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.

Tourist Mecca but lives up to the reputation. BamBar is…read moreworth the wait for a table. We had a Nutella cremalota and an Almond granite with whipped cream on top. Both delicious. Try and snag a table outside.

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!

Came here for brunch. My wife had an omelet, and I had a ham-and-cheese sandwich (Italian style, of…read morecourse, with prosciutto and mozzarella). You have to pay extra for the gluten-free, but it was great. Service was reasonable, but nothing special. The location is great for sitting and people-watching.

As someone who is a picky eater, the food here was great. I got pasta with tomato sauce, and the…read moretomato sauce was yummy, and the pasta had the perfect texture. I also got flatbread with olive oil, which was yummy.

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!

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

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!

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.

Looking back at the pictures I took and seeing other people's almost has me depressed. I went here…read moreevery morning for a cannoli and pastries and it's such a shame it's so far away. The cannoli resemble more of a higher end American cannoli. Think Fortunato Bro's or Villabate Alba in NY. I found their cannoli to be EXCELLENT. Even my friend, who doesn't like cannolis could only say "wow, wow, wow, wow" after eating one. I could eat here every day and I wish I had tried even more of the pastries. Uncertainty there's only so much you can eat, but if you can, order and try as much as you possibly can. I brought back a few boxes of almond paste cookies for friends and family. All a huge hit. D'amore, you stole my heart.

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