Interesting place, part retail, part wine bar and part deli, where you could get a bottle and drink…read moreit there or try their version of a 'wine flight'. We wanted to try a few local whites so the owner brought a few bottles to our table and literally just set them there for us to drink. It seems he opens bottles and leaves the bottle with the patron but since he doesn't really have by-the-glass options, he lets the customer drink as much as he/she wants and I if the entire bottle is not consumed he'll keep the bottle and then serve the wine to another customer. The concept is great and the idea, although it sounds crazy, works. The only downside to this method is that because the wine bottles likely stay opened for a bit, sometimes the wines get a bit flat, especially white ones. The place was is not big and most of the tables are inside although there are a few tables outside which allow for a great view of Etna. We were there on a Saturday night and it was really busy, mostly with locals (we might have been 2 out of 4 foreigners there all night) who were hanging out, enjoying a few drinks with their babies in tow. It was definitely a lively place and we got to meet a few people, so it was lots of fun. We also got a couple of small charcuterie boards, served with bread, to enjoy with the wines. At no point did we know, asked or were told how much any of this was going to cost us and at the end the whole experience was not cheap (60€ for 2 of us) but considering that we were given a few bottles to drink from ad lib (even though we really didn't go crazy with the pours since we didn't really know how the whole thing worked) one could say we paid for the fun adventure.

So we're walking the streets of Randazzo on a busy Sunday evening when the whole town seems to be…read moreout strolling looking for an aperitif before dinner after a long afternoon drive. Dismiss this place as "too busy" and decide to check out more of the town rather than settling on the first place we come across. Long story short, we end up back here around 30 minutes later. What a good call! This place is an "Enoteca" dedicated to the produce of Sicily - so we order a Sicilian beer for me and a red wine for my wife. Out come the drinks accompanied by a MASSIVE plate of complimentary antipasta - olives, croquettes, torta etc. One thing leads to another and we have another drink before dinner. Start checking out the scene - it's busy with locals who clearly treat this place as their regular place to stop off before dinner. Single guys, couples, families with young kids. They are all there chatting with the family who run the business. Finally we have to leave for dinner and get the bill - which comes to 8 euro for for drinks and a ton of food. We come back the next two nights - the second night we ask about a specific winery we had come across at lunchtime. As well as a bar it's a retail store with lots of local food products and wine available for sale. They have the wine on the shelf and offer to open it to serve it to us - one red, one white. We gladly accept but are slightly worried about the cost as it's 20 euro a bottle retail. Turns out we shouldn't have - they charge us their standard 2.50 a glass for a very generous pour. By the third and final night in town it's become our home from home. As we pay we explain that it's our last night and the proprietor gives us a small bottle of arancello as a goodbye gift. If you're in Randazzo you should make it your home from home as well - it's clearly run with love and pride by the owner, his wife and his daughter, serving up great wines for locals out for a stroll as well as platters of meat, cheese and sandwiches for the tourists who pass by and need a snack. Totally legit Italian bar with zero sign of "tourist prices", unlike certain places I could mention we found in other towns

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 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.

We stayed at their property and dined here one night. This was such a brilliant experience - so…read moreglad we decided to come here. Apart from their hotel facility, this restaurant is a hidden gem! I hope more people get to know about this fabulous place and dine here to try their stunning food. Everything was so on point - my personal favourites were the truffle pasta and the pistachio tiramisu. Ofcourse their wine selection is exciting and I recommend you try their Vineyard wines. Service was amazing and the views are breathtaking! Sunset would be the perfect time to be here. Highly recommend this place for a stay and a meal!

From the owner: The restaurant La Riserva Bistrot - Etna, a refined marriage between gourmet cuisine and maison…read moreFirriato wines, on the slopes of Etna volcano.

First time to Catania and it didn't disappoint! Rosso Etna stood out and we stopped in for food…read more The Italian ambiance is perfection! I loved every bit of it! The food was amazing and I should have gone back for more. But wasn't able to due to my schedule. Service was great, food was a tad slower than I am normally used to. It was slow to start but it picked up and my wine glass was never empty. Haha. Pretty much all the tables outside and the front tables inside were full, so service that day was great, I would say. Definitely would recommend this place! If you're a tourist, take your time, enjoy the scenery. I absolutely adored this place and the area! Just beautiful

Came here to have a late afternoon beer and snack. Sometimes service is slow and sometimes it's…read morebad. Here, it's non existent. Ordered 2 beers and a pizza. The place was virtually empty yet it took 20 minutes to get 2 beers. The waitress left while we were drinking the beers and the pizza never arrived. Had to go inside to the bartender to get two more beers. Just terrible.

Come here for the nice, shady dining area more than anything else…read more It took quite a bit of time to get our drinks. This was frustrating considering other tables (of locals who were seated after us) were served promptly. There wasn't a food option while we were there, but I understand they source food locally and change their menu by the day. That could be fun to see. We ordered wines and a big beer (Baladin Super) but the menu didn't specify the type of Super, so we ended up with a bitter instead of sour. I liked it enough, but no one else in the group did, unfortunately. I needed to use the restroom and they were completely out of toilet paper. I walked up to the bar and asked for some, and they said it was a "known issue" and pointed at some napkins. Like, fancy table napkins. Interesting. All in all, this was a pretty odd visit and I probably would try a bar elsewhere if I stopped into Catania in the future.

This place is simply amazing! We love coming to Europe and everytime we do it is to find the…read morelocals' spots away from the tourist traps to just hang out, relax and do a little people watching. This is just one of those places! Silvio, the waiter, is what customer service should be and Americans back home should lead by his example. He is as friendly and helpful as can be. I had the best lasagna I have ever had in my life and, being a lasagna aficionado that says a lot, plus ridiculously affordable beer this is the spot to be. I can't wait to bring my wife here when she comes to visit!

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!

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!

We decided to take a bit of a break from restaurants mid way through our 10 days in Sicily and…read moredecided to visit this great wine bar for charcuterie and wine. The helpful staff knows the wines inside and out and we enjoyed a bottle of Nero d'avolo/Merlot blend as well as a Sicilian Cabernet. Food-wise you want to order the charcuterie tray (priced on a per person basis) that will give you a wide assortment of meat and cheese -amazing looking. We sampled the Sicilian bruschetta as well-4 varieties. Plenty of food and a great setting.

A gem of a wine bar. Beautiful place, and the wines were 5 or 6 euro a glass. The owner was super…read moreawesome and knowledgeable, we loved this place and we love the wines of Sicily. A must visit in Ortigia

This is small but well stocked grocery store. We bought a bottle of vodka here. Friendly staff.read more

I can't believe there are no reviews here for this place. The food was amazing, the drink options…read morewere great, and the service was good. I went twice during my time in Ortigia. The first time was for a lunch, where the salad (salmon, pineapple, and avocado) stood out. I went with a group of friends for dinner a few days later and all the food was great. I strongly suggest you go and try it out. If you're going for dinner, I would make a reservation as there isn't a lot of seating. This tiny little place is really a gem.