After hiking around Mt. Etna, we were ravenous. We had missed lunch and it was 2pm. Although we…read morewere pressed for time and it was pouring down rain, we ran to this spot to grab some food.
Great location: by itself, along the water with great views. It has a patio area, but we sat inside.
I hate to tell staff that we are in a hurry, but we were, and they were fantastic about accommodating us. Our server moved SO FAST! Even though, place was busy, (lots of other people were inside, avoiding the rain), he was still attentive and made sure we got everything quickly.
Drinks:
Messina beer (local brew): ok, but I'm not a beer drinker. Similar to Peroni in taste
House red wine: Very Good. Of course, the house wine was that good.
Food:
Fresh bread
Prosciutto con melone: Excellent. When your cantaloupe is this sweet & ripe and prosciutto this salty & savory, there are no words.
Sicilian Pizza: topped w/herbs, onions, olives (with the pits, beware) tomato sauce & strong cheese. Excellent. Wish I had more room in my stomach to eat more of this.
Focaccia: seasoned w/olive oil, anchovies & fresh olives. My choice & Excellent. Exactly what I was craving.
Primavera Pizza: Very good, but my daughter's choice (meaning, meats & cheese).
Spaghetti Bolognese: my son's choice. He loved it and angrily peered at my daughter and husband, who kept stealing bites.
Although we had to jog to our next location, we had fantastic service & food to make it all possible. Great pit stop!