eaten any better! If you're a foodie and want to eat somewhere local THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE! I assure you this is not a touristy place, you can't eat anywhere better! Giancarlo is the owner and chef, he has a true Sicilian passion for food and wine with an amazing attitude and personality! I will miss him and his food! Grazie Giancarlo! Sincerely the Sicilian American who hasn't eaten so well in 2 weeks!

The bruschetta was tasty, but not the best I've had. The swordfish rolls were a big let down. The…read morebreading was thick, it wasn't crispy, and there swordfish didn't taste the best. The grilled veggies were good but they plated it with some arugula that was wilted and not the freshest. Service wise, the lady berated me for getting the knife and fork holder dirty, but if you don't want them to get dirty then you should collect it after food is served and not blame me for using what you've provided. The actual server was fine, but the seats weren't the most comfortable, even though I enjoyed sitting outside

Such a wonderful experience in Taormina. A great place for wine and appetizers before dinner. The…read morehouse wine is cheap and great, at €4 a glass or €7 a half liter. We ordered the salame plate for €8 which came with cheese, sun dried tomato & fresh olives picked straight from the owner's house. The olives were amazing and salame was perfectly peppery and wonderful with the sun dried tomatoes. This was such a wonderful experience, I highly recommend it.

The must have at this nice restaurant is the Dejavu pizza. It is a truffle pizza and it is to die…read morefor. Nothing better in Taormina.

We are walking along looking for a place to have lunch in toramino, small sign on emberto street…read morefor Dejavu. Looked good I was thinking of fish and they had a daily pesce specially. We sat down and were promptly greeted and had drinks delivered. They had fresh tuna and sword fish as the daily fish specials. We order 1 of each, the tuna came medium, exactly as I ordered, the sword fish came Sicilian style of course. Both were outstanding, quality and value, add a glass of Vino, excellent lunch! Looks like a great place for dinner, nice atmosphere, and they have many high end wines if you would like. We enjoyed very much!