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.

My husband and I had the pleasure of eating at this amazing trattoria on the base of Mt.Etna,…read moreoverlooking the Mediterranean. We had a variety of appetizers, pasta, entree, dessert, and wine for only 25 euro. The food was fresh and delicious, the staff was friendly and courteous and the venue was gorgeous. This location will definitely be on our itinerary for future trips to Sicily.

Wonderful ravioli and spaghetti we had as starters. Then we had the orange pork and Lemon meatballs…read morethat were just as wonderful. We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. But best part of our evening was the wonderful owners that were so friendly and welcomed us to their beautiful town.

Off the beaten track but what a great experience! Reserved a spot on the terrace for our group of…read moreeight We ordered the fixed price menus and could not even finish all the food. Great house wine, incredible appetizer platter, delicious pastas, grilled meats and tasty torrone ice cream dessert. It was a perfect evening dining under the stars.

This place is off the beaten path and a little hard to find but trust Google and let it guide you…read morethere. Once you get there you will be seated in a 100 year old wine pressing room. That alone is a great experience. We ordered our first plate, the Sicilian typical starter and wow, it did not disappoint. 10 small dishes each one better than the last. Our next plate was the steak for two. Mind you we are from Kansas City (USA) and we know about steak and the taste and quality and this was by far the best steak we have had as of yet! This steak was surrounded by smoked vegetables that were delicious! Tiramisu for our dessert was fresh and amazing as well. Both house red and house white were also wonderful. Our dinner was wonderful but the best part of the evening was the chef who served us our entree and spent a lot of time with us Americans. She was what made our evening and experience. 10 months later we came back. Still just as good as the first time.

Excellent food , enjoyable atmosphere and service that is hard to compare. Our waiter offered us…read moresome local specialities to try, made sure we tried local specialities and did not stop to bring us some fresh bread and olive oil.

When we were in Taormina on vacation recently, we had Osteria da Rita dal 1991 on our list of…read moreplaces we absolutely had to dine at for dinner. One thing to note is that Osteria da Rita dal 1991 does NOT take reservations under any circumstance and is walk in only. I tried to go through the local 5 star hotel concierge at our resort and they didn't have access, and I also tried to secure reservations myself (I work for a high end travel/concierge company) and also was unsuccessful myself. But now, I understand why after going there. When you walk up, try to go towards the start of their dinner hours to get in line for a standby table. As tables "turn" the next table in the line is seated, that way everyone at the restaurant is treated fairly and is seated as tables are available. There were people in line with us that had dined there 2 or 3 times for dinner during their vacation, so we knew we were in for a treat because dining in Taormina is absolutely outstanding! Right across from the line queue, there in a gelato shop with a takeaway bar that sells wine, beer, and alcoholic drinks that you can take into the line while you wait for your table. At the time of our visit in June 2025, we were able to get a bottle of wine for 15 Euros that we drank while waiting on our table for about an hour to an hour and a half. When we were seated, we were greeted warmly by restaurant staff and they brought over the menus and complimentary bread and bruschetta. We also ordered the bottle of house wine to start as well and it was really good! For starters, we ordered the Spaghetti da Za Rita (15 Euros) and the Lasagna al Ragu (15 Euros). Both had homemade pasta and the quality was out of this world, everything was super fresh. For the entree we ordered the Lemon Flavored Meatballs (16 Euros) and these were out of this world, also very fresh and an amazing main course to share! We were full by the time we got through with dinner, so we didn't order any dessert but all of the desserts looked amazing! They did bring over a complimentary shot of limoncello to close the meal which was also greatly appreciated as well! It's truly an amazing restaurant and a must try spot if you're in Taormina!

What a lovely spot. Don't ask for butter with the bread lol…read moreComplementary bruschetta.

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.

I recently returned from 2 weeks in Italy and although many amazing meals were enjoyed by our group…read moreof twelve, La Tavernetta stood out among all others, for both service and food quality. Our 4 hour dining experience was marked by knowledgeable staff, the freshest seafood specials, and advice on Sicilian wine pairings. No detail was overlooked, right down to the bread basket and the glossy, translucent-crusted focaccia. Grazie Mille, Salvatore! Buonissimo!

We were looking for a place on the water to have lunch. Food was delicious. Service was excellent.read more

Good service, good people, the food is so tasty, fresh. I…read moreordered, Maccheroni alla Norma it was one of the best mail I eat.

AMAZING food!! The wine is the focus here but everyone loved their dishes! I ordered the pasta dish…read morewith pumpkin and sausage and WOW! I'm still dreaming about it! One friend was gluten-free and they had many options for her. She ordered a stuffed chicken, one friend had the meatballs and two had the lamb and everyone left very happily satisfied! Our waiter recommended a wonderful local rosata to accompany our meal and we all enjoyed it so much that we ordered another bottle! (You might want to call ahead if you plan to go? The door is locked at the street and you have to ring a bell to be let in--not sure why?) We were thrilled about our experience here and highly recommend it!!

This was probably the best restaurant we ate at in our whole trip around the east of Sicily. We…read morewere there on a cold off-season evening and had to ring the bell to get in but were welcomed and treated to a fantastic meal. The meatballs, the pistachio cake and the local greens were all divine, as was the wine. Add to this the wonderful owner/chef and you have a perfect meal! I wish we'd been staying longer and could have returned -- the menu is small, but everything on it sounded like it would have been a great eating experience.

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.

Just had a great meal. Lots of salad choices, pasta and (something hard to find on a menu in…read moreSicily) chicken Marsala. Service very good, very attentive.

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.