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.

Osteria da Rita lives up to the reviews (a 4.5 rating for me)- delicious, traditional Sicilian…read morecuisine, welcoming and efficient staff, good energy. We had lunch there two days in a row and the meals were consistently good and the best we had in our two days in Taormina. There seems to be a good social media buzz about the place. Let's start with seating. As all the reviews convey, there are no reservations; first come first served and always a line to get in. For lunch, when we arrived at 11:45 for the line, we were able to get an inside seat when they opened at 12 noon. In the second day we arrived at 11:40 and were able to get a prized outside seat. My observation for lunch is that if you arrive between 11:50 and 12:00 you may risk not getting in the first seating and I heard the staff communicate it would be up to an hour or 90 minutes before the second round of seating. For the food, on the first day we ordered bruschetta (a single piece is complimentary on the house but if you want more should order off the appetizer menu): fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil. One of the best bruschetta's I have had. We also ordered caponata which had whole garlic cloves and traditional elements; would also recommend. Ordered a bottle of the house white which was solid. We both had the braciola (rolled meat) because my wife had a recipe for it from her grandmother and we wanted to compare; it was a good portion and hearty for lunch. We shared a tiramisu for dessert, very rich and creamy and we like that the lady finger cookies still had a bit of a crunch. Next to us a couple from California had the grilled sardines and tuna which they said they really enjoyed. On the second day, we both ordered spritzes (Aperol and Limoncello) and started with the fried calamari; it had a good taste and was very lightly battered and fried. I was expecting something with a bit more batter and maybe more crunchy but glad we tried it. We also ordered a fennel and orange salad which was the highlight of the lunch - so refreshing and a perfect balance. For entrees, I had the spinach and ricotta ravioli which I would absolutely recommend and my spouse had the pasta with a ragu sauce - equally delicious. We decided to hold on dessert and save room for granita later in the afternoon. While sitting outside, many passers by commented to their companions that "this is the place to eat in Taormina". From our experiences there, we would certainly agree.

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.

Great location and service was excellent Our dinner of…read morealmond sea bass was tender and tasty Dessert also very good

Amazing! Food was great, service was excellent! One of a kind location. Real gem of a family type…read morerestaurant. Best seafood in town!

One of the best place for dinner, quality of food, professional service in an nice worm place . We…read moreordered a pizza-very tasty, a fantastic ravioli and superb panacota. Defiantly will come back next day!! To taste more food options and enjoy the elegant ambiance as well. Fair prices and very recommended.

This little gem of a restaurant provided one of the best meals we had in Sicily. The menu is…read moremodestly priced, has English & German translations, and features a range of traditional Sicilian dishes as well as more well known Italian favorites. The staff were friendly and the food fantastic. Personally I was a fan of the Involtini Pesce Spada & Cozze Gratinate. Well worth a visit.

Food terrible, service was slow . Wife got grilled lamb and…read more3 pieces of grilled lamb only one had some meat the rest were fat.I had veal Milanese and it was full of oil from the fryer. We paid 48 euros which is not expensive compare to the states But still for what they served us was way to much

Stumbled by this place on my way to the funivia to get up to Taormina. I was starving and didn't…read morefeel like waiting in line and having to find somewhere to eat so I decided to eat at la marina. I wish i got my servers name but he was fantastic. Very polite and professional. Food came out in a perfectly timely manner. Ordered liter of red house wine, side salad and spicy salami pizza to start. Pizza was amazing very delicious and piled with spicy salami. Yum! Next ordered the trofie pasta with tuna, olives and capers (local dish) and a spicy shrimp spaghetti dish which was off the chart. Both pasta dishes were fantastic and the portion size was big. The interior of the restaurant was very cool. They have a great wine display and extensive selection of great wines. I highly recommend eating here. Initially I was skeptical because it is in a super touristy location but I have no regrets. Great food, service and ambiance. Grazie!!

This restaurant is right beside the entrance and exit from the Gondola that brings you up and down…read moreto Taormina. Great service here and friendly Owners. The window sign said that they are open 24 hours so I think this would be a great place to grab a snack late at night. We got here after swimming in the Ionian Sea and me and my co workers were starving from all the swimming and fun we just had and figured we'd grab a bite to eat before heading back up to Taormina. Had some wine and some food and wasn't disappointed. Had the Macaroni al norma and it was very flavorful and good. The bruschetta was about average and the bread was a little crunchy and I didn't really like it. Overall , I wouldn't mind coming back here to eat some food before heading up to Taormina on the Gondola!

Loyal customer for 10 years -- deeply disappointed. My Wife and I have celebrated our anniversary…read moreand countless family occasions here for a decade, always traveling from Dubai for this restaurant. This year, our outdoor table was pushed against the toilets out of the restaurant, and so narrow we had to sit side by side instead of facing each other. When we gently joked about it feeling like a school desk rather than a romantic dinner, the owner reacted with shouting and open hostility, said he'd had enough of complaints, and walked off. We stood there for several minutes expecting him to find a solution -- instead we watched him take orders from other tables while ignoring us completely. We left without eating. The front-of-house management and the owner's attitude have deteriorated badly. A simple table change (booked with one month, shame on them) would have fixed everything,

Great food. Large portions at a reasonable price. Great hosts and chef that greet you and check on…read moreyour food. Open air dining is great after the sun goes down.

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.

Flamingo Beach is one of the typical restaurants you find along the beachfront of Letojanni. We…read morewent there because the rating on Yelp was really good. Service was really friendly, which was nice. The food was alright. My husband's lasagne was a bit killed by mozzarella and there was nearly no pasta to be found in it, but the taste was alright. My pizza was ok. The vegetables used were fresh, the dough was tasty and it was cooked right on the spot. The peppers had seen a bit too much salt, but it was not too bad. However, the Italian restaurant we visit at home serves MUCH better food at lower price, so in comparison, Flamingo Beach is losing out. Still, not a complete waste of time and money.

Very slow service! order waiting 1.45. We asked for an account, and they included dishes we did…read morenot eat. at the same time they assured that our dishes are ready