10 years later and this place is still Amazing! We were not sure what to expect, since it has been…read moreover 10 years since the last time we ate here. Usually places aren't as magical the second time around. However, this place was even more charming, aging like a fine wine. Which they have a wonderful selection of to pair with local delicacies. They had a new server that spoke English and he was an entertaining guide through the menu options. We ordered a variety of dishes to try different things from the menu and all of them were expertly prepared and seasoned to perfection. It was great to see that the owner still took pride in their work and maintaining the high standard for every person that is fortunate enough to make it to their restaurant and have this experience. We absolutely love Savoca, but we would travel anywhere to eat at this restaurant. We made the journey from Hawaii this time around, and it was worth it! We just hope that we will be back soon and not have to wait another 10 years.

Don't let the name confuse you. The Italian food and wine is delicious. Pretty ambiance and Great…read moreservice too!

Such a delicious restaurant. Came here with my husband who is Italian from Italy, and he agreed…read morethat it was outstanding. The place is on the water, has delicious fresh seafood, and the service was outstanding. We were recommended this place by a local who suggested avoiding the tourist prices of a restaurant in Taormina. I recommend the seafood appetizer which offers 9 kinds of fresh local seafood. The squid ink pasta was delicious, as was the pasta allo scoglio. The pasta alla norma was with house made pasta and was exquisite. Try the pistachio cake, which is a typical Sicilian flavor for dessert. The price was significantly less than any restaurant in Taormina. We will definitely be returning! Buon appetito!

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.

Service was AMAZING and food was even better. This restaurant in Taormina is very reasonable in…read morepricing.

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!

The food is sooo good from beginning to end. The antipasto is made into a pizza with fresh tomatoes…read moresprinkled over their wood oven cooked bread. I'm not normally a seafood fan but the swordfish (their specialty) was so beautifully cooked it just melted in my mouth. I also love the linguine with tomato sauce. They make their own grated ricotta cheese which is perfect for sprinkling over your pasta.

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.

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.

OK, it's so good that we ate here again. This time, I hade the spaghetti with clams and mussels. It…read morecomes loaded with clams and mussels! The spaghetti was done just right, not mushy like you would get in the US. My wife had grilled prawns, and they were huge. We also got the veg bruschetta, and it was the best we've had in 3 weeks in Italt. Three different types of toppings, delicious! The service was, as usual, great. They know when to check on you, and when to leave you alone. Do yourself a favor and eat at this restaurant.

A small restaurant with a very nice view from the balcony. The waiter is very attentive, the…read moreinterior very simple but the food much better. Very good homemade starter (Bruschetta, Salad di polpo), good main dishes (pasta with zucchini and scampi, calamari) and also a nice desert (semifredo pistachio). Conclusion: Nothing special but good to have dinner.