Beachside restaurants are always tricky. In this case my pasta turned out well so I'll at least…read moregive two stars, the homemade noodles and mixed seafood were tasty and fresh. Unfortunately my boyfriend's fritto misto was terrible. Super chewy, overcooked mostly squid in what tasted like old oil. The roasted green peppers were also bitter and complete mush with all seeds left in. Nothing compared to the lovely roasted pepper we had in Málaga.

Tropea is a charming little beach town on the west coast of Calabria in southern Italy - offering…read moregreat beaches and the clearest turquoise water you have ever seen. There are several beaches in Tropea - with several lido's (beach restaurants/café offering sun beds and more) - and I tested several. Many was ok, but I only found one beach without pebbles where you need shoes to take a swim - and that was by Lido Calypso. The sand is white and soft, the sea clear and always tempting - I can recommend this to anyone! Calypso also offers beach stretching and dancing in the water with instructors - fun for all! The life guard also called Baywatch, makes the beach a safe place for everyone! The lido is recognized by the white and blue parasols and is situated by the big rock dividing the two beaches. It is one of the biggest in Tropea and can offer parking in the shade for those driving. They have a large number of comfortable sunbeds and sun chairs with parasol on the beach, and on the terrace. The beach café provides you with snacks, drinks, coffee, ice cream and more - but the best is their panini's which are the best in Tropea. They make them with pizza bread, filled them with hams, mozzarella and more.. Yum yum! For lunch I recognize the restaurant with the top hat roof which gives you a nice break from the sun and fantastic Italian food served by charming and friendly staff. We spent most of our days here, as we felt so welcome and of course - the beach was without doubt the best here. All in all - this is from my point of view the best lido in Tropea.

This restaurant is racist. They refused to serve black people while serving all of the…read morewhite-skinned people who came in long after us. We sat for almost 30 minutes with no service. They wouldn't even get us water. The white people who came in 15 minutes after us were given waters on their table right away. When I asked the waiter if he would help us, he looked at me up and down and then turned to go take orders for the other tables, who again came in at least 15 minutes after we did. We are visiting Italy from the US; I do not recommend this establishment to any black person or anyone who does not condone racism, as they do not wish to serve blacks.

Coffee martini. Bailey's shake Port of Messina. Sicily coffee trying for first time. Yummy…read more So Italian styled Or Sicilian styled.

This place is an authentic gem in Tropea. We went to Tonino's every morning for coffee. He is an…read moreicon. Delicious coffee and treats. His daughter and other relatives work in the evening. Perfect way to start and end the day. Made with love. Tonino's made us feel like we were at our local italian gelato shop.

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.

Five stars all the way for this gelato serving location right onto Main Street in Taormina Sicily…read more They have a tremendous selection of gelato is an interesting combinations We also learned that if you wanted one of the gelato bars dipped in chocolate or enhanced with nuts that was no problem at all and they quickly accommodated the request There are so many locations to choose from but this one was fantastic and I highly recommend

Found this little gem in Taormina. They had this delicious combo of flavors in one of their…read moregelatos. They also had gf cannoli along with regular ones too. Every time I went there was a line of people to purchase items so you know that's a good sign. Enjoy

Walking into this store is like visual overload because there is so much stuff and clutter decor!…read more But the service was fine and fast. We got the hazelnut (nocciola) and pistachio gelato and as a direct back to back comparison to another gelateria, this one was much sweeter and less strong in flavor. It did seem a bit catered to tourists. It was solid.

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.

Bam Bar is an absolute MUST when visiting Taormina!…read more Quite simply, the best granita in the galaxy! Everything we tried was incredibly fresh and delicious, and the whole experience was so much fun. The atmosphere is colorful, lively, and full of Sicilian charm, and it's the kind of place that instantly puts you in a good mood. If you're in Taormina, do not leave without stopping at Bam Bar for a granita (and brioche!). It was one of our favorite stops in Sicily and a place we'll absolutely return to. Highly, highly recommended!

This simple cafe that left a lasting impression. The man behind the counter was so charming! They…read morehad the best pastries I had the whole time I was in Italy- a ton of N.A. drink options. We made a point to go back there on our way to the airport. I